Tony Beck
Scholastic Writing Award Winners of Southwest Iowa. Along with this distinguished writing, Ms. Holder was awarded the Upsilon State Achievement Award, a professional honor of women educators. Outside of her life in education, Ms. Holder held office in her PEO chapter, volunteered weekly as a Friend of the Library in the gift shop and served as a church deacon and elder. She was an immense force in the development of the New Horizon Prayer Shawl Ministry, which knits and donates more than 200 shawls to people in need. After her time as a junior and senior high school educator, Ms. Holder spent time working as a volunteer in local kindergarten class rooms. Tony Beck (Class of 1978) Inducted 2015 After graduating from Abraham Lincoln in 1978 Tony Beck served a full time mission in Italy for his church. He later attended Brigham Young University earning his degree in Accounting eventually becoming a CPA. He began a long career in business and accounting in the Phoenix area working for Ernst and Young a national accounting firm. Tony and his wife Miriam moved to Council Bluffs in 1989 where he began working for a small private company doing accounting work. In 1997, Mr. Beck started his own accounting business in Council Bluffs. In 1999, he purchased his first of ten Papa Murphys branches in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Through his businesses, Tony Beck is able to influence and build our community by employing over 100 employees consisting of mostly high school students. Communities grow because of three distinct reasons: Ideas; Action; and Investment. Leaders emerge from businesses, schools, and community programs to create a place in which citizens are proud to live in. This doesn’t happen overnight and dedicated workers are required in order to achieve the dreams of a growing community. Our community enhancement lies in the hands of driven people such as Tony Beck. The life and character of Mr. Beck can be summarized by using the phrase community investment. He has spent his life investing in our
community. Investing in people. Very few have the bravery and patience required to dedicate their lives to the people in the space in which they live. Tony Beck has spent his time and energy insuring the future success of our community, particularly the students of Abraham Lincoln High School. Outside of his professional life, Tony takes time to serve his community through the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis of Omaha, and work within the school district and area sports organizations. When asked about why he is so faithfully invested in the youth of our community, Mr.Beck said, “I do this because I believe in you you young men and young women are our future leaders.” Our school and community are greatly impacted by strong leaders just like Tony Beck. He has dedicated his life to his family, his religion, and his work, which all had a profound impact on Abraham Lincoln High School and Council Bluffs Iowa. Fred Glassburner (Class of 1933) Inducted 2015 Fred Glassburner graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1933. Dr. Glassburner then earned bachelors and masters degrees and a Ph.D. He attended Iowa State, the University of Iowa and George Peabody College for teachers. Fred served in World War II from 19421945 as a captain of artillery. He fought in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, and helped liberate a concentration camp. He was seriously wounded by enemy fire in an ambush on April 6th, 1945 in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Fred’s main interests were in the fields of education and music. After his recovery from the war. He became a music teacher for five years in elementary and high schools. He became the superintendent of one of the schools where he taught music. He also judged music contests for the various schools. He was a wonderful musician and could play almost
community. Investing in people. Very few have the bravery and patience required to dedicate their lives to the people in the space in which they live. Tony Beck has spent his time and energy insuring the future success of our community, particularly the students of Abraham Lincoln High School. Outside of his professional life, Tony takes time to serve his community through the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis of Omaha, and work within the school district and area sports organizations. When asked about why he is so faithfully invested in the youth of our community, Mr.Beck said, “I do this because I believe in you you young men and young women are our future leaders.” Our school and community are greatly impacted by strong leaders just like Tony Beck. He has dedicated his life to his family, his religion, and his work, which all had a profound impact on Abraham Lincoln High School and Council Bluffs Iowa. Fred Glassburner (Class of 1933) Inducted 2015 Fred Glassburner graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1933. Dr. Glassburner then earned bachelors and masters degrees and a Ph.D. He attended Iowa State, the University of Iowa and George Peabody College for teachers. Fred served in World War II from 19421945 as a captain of artillery. He fought in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, and helped liberate a concentration camp. He was seriously wounded by enemy fire in an ambush on April 6th, 1945 in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Fred’s main interests were in the fields of education and music. After his recovery from the war. He became a music teacher for five years in elementary and high schools. He became the superintendent of one of the schools where he taught music. He also judged music contests for the various schools. He was a wonderful musician and could play almost
