KMEA Hall of Fame
Genevieve F. Hargiss
Inducted in 1983
Genevieve F. Hargiss began her musical career as a cellist and vocalist in the Emporia schools. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1933, a master's in 1937 and a Ph.D in 1960, all from The University of Kansas. She taught in various elementary schools in Kansas and Arizona form 1935 to 1946 and was professor in music education at the Arizona State University from 1946 to 1953. She taught briefly at the University of Montana and from 1956 to 1982 was professor in music education at The University of Kansas. She wrote Music for Elementary Teachers and numerous articles in professional journals. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in the Midwest, and Leaders in Education.