John C. Theofanis Jr. ’71

John C. Theofanis Jr. ’71, of Austin, Tex.; June 2, of pancreatic cancer. After graduation, he traveled to Greece and taught English. He returned to Austin and worked as a sports writer, waiter, and middle school English teacher before obtaining an MFA from the University of Texas, where he later served as an academic adviser. He was most proud of his work with the TIP Scholars Program in the College of Natural Sciences and was recognized for his work with the James W. Vick Award for Academic Advising. He retired at age 62 and traveled, hosted a local TV show, wrote a novel, and painted—eventually putting on two art shows during a period of his illness. He is survived by his wife, Mona; daughter Rosa Theofanis ’97 and her spouse; two grandchildren; his parents; a sister and brother; two sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; an aunt and uncle; and 14 nieces and nephews.