In reading the North Texas Newsletter, I noticed a small article about a larger than life UNT Alumnus, Francis Stroup:
"UNT fight song composer and alumnus Francis Stroup is featured on the New York Times web site, sharing his story about starting his career in the Depression era and his days in Denton and Golden, Texas. Music always has been a part of his life, and when he entered 'Fessor Floyd Graham's contest for a marching song, he crafted 'Fight, North Texas.' After graduating in 1929, Dr. Stroup went on to teach and eventually became a professor of physical education at Northern Illinois University. This year will mark his 100th birthday, his 80th class reunion and the 70th anniversary of the adoption of 'Fight, North Texas.'"
Here is a link to him discussing the Great Depression and college job market during that time.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
1 comment:
According to those pictures of him with his basketball team, he was like the Texas version of "Hoosiers."
Post a Comment