Whitworth Friendship

Without a doubt the most significant friendship I made while at Whitworth is with Margaret Saunders Ott.  Mrs. Ott was my professor of piano.  I have sought her support and wise counsel for all aspects of my life and count her as the most influential person in my life.  I spoke with her just the other day.  She had been on a train trip to Montana to visit with Phil Aaberg, another of her students.  Since I’m from Montana she knows I love to hear about Montana and catch up on Phil’s latest success.  Some may think of Mrs. Ott as a Master Teacher of Piano, and she is that, but I believe she is a Master Teacher of a rich and productive life.  I am most grateful for her friendship.  Thanks, Whitworth!

Joy Anderson Kimball (1971)