2003, Issue 2

David M. Kennedy, born 21 July 1905 in Randolph, Utah, lived his life committed to principle, service, and excellence.

Ray C. Hillam took over the reins at the Kennedy Center in 1985. He brought a unique perspective to the role of director, thanks in part to firsthand experience with international politics and conflict.

Ray C. Hillam took over the reins at the Kennedy Center in 1985. He brought a unique perspective to the role of director, thanks in part to firsthand experience with international politics and conflict.

When Donald B. Holsinger became director of the Kennedy Center in 1997, he brought with him a wealth of experience.

Decades before the official history began to be logged on the time line, dedicated, visionary faculty and administrators moulded proposals for courses and programs—often compromising what they wanted with what the budget would support. Two decades of official Kennedy Center history has now passed, and the center has recently been given administrative support to ensure its continued progress.