John S. Wilson was trained as a teacher in Ireland and obtained a teaching job in Houston, B.C. before coming to Prince Rupert in September 1925 to begin a career in education that spanned over thirty years. During his time in Prince Rupert, he acted as the Prince Rupert district geographical representative for the British Columbia Teachers' Federation. His teaching career was interrupted in July 1942 when he received a leave of absence as principal of Borden Street School to accept a position as personnel manager at the drydock and shipyards in Prince Rupert for the duration of the Second World War. While working at the drydock, he felt a publication would help draw the workers together and give them a sense of belonging to a bigger picture. John became the editor of Builders For Freedom, a monthly publication, with the first issue released in October 1942. He was also involved with the Prince Rupert Football Association, the Royal Canadian Legion and was a choir leader and organist for the First United Church. He and his wife Iris had two sons, E. John and W. Patrick. E. John worked at the Drydock in the repairs department and was a Lieutenant for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps "Captain Cook" in Prince Rupert where he was active as executive and training officer. E. John Wilson died on September 23, 2005.