Dolph C. Simons Jr. (born 1930) is an American journalist, publisher, and media executive. He is best known for his work with the Lawrence Journal-World and the World Company. A respected figure in the Kansas newspaper industry, Simons has received numerous accolades, including induction into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award in 1997.
Dolph C. Simons Jr.
Born
(1930-03-11) March 11, 1930 (age 93)
Occupation(s)
Journalist, publisher, and media executive
Awards
Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame (2004) Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award (1997)
Dolph C. Simons Jr. was born into a family with a long history in the newspaper business.[2] His grandfather, W.C. Simons, founded the World Company in 1891, and his father, Dolph C. Simons Sr., was a prominent newspaperman.[3] He attended Lawrence High School and later graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Kansas in 1951.[1]
Military serviceedit
During his senior year at the University of Kansas, Simons enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He played football for the Marine Corps team at Marine Corps Base Quantico, for several years. Upon his discharge in 1953, he held the rank of Captain.[1]
Careeredit
After completing his education, Simons Jr. joined the family business, working in various capacities at the World Company and the Lawrence Journal-World. He eventually became the editor of the Journal-World and, later, its publisher. Under his leadership, the newspaper was firmly committed to community journalism and local news coverage.[4]
Simons Jr. also served in numerous leadership roles within the Kansas newspaper industry. He was a member of the Kansas Press Association's board of directors and was president from 1975 to 1976. Additionally, he was a member of the Inland Press Association[5] and the American Newspaper Publishers Association.[1]
Throughout his career, Simons Jr. received several awards for his contributions to journalism. In 1997, he was honored with the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the newspaper profession. In 2004, he was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame,[6] cementing his status as a leading figure in the state's newspaper industry.
Personal lifeedit
Dolph C. Simons Jr. is married and has four children.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcde"Simons, Dolph C. Jr". Kansas Press Association. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
^O, Timothy L. (2005-06-26). . The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
^"Simons Family". The Kansas Historical Society. 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
^Folkenflik, David (2005-04-14). "Watchful Eyes on Kansas Media Innovations". WMFV. NPR. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
^Mendes, Adolfo (2011-10-19). "Dolph C. Simons Jr. honored for newspaper service". Craig Press. Swift Communications. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
^"Hall of Fame". Kansas Press Association. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
External linksedit
Lawrence Journal-World
The World Company
December 18, 2023
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