LILLIAN BRACE BOWSER graduated from Mansfield in 1943. Further graduate studies were completed at Penn State University, Fredonia State University, Brockport State University, Niagara University, and Buffalo State University. She taught with distinction at Blossburg, Pennsylvania for 6 years. Following time off to start a family she continued her career in Lockport, NY where for 20 years she was supervisor of vocal music for 52 elementary classrooms, gave instrumental instruction on both band and orchestra instruments and organized and directed the all-city elementary band of over 100 players. She has served as guest conductor in the Niagara area. Since her retirement she has been honored by the Council on Aging in Washington, D.C. for her activities with the "Intergenerational Concert" which involves interaction between grade school and senior center choral members. In 1981 she was an honoree for the International Decade of Women.