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Sylvia studied and performed with Irma for the next seven years. In addition to many studio performances, there was also a gala performance in 1934 at Madison Square Garden in which Irma fulfilled a dream of Isadora's, choreographing a dance pageant to the chorale movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Walter Damrosch who had often performed with Isadora conducted the New York Philharmonic. Sylvia was one of Irma's students participating in this unusual concert.
Irma Duncan left New York permanently in 1937 and this temporarily diverted Sylvia's dance career. Sylvia entered the High School of Music and Art, majoring in music and in 1944 received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from New York University. Through all the activities of marriage and motherhood, Sylvia maintained her love of Duncan Dance. During the post World War II period, the modern dance movement, typified by Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey, effectively eclipsed Duncan dancing. During this period, Sylvia studied various modern dance techniques and later, in the 1960's and 1970's, turned to her early Duncan training to teach in the Boston area. Isadora had prophesized that her art would first die out but would eventually be revived. In 1977, Sylvia began to commute to New York City to work with Hortense Kooluris, Gemze de Lappe and Julia Levien and the four of them, all students of Irma Duncan, performed as soloists along with a company of younger dancers in a complete program of Isadora Duncan choreography at Riverside Church in New York. Also during this time period, Annabelle Gamson, Sylvia's sister-in-law, who studied Duncan with Julia Levien, startled the dance world by performing Duncan dances to an ecstatic reviews paving the way for newly interested audiences.
It was during this venture that Sylvia began working with Patricia Adams. Patricia, a stong lyrical ballet and modern dancer, studied Duncan dance exclusively with Sylvia and became a close friend. In 1986, Catherine Gallant joined in the teaching and coaching sessions with Sylvia. Sylvia danced as a guest artist with Dances by Isadora (directed by Patricia and Catherine) between 1988 and 1998.
Sylvia was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford, ND. Sylvia was baptized December 25, 1925, and later confirmed in Christ on May 24, 1942. Sylvia was a devoted follower of the Lord and found peace in his love.
After high school, Sylvia worked for Swift and Company for eighteen years. After her employment with Swift, she worked at the Rockford Theatre for a couple of years, and then at Busy Bee for seven years.
Sylvia went to work at the Senior Citizens Center in New Rockford after her self-employment. In 2013, at the age of 88 she retired from working at the Center, but you could still often find her there.
Sylvia was &still is a bright light in New Rockford. She would give you the shirt off her back& always a smile, that had a little mischievous twinkle that said what can we get into next? Always ready to catch a sunrise or sunset. She worked with my Mom Dorothy Trudeau & Aunt Gloria Jensen at Swift. She later worked with my Aunt Gloria at the Busy Bee I wonder if my baby brother lied behind the counter & played with her nylons like he did my Aunt Gloria? I hope everyone shares their memories of her. She brought a lot of sunshine into my life. Her smile and love for life will carry on in all of our hearts. I know all of my family was there to greet her with open arms.
I am 10 years old, and I am in 5th grade. I have twin sisters that are one and half years old. I have been riding horses since I was five. My favorite thing to do is go to the barn and I own a pony named Blueberry.
My pony Blueberry is seven years old, and I got her at the end of October. Before we bought her, she was used for Polo! She had never shown before we got her, and this was her first time off the grounds. It was her second time ever showing with me. We did one home show.
My first experience at WEC was amazing! I had a lot of fun. My favorite part was being able to do the crossrails on my pony. I was very proud of her because she was really nervous at first but did really good!
Sylvia Tillotson, THF Vice President - Dallas, has been working in the arena of historic preservation for over 15 years. Her personal ties to Texas history have fueled her passion for saving the history of the Lone Star State. We recently asked her a few questions about her work with THF and why historic preservation is important.
Tillotson: His home is located in the heart of downtown San Antonio on the former historic Camino Real, in the district then known as Laredito. Since I reside in Dallas, the project required frequent travel to San Antonio for the first seven years. Initially, I spent many weeks out of the months in the Alamo City, founding a Friends group, initiating interest, and raising funds for the site and the Navarro biography. During the past 15 years, I have commuted many miles to San Antonio to work on a multitude of various projects.
Tillotson: It was important to learn about a historical figure who helped shape the future of the Lone Star State. Navarro was one of the most influential Texas political figures of the 19th century. When history is preserved and learned, it teaches people to understand the past and learn more about themselves and their heritage. In preserving Navarro history, it has now been spread far and wide. The information has been taught and celebrated in numerous ways during the years, reaching hundreds of descendants, the community, and the public. To me, historical preservation is the key that unlocks and opens doors for understanding of the past, the present, and the future.
Tillotson: I have a love and a passion for Texas which means I love the people of Texas! I love the spirit, the bravado, the pride, the warmth, the passion, the courage, the friendly and generous nature of the people, the patriotism, and the independence that are at the core and heart of this state. All these traits are evident in the history of the Texans, the Tejanos, and the Texians throughout the centuries that led to the creation of the state.
Tillotson: It is difficult to choose the favorite part of my work. I have learned so much about my Texas heritage that I would never have known otherwise. I have been privileged to pass this history on as a legacy to our family and to the public. I have discovered and developed close relationships with new relatives and friends.
Tillotson: In my many experiences, I have come to admire the volunteers who give selflessly and never receive the credit or limelight for their efforts. Without those individuals who give behind the scenes, much of the work in preservation would not get accomplished.
Tillotson: In the early pioneer days, many of the heroic women who were the backbone of Texas history were not written about or photographed. We have little or no knowledge of the many important contributions they have made in history.
Tillotson: I am fortunate to have the backing needed to contribute in significant ways that help preserve an important part of Texas history. Had I not had the full support and understanding of my husband, John, I would never have been able to accomplish the many works during the past 15 years. Both my husband and I love being members of THF. It has given us further opportunities to reach into Texas history and expand our horizons. I love that THF is not limited to one area but is an organization that encompasses all the historical aspects of Lone Star historical preservation.
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News 1939 DOROTHY FRYER WILLIAMSON joined her classmates for a 60-year class reunionon June 11. Both the Class of 1939 and the Class of 1949 marched in aprocession as part of this year's Ivy-Cutting ceremonies. A photo of Dorothy and1999 graduate EVELYN BATES SENN at Ivy-Cutting was taken by theirmutual friend HELEN JOHNSON '65. 1957 REBECCA DAVEY has served as a missionary nurse at the MemorialChristian Hospital in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) for 36 years. She leftBangladesh in May to return to America and Canada for a year of furloughministry. "What the future holds is up to the Lord," she writes. One possibilityis that she will return to Bangladesh to be educational coordinator ofthe Memorial Christian Hospital Project. 1958 ROSE MARIE BAILEY KOFFKEY '58 writes that her husband of 39years, "Lucky," died February 23, 1999, at the age of 74. The couple lived inClinton, Washington, for 24 years before moving to Stanwood. 1959 MIKE MARTIN now holds the position of vice president at CRISTAMinistries. He previously served as the organization's executive director ofsenior ministries, transferring to the position of superintendent of King'sSchools in the spring of 1998. Mike resides in Edmonds, Washington.1961 PAUL HIGHSMITH began a new position on July 1 as principal ofMercer Island High School on Mercer Island, Washington. For more than 30years, Paul has worked in the field of education as a teacher, studentactivities director and principal. Most recently, he served as principal ofOrting Middle School in Orting, Washington. Paul holds bachelor's andmaster's degrees from Seattle Pacific and a doctorate from the University ofWashington. 1962
JIM THURSTON is a missionary in Santiago, Chile, and a pioneerin developing mass communications in Latin America. He has produced videoBible classes in Spanish for more than 22 years. Recently, Jim created a website at www.thebook.com/studio_jvt to introduce Latins to the Christianfaith and link Spanish-speaking Christians on a global network. Jim and hiswife, Lina Gallegos, have three children. 1968 MARIE CALDWELL PETERS and her husband, Frank, have beenmissionaries with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Indonesia for more than24 years. After 22 years in a small village, they recently moved to acity in the center of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan, wherethey teach in the Tenggarong Bible College. Marie and Frank have threedaughters. Their only son died seven years ago at the age of 16. 1971 SYLVIA BOEHI STAY was presented in October 1998 with thehighest award given by the Washington State Public Health Association(WSPHA). The Tom Drummey Memorial Award honors an individual who hasdemonstrated continuing interest in, and support of, WSPHA activities. Sylvia,the maternal-infant supervisor for Whatcom County Health and HumanServices in Belling-ham, Washington, has been an active member of WSPHA forseveral years, and served as the association's president in 1995.