Early Life
Thomas Draggoo was a very important part of Chelan High School. He was an active member of Honor Society, a member of All-state choir, and an excellent all around student.
He was a driven student with many accomplishments. Tom was chosen by his peers to be his graduation class speaker. He also won the Bausch and Lomb science award. All his hard work and dedication earned him an appointment to Air Force Academy.
Following graduation from CHS in 1965, Thomas traveled on to WSU to pursue an education in mathematics. He immediately became an involved college student. He joined a men’s leadership honorary society known as the Crimson Circle Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa. He graduated with a BA in mathematics in 1969.
His interests then turned to the sky. He became a distinguished graduate and received a Boeing Award for outstanding AFROTC graduate. He was the commander of AFROTC fraternity Arnold Air Society. In 1970, he graduated 5th in his class of USAF pilot training. He then went on to complete USAF pilot instructor training in 1974.

Adulthood
Thomas Draggoo continued to play a big role in society throughout his adulthood. In 1974-1979, Thomas and his two brothers Roy and Jim formed a band and performed as The Eli Victor Show.
Thomas received many honors throughout his adulthood. He was recognized as Outstanding Young Man of America in 1981. In 1997, he was named Springfield Oregon’s Business Person of the Year. Community service has continued to be a big part of his life.
Tom is active in many activities and organizations. From 1998 through 1999, Thomas was the president of Springfield Oregon Chamber of Commerce and honored as Greeter of the Year. He is actively involved in the Rotary Club and has had perfect attendance since 1979.
In Borger, Texas he was Rotary President and Benefactor. Thomas served as the board president of Hospital Facilities Authority of Springfield and was a board chairman of Springfield’s Renaissance Development Corporation. He was also part of a couple financing committees including The McKenzie-Willamette Hospital Foundation, Giving Campaign of United Way, Oregon Children’s Choir Association, and Thurston Healing Fund Board.