Mr. Wadian was raised in Massillon, Ohio, a high school football factory 50 miles south of Cleveland.  He has a B.A. in English and Theatre from St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota, and an M.A. in Communications with a major in Theatre and a minor in public address from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Mr. Wadian came to Upper Iowa in the fall of 1971 after a 13-month tour of duty with the infantry in Vietnam.  At Upper Iowa, he served as Director of Theatre for 20 years; he now teaches public speaking and interpersonal communications.  Occasionally, he also teaches an interim course entitled, "The Vietnam War, Fact, Fiction and Myth."

Mr. Wadian is also employed by the Fayette County Union, an award-winning newspaper in nearby West Union.  There he handles all facets of sports, writing, editing, photography, and layout, covering Upper Iowa and two local high schools.  He also does general photography, as well as feature- and some news writing.  He has won several State awards for his photography.

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