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Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas Awards Program

11 a.m. "Memories of Yesteryear" - One-Room Rural School Carl Livingston, professor emeritus, is the host Noon President's Luncheon - President's home, 1522 Highland 2p.m. Seminar: "New Designs for Better Schooling - Educational Administration Conference Center Dr. Stuart Ervay, Emporia State professor of education, is the moderator 4 p.m. Reception for Master Teachers - Atrium, Education and Psychology Building Students, faculty and visitors are guests of Kappa Delta Pi and SNEA 6:30 p.m. Master Teacher Award Dinner - Social Lecture Hall, · Memorial Union Toastmaster: Dr. Leo Ensman, professor in the School of Business and former acting dean of the College of Educa­ tion, Special Entertainment: Musical selections by the Emporia State Men's Chorale, under the direction of Rosamond Hirschorn, Emporia State professor of music Award Presentations: Dr. John Visser, president, Emporia State University, and Dr. Jack Skillett, dean, College of Education, Emporia State University Decorations: Butcher Children's Laboratory School, Lori Mareska, art teacher Master Teacher Award

The Master Teacher awards were others were involved in establishing the American Association of Univer­ established in 1954 by Emporia State policies and procedures. Davis added sity Women; Ruth McKenzie, University (then Kansas State "Kansas" to the name. Rich had sug­ Shawnee, vice-president of the Kan­ Teachers College). The awards are gested "distinguished," but that word sas Congress of Parents and presented annually to teachers who was changed to "master." Ray Teachers; Warren Bell, Lawrence, have served the profession long and Cremer, business manager, sug­ director of state and federal pro­ well , and who also typify the good gested a money award for the recip­ grams administration, Kansas qualities of earnest and conscientious ients, but King believed watches were Department of Education; Nancy teachers. more appropriate so the watches Lindberg, Topeka, president of the The Kansas Master Teacher pro­ were awarded. C.O .. Wright, ex­ Kansas-National Education Associa­ gram was originated in the early ecutive secretary of the Kansas State tion; Dick McCall, Pratt, president 1950s and was developed by the Teachers Association, was responsi­ of the United School Administrators; University Administrative Council. ble for the suggestion that nomina­ Sr. Marie Paula Hardy, Leaven­ Dr. Everett Rich, former chairperson tions be made by local teacher worth, president of the Kansas of the English department and a associations or similar educational Association of Colleges of Teacher council member, was the driving groups. Rich was responsible for the Education; Ruth Ann Hackler, force behind the program. publicity the awards received across Olathe, president of the Kansas The program was first discussed in the state. Association of School Boards; and 1952. Because of the illness and Candidates for the awards are Susan Bland, Medicine Lodge, presi­ subsequent death of President David nominated by local teacher associa - dent of the Student-Kansas National L. MacFarlaneJan. 3, 1953, nothing tions and school faculties. In early Education Association from Kansas was done until the following year. In March, a committee selects the win­ State University. 1954, with the support of Dr. Don ners. The committee members repre­ A committee of Emporia State Davis, chairperson of the division of sent educational organizations from faculty and administrators is in education, and the approval of new across Kansas. charge of local arrangements. This president John E. King, the first The 1984 selection committee in­ committee includes: Dr. John isser, awards were made. cluded: Fem Wood, Cherryvale, Dr. Jim Meyer, Dr. Jack Skillett, Dr. A number of faculty members and president of the Kansas division of J.W. Brinkman, Dr. Virginia Mox- er Award

re others were involved in establishing the American Association of Univer­ ley, Dr. Stuart Ervay, Dave Eldridge, ce policies and procedures. Davis added sity Women; Ruth McKenzie, Paul Kincaid, Marjorie Schmidt, "Kansas" to the name. Rich had sug­ Shawnee, vice-president of the Kan­ and Dr. Daryl Berry, chairperson. gested "distinguished," but that word sas Congress of Parents and The committee is grateful for the was changed to "master." Ray Teachers; Warren Bell, Lawrence, cooperation of the Endowment Cremer, business manager, sug­ director of state and federal pro­ Association, Alumni Association, gested a money award for the recip­ gr ams administration, Kansas Butcher Children's Laboratory ients, but King believed watches were Department of Education; Nancy School, Kappa Delta Pi, Student more appropriate so the watches Lindberg, Topeka, president of the NEA, art faculty and students, con­ were awarded. C.0 .. Wright, ex­ Kansas-National Education Associa­ ferences and special events office, of­ ecutive secretary of the Kansas State tion; Dick McCall, Piatt, president fice of photographic services, and Teachers Association, was responsi­ of the United School Administrators; Memorial Union dining service in ble for the suggestion that nomina - Sr. Marie Paula Hardy, Leaven­ connection with the Master Teacher tions be made by local teacher worth, president of the Kansas award program. associations or similar educational Association of Colleges of Teacher Emporia State University and the groups. Rich was responsible for the Education; Ruth Ann Hackler, Master Teacher program are also publicity the awards received across Olathe, president of the Kansas grateful to Emporia's Citizens Na­ the state. Association of School Boards; and tional Bank and Trust Co. and Mrs. Candidates for the awards are Susan Bland, Medicine Lodge, presi­ Marea Black of Broken Bow, Okla. nominated by local teacher associa­ dent of the Student-Kansas National In 1980, Citizens Bank pledged tions and school faculties. In early Education Association from Kansas $50,000 to permanently endow the March, a committee selects the win­ State University. Master Teacher award program. In ners. The committee members repre­ A committee of Emporia State 1984, Mrs. Black established the sent educational organizations from faculty and administrators is in William A. Black Kansas Master across Kansas. charge of local arrangements. This Teacher Endowed Chair in memory The 1984 selection committee in­ committee includes: Dr. John Visser, of her husband. More information cluded: Fern Wood, Cherryvale, Dr. Jim Meyer, Dr. Jack Skillett, Dr. about the Black Endowed Chair can president of the Kansas division of J. W . Brinkman, Dr. Virginia Mox- be found in this program. William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Robert Endowed Chair Chase

In 1984, the Black family of Broken from Emporia State University. He Robert Coffman is the science and Bow, Okla., established an endowed received his Ph.D. degree in phi­ computer science coordinator at chair for Kansas Master Teachers. losophy, education and psychology Chase High School. He has taught Each year, this permanently en­ from the University of Colorado. science, photography, and computer dowed fund will provide the salary Black was nationally known for science courses at Chase High since for a Kansas Master Teacher to establishing junior colleges and for 1954. He is head teacher at Chase spend a summer, semester, or entire his work in school finance and cur­ High, and he serves as the district's academic year at Emporia State ricula. computer coordinator. University. During his career, he served as Since 1976, Coffman has taught The Master Teacher selected will president of the Pueblo (Colo.) photography and computer science teach classes and work with students Junior College, director of junior col­ for Barton County Community Col­ who plan careers in education. The leges and curriculum for the state of lege as part of that school's outreach endowed chair will provide a Washington, and head of the depart­ program. valuable experience for Emporia ment of education and psychology at A Utica native, Coffman was State students and a meaningful op­ Pittsburg State University. In 1962, graduated from El Dorado High portunity for Master Teachers. while at Pittsburg State, he received School. He received his B.S. degree -. The William A. Black Kansas the Kansas Master Teacher award. in agriculture education from Kansas SC Master Teacher Endowed Chair was Black married Marea Belfield State University in 1950. He received I established by Marea Belfield Black Nov. 7, 1920. The Blacks' son, his M.S. degree in chemistry and to honor the Black family's lifelong William Vincent Black, was born biology from the University of dedication to public education. The March 31, 1922. The family moved Mississippi in 1969. endowed chair is named for her hus­ to Broken Bow March 1, 1973. Dr. "I believe that learning should be band, Dr. William A. Black. Black died in Oct. 12 , 1983. fun and enjoyable," says Coffman. The late Dr. William Albert Black Emporia State University is deeply "That is not to say that classwork (shown above) was born Nov. 25, grateful to Mrs. Black and the Black should be games, but that fun-loving 1897 in Green County in Missouri . family for this generous contribu­ and enjoyable children should have He received his bachelor's degree in tion. fun and enjoyable classes." 1926 and his master's degree in 1934 Coffman is a member of the ·a- • Black .. Teacher Robert Co£ £man d Chair Chase from Emporia State University. He Robert Coffman is the science and tional Education Association, received his Ph.D. degree in phi· computer science coordinator at Kansas-National Education Associa· losophy, education and psychology Chase High School. He has taught tion, National Science Teachers from the University of Colorado. science, photography, and computer Association, National Association of Black was nationally known for science courses at Chase High since Biology Teachers, and National establishing junior colleges and for 1954. He is head teacher at Chase Mathematics Teachers Association. his work in school finance and cur· High, and he serves as the district's In the community, Coffman is active ricula. computer coordinator. in the Lions Club and the During his career, he served as Since 1976, Coffman has taught Presbyterian Mariners. president of the Pueblo (Colo.) photography and computer science In 1982, Coffman was named the Junior College, director of junior col· for Barton County Community Col· Masonic Teacher of the Year. Dur· leges and curriculum for the state of lege as part of that school's outreach ing his career, he has had several a Washington, and head of the depart· program. ideas published in the State Hand· na ment of education and psychology at A Utica native, Coffman was book of Innovative Practi'ces. p· Pittsburg State University. In 1962, graduated from El Dorado High "Many critics of our education while at Pittsburg State, he received School. He received his B.S. degree system contend that the public the Kansas Master Teacher award. in agriculture education from Kansas schools are finished," says Coffman. Black married Marea Belfield State University in 1950. He received "I contend that the public schools are Nov. 7, 1920. The Blacks' son, his M.S. degree in chemistry and just on the verge of a massive revolu· William Vincent Black, was born biology from the University of tion. The only way that this great March 31, 1922. The family moved Mississippi in 1969. country can continue to offer an to Broken Bow March 1, 1973. Dr. "I believe that learning should be equal educational opportunity for all Black died in Oct. 12 , 1983 . fun and enjoyable," says Coffman. is through the public schools. It will Emporia State University is deeply "That is not to say that classwork be a long, hard pull, but nothing grateful to Mrs. Black and the Black should be games, but that fun-loving worthwhile ever comes easily, so we family for this generous contribu· and enjoyable children should have must all take up our belts a notch lil tion. fun and enjoyable classes." and again put the proverbial nose to 34 Coffman is a member of the Na· the grindstone." Frances Lou Disney Stephen

Great Bend Dodge City

Since 1965, Frances Lou Disney has reap from creating this desire." Stephen R. Germes has taught been the first grade teacher at In February of this year, Disney history and political science at Dodge Eisenhower Elementary School in received the Apple Teacher Award City High School since 1969. He is Great Bend. Prior to joining the from the educational task force of also the head senior sponsor. During Eisenhower faculty, Disney taught at the Great Bend Chamber of Com­ 1983-84, he is serving as the social Sterling Grade School (1951-53) and merce. She also has the Certificate of studies department chairperson and West Grade School in Osawatomie Appreciation from the University of the North Central Accreditation (1953-65). Kansas School of Education for her chairperson. A Great Bend native, Disney was ·25 years as a teacher. Born in Abington, Pa., Germes graduated from Hoisington High Disney is active in a number of was graduated from Upper School. She received her B.S. degree professional organizations, including Perkiomen Joint High School in East in elementary education from Em­ the Great Bend-National Education Greenville, Pa. He received his B.A. poria State University in 1957 and Association, the Kansas-National degree in history and political science her M.S. degree in education from Education Association, and the from the in 1969. State University in 1972. American Association of University He received his M.S . degree in "I love teaching," says Disney. "I Women. She is a life member of the political science and social studies believe all children should have the Eisenhower P.T.A. Since 1965, she from Emporia State University in inspiration and desire to want to has had perfect attendance at 197 7. He is currently taking courses learn. Our educational society P.T.A. meetings. at Fort Hays State University. should create a desire to know - to In the community, she is active in "I believe that the teacher's know about oneself; to know about Delta Kappa Gamma, the Order of responsibility for providing leader­ the family; to know about the com­ Eastern Star, the Daughters of the ship and a positive role model is just munity; and to know about the American Revolution, the Central as important as the subject matter world. Children must be captivated Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary, which is taught," says Germes. "I also and motivated by teachers who the Barton County Community Or­ believe that education should pro­ realize the knowledge and magic that chestra, and the First United vide students with the basic set of is within their wonderful minds and Methodist Church. tools for life. The social and political the super awards that teachers will sciences equip students with man · o• ' Disney Stephen R. Germes Great Bend Dodge City as reap from creating this desire." Stephen R. Germes has taught these tools. I want my students to ac­ at In February of this year, Disney history and political science at Dodge quire a basic body of information in in received the Apple Teacher Award City High School since 1969. He is each of my classes, and I want them from the educational task force of also the head senior sponsor. During to internalize this information in the Great Bend Chamber of Com­ 1983-84, he is serving as the social order to apply it with relevance merce. She also has the Certificate of studies department chairperson and thereafter." Appreciation from the University of the North Central Accreditation During his career at Dodge City Kansas School of Education for her chairperson. High, Germes has developed new 25 years as a teacher. Born in Abington, Pa., Germes courses, helped establish an all­ Disney is active in a number of was graduated from Upper school fair known as "Showcase," professional organizations, including Perkiomen Joint High School in East and helped build the Great Plains In­ the Great Bend-National Education Greenville, Pa. He received his B.A. stitute for the Social Studies, a Association, the Kansas-National degree in history and political science library and research center. In addi­ m Education Association, and the from the College of Emporia in 1969. tion, Germes and a colleague have 2. American Association of University He received his M.S. degree in written the textbook Kansas Govern­ 'I Women. She is a life member of the political science and social studies ment. he Eisenhower P.T.A. Since 1965, she from Emporia State University in Germes is active in the National to has had perfect attendance at 1977. He is currently taking courses Education Association, the Kansas­ P.T .A. meetings. at Fort Hays State University. National Education Association, the In the community, she is active in "I believe that the teacher's Dodge City-National Education Delta Kappa Gamma, the Order of responsibility for providing leader­ Association, the National Council of Eastern Star, the Daughters of the ship and a positive role model is just Social Studies, and Phi Delta Kappa. American Revolution, the Central as important as the subject matter In the community, Germes is in­ Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary, which is taught," says Germes. "I also volved with the First Baptist Church, the Barton County Community Or­ believe that education should pro­ the Salvation Army, Explorer Scouts, chestra, and the First United ~ vide students with the basic set of and the Ford County Historical Methodist Church. tools for life. The social and political Society. He is also a charter member sciences equip students with many of of the Jedediah Smith Muzzleloaders. Thomas Hedges Don L. Pittsburg Kingman

Thomas Hedges has been principal parent and participated in the local Don Mason has taught science, of Pittsburg High School since 1979. and state activities of the AFS . He is math, computer science, electronics, From 1977-79 he was principal at a sponsor for the National Honor and aviation at Kingman High Kingman High School, and from Society, a member of Phi Delta Kap­ School since 1962. He heads the 1969-77 he was principal of Ellin­ pa, and a charter member of the school's math and science depart­ woodJunior/ Senior High School. He Kansas Barbershop Chorus in Great ment. was principal of Rossville High Bend. He is also active in the College In addition to his work in the School and Delia Elementary School Heights United Methodist Church. classroom, Mason is the computer from 1966-69. Hedges is a member of the Na­ coordinator for the school and Hedges was born in Blue Mound tional Association of Secondary district, and a member of the district and graduated from Blue Mound School Principals, the Kansas computer steering committee. He is a High School. He received his B.M.E. Association of Secondary School member of the district gifted com­ degree from in 1963 Principals, the Association for Super­ mittee and the district science cur­ and his M. S. degree from Kansas vision and Curriculum Development, riculum committee. Mason also State University in 1966. He has done and the United School Admin - serves on the faculty council _ post-graduate work at the University istrators. Since 1978, Mason has taught of Kansas, , During his career, Hedges has computer and photography courses Fort Hays State University, and Pitts­ been a consultant for school districts, at . burg State University. a guest lecturer at colleges and A Council Grove native , Mason Hedges is known for his openness, universities, and an invited partici­ was graduated from Council Grove the way he works with people, his pant at state and national conven­ High School. He received his B.S. sense of humor, and his ability to en­ tions. He wrote the article "Moving a degree in 1962 and his M.S- degree courage students and teachers. But School - A Principal Looks Back" for in 1965 from Emporia State Universi­ Hedges' greatest talent is his ability the Bulletin, which is published by ty. He has done additional work at to lead, a talent that has served him the Kansas Association for Supervi­ , Wichita State well over the years. sion and Curriculum Development. University, Emporia State, and La y Hedges is active in the American Verne College in California. Field Service, having served as a host Mason's teaching philosoph is Hedges Don L. Mason Pittsburg Kingman al parent and participated in the local Don Mason has taught science, based on one premise: everyone 9. and state activities of the AFS. He is math, computer science, electronics, should be treated as a unique, im­ at a sponsor for the National Honor and aviation at Kingman High portant individual. Mason is known m Society, a member of Phi Delta Kap­ School since 1962. He heads the for his honesty, fairness, and en­ pa, and a charter member of the school's math and science depart­ thusiasm. e Kansas Barbershop Chorus in Great ment. Through the years, Mason has Bend. He is also active in the College In addition to his work in the been very active in the community. Heights United Methodist Church. classroom, Mason is the computer Since 1973, he has been a member of Hedges is a member of the Na­ coordinator for the school and the Kingman city commission. He tional Association of Secondary district, and a member of the district was mayor from 1974-76, and he has School Principals, the Kansas computer steering committee. He is a been Kingman County deputy sheriff Association of Secondary School member of the district gifted com­ since 1981. In 1983, he received the Principals, the Association for Super­ mittee and the district science cur­ 10-Year Service Award from the vision and Curriculum Development, riculum committee. Mason also Kansas League of Municipalities. e and the United School Admin - serves on the faculty council. Mason is active in the Midian Tem­ istrators. Since 1978, Mason has taught ple Shrine, the Plane Apple Club, During his career, Hedges has computer and photography courses and the Kingman Gun Club. been a consultant for school districts, at Pratt Community College. Mason is a member of the Na­ a guest lecturer at colleges and A Council Grove native, Mason tional Education Association, the , universities, and an invited partici­ was graduated from Council Grove Kansas-National Education Associa­ pant at state and national conven - High School. He received his B.S. tion, the Kansas Association of tions. He wrote the article "Moving a degree in 1962 and his M.S . degree Teachers of Science, the Kingman School-A Principal Looks Back" for in 1965 from Emporia State Universi­ County Teachers Association," and the Bulletin, which is published by ty. He has done additional work at Lambda Delta Lambda. In 1981 , he the Kansas Association for Supervi­ Friends University, Wichita State was nominated as Teacher of the sion and Curriculum Development. University, Emporia State, and La Year. Verne College in California. Mason's teaching philosophy is Dottie McCrossen Joan Sp

Ottawa Manhattan

Dottie McCrossen has been a academic student. There is nothing Joan Spiker has taught at Northnew language arts teacher at Ottawa in life that I would rather do than en­ Elementary School since 1973. From High School since 1976, and she now courage a young person to live up to 1973-76, she taught students ,i chairs the department. his/ her potential." learning disabilities. Since 1976, she A Scottsbluff, Neb., native, Mc­ McCrossen has been a finalist for has taught fourth and first grades. Crossen was graduated from Scotts­ the Teacher of the Year award Spiker, a Wamego native, as bluff High School. She received her presented by the Kansas Department graduated from Manhattan Hig B.A. degree from of Education. In 1979, she won the School. She received her B.S. degree in 1953 and her M.A. degree from Distinguished Service Award from in elementary education in 1966 ana the in 1977. She the Ottawa University Alumni As­ her M.S. degree in elementary is now working on a specialist's sociation. She has received several education in 1971 from Kansas Sta e degree in curriculum and instruc­ grants from the National Endow­ University. She also has completed 35 tion. ment for the Humanities. hours of post-graduate work a "My desire is to help students feel She is a member of many profes­ K-State. good about themselves, learning, sional organizations, including the "I feel it is important to accep and school," says McCn;>ssen. "The American Studies Association, the each child, recognize his/ her efforts teen-age years can be joyous or ex­ National Council for Teachers of and promote his/ her feeling of se.i­ cruciatingly painful. English, the Kansas Association for worth," says Spiker. "I belie,e it · "As an English teacher, I have the Teachers of English, the National essential for a child to have a positi e opportunity to work with every stu­ Education Association, and the attitude toward school, and I en- o dent, including the highly motivated Kansas-National Education Associa­ foster that attitude by , being a and the low achievers. My goal is to tion. positive person myself. I want ::::i.. create independent thinkers, excited In the community, McCrossen is students to know I am excited abo · researchers, and competent and active in the Ottawa University learning, and I strive to de,.-elop ac­ creative writers among the college­ Women's Club, Friends of the Ot­ tivities that will reflect this excite­ bound, and to heal wounds, make tawa Library, P.E.0., and the First ment. learning acceptable, and give a Baptist Church. "I believe that mastery of the basic background of basic skills to the non- skills is of paramount imponance

------~-- -- cCrossen Joan Spiker

Ottawa Manhattan a academic student. There is nothing Joan Spiker has taught at Northview and that first grade is the place for in life that I would rather do than en­ Elementary School since 1973. From developing a sound educational courage a young person to live up to 1973-76, she taught students with foundation. I also feel this is the time his/her potential." learning disabilities. Since 1976, she to develop good work habits and a McCrossen has been a finalist for has taught fourth and first grades. sense of responsibility which are so the Teacher of the Year award Spiker, a Wamego native, was necessary for optimum learning. presented by the Kansas Department graduated from Manhattan High "Finally, I want my students to of Education. In 1979, she won the ... School. She received her B.S. degree discover that learning is important; Distinguished Service Award from in elementary education in 1966 and that it never stops; that, indeed, it is the Ottawa University Alumni As­ her M.S. degree in elementary a lifelong adventure." sociation. She has received several education in 1971 from Kansas State In 1970, Spiker was named the grants from the National Endow­ University. She also has completed 35 Outstanding Young Educator by the ment for the Humanities. hours of post-graduate work at Manhattan Jaycees. She is a member She is a member of many profes­ K-State. of several professional organizations, sional organizations, including the "I feel it is important to accept including the National Education American Studies Association, the each child, recognize his/ her efforts, Association, the Kansas-National National Council for Teachers of and promote his/ her feeling of self­ Education Association, and the English, the Kansas Association for worth," says Spiker. "I believe it is Manhattan-National Education Teachers of English, the National essential for a child to have a positive Association. She is a a charter Education Association, and the attitude toward school, and I try to member of the Beta Beta chapter of Kansas-National Education Associa­ foster that attitude by , being a Alpha Delta Kappa, an international tion. positive person myself. I want my honorary organization for women In the community, McCrossen is students to know I am excited about educators. active in the Ottawa University learning, and I strive to develop ac­ In the community, Spiker is active Women's Club, Friends of the Ot­ tivities that will reflect this excite­ in the St. Luke's Lutheran Church, tawa Library, P.E.O., and the First ment. serving in the Lutheran Women's a Baptist Church. "I believe that mastery of the basic Missionary League and Hannah Cir­ ,n- skills is of paramount importance cle. Past Master Teachers

1954 1957 1960 Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Eula Bridger, Kansas City Harry H. Brown, Peabody Maud Ellsworth, Lawrence, KU Mary Louise Gritten, Bird City Lucy Headrick, Winfield Una Funk, Council Grove Lena Carl, Holcomb Ira Laidig, Oberlin Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Violet Randolph, Atchison Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Pauline Shockey, Wellington Grace E. Stewart, Salina Katherine A. Tucker, Topeka Blanch Smith, Pittsburg ... •c. 0 . Wright, Topeka, KSTA 1955 1958 Redicia Engholm, Topeka Mildred Cunningham, Parsons 1961 Edna Mason Golladay, Wichita Myrrl Houck, El Dorado Reba Anderson, Hutchinson, Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Julian A. Johnson, Buhler Hutchinson Community College Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Edward D. Kroesch, Hoisington George D. Caldwell, Iola Elsie Olson, Marysville Minnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Lydia Haag, Dodge City M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Larry Ling, Liberal John Twente, Lawrence, KU Maude Thompson, Marion Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Jane E. Roether, Junction City 1956 1959 Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Florence K. Belding, Iola Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City Jane M. Carroll, Pittsburg, PSU Nettie May Davis, Winchester 1962 Clifford H. Dresher, McPherson Paul R. Dick, Oakley William A. Black, Pittsburg, P John E. Humphreys, Ashland Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Eunice McGill, Sterling College Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Robert H. Pool, Larned Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Katie Puls, Attica D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Audrey Smith, Goodland Jane Townsend, Girard Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Marie Therkelsen, Independence William D. Wolfe, Lawrence eachers

1957 1960 1963 Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Eula Bridger, Kansas City May Gruver, Augusta ~laud Ellswonh, Lawrence, KU Mary Louise Gritten, Bird City Alta Hendrickson, Oakley Una Funk, Council Grove Lena Carl, Holcomb Walter M . Ostenberg, Salina ~lildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Phebe Scott, Derby Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Pauline Shockey, Wellington Martha Steele, Goodland Katherine A. Tucker, Topeka Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Charles E. Strange, Wichita *C. 0 . Wright, Topeka, KSTA 1958 1964 :\1ildred Cunningham, Parsons 1961 Dan Foster, LaCrosse :\1yrrl Houck, El Dorado Reba Anderson, Hutchinson, Mary Hunholz, Manhattan Julian A. Johnson, Buhler Hutchinson Community College Erdman Johnson, Turner Edward D. Kroesch, Hoisington George D. Caldwell, Iola Loma Mack, Madison :'-.finnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Lydia Haag, Dodge City Bernadine Sitts, Garden City Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Larry Ling, Liberal Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco :\1aude Thompson, Marion Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville Jane E. Roether, Junction City *Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka 1959 Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City 1965 :'\ett.ie May Davis, Winchester 1962 Rebecca Bloodworth, Kansas City Paul R. Dick, Oakley William A . Black, Pittsburg, PSU Bryce H . Glecker, Dodge City Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Eunice McGill, Sterling College Mabel Lacey, Gorham Robert H. Pool, Larned Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Hazel Lee Simmons, Lawrence D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Floyd C. Smith, Iola Jane Townsend, Girard Ella C . Shearer, Beloit Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Marie Therkelsen, Independence Ethel Yantis, Howard William D. Wolfe, Lawrence 1966 1969 1972 Eva M . Chalfant, El Dorado *Alex Daughtry, Emporia, ESU Joseph L. Bournonville, Pittsburg Louis A. Coppoc, Belpre Kelso Deer, Hoisington Robert Burnett, Colby Helen Glaser, Coffeyville Marguerite Hackney, Iola Gerald Goacher, Topeka Evelyn Harper, Atchison Joe W. Ostenberg, McPherson *F. Floyd Herr, Topeka, State~- Maurice Little, Goodland Theodore Palmquist, Turner of Education Ione Ramey, Olathe Maxine Sebelius, Northern Valley Carl A. James, Emporia Wesley E. Simpson, Salina Joy Wigginton, El Dorado Catherine Johannsen, Kansas Cin· Lonnie Wood, Independence Margaret Parker, Pittsburg. P L" 1967 Leona Velen, Manhattan J. W. Breukelman, Emporia, ESU 1970 Lois Hogue, Pratt Ralph Dennis, Olathe 1973 Perva M . Hughes, Pittsburg, PSU John England, Pittsburg J Mildred Barber, Concordia Winifred Jennings, Shawnee Gladys Kaump, Dodge City Elton W . Cline, Pittsburg. P t; Jean Jones, Topeka Thomas Kelley, Hutchinson, Marie Hieger, El Dorado Florence Miller, Iola Hutchinson Community College Anna Hurry, Hutchinson Cecil E. Smith, Pittsburg Lois Patton, Great Bend Rachel Leist, Fon Scott *Adel F. Throckmorton, Wichita, Albert Riedel, Hays Allen L. Unruh, Ottawa State Supt. Mary Ellen Sissman, Eureka Marjorie Vieux, Atwood

1968 1971 1974 Arley A. Bryant, Concordia, Kenneth Anderson, Lawrence, KU Wanda Franzen, Emporia Cloud County Community College Earl Bevan, Pittsburg Arlene Garrett, Hugoton Lottie Carver, Mulvane Helen Case, El Dorado Ruben Grose, Hutchinson Alice Ham, Hutchinson Carl Clinesmith, Fort Scott Louis Hayward, Eureka Hazel Miller, Emporia Herman Grundy, Kansas City, Clyde Johnson, Leavenwonh Irma Minden, Paola Kansas City Community College Esther Overman, Columbus Gladys Peterson, Lindsborg, Betty Jackson, Col by, Norris Sayre, Ensign Doris Stith, Bonner Springs Margaret Jagger, Minneapolis *F. L. Schlagle, Kansas City 1969 1972 1975 "Alex Daughtry, Emporia, ESU Joseph L. Boumonville, Piusburg Vernon Hastert, Ulysses Kelso Deer. Hoisington Robert Burnett, Colby J. Paul Jewell, Kansas City, :'llarguerite Hackney. Iola Gerald Coacher, Topeka Kansas City Kansas Community College Joe W. Ostenberg, McPherson *F. Floyd Herr, Topeka, State Dept. Betty Dutton, Alta Vista Theodore Palmquist, Turner of Education lram Teichgraeber, Chapman :'llaxine Sebelius, Nonhern Valley Carl A. James, Emporia Marion Klema, Salina Joy Wigginton, El Dorado Catherine Johannsen, Kansas City Ernest Nelson, Pittsburg Lonnie Wood, Independence Margaret Parker, Pittsburg, PSU Rozella Swisher, Kansas City Leona Velen, Manhattan 1970 1976 Ralph Dennis, Olathe 1973 Charlotte Doyle, Manhattan John England, Pittsburg Mildred Barber, Concordia Harry Hart, Emporia Gladys Kaump, Dodge City Elton W . Cline, Pittsburg, PSU Glennis Lindsey, Hutchinson Thomas Kelley, Hutchinson, Marie Hieger, El Dorado *James A. McCain, Manhattan, President-KSU Hutchinson Community College Anna Hurty, Hutchinson Frances Raines, Winfield Lois Patton, Great Bend Rachel Leist, Fort Scott Richard L. Roahen, Emporia, ESU Alben Riedel , Hays Allen L. Unruh, Ottawa Darlene Theno, Basehor :'11ary Ellen Sissman, Eureka Marjorie Vieux, Atwood Eleanor White, Dodge City

1971 1974 1977 Kenneth Anderson, Lawrence, KU Wanda Franzen, Emporia Jean Curl, Kansas City Earl Bevan, Piusburg Arlene Garrett, Hugoton Fred Deyoe, Dodge City Helen Case, El Dorado Ruben Grose, Hutchinson *William Edwards, Emporia, ESU Carl Clinesmith, Fort Scott Louis Hayward, Eureka Joan Hanna, Winfield Herman Grundy, Kansas City, Clyde Johnson, Leavenworth Shirley Longfellow, El Dorado, Butler Kansas City Community College Esther Overman, Columbus County Community College Betty Jackson, Colby, Norris Sayre, Ensign Martha McReynolds, Burlington Colby Community College Gene Russell, Galena ,1argaret Jagger, Minneapolis Dan Tewell , Pittsburg *F. L. Schlagle, Kansas City 1978 1981 Dennis L. Ary, Topeka Mary Chase, Andover Erma Lang Dow, Eureka Mary Lou Davis, Dodge City *A . Truman Hayes, Emporia, ESU Marguerite Flick, Winfield Harold Hardy, Pittsburg Don Miller, Fort Scott Robert R. Noble, Pittsburg, PSU Deloris Jean Osger, Eureka Milton Senti, Pratt Chester Peckover, Buhler Patricia J. Teel, Columbus Byron Smith, Anthony Eugene Wiltfong, Norton 1982 1979 Dorothy Arensman, Dodge City Gerald E. Barkley, Galena Frances Kohrs, Fort Scott Wendell Hodges, Anthony Bill Saunders, Garden City Eleanor Kee, Coffeyville Marjory Pease Sharp, Pittsburg Clifton McWaid, Kansas City Patricia Tippin, Manhattan Loren E. Riblett Sr. , Wamego Kenneth Trickle Jr. , Salina *Everett Rich, Emporia, ESU Elizabeth Voorhees, Emporia Cynthia Schrader, Alta Vista William Warner, Manhattan 1983 Catherine Ann Brown, Emporia 1980 Elaine Fowler Bryant, Pittsburg Harold Balzer, Buhler Betty Holderread, Newton Raymond Goering, Salina Lois McLure, Kingman Lucille Luckey, Dodge City Barry L. Schartz, Kingman Mary Remington, Pittsburg Sally McCabe Shipley, Kansas City, Mo. Patricia Samuelson, Emporia Doris Velen, Manhattan James R. Smith, Olathe Paul Willis, Topeka *Special Additional Award -~

Kansas Master Teacher Award April 11, 1984 ... Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas