Awards Program

9:45 a.m Tour of National Teachers Hall of Fame, 1320 C of E Drive, Emporia, Host: David Jahn, Executive Director

11 a.m. "Memories of Yesteryear"--One-Room Rural School Presenter: Noel Mintz

Noon President's Luncheon - President's home, 1522 Highland Hosted by President Kay and Mr. Ken Schallenkamp

2:30 p.m. Seminar: Educational Challenges in the New Millennium ­ ~ w.s. & E. C. Jones Conference Center, Third Floor, Visser Hall Coordinators: Dr. Sue Smith, Instructor of Education, Emporia State University, and Darla Mallein, Co-Director of Flint Hills MITEC

4p.m. Reception for Master Teachers - Skillett Atrium, Visser Hall

6:30 p.m. Master Teacher Award Dinner - Webb Lecture Hall, Memorial Union

Toastmaster: Roy Mann, Director of Alumni Relations Invocation: Butcher Children's School Ensemble Special Music: Starr Family Violin Duet Award Presentations: Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, President, Emporia State University and Dr. Tes Mehring, Dean, The Teachers College, Emporia State University Bank of America Master Teacher Award

Emporia State University estab­ approval of new president John E. America. Since 1980, this Emporia Administrators; Tracy Jo Kerth, lished the Kansas Master Teacher King, the first awards were made. bank has pledged $100,000 to per­ Morse Elementary; and Michael n' s ('I\~l'd illlllUillly to teachers and others were involved in estab­ Teacher Program. Bank of recipients of the 2000 Black Master wlu> I"IV(' sl'rvvd ~hC' profession lishing policies and procedures. America and its senior officer, Teacher Endowed Chair. IOII f, oIlul wl,II .11111 who ,)Iso typify Davis added "Kansas" to the Carol Patterson, are committed to A committee of Emporia State IIH' )!,t)()c\ qu,IIilil'.''; of ('

2 3 Bank of America Master Teacher Award

Emporia State University estab­ approval of new president John E. America. Since 1980, this Emporia Administrators; Tracy Jo Kerth, lished the Kansas Master Teacher King, the first awards were made. bank has pledged $100,000 to per­ Morse Elementary; and Michael n' s ('I\~l'd illlllUillly to teachers and others were involved in estab­ Teacher Program. Bank of recipients of the 2000 Black Master wlu> I"IV(' sl'rvvd ~hC' profession lishing policies and procedures. America and its senior officer, Teacher Endowed Chair. IOII f, oIlul wl,II .11111 who ,)Iso typify Davis added "Kansas" to the Carol Patterson, are committed to A committee of Emporia State IIH' )!,t)()c\ qu,IIilil'.''; of ('

2 3 William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Cathy Esquibel Endowed Chair USD 443, Dodge City

In 1984, the Black family of Broken 1926 and his master's degree in 1934 Esquibel has drawn from ancient responsible for the shaping of my Bow, Okla., established an endowed from Emporia State University. He wisdom to formulate her teaching character, the realization of my chair for Kansas Master Teachers. received his PhD. degree in philoso­ philosophy. dreams, and my overwhelming I ~ ach ycar, this permanently endowed phy, education and psychology from "As an educator I am responsible desire to become a teacher, I think of fund providrs il stipend for two the University of Colorado. Black was for guiding each child and enabling no one other than Mrs. Esquibel," KdliS ilS M,lsl<'r Tl'ach('rs to spend part nationally known for establishing him to observe and experiment the III il s\.'IllL'sler

4 5 William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Cathy Esquibel Endowed Chair USD 443, Dodge City

In 1984, the Black family of Broken 1926 and his master's degree in 1934 Esquibel has drawn from ancient responsible for the shaping of my Bow, Okla., established an endowed from Emporia State University. He wisdom to formulate her teaching character, the realization of my chair for Kansas Master Teachers. received his PhD. degree in philoso­ philosophy. dreams, and my overwhelming I ~ ach ycar, this permanently endowed phy, education and psychology from "As an educator I am responsible desire to become a teacher, I think of fund providrs il stipend for two the University of Colorado. Black was for guiding each child and enabling no one other than Mrs. Esquibel," KdliS ilS M,lsl<'r Tl'ach('rs to spend part nationally known for establishing him to observe and experiment the III il s\.'IllL'sler

4 5 Betty L Jeanne Evans USD 490, El Dorado

Some people work to live, some live for the Kansas Master Teacher Lavery, a physical education teacher to work. Evans says she lives to Award," said Tyson Moore. at Stilwell Elementary School, \viU teach. "Jeanne approaches her class­ try almost anytlung to make learn­ "Teaching is my life, not just a room in the same manner that she ing fun. job! Can you imagine a more approaches her other roles," said "Whether it is danCing with stu­ rewarding profession? It is a delight Lincoln Principal Bernadette dents or dressing up as a Sumo to be with children. 'My kids' are Spradling. "She believes in being wrestler in a very padded suit to my fuel for teaching. I become excit­ spar with the principal in an all ­ actively involved in the teaching ed when I see students unfold into school assembly, students like her and the facilitation of learning. She happy and creative individuals. and enjoy her classes while learnin Working with children from all abil­ has never been tied to a teacher's many valuable lifetime skills and ities and backgrounds is fulfilling ... .. manual. In fact, I sometimes doubt attitudes," said Dr. Steven L. I love school, and I want my stu­ she ever consults one. She is a nat­ McIlvain, deputy superintendent of dents to enjoy coming to school ural born teacher. She takes the out­ every day. I want them to feel safe in educational services. come and develops the lesson their learning environment." She uses these technique A former student praised Evans, around that outcome. She makes it because students deserve her b _ a third grade teacher at Lincoln relevant to students' lives and does effort every day. Elementary School in El Dorado, by it in a way that reaches the various "As a teacher I endeavor to turning to the genius of Albert learning styles of her students." the best job of teaching each an ' Einstein. A native of Fort Scott, Evans every child," said Lavery. "I belie\-e "Albert Einstein once stated, 'It is earned a Bachelor of Science in edu­ that each child in every class expec _ the supreme art of the teacher to cation degree from Pittsburg State and deserves my best teachin awaken joy in creative expression University and a Master of efforts every day. I am never conten: and knowledge.' Mrs. Evans does Education degree from Wichita to do the same old thing, but r a exactly that, she awakens joy in constantly looking for better \ -a_-­ State University. She also attended expression and knowledge to every to improve my teaching an :l rea Fort Scott Community College and student that she encounters, and each student. It is important f I that is why she is the best candidate Emporia State University. teacher to be open minded nd" - ­

6 Betty Lavery Lne Evans USD 229, Stilwell ) -190, El Dorado

for the Kansas Master Teacher Lavery, a physical education teacher ing to try new ideas and teaching A\,vard," said Tyson Moore. at Stilwell Elementary School, will methods." "Jeanne approaches her class­ try almost anything to make learn­ "Betty is a wonderful elementary room in the same manner that she ing fun. physical education teacher," said "Whether it is dancing with stu­ approaches her other roles," said Steve Frazell, Stilwell Elementary dents or dressing up as a Sumo lincoln Principal Bernadette Principal. "In fact, in my 25 years in wrestler in a very padded suit to the field of education, she is the best Spradling. "She believes in being spar with the principal in an all­ elementa ry physical educa tion actively involved in the teaching school assembly, students like her and the facilitation of learning. She and enjoy her classes while learning teacher I have ever worked with. has never been tied to a teacher's many valuable lifetime skills and She prepares lessons that are chal­ manual. In fact, I sometimes doubt a ttitudes," said Dr. Steven L. lenging and fun for her students." she ever consults one. She is a nat­ McIlvain, deputy superintendent of A native of Kansas City, ural born teacher. She takes the out­ educational services. Missouri, Lavery earned a Bachelor come and develops the lesson She uses these techniques of Science degree in physical educa­

.-,:. around that outcome. She makes it because students deserve her best tion from relevant to students' lives and does effort every day. and Master of Science degree in it in a way that reaches the various "As a teacher I endeavor to do education with an emphasis in ele­ the best job of teaching each and :-I. learning styles of her students." mentary and adapted physical edu­ A native of Fort Scott, Evans every child," said Lavery. "1 believe cation from the University of that each child in every class expects C' earned a Bachelor of Science in edu­ Kansas. She also has graduate hours and deserves my best teaching cation degree from Pittsburg State efforts every day. I am never content from Avila College, Baker Cniversity and a Master of to do the same old thing, but I am University, Emporia State Education degree from Wichita constantly looking for better ways University, ­ State University. She also attended to improve my teaching and reach Kansas City, Pittsburg State Fort Scott Community College and each student. It is important for a University, and University of Emporia State University. teacher to be open minded and will- Missouri-Kansas City.

7 Leona Madden Margare USD 489, Hays USD 512, O\Te

Madden has a special way of making a together, to be creative, and to 'stretch' McClatchey, chair of Theatre Arts a . book come alive. for greater personal goals." Shawnee Mission North Hi CTh " Mrs. Madden is my favorite teacher Of her personal philosophy of teach­ School, keeps them laughing ... and learning. and always will be," said student Evan ing, Madden said, "What greater reward Talkington of the Library Media "Her patience and humor help than seeing a child's eyes light up when kids get through," said colleague Specialist at Lincoln Elementary he suddenly understands something? Maureen Davis. "She is an advocate School. "I'll always remember those Education is more than dispensing for them. She works with parent-, times when Mrs. Madden would call us counselors, and administrators to knowledge; it is encouraging creativity down to the special place in front of the bring out the best in her students." fireplace. When she read to us she never and the honing of thinking processes. "Classroom atmosphere is ,-itaJ made it sound boring. It seemed she had There is too much knowledge to learn it to learning for each student mu t. a special voice for each and every char­ all; knowing how to go about finding feel safe and welcome," sai . acter." information is a basic skill. Libraries McClatchey. "Students must feel " 0 comfortable they will take risk5 Kathy Spicer, a parent and member are also the ideal place to provide such as asking questions and d is­ of the USD 489 Board of Education, access to varying points of view. In our agreeing with their peers and teach ­ said Madden has enthusiasm for her dis­ changing global society, children must ers. This atmosphere is based on cipline and knows she impacts the total learn to be problem-solvers, to be able trust, which is difficult to establi ~ h development of her students. and easily destroyed. The ti me to utilize print and non-print materials "She builds on classroom themes spent building trust in the cia _­ to locate and comprehend needed infor­ with programs and enhanced learning room is vital to student learning. .-\ mation, to be creati ve, and to adapt to opportunities which encourage children sense of humor is a necessary part of this positive atmosphere_ to see themselves as a valuable part of change." A native of Bison, Madden earned a Students feel comfortable in a cleL ­ society, to appreciate differences in peo­ room where the teacher humorous­ ples and cultures, to accept other view­ Bachelor of Science degree in education ly acknowledges mistakes an· points with understanding, to work from Fort Hays State University. encourages students to be them­ selves. Humor should never b

8 Madden Margaret McClatchey SD 489, Hays USD 512, Overland Park

together, to be creative, and to 'stretch' McClatchey, chair of Theatre Arts at harmful; it should create important for greater personal goals." Shawnee Mission North High moments of comic relief, making School, keeps them laughing ... and Of her personal philosophy of teach­ learning an enjoyable process." learning. "Mrs. McClatchey changed my ing, Madden said, "What greater reward "Her patience and humor help life," said former student Krista than seeing a child's eyes light up when kids get through," said colleague Tatsch!. "I don't say that flippantly. he suddenly understands something? Maureen Davis. "She is an advocate She helped me realize my passion in Education is more than dispensing for them. She works with parents, counselors, and administrators to life - theatre. It is difficult to sum up knowledge; it is encouraging creativity " bring out the best in her students." the one million things she has and the honing of thinking processes. "Classroom atmosphere is vital taught me about the arts, but quite There is too much knowledge to learn it to learning for each student must easy to sum up how excellent she is all: knowing how to go about finding feel safe and welcome," said as a teacher..... McClatchey, as any McClatchey. "Students must feel so former drama student will affec­ information is a basic skill. Libraries comfortable they will take risks tionately call her, can take the most are also th e ideal place to provide such as asking questions and dis­ access to varying points of view. In our agreeing with their peers and teach­ disinterested student and thrill him changing global society, children must ers. This atmosphere is based on with tales of Dionysus, Thespis, or William Shakespeare." learn to be problem-solvers, to be able trust, which is difficult to establish, and easily destroyed. The time A native of Lockport, New York, to utilize print and non-print matelials spent building trust in the class­ McClatchey earned a Bachelor of to locate and comprehend needed infor­ room is vital to student learning. A Arts degree in theatre and speech mation, to be creative, and to adapt to sense of humor is a necessary part from Nebraska Wesleyan University of this positive atmosphere. c hange." and a Master of Arts degree in cur­ Students feel comfortable in a class­ A native of Bison, Madden earned a room where the teacher humorous­ riculum and instruction from the Bachelor of Science degree in education ly acknowledges mistakes and . She also from Fort Hays State University. encourages students to be them­ earned graduate credit hours from selves. Humor should never be Ottawa University.

:;, 9 ~. Rosemary A. Riordan Jane Sak USD 512, Lenexa r •fttfJ l USD 229, Overland Park Stand too close to Riordan and you from student to student during her Three basic concepts planted by her "Jane Sak is a dedicated teacher," may catch her passion for art. career. parents have helped Sak blossom added Marilyn G. Kaufman, parent "Rosie Riordan is a teacher's "Mrs. Riordan has the most into the teacher she is today. of a former student. "Providing an teacher," said Georgia A. Smith, a "Although schools and philoso­ enthusiastic personality I have seen overall classroom program that colleague of the Sunflower phies of and it really has been an impact on education are continually Elementary School art teacher. changing, my philosophy of educa­ enhanced all students' general busi­ "Rosie's passion for art and for me even now as I near my senior tion is based on three simple con­ ness education as well as monitor­ learning is contagious. She is fun to year in high school," said former cepts my parents planted in me ing each student's individual work with, and an an inspiration to student Kari Kennedy. "I remember when I was young and which con­ employment required a tremendous others with her tireless effort to how she used positive encourage­ \ tinue to serve me well throughout amount of time, energy, and enthu­ make things better for her students. my life and teaching career: respect ment, and never put a limit on cre­ siasm. It is with this dedication that Rosie Riordan is an ou tstanding ativity. I learned so much from her 1 one another, teach by example, and Jane was able to work with students teacher. Rosie would be an out­ and I continue to discover new practice lifelong learning." so successfully, regardless of each standing teacher in any curricular things. She is a wonderful teacher A Technology Integration area." Specialist at Blue Valley North High student's background ability." and has touched the lives of many "My personal philosophy is that School, Sak plants these same seeds A native of Harlan, Iowa, Sak students and inspired future all children can learn and that our of learning. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree job as educators is to make that artists." "When asked to describe Jane, from the University of Northern process a joyful journey," said "Mrs. Riordan is a person who students and colleagues describe Riordan. "I believe that teaching art has a good heart and is not selfish," her as enthusiastic, caring, patient Iowa and a Master of Arts degree is fundamental, with the key word added former student David and industrious," noted Dr. Richard from Webster University, Kansas being FUN. My job is to instill with­ Snodgrass. Siebs, Blue Valley North High City campus. She also attended in my students and my community A native of Kansas City, Kansas, I School principal. "Her students are Avila College, , a love of learning and a desire to her primary focus - always the most Riordan earned a Bachelor of Fine University of Missouri-Kansas City, cross boundaries and create connec­ 1 important element in her teaching Emporia State University, Ottawa tions with other places, other times, Arts degree from Kansas State because she cares about student other styles, creating a diversity of University and a Master of Science learning and wants them to enjoy University, Mid-America Nazarene, vision." in Education degree from Avila what they are learning in the class­ Johnson County Community Riordan's passion has spread College. room." College, and Briar Cliff College.

10 11 ~. Rosemary A. Riordan Jane Sak USD 512, Lenexa r •fttfJ l USD 229, Overland Park Stand too close to Riordan and you from student to student during her Three basic concepts planted by her "Jane Sak is a dedicated teacher," may catch her passion for art. career. parents have helped Sak blossom added Marilyn G. Kaufman, parent "Rosie Riordan is a teacher's "Mrs. Riordan has the most into the teacher she is today. of a former student. "Providing an teacher," said Georgia A. Smith, a "Although schools and philoso­ enthusiastic personality I have seen overall classroom program that colleague of the Sunflower phies of and it really has been an impact on education are continually Elementary School art teacher. changing, my philosophy of educa­ enhanced all students' general busi­ "Rosie's passion for art and for me even now as I near my senior tion is based on three simple con­ ness education as well as monitor­ learning is contagious. She is fun to year in high school," said former cepts my parents planted in me ing each student's individual work with, and an an inspiration to student Kari Kennedy. "I remember when I was young and which con­ employment required a tremendous others with her tireless effort to how she used positive encourage­ \ tinue to serve me well throughout amount of time, energy, and enthu­ make things better for her students. my life and teaching career: respect ment, and never put a limit on cre­ siasm. It is with this dedication that Rosie Riordan is an ou tstanding ativity. I learned so much from her 1 one another, teach by example, and Jane was able to work with students teacher. Rosie would be an out­ and I continue to discover new practice lifelong learning." so successfully, regardless of each standing teacher in any curricular things. She is a wonderful teacher A Technology Integration area." Specialist at Blue Valley North High student's background ability." and has touched the lives of many "My personal philosophy is that School, Sak plants these same seeds A native of Harlan, Iowa, Sak students and inspired future all children can learn and that our of learning. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree job as educators is to make that artists." "When asked to describe Jane, from the University of Northern process a joyful journey," said "Mrs. Riordan is a person who students and colleagues describe Riordan. "I believe that teaching art has a good heart and is not selfish," her as enthusiastic, caring, patient Iowa and a Master of Arts degree is fundamental, with the key word added former student David and industrious," noted Dr. Richard from Webster University, Kansas being FUN. My job is to instill with­ Snodgrass. Siebs, Blue Valley North High City campus. She also attended in my students and my community A native of Kansas City, Kansas, I School principal. "Her students are Avila College, Baker University, a love of learning and a desire to her primary focus - always the most Riordan earned a Bachelor of Fine University of Missouri-Kansas City, cross boundaries and create connec­ 1 important element in her teaching Emporia State University, Ottawa tions with other places, other times, Arts degree from Kansas State because she cares about student other styles, creating a diversity of University and a Master of Science learning and wants them to enjoy University, Mid-America Nazarene, vision." in Education degree from Avila what they are learning in the class­ Johnson County Community Riordan's passion has spread College. room." College, and Briar Cliff College.

10 11 2001 Master Teacher Nominees

Tom Albers Kim Lea Lawson Patricia Anderson Leona Madden Kathleen Beach Cindy Malay Sue Buhler Johanna "Jody" Marquardt Norman Dale Conard Margaret McClatchey Joyce Ann Cowen Sharon Noble Barbara A. Dale Joseph E. Nyre Dale Sue Ann Dalton Sharon Palmquist Cathy Esquibel George A. Peters Jeanne Evans Kay Prelesnik Laurie Ann Feist Carol Ricke Cindy Lee Gant Rosemay A. Riordan Leigh Ann Griffin Jane Sak Darren Gunderson Nancy G. Samp Trula Harris Judy Sasser James P. Harrison Lee Ann Schulte E. Maria Herron Glenda A. Smith Patricia L. Hitchler Dr. John (Phil) Speary Jill Ann Hultberg Mary M. Stamey Kim L. Hunter Adelyn Steele Milton B. Moore, Jr. Sheri L. Thomas Shari Krentzel Greg N. Wade Gary Kuntz Lynda Weaver Betty Lavery

12 13 2001 Master Teacher Nominees

Tom Albers Kim Lea Lawson Patricia Anderson Leona Madden Kathleen Beach Cindy Malay Sue Buhler Johanna "Jody" Marquardt Norman Dale Conard Margaret McClatchey Joyce Ann Cowen Sharon Noble Barbara A. Dale Joseph E. Nyre Dale Sue Ann Dalton Sharon Palmquist Cathy Esquibel George A. Peters Jeanne Evans Kay Prelesnik Laurie Ann Feist Carol Ricke Cindy Lee Gant Rosemay A. Riordan Leigh Ann Griffin Jane Sak Darren Gunderson Nancy G. Samp Trula Harris Judy Sasser James P. Harrison Lee Ann Schulte E. Maria Herron Glenda A. Smith Patricia L. Hitchler Dr. John (Phil) Speary Jill Ann Hultberg Mary M. Stamey Kim L. Hunter Adelyn Steele Milton B. Moore, Jr. Sheri L. Thomas Shari Krentzel Greg N. Wade Gary Kuntz Lynda Weaver Betty Lavery

12 13 Past Master Teachers

1954 1958 1962 Floyd C. Smith, lola Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Mildred Cunniniham, Parsons Dr. William A. Black, Pittsburg, PSU Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Harry H. Brown, Peabody Myrrl Houck, EI Dorado Eunice McGill, Sterling College Ethel Yantis, Howard Lucy Headrick, Winfield Julian A. Johnson, Buhler Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Edward D. Kroesch, Hoisington 1966 Ira Laidig, Oberlin Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Dr. Minnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Eva M. Chalfant, EI Dorado Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Violet Randolph, Atchison Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Louis A. Coppoc, Belpre Marie Therkelsen, Independence Grace E. Stewart, Salina Maude Thompson, Marion Helen Glaser, Coffeyville William D. Wolfe, La wrence Evelyn Harper, Atchison 1959 1955 1963 Maurice Little, Goodland Redicia Engholm, Topeka Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City Nettie May Davis, Winchester May Gruver, Augusta lone Ramey, Olathe Edna Ma son Golladay, Wichita Paul R. Dick, Oakley Alta Hendrickson, Oakley Wesley E. Simpson, Salina Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Walter M. Ostenberg, Salina Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Robert H. Pool, Larned 1967 Elsie Olson, Marysville Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Dr. J. W. Breukelman, Emporia, ESU D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Phebe Scott, Derby M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Jane Townsend, Girard Lois Hogue, Pratt Martha Steele, Goodland Dr. John Twente, Lawrence, KU Dr. Perva M. Hughes, Pittsburg, PSU Charles E. Strange, Wichita 1960 Winifred Jennings, Shawnee 1956 Eula Bridger, Kansas City Jean Jones, Topeka Florence K. Belding, lola 1964 Mary Louise Gritten, Bird Ci ty Florence Miller, Iota Dr. Jane M. Carroll, Pittsburg, PSU Lena Carl, Holcomb Dan Foster, LaCrosse Cecil E. Smith, Pittsburg Clifford H. Dresher, McPherson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Mary Hunholz, Manhattan John E. Humphreys, Ashland Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Erdman Johnson, Turner *Adel F. Throckmorton, Wichita, State Supt. Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Pauline Shockey, Wellington Loma Mack, Madison 1968 Ka ti e PuIs, Atti ca Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Bernadine Sits, Garden City Arley A. Bryant, Concordia Audrey Smith, Goodland 'c. O. Wright, Topeka, KSTA Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco Lottie Carver, Mulvane Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville 1961 Alice Ham, Hutchinson 1957 'Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Reba Anderson, Hutchinson, Hazel Miller, Emporia Dr. Maud Ellsworth, Lawrence, KU George D. Caldwell, lola 1965 Irma Minden, Paola Lydia Haag, Dodge City Una Funk, Council Grove Rebecca Bloodworth, Kansas City Gladys Peterson, Lindsborg Larry Ling, Liberal Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Bryce H. Glecker, Dodge City Doris Stith, Bonner Springs Dr. Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Jane E. Roether, Junction Ci ty Mabel Lacey, Gorham Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Hazel Lee Simmons, Lawrence Katherine A. Tu cker, Topeka

14 15 Past Master Teachers

1954 1958 1962 Floyd C. Smith, lola Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Mildred Cunniniham, Parsons Dr. William A. Black, Pittsburg, PSU Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Harry H. Brown, Peabody Myrrl Houck, EI Dorado Eunice McGill, Sterling College Ethel Yantis, Howard Lucy Headrick, Winfield Julian A. Johnson, Buhler Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Edward D. Kroesch, Hoisington 1966 Ira Laidig, Oberlin Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Dr. Minnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Eva M. Chalfant, EI Dorado Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Violet Randolph, Atchison Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Louis A. Coppoc, Belpre Marie Therkelsen, Independence Grace E. Stewart, Salina Maude Thompson, Marion Helen Glaser, Coffeyville William D. Wolfe, La wrence Evelyn Harper, Atchison 1959 1955 1963 Maurice Little, Goodland Redicia Engholm, Topeka Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City Nettie May Davis, Winchester May Gruver, Augusta lone Ramey, Olathe Edna Ma son Golladay, Wichita Paul R. Dick, Oakley Alta Hendrickson, Oakley Wesley E. Simpson, Salina Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Walter M. Ostenberg, Salina Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Robert H. Pool, Larned 1967 Elsie Olson, Marysville Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Dr. J. W. Breukelman, Emporia, ESU D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Phebe Scott, Derby M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Jane Townsend, Girard Lois Hogue, Pratt Martha Steele, Goodland Dr. John Twente, Lawrence, KU Dr. Perva M. Hughes, Pittsburg, PSU Charles E. Strange, Wichita 1960 Winifred Jennings, Shawnee 1956 Eula Bridger, Kansas City Jean Jones, Topeka Florence K. Belding, lola 1964 Mary Louise Gritten, Bird Ci ty Florence Miller, Iota Dr. Jane M. Carroll, Pittsburg, PSU Lena Carl, Holcomb Dan Foster, LaCrosse Cecil E. Smith, Pittsburg Clifford H. Dresher, McPherson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Mary Hunholz, Manhattan John E. Humphreys, Ashland Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Erdman Johnson, Turner *Adel F. Throckmorton, Wichita, State Supt. Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Pauline Shockey, Wellington Loma Mack, Madison 1968 Ka ti e PuIs, Atti ca Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Bernadine Sits, Garden City Arley A. Bryant, Concordia Audrey Smith, Goodland 'c. O. Wright, Topeka, KSTA Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco Lottie Carver, Mulvane Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville 1961 Alice Ham, Hutchinson 1957 'Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Reba Anderson, Hutchinson, Hazel Miller, Emporia Dr. Maud Ellsworth, Lawrence, KU George D. Caldwell, lola 1965 Irma Minden, Paola Lydia Haag, Dodge City Una Funk, Council Grove Rebecca Bloodworth, Kansas City Gladys Peterson, Lindsborg Larry Ling, Liberal Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Bryce H. Glecker, Dodge City Doris Stith, Bonner Springs Dr. Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Jane E. Roether, Junction Ci ty Mabel Lacey, Gorham Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Hazel Lee Simmons, Lawrence Katherine A. Tu cker, Topeka

14 15 1969 *F. Royd Herr, Topeka, State Dept. of 1976 1979 *Dr. Alex Daughtry, Emporia, ESU Education Charlotte Doyle, Manhattan Gerald E. Barkley, Galena Kelso Deer, Hoisington Carl A. James, Emporia Harry Hart, Emporia Wendell Hodges, Anthony Marguerite Hackney, Iota Catherine Johannsen, Kansas City Glennis Li ndsey, Hutchinson Eleanor Kee, Coffeyville Joe W. Ostenberg, McPherson Dr. Margaret Parker, Pittsburg, PS U *Dr. James A. McCain, Manhattan, Clifton McWaid, Kansas City Theodore Palmquis t, Tu rner Leona Velen, Manhattan President-KSU Loren E. Riblett Sr., Wa mego Maxine Sebelius, Northern Valley Frances Rai nes, Winfield *Dr. Everett Rich, Emporia, ESU 1973 Joy Wigginton, EI Dorado Dr. Richard L. Roahen, Emporia, ESU Cynthia Schrader, Alta Vista Mildred Barber, Concordia Lonnie Wood, Independence Darlene Theno, Basehor William Wa rner, Manhattan Dr. Elton W. Cline, Pittsburg, PSU Eleanor White, Dodge City 1970 Marie Hieger, EI Dorado 1980 Ralph Dennis, Olathe Anna Hurty, Hutchi nson 1977 Harold Balzer, Buhler John En gland, Pittsburg Rachel Leist, Fort Scott Jea n Curl, Kansas Gty Ra ymond Goering, Sa lina Gladys Ka ump, Dodge City Allen L. Unruh, Ottawa Fred Deyoe, Dodge City Lucille Luckey, Dodge Ci ty Thomas Kelley, Hutchinson Marjorie Vieux, Atwood Lois Pa tton, Grea t Bend *Dr. William Edwards, Emporia, ES U Mary Remington, Pittsburg Albert Riedel, Hays 1974 Joan Hanna, Winfield Patricia Samuelson Bonds, Emporia Mary Ellen Sissman, Eureka Wanda Franzen, Emporia Shirley Longfellow, EI Dorado James R. Smith, Olathe Arlene Garrett, Hugoton Martha McReynolds, Burlington Paul Willis, Topeka 1971 Ruben Grose, Hutchinson Gene Russell, Galena Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Lawrence, KU Louis Hayward, Eureka Dan Tewell, Pittsburg 1981 Earl Bevan, Pittsburg Clyde Johnson, Leavenworth Mary Chase, Andover Helen Case, EI Dorado Esther Overman, Columbus 1978 Mary Lou Davis, Dodge Ci ty Carl Clinesmi th, Fort Scott Norris Sa yre, Ensign Dennis L. Ary, Topeka Marguerite Flick, Winfield Herman Grundy, Kansas City Erma Lang Dow, Eureka Don Miller, Fort Scott 1975 Betty Jackson, Colby *Dr. A. Truman Hayes, Empori a, ESU Deloris Jean Osger, Eu reka Vernon Hastert, Ulysses Margaret Jagger, Minneapoli s Harol d Hard y, Pittsburg Chester Peckover, Buhler J. Paul Jewell, Kansas City *F. L. Schlagle, Kansas City Dr. Robert R. Noble, Pittsburg, PSU Byron Smith, Anthony Betty Dutton, Alta Vista Milton Senti, Pratt 1972 [ram Teichgraeber, Chapman Patricia J. Teel, Columbus Joseph L. Bournonville, Pittsburg Ma rion Klema, Sa lina Eugene Wil tfong, Norton Robert Bu rnett, Colby Ernest Nelson, Pittsburg Gerald Goacher, Topeka Rozella Swisher, Kansas Ety

16 17 1969 *F. Royd Herr, Topeka, State Dept. of 1976 1979 *Dr. Alex Daughtry, Emporia, ESU Education Charlotte Doyle, Manhattan Gerald E. Barkley, Galena Kelso Deer, Hoisington Carl A. James, Emporia Harry Hart, Emporia Wendell Hodges, Anthony Marguerite Hackney, Iota Catherine Johannsen, Kansas City Glennis Li ndsey, Hutchinson Eleanor Kee, Coffeyville Joe W. Ostenberg, McPherson Dr. Margaret Parker, Pittsburg, PS U *Dr. James A. McCain, Manhattan, Clifton McWaid, Kansas City Theodore Palmquis t, Tu rner Leona Velen, Manhattan President-KSU Loren E. Riblett Sr., Wa mego Maxine Sebelius, Northern Valley Frances Rai nes, Winfield *Dr. Everett Rich, Emporia, ESU 1973 Joy Wigginton, EI Dorado Dr. Richard L. Roahen, Emporia, ESU Cynthia Schrader, Alta Vista Mildred Barber, Concordia Lonnie Wood, Independence Darlene Theno, Basehor William Wa rner, Manhattan Dr. Elton W. Cline, Pittsburg, PSU Eleanor White, Dodge City 1970 Marie Hieger, EI Dorado 1980 Ralph Dennis, Olathe Anna Hurty, Hutchi nson 1977 Harold Balzer, Buhler John En gland, Pittsburg Rachel Leist, Fort Scott Jea n Curl, Kansas Gty Ra ymond Goering, Sa lina Gladys Ka ump, Dodge City Allen L. Unruh, Ottawa Fred Deyoe, Dodge City Lucille Luckey, Dodge Ci ty Thomas Kelley, Hutchinson Marjorie Vieux, Atwood Lois Pa tton, Grea t Bend *Dr. William Edwards, Emporia, ES U Mary Remington, Pittsburg Albert Riedel, Hays 1974 Joan Hanna, Winfield Patricia Samuelson Bonds, Emporia Mary Ellen Sissman, Eureka Wanda Franzen, Emporia Shirley Longfellow, EI Dorado James R. Smith, Olathe Arlene Garrett, Hugoton Martha McReynolds, Burlington Paul Willis, Topeka 1971 Ruben Grose, Hutchinson Gene Russell, Galena Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Lawrence, KU Louis Hayward, Eureka Dan Tewell, Pittsburg 1981 Earl Bevan, Pittsburg Clyde Johnson, Leavenworth Mary Chase, Andover Helen Case, EI Dorado Esther Overman, Columbus 1978 Mary Lou Davis, Dodge Ci ty Carl Clinesmi th, Fort Scott Norris Sa yre, Ensign Dennis L. Ary, Topeka Marguerite Flick, Winfield Herman Grundy, Kansas City Erma Lang Dow, Eureka Don Miller, Fort Scott 1975 Betty Jackson, Colby *Dr. A. Truman Hayes, Empori a, ESU Deloris Jean Osger, Eu reka Vernon Hastert, Ulysses Margaret Jagger, Minneapoli s Harol d Hard y, Pittsburg Chester Peckover, Buhler J. Paul Jewell, Kansas City *F. L. Schlagle, Kansas City Dr. Robert R. Noble, Pittsburg, PSU Byron Smith, Anthony Betty Dutton, Alta Vista Milton Senti, Pratt 1972 [ram Teichgraeber, Chapman Patricia J. Teel, Columbus Joseph L. Bournonville, Pittsburg Ma rion Klema, Sa lina Eugene Wil tfong, Norton Robert Bu rnett, Colby Ernest Nelson, Pittsburg Gerald Goacher, Topeka Rozella Swisher, Kansas Ety

16 17 1982 - Lana Scrimsher Oleen, Manhattan 1989 Ethel Marie Peterson, Dodge City Dorothy Are n s m~n , Dodge City Barbara Shinkle, Pra tt Tanya Channell, Hays Alana Kay Sewell, Pratt Frances Kohrs, Fort Scott Sharon Willis, McPherson Max Ferguson, Med icine Lodge -Joyce Ann Sinn, Fort Scott Bill Saunders, G~rden City 1986 Lois Schweitzer Gray, Pratt Marjory Pease Sharp, Pittsburg 1993 Jill Burk, Manhattan Carolyn Koch, Empo ria P~tricia Tippin, Manh~ttan Ada Ligia R. Paquette, Junction Ci ty Mickey L. Bogart, Manhattan Rchard G. Dawson, Kans~s City Kenneth Trickle Jr., Salina Carol J. Brandert, Sa lina Frank B. Eva ns, Dodge City - Mary Anne Tr ickle, Salina Elizabeth Voorhees, Emporia - Gary Wilkerson, Derby Mary Alice Gordon, Lawrence Dr. Jim Gill, Sti lwell Kathy Ann Ramsour, Dodge City 'Dr. D~rrell Wood, Emporia, ESU 1983 Harry Hecketh orn, McPherson - William M. Scott, WaKeeney Catherine Ann Brown, Emporia Sally Six Hersh, Law rence 1990 Alice M. Shaffer, Overland Park Elaine Fowler Bryant, Pittsburg *Dr. Fred Markowitz, Emporia, ESU - Glenda S. Watkins, Paola Betty Holderread, Newton Dr. Thomas Christie, Lawrence Helen Owens, Derby *Dr. Daryl Berry, Emporia, ESU Lois McLure, Kingm~n - Gretchen Davis, Overland Park Barry L. Schartz, Kingman Dr. E. Sutton Flynt, Pittsburg, PSU 1987 1994 Sally McCabe Shipley, Kansas City, Mo. -James Ga rdner, El Dorado Roger D. Brannan, Manh~ t tan Norma Bynum West, Dwight Doris Velen, Manhattan Ralph E. Mock, Council Grove Jackie Engel, McPherson - Diane Prell, Derby 1984 Dr. Nick Henry, Pittsburg, PSU All en K. Scheer, Westmoreland Myron E. Schwinn, Manhattan Robert Coffman, Chase *Dr. John Webb, Emporia, ESU Beverliann Wo lf, Derby - Connie J. Viebrock,Olathe Frances Lou Di sney, Great Bend Dr. Eloise Beth Lynch, Salina Kathryn E. Taylor, Emporia 1991 Stephen R. Germes, Dodge City - Marie Peterson, Oak l.ey Anne Nettleton, Salina Deena L. Horst, Salina Tho mas Hedges, Pittsburg -Joyce Rucker, Pra tt Garold Robert Billionis, Fort Scott Don L. Mason, Kingman Kenneth R. Kennedy, Pratt Dr. Sandra J. Terril, Salina *Dr. Robert Glennen, Emporia, - Dottie McCrossen, O ttawa Sherry I L. Longhofer, Topeka President - ESU - Joan Spiker, M anh~tta n 1988 - Susan F. McKirmey, Emporia 'Dr. John Vi sser, Emporia, President-ESU - Carol S. Adams, Manhattan Kenneth R. Stith, Dodge City 1995 1985 Donald G. Buhler, Pratt - Yalarie S. Tims, Pittsburg Cathy Colborn, Medicine Lodge Bob Anderson, Manhattan Robert Hottman, Anthony Helen A. Wagner, El Dorado Joseph P. Glotzb~ch, Council Grove Ken Carothers, Wellington Carolyn Clevenger Kuhn, Emporia John B. Harclerode, Emporia Thomas Fowler, Emporia Michael S. Rush, Osawatomie 1992 Diana E. Harris, Pra tt *Dr. John E. King, Carbondale, III. , Bonnie Weingart, Fort Riley Beth Bergsten, Junction City - Patrick R. Lamb, Manhattan President-ESU - Martha Zakrzewski, Hays Ernest L. Brown, Wakeeney - Tom Schwartz, Abilene Charl otte McDonald, Olathe - Irma Jean Fallon, Manhattan Jo Ann Schuette, Wichita Diane Low, Lawrence

18 19 1982 - Lana Scrimsher Oleen, Manhattan 1989 Ethel Marie Peterson, Dodge City Dorothy Are n s m~n , Dodge City Barbara Shinkle, Pra tt Tanya Channell, Hays Alana Kay Sewell, Pratt Frances Kohrs, Fort Scott Sharon Willis, McPherson Max Ferguson, Med icine Lodge -Joyce Ann Sinn, Fort Scott Bill Saunders, G~rden City 1986 Lois Schweitzer Gray, Pratt Marjory Pease Sharp, Pittsburg 1993 Jill Burk, Manhattan Carolyn Koch, Empo ria P~tricia Tippin, Manh~ttan Ada Ligia R. Paquette, Junction Ci ty Mickey L. Bogart, Manhattan Rchard G. Dawson, Kans~s City Kenneth Trickle Jr., Salina Carol J. Brandert, Sa lina Frank B. Eva ns, Dodge City - Mary Anne Tr ickle, Salina Elizabeth Voorhees, Emporia - Gary Wilkerson, Derby Mary Alice Gordon, Lawrence Dr. Jim Gill, Sti lwell Kathy Ann Ramsour, Dodge City 'Dr. D~rrell Wood, Emporia, ESU 1983 Harry Hecketh orn, McPherson - William M. Scott, WaKeeney Catherine Ann Brown, Emporia Sally Six Hersh, Law rence 1990 Alice M. Shaffer, Overland Park Elaine Fowler Bryant, Pittsburg *Dr. Fred Markowitz, Emporia, ESU - Glenda S. Watkins, Paola Betty Holderread, Newton Dr. Thomas Christie, Lawrence Helen Owens, Derby *Dr. Daryl Berry, Emporia, ESU Lois McLure, Kingm~n - Gretchen Davis, Overland Park Barry L. Schartz, Kingman Dr. E. Sutton Flynt, Pittsburg, PSU 1987 1994 Sally McCabe Shipley, Kansas City, Mo. -James Ga rdner, El Dorado Roger D. Brannan, Manh~ t tan Norma Bynum West, Dwight Doris Velen, Manhattan Ralph E. Mock, Council Grove Jackie Engel, McPherson - Diane Prell, Derby 1984 Dr. Nick Henry, Pittsburg, PSU All en K. Scheer, Westmoreland Myron E. Schwinn, Manhattan Robert Coffman, Chase *Dr. John Webb, Emporia, ESU Beverliann Wo lf, Derby - Connie J. Viebrock,Olathe Frances Lou Di sney, Great Bend Dr. Eloise Beth Lynch, Salina Kathryn E. Taylor, Emporia 1991 Stephen R. Germes, Dodge City - Marie Peterson, Oak l.ey Anne Nettleton, Salina Deena L. Horst, Salina Tho mas Hedges, Pittsburg -Joyce Rucker, Pra tt Garold Robert Billionis, Fort Scott Don L. Mason, Kingman Kenneth R. Kennedy, Pratt Dr. Sandra J. Terril, Salina *Dr. Robert Glennen, Emporia, - Dottie McCrossen, O ttawa Sherry I L. Longhofer, Topeka President - ESU - Joan Spiker, M anh~tta n 1988 - Susan F. McKirmey, Emporia 'Dr. John Vi sser, Emporia, President-ESU - Carol S. Adams, Manhattan Kenneth R. Stith, Dodge City 1995 1985 Donald G. Buhler, Pratt - Yalarie S. Tims, Pittsburg Cathy Colborn, Medicine Lodge Bob Anderson, Manhattan Robert Hottman, Anthony Helen A. Wagner, El Dorado Joseph P. Glotzb~ch, Council Grove Ken Carothers, Wellington Carolyn Clevenger Kuhn, Emporia John B. Harclerode, Emporia Thomas Fowler, Emporia Michael S. Rush, Osawatomie 1992 Diana E. Harris, Pra tt *Dr. John E. King, Carbondale, III. , Bonnie Weingart, Fort Riley Beth Bergsten, Junction City - Patrick R. Lamb, Manhattan President-ESU - Martha Zakrzewski, Hays Ernest L. Brown, Wakeeney - Tom Schwartz, Abilene Charl otte McDonald, Olathe - Irma Jean Fallon, Manhattan Jo Ann Schuette, Wichita Diane Low, Lawrence

18 19 1996 1999 Doyle D. Barnes, Manhattan o Michelle DiLiso, Chanute Margaret Coggins, Lawrence Mary Machin Hemphill, Manhattan Catherine Ecroyd, Ottawa oJudy Humburg, Andover oJacqu elyn Kaye Fiest, Dodge City Mary Poterfield, Goodland o Mill ie P. Moye, Salina Linda Maxine Stelzer, Pratt Janice Reutter, Medicine Lodge Phillip Theis, EI Dorado Nancy Robohn, Emporia Curt C. Vajnar, Hays ", Topeka, 1997 Commissioner of Education Lisa Artman Bietau, Manhattan JoLene Rae Bloom, Seneca 2000 opatricia Gnau, Blue Valley Kay Parks Bushman Haas, Ottawa Mike Hmvey, Pratt oTracy Jo Kerth, Overland Park oDarla J. Mallein, Emporia o Michael R. Schainost, Osawatomie Renita Ubel, Ottawa Roberta (Robbie) G. Thomas, Andover oRandall J. Warner, Olathe Robert James Tindel, Pittsburg 'Dr. Jack D. Skillett, Emporia, ESU Deborah B. Wertin, Overland Park Goldie Wood, Dodge City 1998 Brian "Chip" Anderson, Lawrence 'Special Award Janeen Brown, Wakeeney o Black Endowed Chair Recipient Candy Birch, Olathe Elizabeth Cronemeyer, Tonganoxie oFl oyd "Stan" Standridge, Salina Shi rl ey Stein, Ulysses Carol Strickland, Emporia

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