Who is Elaine Ledbetter?
Elaine and Bill Ledbetter in
their home, Pampa, Texas, May, 1997
Elaine Ledbetter:
was a high school chemistry
teacher;
is a founding member and was
president of the Texas Science Teachers Association;
was president of the National
Science Teachers Association;
is a notable poet;
is a notable photographer;
has been a sunday school teacher;
is dedicated to progress for
the citizens of Pampa, Texas;
is intelligent, brilliant,
kind, caring, sensitive;
Elaine Ledbetter is a very
unusual person.
Want to learn more?
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Surf through these pages to
read her poetry;
visualize her photos;
learn of her history
and philosophy;
listen to some interesting
music composed and played in her honor
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Take a look
at just some of the awards
** and
honors
she has received
( on the wall in her study).
It is obvious that she is a
very special person.
As you surf through these pages,
take a moment to look, read,
listen.
All of your senses will be
pleasantly activated,,,,,,,GUARANTEED!
Eternally
seeking that goal which
Lingers
before you, somehow
Always
managing to reach
It.
These traits bring both
New
life and fresh, glowing
Encouragement
for those who follow.
Lend
to us, the fondlings', your
Enthusiasm
for life, your
Dedication
to people, your
Brilliant.
welcoming love. We will
Ever
be grateful and hope
That
one day in our life
Those
goals, though distant and
Elusive
now, will finally be
Realized
for us as well.
written by Gwen Brunson, April 8,
1971, for Elaine
A Litany of Thanksgiving
It would have been enough
To have been born in America,
in this century,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have known my parents and received
the heritage
of values they imparted,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have received the education
provided
by NOJC and
OU,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have been a science teacher
through the
exciting 60's,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have published two textbooks
that influenced
students,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have been president of NSTA
and a part of
that Association,
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have celebrated our 51st
wedding anniversary
-
But there was more -
It would have been enough
To have walked with God by my side
through this
life -
But there is more - much
more...
Elaine W, Ledbetter
November, 1993
A Day to Enjoy!
A day to enjoy!
Happy birthday, dear Teacher
When, to you I spoke
Little did I know
That you were born on this day
On May twenty eighth
Take time to reflect
On your birthday my dear Friend
Take time to enjoy
The long years of love
Devoted to your dear Bill
Faithful constant love
Take the time to live
And remember your great past
For it is here now
That you have inspired
So mnay young and able
To do what is best
To love, honor, trust
To do their best in all things
Wisdom never fails
So on this fine day
May you remember things past
Wonderful Elaine!
R. Malcolm Brown, Jr.
May 28, 1994
** Elaine has been given many honors and
won numerous awards as you can tell from her office above. Among these
are the notable awards for which high school chemistry teachers are eligible
and include: (1) the James B. Conant Award, from the American Chemical
Society, 1966; and (2) the Catalyst Award, from the Manufacturing
Chemist's Association, 1965 (nominated by Curt Beck). In addition, Elaine
was one of five finalists for Look Magazine's "Teacher of
the Year Competition, 1968".
Music composed and played by Malcolm on
the Roland KR-1070, "To Elaine"
in honor of this truly remarkable person.
EEla
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