W. Rowe Harding (10 September 1901 – 10 February 1991) was a Welsh international rugby union wing known for his intelligent and skillful play. He achieved success at both club and international levels and made significant contributions to sports administration. Harding attended Cambridge University, where he excelled in varsity matches before transitioning to a career in law. He gained 17 international caps for Wales, scoring five tries for his country, and also represented the British Isles on their Tour of South Africa. After retiring from rugby, he pursued a career as a County Court judge and remained involved in various sports organizations, including serving as the Welsh Rugby Union vice-president and holding leadership positions at the Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Additionally, Harding was a published author and has a wildlife reserve named after himself and his wife, known for its diverse flora and as a nesting site for kestrels. His impactful contributions to rugby and sports administration have left a lasting legacy in the sporting world.

Cecil Rowe Findley (1925 – April 9, 2003) was an American freelance journalist renowned for his contributions as a writer and assistant editor at National Geographic magazine. After earning a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and serving in the United States Air Force during World War II, Findley joined the National Geographic Society in 1959, where he dedicated 31 years to the magazine. His extensive travels for assignments, including retracing the routes of historical photographer William Henry Jackson and the Pony Express, allowed him to produce 18 articles and a book. Notably, his piece on the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was voted as the most popular ever published by readers. Findley also lent his writing talents to Missouri newspapers and the Kansas City Star for a decade. He lived in Falls Church, VA, with his wife Mary Virginia until his passing in April 2003, leaving behind a legacy survived by his wife and sons David, Stephen, and John. One of his notable works includes "Great American Deserts," co-authored with Edmund Jaeger in 1972. Cecil Rowe Findley's impactful journalism continues to inspire and inform readers worldwide.