Christian Compton was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the lacrosse team, Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, the University Glee Club and the Cotillion Club.
10 Facts About Christian Compton
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Christian Compton served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1956 and the US Naval Reserve from 1953 to 1961.
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Christian Compton practiced law in Richmond with May, Garrett, Miller, Newman and Compton from 1957 to 1966.
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Christian Compton retired from the Supreme Court in February 2000 and began service as a senior justice.
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Christian Compton maintained strong ties to Washington and Lee throughout his career.
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Christian Compton served as president of the Alumni Association from 1972 to 1973.
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Christian Compton received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from his alma mater in 1975.
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Christian Compton served member of the Board of Trustees from 1978 to 1989.
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Christian Compton selected most of his law clerks from the top graduates of Washington and Lee School of Law.
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Christian Compton was married to Betty Stephenson Christian Compton for 52 years until his death.