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Meet...
Margaret Goheen |
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Literally hundreds of students have passed through her
speech and drama classes over the years and Margaret
always considered their success in their chosen fields
one of the hallmarks of her career.
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Margaret E. Goheen, founded The
William Inge Theatre Festival
in 1983 and was its director until her
death in 1990. She was the speech and drama instructor at
Independence Community College from 1946 through 1984. She
had a close acquaintanceship with William Inge, a native of
Independence, and was instrumental in organizing the William
Inge Special Collections, which are housed in the Library of the
college and include original manuscripts, as well as the
playwright's extensive library of books and music albums.
The William Inge Theatre Festival was designed to recognize
outstanding playwrights and to perpetuate the Inge fame.
Margaret's dedication to the study and appreciation of live
theatre was a lifelong passion. The town of Independence,
itself, has demonstrated a dedication to civic theatre as
expressed in the performances presented as part of the yearly
Neewollah Festival. Margaret was instrumental in reviving
that interest and tradition in the 1950's. Theatre
productions at the College were important civic events
throughout her tenure.
She was a natural educator buoyed by her enthusiasm for her
passion and she gathered a terrific, supportive following for
theatre in the community.
The Margaret Goheen Theatre Scholarship was established by the
family and friends of Margaret to honor her lifelong dedication
to academic excellence. Each year a student is awarded
this prestigious scholarship based on their contribution to the
theatre program above and beyond the minimum requirements of the
program and has shown above average leadership and initiative
qualities.
The presentation of this award takes place each year during the
William Inge Theatre Festival as a tribute to Margaret's
dedication.
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