On Nov. 6, Burley will be posthumously recognized on the Wall of Honor in Lebanon, Missouri, for her achievements in the community. After graduating from Christian College in 1903, she moved back to Lebanon started giving private vocal and piano lessons in her home, then transferred her studio to the school building and began teaching classes. That was the beginning of the music program in the Lebanon public school system, a feat for which she is credited.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:57:10 +0000