Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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And nil that ' s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. —Byron Long one of the finest teachers in her field, she has been much more than just a line teacher at Belleville Junior College. 1 ler lucid conversation, her sparkling, witty personality, her wonderful sense of humor, and her wide intel¬ lectual background make her as successful a person as she is a teacher. 1 ler flair for making history real and vital is surpassed only bv her ability to live the life of a devoted teacher. Just as a fine vintage champagne is mellowed by age into a sparkling, dry, exquisite shower of bubbles, lightness, and good taste, so has she been mellowed by the experinces of the years into a well- proportioned, learned woman. It is the honor of the Dutchman Staff and the entire Belleville Junior College to dedicate the 1959 Dutchman to Miss Lenora Kriege—a fine person, a great teacher, and a greater woman. Miss Kriege