Colloquially, she was in Harry Truman's words, "the second Margaret on Delaware." With more than three decades teaching in Independence, Missouri, she lived in the 600 block of North Delaware just north of the Truman home.
Born in Humansville, Mo., Miss Meredith was the daughter of S. Lucian and Margaret Weaver Meredith. She received a bachelor's degree in education and business from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a master's degree in speech and drama from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Her post graduate work included Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, and University of Arizona. She began her teaching career in Roscoe, Missouri where she taught business subjects and coached girls' basketball, then taught in Humansville. Next she taught in Summersville and West Plains. In 1945 she was hired by the Independence School District for a position at William Chrisman High School where she was to teach speech and coach debate. She retired in 1976 after 31 years at William Chrisman. In recognition of her outstanding career, in 1999, the school's little theater was named the Margaret Meredith Little Theater.
Miss Meredith was a nationally recognized authority in high school forensics. Her students went to the National tournament twenty eight times out of 31 yearly tournaments. The William Chrisman team won first place twice and as a result she was named to the National Forensic Hall of Fame.
After retirement from the Independence School District, she taught at the Truman Campus of the University of Missouri for eight years. She also worked part time at Scandinavia Place on the Independence
Square and volunteered at the Bingham Waggoner Estate. Miss Meredith remained active in retirement, holding membership in University Women, University Book Club, Retired Teacher's Association, Community Association for the Arts, Jackson County Historical Society, Mary Paxton Study Club, and the Saturday Club. An avid bridge player she belonged to several bridge clubs. Miss Meredith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Independence and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a world traveler, having visited all of the European countries, Mexico, and Canada as well as all 50 of the United States.
Born in Humansville, Mo., Miss Meredith was the daughter of S. Lucian and Margaret Weaver Meredith. She received a bachelor's degree in education and business from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a master's degree in speech and drama from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Her post graduate work included Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, and University of Arizona. She began her teaching career in Roscoe, Missouri where she taught business subjects and coached girls' basketball, then taught in Humansville. Next she taught in Summersville and West Plains. In 1945 she was hired by the Independence School District for a position at William Chrisman High School where she was to teach speech and coach debate. She retired in 1976 after 31 years at William Chrisman. In recognition of her outstanding career, in 1999, the school's little theater was named the Margaret Meredith Little Theater.
Miss Meredith was a nationally recognized authority in high school forensics. Her students went to the National tournament twenty eight times out of 31 yearly tournaments. The William Chrisman team won first place twice and as a result she was named to the National Forensic Hall of Fame.
After retirement from the Independence School District, she taught at the Truman Campus of the University of Missouri for eight years. She also worked part time at Scandinavia Place on the Independence
Square and volunteered at the Bingham Waggoner Estate. Miss Meredith remained active in retirement, holding membership in University Women, University Book Club, Retired Teacher's Association, Community Association for the Arts, Jackson County Historical Society, Mary Paxton Study Club, and the Saturday Club. An avid bridge player she belonged to several bridge clubs. Miss Meredith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Independence and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a world traveler, having visited all of the European countries, Mexico, and Canada as well as all 50 of the United States.
Colloquially, she was in Harry Truman's words, "the second Margaret on Delaware." With more than three decades teaching in Independence, Missouri, she lived in the 600 block of North Delaware just north of the Truman home.
Born in Humansville, Mo., Miss Meredith was the daughter of S. Lucian and Margaret Weaver Meredith. She received a bachelor's degree in education and business from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a master's degree in speech and drama from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Her post graduate work included Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, and University of Arizona. She began her teaching career in Roscoe, Missouri where she taught business subjects and coached girls' basketball, then taught in Humansville. Next she taught in Summersville and West Plains. In 1945 she was hired by the Independence School District for a position at William Chrisman High School where she was to teach speech and coach debate. She retired in 1976 after 31 years at William Chrisman. In recognition of her outstanding career, in 1999, the school's little theater was named the Margaret Meredith Little Theater.
Miss Meredith was a nationally recognized authority in high school forensics. Her students went to the National tournament twenty eight times out of 31 yearly tournaments. The William Chrisman team won first place twice and as a result she was named to the National Forensic Hall of Fame.
After retirement from the Independence School District, she taught at the Truman Campus of the University of Missouri for eight years. She also worked part time at Scandinavia Place on the Independence
Square and volunteered at the Bingham Waggoner Estate. Miss Meredith remained active in retirement, holding membership in University Women, University Book Club, Retired Teacher's Association, Community Association for the Arts, Jackson County Historical Society, Mary Paxton Study Club, and the Saturday Club. An avid bridge player she belonged to several bridge clubs. Miss Meredith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Independence and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a world traveler, having visited all of the European countries, Mexico, and Canada as well as all 50 of the United States.
Born in Humansville, Mo., Miss Meredith was the daughter of S. Lucian and Margaret Weaver Meredith. She received a bachelor's degree in education and business from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a master's degree in speech and drama from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Her post graduate work included Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Minnesota, and University of Arizona. She began her teaching career in Roscoe, Missouri where she taught business subjects and coached girls' basketball, then taught in Humansville. Next she taught in Summersville and West Plains. In 1945 she was hired by the Independence School District for a position at William Chrisman High School where she was to teach speech and coach debate. She retired in 1976 after 31 years at William Chrisman. In recognition of her outstanding career, in 1999, the school's little theater was named the Margaret Meredith Little Theater.
Miss Meredith was a nationally recognized authority in high school forensics. Her students went to the National tournament twenty eight times out of 31 yearly tournaments. The William Chrisman team won first place twice and as a result she was named to the National Forensic Hall of Fame.
After retirement from the Independence School District, she taught at the Truman Campus of the University of Missouri for eight years. She also worked part time at Scandinavia Place on the Independence
Square and volunteered at the Bingham Waggoner Estate. Miss Meredith remained active in retirement, holding membership in University Women, University Book Club, Retired Teacher's Association, Community Association for the Arts, Jackson County Historical Society, Mary Paxton Study Club, and the Saturday Club. An avid bridge player she belonged to several bridge clubs. Miss Meredith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Independence and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a world traveler, having visited all of the European countries, Mexico, and Canada as well as all 50 of the United States.
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