During World War II, Jack Lund Schofield served as a B-25H Mitchell bomber pilot for the United States Air Force. Lieutenant Schofield was a member of the 22nd Bomb Squadron, 341st Bomb Group, 14th Air Force based at Yangkai, China. As part of the14th Air Force Flying Tigers, Lieutenant Schofield and his crew flew combat for our Allied troops fighting in China. The Flying Tigers were renowned for their flights and bombing runs through enemy fire, over the Himalayan Mountains to deliver supplies and support the ground troops in the China-Burma-India campaign.

As an educator, Dr. Schofield taught in the Clark County School District at Kenny C. Guinn Junior High, Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center, and Sunset High School. He held administrative positions at Clark High School, Opportunity School, and in the planning and zoning departments. In 1995 he earned his doctorate in Educational Administration and Higher Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Currently, Dr. Schofield is teaching physical science at Helen C. Cannon Middle School. Jack Lund Schofield’s life is evidence of a longstanding commitment to education.

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Dr. Schofield has been involved in local and state government. He served as a town board member (1953-1970), as an assemblyman (1970-1974), and as a state senator (1974-1978). Always active and athletic, Dr. Schofield won the Golden Gloves West Welterweight Boxing Championship in 1941. By the spring of 1942, the United States was engaged in World War II and so the national Golden Gloves and the subsequent 1944 Olympics competitions were never held. He has maintained a lifelong interest in weight lifting, nutrition, and boxing. Dr. Schofield still enjoys golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities. He also remains active in the Civil Air Patrol as a lieutenant colonel and serves as the Government Affairs Advisory for the Nevada Wing.

Looking at his personal life, Dr. Schofield married Alene Earl in 1941. They have long since celebrated their Golden Anniversary and in 2001 celebrated their Diamond Jubilee. The Schofields are the proud parents of six children, and at last count, twenty-nine grandchildren, and twenty-two great grandchildren.Special Note: We are honored to have your school named after Jack Lund Schofield. At his request, we are proud to have the Flying Tiger as our mascot.. Both Dr. Schofield and the administration of Jack Lund Schofield Middle School hope that you agree that this mascot choice celebrates the heritage of our armed forces and serves as an inspiration to our students.