University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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 egiss ffliU)) CrattiforD Associate Professor of English. Miss Crawford ( R. Ed.. A. Ft.. A. M.) is a graduate of Peru Normal School and of the State University of Nebraska, from latter of which schools she holds both the A. R. and the A. M. degrees. She has held a teaching fellowship in the I ni. of Nebraska, and has had special train ing of her work, in the University of Chicago. Before coming to Kearney a I I he establishment of the school, she taught in the public schools of the state. Miss Crawford is the author of a number of articles in leading publications devoted to the teaching of English and is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Eng- lish. L915 J Ccorgc (E. agtartin Department ok English. Mr. Martin (A. li.) is a graduate of the Kansas Normal College, of tlu Peru Normal, and of the Nebraska State I niversity. He represented the Kansas School in inter-collegiate debates and oratorical contests. Mr, Martin has taken spec ial work in English through- out his Normal and University courses. He has taught in rural, village and High Schools, and has been a superintendent of city schools. Tie is a joint-author of a series of school readers. His high efficiency and strong personality, to- gether with his kind and sympathetic na- ture. make him a valuable addition to our faculty. 16

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Oscar €0. fSealr Arithmetic, Civics ami Schooi. I .aw. Mr. Neale received his education in the public schools of Ohio and in Deni- son University. He has had experience in the rural and city schools of Nebras- ka and was a county superintendent for four years. He was elected to his pres- ent position upon the opening of the school. He is an alert and enthusiastic, teacher, who especially understands the needs of rural and grade schools. He is a popular institute instructor and thru this work he attracts many students to Kearnev, Ct. J. 03crccr Department of (Ikohraphy ano Acutu ri.Tt ki .. Mr. Mercer (A. 11. A. M.) is a graduate of Bethany College. West Virginia, and received his Master's degree from the University of Ne- braska. lie has had experience in rural and high schools and for seven years was a college instructor and president. He was elected to Ids po- sition upon tlie opening of the school. He is a teacher who inspires interest in every student. 15

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1915 00rs. ©rare £. ©tcaDman Department of Mrstr. Mrs. Steadman received her prepara- tion for the work of this department at Delaware, Middleton, and Cincinnati, )hio. She has had extensive experience as a church and concert soloist and has taught reading, music and physical cul- ture in the public schools. She has a thorough understanding of what should be accomplished in music for the schools of the state. Because of her rare na- tural ability and remarkable personality, and great enthusiasm, she exerts a mark- ed influence upon all the students with whom she comes in contact. Ctfiss Cffic Ibliott Keathxo r Physical Culturi-.. Miss Abbott i, 15. I'd.) is a graduate I Peru and the Nebraska Wesleyan I ni versify. She has been a successful priman teacher in the schools of the State. In 1914 she was elected to het present position, where she has already wen the esteem of hath students anil faculty. Her greatest weapon is charm, and a winning personality. Kverv stu- dent finds in her a warm and sympa- thetic friend. 17