George M. HAGAN
"No individual in a community wields a greater influence in the molding and shaping of character than the educator. The capable, conscientious teacher is always a force for progress and development, and as a result it is of the utmost importance that men of ability be placed in the positions of responsibility where they have charge of the plastic mind of youth. The present superintendent of schools of Adair county, George M. HAGAN, has devoted his entire career to teaching and has fairly won the success that has come to him in his vocation. He entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office in 1912 and the abilities which he has displayed in the maintaining of a high educational standard have given him a firmly-established place in his profession and in the confidence of the people of the community.
Mr. Hagan was born at Uniontown, Crawford County, Arkansas, a son of Doctor Crawford and Josephine (ALDRIDGE) HAGAN. His parents were natives of Arkansas, and when George M. was about seven years of age moved to Evansville, that state, where, in the public schools, the youth received his early education. Subsequently, he took summer courses at the University of Arkansas, and at the age of nineteen years entered upon his career as a teacher in the public schools. He met with signal success from the start, continuing to teach in Arkansas and Oklahoma until becoming county superintendent of schools of Adair County, to which office he was elected in 1912. His first term was eminently satisfactory to the people, who chose him for another term in the elections of 1914. His continuous private study has kept him abreast of the times in the onward march of the profession, while his executive ability has been demonstrated in his capable management of the schools under his charge. Personally, Mr. Hagan is popular alike with teachers and pupils, a pleasing and unassuming personality having played no small part in his success. He is a democrat in politics and is fraternally affiliated with the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Hagan was married June 14, 1906, to Miss Addie Lee GIBNEY, a native of Arkansas, and they are the parents of three children: Guy Thomas, James Von and Ruth Marie."