Snow College - Snowonian Yearbook (Ephraim, UT)

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History of the College The Snow Normal College was founded at Ephraim. November 5, 1888. in order to meet the need of a higher secular education and to provide a place where the young men and the young women might receive training in theological work. The organization of the school was under the direction of the stake presidency. President Canute Peterson. Henry Beal and John B. Mai ben, who were encouraged in the movement by the Church authorities. Up to 1902 the school was known as the Sanpele Stake Academy, when with the approval of the Church Board of of Education, the name was changed to the Snow Academy in honor of President Lorenzo Snow and Apostle Erastus Snow. In the Spring of 19 17 the name was again changed to the “Snow Normal College.” because of its wide and extensive growth. With a good beginning and the addition of more strength in the way of buildings, more experienced teachers and improved courses of study, the College has reached its present standard. Its growth has been slow but continuous and substantial. Three changes have occurred in the principalship of the institution. Alma Grenwood was principal from 18S8 to 1891; George Christensen from 1891 to 1892 and Newton E. Noyes, from 1892 to the present time. Thera have also been changes in the presidency of the school. President Canute Peterson, one of the original founders, served as president from 1888 until his death in 1902. He was succeeded by his first counselor. President Henry Beal, under whose presidency the large college building was completed. At the time of President Beal’s death (February, 1911) President Anthon H. Lund of the First Presidency of the Church became President of the school and continued until his death, March 2. 1921. which leaves the College without a president of its Board of Education at present, but it is the eager hope and expectation of every Faculty member and student to have one appointed in the near future.

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 Snow Normal College and Gymnasium THK WHITK A l) GOLD a “ t Oh. flag of white and gold to the breeze unfold. As we shout, all hail. A story sweet is told in each silken fold Which we love so well. A tale of love and youth, and the search for truth In our temple fair. Oh. banner so bright, rich as gold, pure and white. •jaXt?.id puoj jno si noX a ni ai| oj. And this is why we love to see you wave abate. CHORUS The Snow Normal college. The fount of truth and knowledge. That's where we spend the golden hours of life: Within :hat sacred temple As friends we all assemble And seek to make those hours with beauty rife. And when in bygone ages We look back o’er the pages And ponder o’er our deeds and struggles old. So fondly we’ll remember And most of all we’ll treasure Out college days so bright with rays Of white and gold. Oh. colors gold and white, for you we’ll light. We’ll watch and pray. We’ll guard you with our might and keep you bright By night and day, ’Til our hearts like you will be as pure and and free. And full of cheer. 'Fhe snow’s purest white and the sun’s golden light These our symbols forever dear. They fill each spacious hall And brighten every wall Of.—(Chorus)

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The Faculty Ladies and Gentlemen: We take this opportunity or introducing to you the Faculty members of the Snow Normal College. Principal Newton K. Noyes, who teaches History of Education. Psychology, etc. “'I he conference report for this year is”— William ». Barton, Principal of the Normal School, who teaches Economics, History, etc. “Students, prepare for an oral exam”— H. E. Jensen, Principal of the High School, who teaches Agriculture. “Discipline should come first and foremost in any school”— Mahouti Thomson, Principal of the Commercial School, teaches bookkeeping, “A fountain pen was picked up”— J. S. Christensen, who teaches Science. “Love affairs are numerous in school”— P. I). Jensen, who teaches College English, “The Training class will meet”— Afton Mortensen, who teaches cooking. “All Domestic Science girls meet”— Olive Anderson, who teaches sewing, “Quietness and order should be the motto of every girl”— Maggie Hatch, who also teaches sewing, “There is altogether too much gum chewing in the school”— V. King Driggs, who teaches music and art. “No one will be excused from choir at 1 1:30”— Ralph E. Booth, who teaches Band and Orchestra. “One—Two— Three — Andrew Mortensen, who knows carpentry from A to Z. but never announces anything. Rulon W. Clark, Coach of the school. “A weenie roast could be car ried off successfully, I think.” Our beloved modiste, Petra Anderson, has been unable to attend school this year on account of illness. Everyone joins us in wishing her the best of luck. We are sure you have enjoyed the short speeches made and it is our earnest hope that we shall be able to follow in the footsteps of our teachers.