Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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The spirit of Dr. J. de Keven Killingsworth, to whom the 1957 Panther is affectionately dedicated. is one of Clarle richest traditions. Heartwarming, with lofty purpose, uPl'ofJS story at Clark throbs with an unceasing devotion to high ideals. A native of Texas and a graduate of Weeds Paul Quinn College, Dr. Killingsworth came to Clark first in 1924 as instructor of music. After a year, he relinquished the position to accept employment with. the world-famous XVilliamls jubilee Singers. After teaching at Brick Junior College, Bricks, North Carolina, and following study at the Ameri- can Conservatory of Music in Chicago, he returned to Clark in 1933 and became chairman of the De- partment of Music, the position he holds until now. Subsequent study at Chicago Conservatory of Music earned for Dr. Killingsworth two masterls degrees in music; and in 194-9 he was awarded the Doctor of Music degree by his first aima mater, Paul Quinn College, in recognition of his outstanding contribu- tions in the held of music. He has traveled exten- sivel;r in this cuuntry and in 1954 attended the well-lmowu music festivals of Austria and Bay- reuth Germany, while also visiting France and other European countries. liver lending his energies and ability to worthy ceusest Dr. Killingsworth has for many years served :15 preeentor for the Central Jurisdictional Confer- ence of the Methodist Church, Of which he is :1 member. He is :1 member of the Churclfs Worship and Fine Arts Committee and the National Music Teachers Association. Other organizations are Music Educators National Conference and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. A deep and abiding interest in music and related arts has led Dr. Killingsworth t0 the employment of many ellm'ts in order that Clark students ex- perience diversity, richneSS and ioy which music offers those who understand and appreciate it. To foster among Clarkites the development of music understanding and appreciation, Dr. Killings- worth inaugurated the All Star Concert Series of the Sunday Evening Cultural Hour, the annual Festival 01' Music.u and annual student concerts. The Conductor of the i'eiimwied Philharmonic So- ciety has helped carry the Clark stew;r to other areas of the natitm with his famed United Negro College Fund Choir. The man himselfe modestly foreshudmvetl by superior achievement in academic, professional, and Civic areastis :1 true humanitarian, loyal to Clark and her students. Towering in sincerity and intcge rity, Dr. Killingsworth has more friends than most people do neq Liaintanees. Dr. Killingsworth will be remembered for a long time by those whose wills he amused, those whose lives he hlled with new illumination.

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