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Lew Carter
Program Host
Born
in Lewiston, Maine, May 22, 1923. B.A. and M.A. from Syracuse
University. Since 1950 career has been in broadcast radio as a general
manager, program director, and air personality. First met with the
founding group of WRKF in the fall of 1976. President of WRKF October,
1978 to October, 1980. On the air on WRKF from its beginning in
January, 1980 to the present. Founder or co-founder of ten non-profit
organizations including the Vermont Broadcasters Association and here
in Baton Rouge, O'Brien House, the "I Care" program and Lagniappe
Studies Unlimited, a "Learning in Retirement" program sponsored by the
LSU Department of Continuing Education for whom he has taught 12
different courses dealing with American music. Served as president of
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other local organizations including Operation Upgrade, the
Capital Area Literacy Coalition, and the LSU Track and Field Officials
Association. Is a USA Track and Field official certified at the Master
Level in all nine field events and as Field Events Referee. Member of
the LSU Track and Field Officials "Hall of Fame." Awards include
Volunteers of America "Unsung Hero," J.C. Penny "Golden Rule Award,"
and the Boy Scouts of America "Silver Beaver." Has been an active Boy
Scout and scouter for 70 years. Active volunteer in numerous local
public service groups such as the Baton Rouge Concert Band.
After-dinner speaker on a variety of subjects.
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