The Latin Alumni Department is starting a new series called “Roman Rockstar” in which we turn the spotlight on a graduate from Latin and get an update on their life as well as stories from their time at our school.
The first Roman Rockstar is William Bowe '60, retired Executive VP & General Counsel at Encyclopaedia Britannica.
In a recent interview with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan ’69 on his After Hours radio show on WGN-AM, William discussed his memoir "Riots & Rockets." The book addresses the race and anti-war upheavals of the Vietnam War era, former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne's role in upending Chicago politics and Encyclopaedia Britannica's advancement of computer technology early in the Digital Era.
William also tells us a bit about his experience at Latin.
Latin: How did Latin prepare you for life after high school and help to make you who you are today?
William: Latin gave me a first-rate education from Junior Kindergarten all the way through High School.
Latin: What was your favorite Latin tradition?
William: Homecoming.
Latin: Were you involved in sports teams/performing arts groups/clubs/etc?
William: Football, basketball, and baseball.
To read a transcript of his interview on WGN Radio, click here.
Check out the next installment of Roman Rockstar in November at latinschool.org.