Mr.Robert T. Allen, Jr., raised in Campbell County, was one of two representatives from the Georgia FFA selected to be on an NBC broadcast about the two men who started Vocational Education in America. He received this honor while studying for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree at the University of Georgia. Mr. Allen also served as Chancellor of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity. He attended the National Conclave and excelled on the fraternity's debate team while attending the University.

After he graduated from UGA in 1938, Mr. Allen went on to spend 33 years in the Agricultural Education field. He taught at LaFayette High School and Spalding High School before serving as a teacher of veterans and then area agriculture teacher/adult program supervisor. He also became a specialist in farm mechanical maintenance. Mr. Allen retired in 1974.

Mr. Allen was actively involved with the Association of Teachers of Agriculture. He assisted with the livestock exhibit program at the Macon Fair and with many FFA rallies, conventions and area and district meetings. Mr. Allen attended several National Conventions in Kansas City as a leader and supervisor. Mr. Allen was also awarded the Honorary Georgia Planter Degree for his support of the FFA.

Outside of the FFA, Mr. Allen served his church in several capacities. He was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent as well as chairman of both the Board of Deacons and the Pulpit Committee. He also served as the Flint River Association Sunday school superintendent. Mr. Allen passed away in 1999.