Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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•QjOtophet Sjaedc 9 ; The prophet ' s devotional is always one of the few that almost everyone attends. Those who got the best seats this year, in front and down low, had arrived several hours before 10:00 a.m. Students who did not want to miss class were forced to sit behind the speakers up near the roof. Arthur Haycock, President Kimball ' s personal secretary, related a few of the humorous, and a number of the more serious incidents that he had shared with the Kimballs. Following Elder Haycock ' s address, Sister Camilla Kimball spoke and challenged students to strive for self-mastery. She also encouraged them to have a hope for tomorrow. President Kimball was the concluding speaker. As he began his speech you could have heard a pin drop. He had to struggle with nearly every word and many were no louder than a whisper. Halfway through his speech President Kimball turned and asked President Holland to finish reading his mes- sage to the student body. The prophet ' s message was short and simple, but it was also very touching. President Kimball urged students to develop their talents and take advantage of the opportunities before them on campus and to not be unduly concerned about the conditions of the world. Be noticing. Be aware. Be of good cheer, but also be about your Father ' s business. The Lord has promised us, again and again, that he will watch over his people and lead them along, he said. Students were also admonished to reach out beyond themselves. Everyone benefits when we extend our concerns beyond self — then our reach is lengthened as well as our stride. Tall

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