Elizabeth Shannon 1906-1985

Elizabeth studied education, history, political science and physical education at the University of Arizona. She made these fields of study her focus after graduation, when she began teaching. She encouraged other teachers to come to her hometown of Clifton, improving the quality of education. She also was an avid equestrian and published articles in “Horse Magazine” and the National Education Association’s “Manual for Teaching Western Riding.” Her knowledge of different riding styles made her an ideal riding instructor and a much sought-after judge of horse shows. She continued riding until shortly before her death.