Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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Founders’ LDay Qelebration I. commemoration of the founding of the Weber Normal Col- lege. a celebration was held in the school auditorium January 5th and 6th. This marked the initial commemoration of Founders’ Day at Weber. The curtain was raised Thursday evening, January 5th, when members of the alumni association met in the auditorium. An interesting program was presented by former students and instructors. The spirit of good fellowship which pervaded the entire audience was heightened by the addresses of Adam S. Bennion and David O. McKay. Paramount in the events of the evening were the resolutions in behalf of the gymnasium which were presented and sanctioned. They were: first. Resolved, that the former students in each ward work in conjunction with their bishops to raise each ward quota; second. Resolved, that the gymnasium he completed by the next fall opening of the school year; third, Resolved, that a business meeting of the alumni members be held in the completed gymnasium one year from tonight.” The meeting on Friday opened at 9:30 with much enthusiasm. Among the distinguished guests were Mayor Frank Francis, John Watson. David 0. McKay, and Squire Coop. The musical numbers were furnished by the Albert Frickson Trio. Mrs. Jeanette Morrell read an original Founders’ Day poem which breathed the spirit of the occasion. The principal speakers were Mr. John Watson, Mr. Flijah Larkin and Mr. Squire Coop. Mr. Watson gave a vivid portrayal of the trials and successes of Weber’s past, and closed by assuring the students of the support of the Board of Education. Mr. Larkin related incidents concerning early school history. Mr. Squire Coop spoke of his love for religious music and of his belief that this appreciation was born during his early school days at the Weber Stake Academy. At the close of the program the assembly formed in parade and marched to the former homes of the old Weber Academy. After the parade the honored guests were ban- queted in the college dining room. The speakers of the afternoon were David 0. McKay and Adam S. Ben- nion. “We are here. said Apostle McKay, “to learn three things: to laugh, to love and to pray.” He assured the students that if they were to learn to do these three things their education would not be small. Adam S. Bennion, during his address, presented in a very unique way the meaning of the letters which form Weber. “ AY ,” he said, “stands for will to achieve, e’ for earnestness of devotion, ‘b‘ for beauty of purity, ‘e’ for eternity which is your God, and br,' reverence for the divinity which God has given you.” His talk was an inspiration to all those present. Former principals and students of the school offered a few remarks following Mr. Bennion’s address. The most vital feature of the afternoon began when Professor T. Fail Pardoe presented President Joel F. Ricks with a one hundred dollar check for the gymnasium fund. His action was followed by many like contribu- tions, amounting in all to $2,310.00. The program was then brought to a close and the assembly ad- journed to meet again at the Girls’ Dance at the Berthana. The dance proved »o be a fitting conclusion to the Founders’ Day Celebration.