Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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My Mission THERE comes to me and my fellow institutions from every hamlet and city in the United States this call. “Send to us citizens of the Republic! In answer I strive to equip my stu- dents with a breadth of knowledge in the physical sciences, in the social sciences, and in the arts that will per- mit them to stand in the center of the universe and to determine what they best can do for the welfare of human- ity. I train them to think by having them deduce from facts truths benefi- cial to their fellows. 1 instill in them high standards and ideals of ethical character. W ith a liberal body of knowledge, the ability to think purposefully, and the possession of high ethical principles they become the embodiment of good citizenship. They are tolerant, self-re- liant. courageous, and independent thinkers. They are strong leaders and intelligent followers. Thev habitually maintain them- selves in good health, in a serviceable vocation, and in choice home relations. They study the problems of life and assume responsibility for faithful citi- zenship. They participate in the body politic and help to create a righteous public opinion. They make sacrifices to hold public offices. They struggle for national well-being by obeying the Constitution and assisting others to obey it. They expose and fight cor- ruption. They see that there is equal economic opportunity and also equal educational opportunity. They strug- gle for national and international good will. They are vital citizens of our Republic. Weber College. - 5 -

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Liymnasium strive to equip my students with a breadth of knowledge that will permit them to stand in the center of the universe and determine what they best can do for the welfare of humanity.”

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Aaron Ward Tracy A BIOGRAPHY liy Jeannette Morrell Aaron Ward Tracy, for the past nine years president of Weber College, has labored to establish the Junior College movement in I tali. AARON WARD TRACY. president of the Weber College, is idealized in the hearts of hundreds of students who are making their own way in the world. Ilis deep under- standing of all with whom he comes in con- tact shows him to have traveled just as hard a road as they, if not a much harder one. Many self-made men who have become great are so because, although they have had no opportunities of education, they have been associated with men who influenced or inspir- ed them to make something of themselves. But President Tracy had not even this ad- vantage. When he was very young it was necessary for him to assume the responsibil- ity of earning a living. This took him away from home and into the society of uncultured and sometimes rough people. It would have been so easy for him to lose all his ambition. I lowever. through the habit of prayer, which his mother had taught him and which he never forgot, and through his own innate fineness of character, he rose above those about him. lie put himself through school while he still bore the responsibility of the family. He never allowed himself to be defeated by any obstacle, but fought steadily upward to his present position. The way has been far from easy, but always he has tri- umphed. His success has not made him place him- self on a higher plane than other people, lie has many friends who always turn to him for help or advice. The students for whom he works sense the bond between themselves and him. and entertain toward him a sincere respect. lie devotes his thoughts to the purpose of making others happy, of trying to bring all that is beautiful into the lives of the people in his community. But although he works for others, he is not guided by them. When once convinced that he is right, he stands immovably by his convictions, no matter if he stand alone. Ilis. then, is a nature fitted to make him a friend to everyone, an influence for good wherever he is, an ideal for youth to follow. -6-