2012 Hall of Fame Inductee
Community Activist.
Mrs. Beers’ T.H.S. activities foreshadowed her involvement in Topeka charitable activities: Representative Council, Senior Girl’s Council and Treasurer Red Cross Council. The list of local organizations would fill pages and includes the Junior League of Topeka (Pres., 1968-69); Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens; Community Resources Council; Family Service & Guidance Center Board of Directors; Sheltered Living, Inc.; and organizer of the Festival of Trees. Married to Topeka retailer Ray Beers, Jr., she taught business courses at Topeka High from 1952-54.