John Kirk
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| Name | John Kirk |
| Chapter | Beta Kirksville State Teachers College |
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| Roll Number | Β 77 |
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| Birthdate | January 23, 1851 |
| Spouse | Rebecca Idella Burns |
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John Kirk (23 January 1851 - 7 November 1937) is an Honorary Member of Beta Chapter (Β 77) at Truman State University.
Early Fraternity Life and Career
John Kirk served as president of Kirksville State Teachers College, known today as Truman State University from 1899-1925. After speaking at Beta Chapter's Founder's Day Banquet in 1930 he was asked to join the chapter as an honorary member.
"Over the next twenty-six years, Kirk expanded the programs of the Normal School and led the movement to change its status from Normal to full-fledged Teachers College. He also became one of the country’s leaders in teacher education and an innovator and expert in rural education and the training of teachers for the rural schools. He was an active member and officer of numerous professional organizations including the Missouri Teachers Association, National Educational Association, Commission on Accredited Schools and Colleges of the North Central Association, and the American Association of Teachers Colleges. His many honors over the years included honorary LLDs from two Missouri colleges."1
Other Interesting Facts
Kirk Memorial and Kirk Building on Truman State University campus are named in his honor. Additionally he is recognized on campus in the Kirk Academy, Kirk Society and his portrait in the Presidents Gallery.
