A Squirrel’S Dilemma: Through Life, We All Lose Something

Arthur “Art” Bieri was born in New York City, New York, and grew up in Long Branch, New Jersey. He served four years in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and in Korea in 1953 with an honorable discharge. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. degree in 1958 and an M.S. degree in 1964 in Physical Science. He received a standard Principles Certificate from the State of Oklahoma in 1971. He has been a teacher of elementary physical education, supervisor of elementary physical education, and elementary school principal for the Stillwater Public School, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Art taught aquatics for challenged children, developed a library program for the Stillwater Public Schools, authored a children’s game book, was executive director of the governor’s council on physical fitness in 1964, was chosen as one of the twelve physical education/fitness leaders in the United States in 1965, was an aquatic water safety instructor trainer, a member of the American Red Cross, and a past aquatic director of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Art has many awards. His interests include writing, culinary and floral arts, and cartooning. Phil Shockley, University Photographer Oklahoma State University, University Marketing, 307 Whitehurst, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-1024