Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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. s a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Spencer W. Kimball admonished his listeners to live the truths of the gospel. Elder Henr) ' D. Moyle of the First Presidency delivered an inspiring message to students and facidty members at the weekly devotional. Elder and scriptorian Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Quorum of the Twelve, warmly greeted students after his devotional address

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CHURCH MEN ADMONISHED GOSPEL TRUTHS When the Daily Universe announced the weekly devotional speaker, students and faculty members usually made it a point to be in Smith Fieldhouse at the appointed time. Campus music groups very often combined their talents with the inspirational thoughts of the General Authorities to give the studentbody an inspirational hour in the middle of the week. Audiences varied during the year from 5,000 persons to nearly 8,000. The one exception was when President David O. McKay appeared before the jam-packed fieldhouse of over 10,000 persons. The strains of We Thank Thee, O God, For a Prophet filled the air as the beloved leader walked to his place at the head of the congregation. Reverent ears listened intently to his message. And in part the Bibhcal in- junction fulfilled . . . for in the tops of the mountains the word of the Lord was taught and treasured by those who had come from around the world to hsten to the Prophet of the Lord and his duly or- dained servants. Elder Mark E. Petersen of the Quorum of tfie Twelve e.xchanged greet- ings with many of those attending the Wednesday devotionals. Elder LeGrand Richards spoke about the marvelous work and a won- der to which he has devoted the greater part of his life as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in the Church. Students gathered around devotional speaker Elder . lma Sonne to shake his hand and to be near one who was so close to the Lord.

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Glittering jewel-like in the dark, the library beckoned students, who rode, pedaled, and strolled to this harbor of knowledge. A QUIET PAUSE REFRESHED BUSY MINDS Brainpower was ditiKind. d through an increasing academic emphasis dominating the campus. Even lunch and dinner hours wore utilized for that last bit of cramming prior to a big lest or for fin- ishing up overdue research papers and notebooks. 28 Lingering in cool, quiet corners of cam- pus or pouring over books and notes in the library, students congregated in pleasant places to absorb both know- ledge and companionship. Gregarious by nature, they collected outside during the rare interludes of warm weather which encased an extremely snowy win ter, and during stormy spells, sought ref- uge inside. Studies over, students took advantage of the many social and recre- ational activities sponsored by various campus organizations. Wednesday after- noon mat dances, which often featured live bands, provided a welcome break in the weekly class and study routine. Eve- ning lyceums and after-game dances also proved to be enjoyable, easy-on-the- empty-pockctbook entertainment.