12/05/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Elmer Cogan
Elmer Lyttleton Cogan
(02 Jan 1927 - 22 Nov 2008)
Newport News High School Faculty Member, 1951-1952
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12/05/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Elmer Cogan
Elmer Lyttleton Cogan Newport News High School Faculty Member, 1951-1952 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad -
if somewhat belated - edition of the NNHS Newsletter this
morning. Elmer
Cogan, former band director at Newport News High
School, passed away in San Diego, California on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the age
of 81.
From
Bill Campbell
('54) of VA - 12/05/08 - "Elmer Cogan":
Eleanor
Sherman, who had directed the band from about 1932 or 1933. She was
the Band Director for my Mouse and Freshman years. Then, Mr. Cogan came for
my Sophomore year. Then, Mr. Warner came for my Junior Year, and then
Mr. Leonard Zimet came for my Senior year.
I was in the Senior Band for 4 years and had 4 different teachers. Not many
can make that claim.
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As for Mr. Cogan, I really liked him, and, as
you can see from the attached report card, he must have like me too. For
performances, he always dressed in a beautiful white band uniform with
gold trim, and he was an inspiration to all of us.
R.I.P., Mr. Cogan,
Thanks,
Bill Campbell
Williamsburg, VA
Class of 1954
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Thank you,
Bill.
I
had read the obituary, but not made the connection. Nice report card!
From the Daily Press - 12/05/08:
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Elmer
Lyttleton Cogan |
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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Elmer
Lyttleton Cogan, 81, a longtime resident of Newport News, died on Nov. 22,
2008, in San Diego, Calif., of natural causes. Mr. Cogan was born on Jan. 2, 1927, in Charlottesville, Va., to Elsie Mary Butcher and Elmer Lyttleton Cogan Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his one brother, Kenneth Woodrow Cogan. He attended the University of Missouri where he received his BA in Education and continued at the University of Arizona where he received his Masters in Education. Mr. Cogan taught both Music and Mathematics at the secondary level for 35 years. In addition, he conducted choral groups in Illinois and Massachusetts. Mr. Cogan was married to Linda Lou Cogan (deceased), and, later to Barbara Cogan (deceased). He is survived by two children, Charles Cogan of Wichita, Kansas, and Mark Cogan of San Diego, Calif.; and four grandchildren. A private ceremony was held on Nov. 25, 2008, in San Diego in remembrance and celebration of Mr. Cogan's life. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press
from 12/04/2008 to 12/05/08. |
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Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Mr. Cogan's family, friends, and former students family at this time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/band.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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He Leadeth Me
Words by Joseph H. Gilmore, 1861
Music by William B. Bradbury
He leadeth me, O
blessed thought,
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur or repine,
Content with whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
And when my task on earth is done,
When, by Thy grace the vic'try's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
"He Leadeth Me" midi (sequenced in 1999 by Brian M. Ames) and lyrics courtesy of http://junior.apk.net/~bmames/ht0068_.htm - 07/07/08
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!