Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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weather conditions, prevention of erosion. Prof. Jacobsen of the L. A. C. pre- sents the idea that a college education is like a dam which prevents the dis- sipation of energy in the “spring of life.” saving it to be of value in the “drought of later years.” ouy C. W ilson teaches that “Streams and men who follow the lines of least resistance are always crooked.” These special programs not only present to the student many valuable ideas, but tney also give him an incentive to over- come obstacles which stand in the way ol his own success. The debate department, through its activities presents another phase of the devotional program. The student hears Weber debate the disarmament problem with both Williamette Col- lege of Salem. Oregon, and with the I . A. C. W hen Weber debaters re- turn from their trips the student is told about distant schools and of their ideals. National problems take on a new interest to him as he is made more familiar with them . He is getting ideas which will make of him a better citizen. Student business is conducted in de- votional. The student discovers and meets many of the problems he will later face as a citizen. I le learns court History In SEPTEMBER — I n the absence of Pres. Tracy. Prof. Blaylock delivered the welcome address to the students. 19—pres Tracy met with the students in devotional and told of his trip along the old Mormon trail. procedure, nominates new officers, and gives campaign speeches. In short, he becomes familiar with the part played by politics in modern life. Then, too, devotional has its hum- orous side. The student may forget how to integrate the hyperbolic side sinh of X. but he will not lorget tne little Yiddish fairy tales of Jeannette Morrell: Dallas Barret chasing his drum sticks across the stage, much to the consternation of Mr. Williams; or Virginia Nicholas and the other girls with their campaigning for “Rosebud ’ and “Johnny-Jump-up.” when “Ock” was elected “King of the May. Finally the student comes to the last devotional. Testimony meeting, the graduates telling how much they will miss the old school. A song by Lee or Blanche—music, another Yiddish read- ing. and it is all over. Why should that funny lump come into his throat at the thought. “Last time today?” Never again to hear Karma play the prelude or hear Blanche sing “Am I Bluer” Not even to hear Lee sing ““Trees. It will seem funny never to come back again, for this is the last time today. But the devotional has served its purpose. It has given the student that essential part of his educa- tion; it has taught him “something about everything. The Making OCTOBER 1— Castle Murphy, Mrs. Murphy, and little daughter came to teach Hawaiian songs. 2— James I.. Barker contest. Sophomore class represented by Margaret Schmalz, who spoke on ” dvantages of Study-

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served for centuries in Hawaii. The Hawaiian team, led by Winona Love, sings. ‘‘What the Lei Said to Me. Song of the Is- lands and native se- lections. The linger- ing melody of Alo- ha Oc concludes the program. The stu- dent has learned to better understand his brothers of the Is- lands. As the echoes of .Mai Poina die away, the student begins singing Hail to Santa Rosa:” another school is coming for friendly competition. Superintendent Cross and Dean Baily come with the Santa Rosa team. They tell of Junior Colleges on the coast, thus giving the student an insight into the thoughts and problems of another section of his country. Then comes a let-down following the glamour of athletic competition. The Weber Bum is now a familiar char- acter. President Tracy smells an onion in the halls. The student must absorb a little more culture. There are sweeping investigations disclosing wild parties after games. Wild parties at which every one chewed gum and con- sumed at least one milk shake. The student is under a cloud. He must mend his ways. No more milk shakes and chewing gum. or he is on the road to ruin. At last the student sees the error of his conduct. He has his cords cleaned a trifle more often and limits his indulgence to lollypops instead of gum. He has come under the influence of devotional. With this improv- ment in the student's cultural ideals comes also educational de- v e 1 o p m e n t. The major groups furnish programs for devo- tional. The student is given an opportunity to tell others about the subjects he has been studying. The engineering department conducts a mystery act to illustrate common natural phenomena. The trials of being a teacher are told by the educational group. The Lnglish students present extemper- aneous speeches and essays dealing with many problems of modern life. Special programs are also brought to Weber from outside sources. Bur- dette Smith explains the practical side of taxation. He makes the student realize that although taxes may be as inevitable as death, they are not nearly so unpleasant, and that the average citizen gets a greater return for the money which he spends for taxes than from any other expenditure he makes. Through C. C. Sanford of the Lorest Service the student hears of forestry and its value, lie finds that trees which he had before considered only as so much wood or shade have a great deal to do with the water supply, tmiiTiou AT VERER IA11 -24-

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ing Drama,” and Grant Syphers. who spoke on “Advantages of Debating;” Freshman class represented by Kath- erine Thomas who spoke on “Advan- tages of Studying Music,” and Robert Marchel, who spoke on the “Advantages of Studying Law.” The Sophomore class received the decision. 9—Weber County High met with us to practice songs for the Honolulu game. Mr. Churchill sang. 15—Address on concentration given by Dr. House, a Boston educator and lecturer. 25—Honolulu assembly. 29—A dispay of Waldo Migleys paintings and the story of his life by Mrs. Alice Merrill Horne. NOVEMBER 14— An address on the Junior College ques- tion by Supt. Tibbets of the Morgan school. 15— The first appearance of the Weber Col- lege Band. 22—Program presented by the Weber Club from the A. C. advertising their play, “After Annabelle.” 25—Program given as a last tribute to Dick Miller, a former Weber student and the yell leader of ’26-7. 27—Santa Rosa assembly. DECEMBER 4—Football assembly, presided over by Jim Russell, featuring talks by the football players, who presented a gift to “Steve” in appreciation of his work. 11—“Why I Trained;” talk given by Irene Maloney, Norine Rich. Sylvia Jones, FIta Thompson, and Ada Burrup of the educational department. 13—Musical program given by Karma Chadwick, Blanche Heed. William Schmalz, Robert Schatz, and Keith Corry. 18— Program given by the engineering de- partment, presided over by Bob I lodg- son. 19— Program furnished by the History de- partment: “Why the Colonists Defeat- ed the British in the Revolutionary War,” by Mildred Barker; “The Growth of Religious Toleration,” by Afton Terry; and Europe as America Sees It,” by Kenneth Brown. 20— Christmas program, featuring com- munity singing and the story of the birth of Christ by Prof. Blaylock. JANUARY 7—Founders’ Day celebrated. 16—Talk by A1 Warden on basketball. 20—Talk by Burdette Smith, county asses- sor. on the problems of taxation. 24—Winter Sports program. Mr. Bjorne- gard, Mr. Warnick. and Mr. Burke spoke. 28—An address by W. W. I lenderson on the Junior College. FEBRUARY 5— Musical program furnished by the Box Elder High band. 6— Weber College debate team intro- duced. 12—Lincoln’s birthday program. “'The Per- fect Tribute” by Elsie Wheelwright. Music furnished by Miss Millar and Miss Rosevear. -26-