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

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 Led on by dreams, bis aim was high. His courage slackened never. He ventured all, that you and I Might have a home here by and by . . Our heritage forever. Through the gloom of years we pass in review, To the days of old Fort Kearney, When sturdy walls built strong and true Gave shelter to him who dared to do. Hail, all, to old Fort Kearney! We build again, we commemorate His work that could not fail. And our name with his affiliate As with quickening hearts we dedicate Fort Kearney, hail, all hail!

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In Memoriam. Professor C. N. Anderson. Professor C. N. Anderson was one of the pioneer teach- ers of Kearney State Normal School, beginning his work here as the head of the Social Science Department in the summer of 1903. He continued in this position till the summer of 1926, when because of failing health he was granted a leave of absence. He died January 31, 1929, aged sixty-two years. Professor -Anderson taught because he loved to teach and was a recognized leader in his chosen field. Under his leadership, the Kearney Normal School was the first in the state to give instruction in teaching grade history. Since 1910 be worked unceasingly for the teaching of history in each of the eight grades and prepared a course of study for these grades. This course was published in 1924 in the Ne- braska state course of study for rural schools. Under his guidance Kearney was also the first Normal school in the state to offer a course in Nebraska History. His loss is a serious one to the institution and to the state which he served, as well as a personal loss to every student who knew him and loved him, and to every mem- ber of the faculty with whom he worked. Professor B. H. Patterson. Professor B. H. Patterson, head of the Commercial De- partment of Kearney State Teachers College, was born in 1885 and died May 14, 1928. He was a member of the col- lege faculty lor seventeen years. During this time he did much in developing his department and extending the cause of education. His talent as a musician was recognized soon after his association with us and he gave of this talent freely. He was leader of the Kearney Municipal Band and an orches- tra which bore his name. In recent years he gained national prominence as a com- poser of hand music, two of his most attractive composi- tions being The Spirit of K. S, N.” and The City Beautiful.” He will long be remembered for his genial manner, his enthusiasm, his faith in his work, and his optimism. Pro- fessor Patterson has gone from among us hut his work and influence endure.