Vernon A. Forbes was inducted into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1980. He taught band and orchestra in the Lincoln Public Schools, beginning at Whittier Junior High, then moving to Irving Junior High and in 1943 he became Band and Orchestra Director at Lincoln’s new Northeast High School.  In addition, Mr. Forbes held part-time positions on the Wesleyan University and Doane College Faculties until 1947.  Mr. Forbes directed the American Legion Boys State Band from 1939-1952.  In 1949 he moved to Scottsbluff as Band and Orchestra Director.  Mr. Forbes served as President-Elect, President 1950-51 and Second Vice-President.

Arthur G. Harrell was inducted into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1980.  He was inducted into the Kansas Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1978.  He began his teaching career in the rural schools of NE in 1921, taught in Sumner 1923-1924; Littleton, CO 1926-1928; Kearney, NE 1929-1941; Jefferson City, MO; Independence, MO 1948-1949; and 22 years as Director of Music Education in the Wichita, KS, Schools.  Mr. Harrell created the NE Bandmasters Association in 1926 which became the Nebraska Music Educators Association in 1937.  He served as the first President of the Association from 1937-1940.  He was awarded the Donald A. Lentz “Outstanding Bandmaster Award” in 1981.

Duane E. Johnson was inducted into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1980. Duane’s teaching career spanned 50 years while teaching at Doniphan, Crawford, Broken Bow, Sidney and Hastings College for 34 years.   Duane served as President-Elect, President (1970-1975), and Second Vice-President.  Duane served another 4 years finishing the terms of two Presidents who had resigned.

James M. King was inducted into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1980.  He taught briefly in the Monte Vista, CO. public schools before joining the Hastings College faculty in 1929. Jimmy briefly retired but emerged from retirement in 1968 to join the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls.   He served as President of the Brass Division of the College Band Director’s National Association and as President of the Nebraska State Bandmaster’s Association which he helped found.  He held positions in MENC and NMEA.

Kenneth A Molzer was inducted into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1980.  Ken taught at Shickley, Wahoo and Papillion Junior High School.  In retirement he has traveled as a representative for a music store.  He served as President-Elect, President 1974-75, and Second Vice-President.  He has served most recently on a committee to develop a mentoring program.