Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1931 volume:

O P Y JR I G H T JARVIS A. THURSTON Editor FAWN McKAY Associate Editor ABE GORDON Business Manager CHARLES WARD Business Manager Archivi lO Staff Jarvis Thurston . . . Editor Fawn McKay • . Associate Editor Abe Gordon . • Business Manager Chari.es Ward . • . Business Manager Ruth Zuppann • Literary Editor Katherine Bradley . • . Literary Editor Rex Greaves • . Athletic Editor Hortense Hatch • . . Social Editor Robert Marchel . • . Debate Editor Willard Hef.d . • . Picture Editor Anges Ossmen . • . Picture Editor Martin Graff . • . . Photographer Ronald Green • . . Typist Bernice Hall . • . . Contributor Edris Jespersen • . Contributor Flora McKay • . . Contributor Charles Chandler • . Contributor John Peterson . • . . Contributor Harold Ferguson . . Contributor Kent Bramwell • . . Contributor Marian T. Read . • Faculty Advisor The 4 'A Presents Episodes of the WEBER COLLEGE Year of 1930-31 Published by The Associated Students of WEBER COLLEGE 1931 The building of this annual has required the concentrated effort and time of many individuals. Although everyone who has helped deserves to be given special credit, only a few can be mentioned here. To Marian T. Read, faculty advisor, whose executive ability has made the Acorn a dream come true”; to an unusually dili- gent staff; to the photographers, Walter G. Hoenes of the Link-Tiffany studio for individual panels, and Jack Checketts for illustrative pictures; to the engravers and designers; to A. G. Wallin, president of the Paragon Printing Company, who with his associates, Kay Russon, artist, and M. L. Bcntine, superintendent, has produced the beauty of type display that exists in this publication; and to our patrons for their financial assistance which has made possible our material realization of this book, we extend our sincere appreciation. Jarvis Thurston, Fawn McKay, Editors. We dedicate this book TO TOHN V. BLUTH JOHN V. BLUTH whose sixteen years of loyal service as a member of our Board of Trustees have been overflowing with the strength of his genuine friendliness. A seed, blown into fertile ground, germin- ated and sent up a small, green shoot. Con- tinually nourished by the richness of the soil, this shoot grew and eventually developed into a young tree. With its ever-supplying source of energy, with its well-rooted trunk, the sapling increased in stature. Then there came development in the branches, and the tree, spreading its boughs in every direction, became an object of rare beauty. A seed of education, planted in worthy minds, germinated, and there was established the Weber Academy. This academy, foster- ed and nurtured by determined leaders, grew and eventually blossomed into an institution of higher learning. Weber, as a junior col- lege, assumed prominence for her development of a friendly organization, reaching out in every direction, extending the hand of fellow- ship to other institutions. This spirit of friendliness — the friendliness in Weber’s growth—more dominant in Nineteen Thirty- one than ever before, forms the motif for this Acorn. AARON WARD TRACY ■)UL-BOUND to a creed of culture, President Tracy takes a warrior’s stand against all elements which are detrimental to refined actions, gentle speech, and high-toned mentality. Yet to those who are willing to labor for the achievement of ideals which he so valiantly champions, he has an open-hearted friendli- ness and an outspoken respect. Patiently, doggedly, he strives through the prime of his life to establish Weber as the cultural, educational center of the West. JOHN G. LIND Our Viking, Dr. Lind, faces a great sea of adoles- cence that floods through the portals of Weber; and with a patience born of an understanding heart, and a wisdom born of an intensively trained mind, stands invincible guardian to Weber standards of scholarship. ii-s? |AUSINGbcforethecolIegeon the threshold of a new school year, one looks with admira- tion upon the institution, his day- time home for future months. From a shady nook in Lester Park, the quiet dignity of his Alma Mater is intensified by the slender white col- umns reflecting the eastern sun, and the three arched doorways enve- loped in deep shadows. Geology and Chemistry AMMERS ringing against hard mineral dikes announce _____the presence of earnest workers prying into the mystery of rock formations; of intent minds puzzling out difficult earth-lore pre- sented in the classroom and labora- tory of Dr. Lind. Under his admin- istration geology loses the aspect of book lore to become real nature lore. But not more so than chemistry. Chemistry, the science of chemical change, with its fascinating story of the atom and its relation to count- less miracles wrought by nature, is studied intensively in the laboratory. Amid bottles of acids and minerals, and surrounded by a mixture of gases, the amateur chemists discover through the maze, a myriad of truths that explain and clarify mysteries of matter, that gain prac- tical value as applied to industry and the home. Page 10 Home Economics i HE work of this department centers around the subjects, hygiene home nursing, and cooking. Hygiene is taught with the aim of instilling into students an intimate knowledge of bodily func- tions and of teaching the methods of maintaining bodily vigor. The course in home nursing, comple- menting hygiene, details the pre- ventative and curative methods of retaining physical efficiency. It is in the culinary art that this department has made its most practical demonstration. While learning the secrets in the prepara- tion of attractive meals, the students, directed by Mrs. Tanner, operate a cafteria which is patronized widely. LYDIA H. TANNER With motherly solicitude for all her students and patrons, Mrs. Tanner has won a loving niche in the hearts of all. Efficient, artistic, and hospitable, she has nude the Weber Cafe- teria a noontime haven for uork-weary minds and hungry bodies, and her classes a home for the learning of problems in home-making. HIKE a temple of Venus, the gymnasium stands a symbol to ideals of health and beau- ty. The Olympian figures high above the tall broad windows per- sonify that aim and inspire the de- sire to attain equal beauty and symmetry of form. Set between four columns, pillars of strength, the figures are expressions of the ideal. Page 11 J. Q. BLAYLOCK Everybody's friend, ev- erybody's counsellor, who could be a finer trustee of Weber ideals than Daddy Blaylock ? Loyal to high moral and mental stand- ards and champion of true education, he stands as a pillar of strength on Weber's firm foundation, a beacon light to the better things in life for all those who are his students. HOWERED with mellow sunshine and refreshed by the quiet breeze among the leaves of the two gnarled trees, the Gymnasium is the realization of many dreams, the tangible evidence of a love of health and beauty in- stilled into student hearts. But love of mind control and intelligence are also expressed. These types of truth Social Science IEANINGLESS dates become significant under the tutel- age of this department. People walk out of the dullness of the pages and become flesh and blood, with problems as vital as ours of today are to us. Once becoming real, these figures of the past make us desire to understand them. Thus history becomes vital. Contemporary problems of fi- nance, of commerce, of industry, are brought concretely to the fore. They become, under careful guid- ance, not wordy theories, but real, living truths applicable to modern life. Economics, political science, and sociology form the background upon which one can build a super- structure of truths which one en- counters daily. are symbolized in a youthful bronze figure standing in an alcove high on the college front. Through two great windows on each side, the warm morning sunlight filters into the library, dancing upon the polish- ed tables, before the rows of heavy volumes and over the wicker ferner- ies. Page 12 English Language and Literature 1011 ISLE AD by its power frl| and inspired by its beauty, all great artists and devotees of literature have loved language. All of us, in one way or another, are vassals of the written word. It forms our opinions, unlocks the doors to King’s Treasuries,” and, in general, acts as an inconspicuous, but no less potent, guide ithrough life. How important, then, to understand the proper use and composition of English! In the classes of Marian T. Read the inspiration and material neces- sary for these achievements is found in affluence. During the autumn quarter the work centered in orient- ation towards goals, professional and cultural. Craftsmanship, the qual- ity stressed in creative writing dur- ing the winter season, was continued throughout the spring quarter in advanced expository writing, which emphasized particularly the process- es of definition and analysis. COOL, green lawn, fra- grant shrubs, and tall, majestic trees have mellow- ed the cold red brick below the bronze monument into a friendly strength. Overhead the brilliant blue sky, flecked with snowy clouds, gives promise of a fine day, while gaiety and anticipation combine pleasingly with a certain quiet dig- MARIAN T. READ The spirit of service, of comradeship, of adventur- ous curiosity that animates the personality of a suc- cessful teacher, distinctive- ly characterizes Miss Read. There is always present about her an atmosphere of culture , She inspires a student to want to be- come somebody , No wor- rying about that teacher's mood from day to day! , nity to give fair promise of a suc- cessful year. It will be one which will live forever as a beautiful memory in the lives of many of the students. Enjoying the cool delights of the broad green campus they will learn to love the old College build- ing and the Grecian splendor of the Gymnasium. Page 13 MERLON L. STEVENSON With a character found- ed on a firm belief in sportsmanship and fair play. Merlon Stevenson imparts to all those who know him a desire to live up to the ideals which are an integral part of his own creed. Through his ex- ample students have adopt- ed a finer, more worth- while perception of life. HE Indian summer falls upon the world like a misty veil brightened with gorgeous red and orange color. As the breeze gently sways the branches, leaves flutter away and fall upon the lawn, making a carpet of ever-changing patterns. Sprays of cool water leap in the sunshine, making prism colors, and fall gently upon the grass. cJYtathematics and Engineering |UR department of Mathemat- ics and Engineering prepares those who are its worthy followers for a definite place in the affairs of the world. Through clear, concise explanations and original treatment of proof the students of mathematics find it easy to grasp not only theorematic conclusions, but the reasons for such conclusions; and therefore they possess a key to greater possibilities in their chosen field. After having acquired a firm foundation in mathematics, the engineering students are taught the practical application of scientific knowledge, the use of intricate instruments; in fact, all those pre- liminaries which are a necessity to more advanced work. Page 14 EVA BROWNING Captain of quiet, Miss Browning bolds her com- pany of students under the discipline of a scholarly attitude. Always ready to help, always willing to forgive, she maintains tl e friendship of all, while with a lovable dignity, she preserves the power of her captaincy. Library HAT the Weber stu- dents might have the great- _____est facility in research material, an extensive library has been collected and maintained. The reading room is large, airy, well- lighted and conducive to quiet study. Reference books are easily available. The main checking room is sup- plied with numerous books on all subjects for which students call. They are correctly catalogued, label- ed, and arranged so that material is always at hand. Secondary to this room is the fiction division, where students of literature find their chosen books with little difficulty. It is through the untiring efforts of Eva Browning, librarian, that the Weber Library has become a Mecca for students needing ready reference, detailed treatises, or the finest liter- ary masterpieces. HE scene, in a few weeks changes. A strong north wind has stripped the trees of their brilliant leaves. Forlorn they stand waiting for the snow that will hide their branches. The flowers droop frost-bitten; the grass crunches under-foot, and the frozen dew drops are pressed into unyield- ing ground. Page IS A. RUSSELL CROFT Mr. Croft is a good sport with a keen sense of humor. His standards require diligence and ex- actness. He points out to students that upon them rests responsibility in the solution of problems; that upon their self-reliance depends their individual accomplishment. ciBiological Science ITALLY interested in the organic matter of the uni- verse, the department of Biological Science has delved into the problems of zoology, genetics, general botany, and taxonomy. Re- search in these fields has been re- warded by general knowledge and desire for a more intensive study. Courses in general and advanced zoology, given during the first two quarters of the year, proved valu- able to students specializing in medicine or advanced sciences. Gen- etics, given the spring quarter, brought before the students some of the vital problems of life. Classes in general botany, given through- out the year, took up the evolution of higher plants from microscopic beginnings. Taxonomy was offered the spring quarter. Study in this field has revealed more intelligent understanding of the floral loveli- ness of the Rockies. Specimens pre- pared by the students have been add- ed to the herbarium, which is being steadily enlarged. HERE is beauty in the bit- terest days of the fall season. Trees sharply outlined against the gray sky tower in the revealed strength of their naked forms. Their beauty is cold, a marked contrast to the beauty within doors, a beauty that inspires companionship and the joys of camaraderie. The College Inn beck- ons students for a moment of warmth and cheer. The Gymnasium with its lingering log-fire and its deep leather chairs in the lobby, offsets the severity of the biting weather. Student life is within the building; no one hears the rustling protests of the fallen leaves or the ceaseless patter of the November rain. Page 16 ANNA STARK With a rare quality born of an understanding of human nature. Miss Stark is herself a living example of what she teaches. In their associations with her, the students learn not only how to become teachers, but they also learn better the rare art of living. Education HAT education may be an aid to rapid pro- gression, Weber has built up a department whose special work is to train students for positions as elementary school teachers in this and adjoining states. The work was one of the first college courses organized in the school while Weber was an academy. Through years of adjustment and reorganization, and during the smooth-flowing years of the col- lege history, this department has sent forth new teachers, well-train- ed and equipped to meet the many problems of elementary education. As a result of this effort Weber has been sending out, year after year, groups of well-trained, enthusiastic teachers who have carried into all the surrounding communities the thoughts and ideals and loyalties that have become a part of their lives. OON, however, gay students open the great doors and come laughing and singing into the delights of the autumn world. Fantastic scenes in frost on the windows cause exclamations of delight. Strong gusts of the north- west wind carry the moans and sighs of the trees, in contrast with the gay conversation of classmates, to the foot of the hill and the business dis- trict of Ogden, heightening the color in the cheeks of those who are laughingly trying to withstand the violence of the weather attack. The air gives promise of many future snows and frosts, of winter tourna- ments held in the inviting warm in- doors. Page 17 - English Language and Literature HE art and the joy of a teach- er is to discover the talent ______and personality of a student and to guide him by friendly counsel and constructive criticism towards the goal of liberal learning. This attitude distinguishes the in- struction of Leland H. Monson in Debating, British Literature, and English Composition. The debating course, built upon the foundation of English I and II, was a detailed study of formal argu- mentation. Modern questions in tariff, prison reform, silver loan, unemployment insurance, and the recognition of Soviet Russia were used as basic material for study. A study of Samuel Johnson and his contemporaries, of Shakespeare, and of modern British writers, con- stituted the courses in literature. LELAND H. MONSON If the � iOO ls of language could automatically be- come as varied and as captivating as those of personality, this sketch could not fail of its at- tempt to picture the simplicity, friendliness, and sincerity of Mr. Monson. Behind each of his lectures is a wealth of tried and true philosophy, human- ized by illustrations drawn from real life. HE distant snow-capped Ben Lommond heralds the approach of winter. The flowers in the great white urns stiffen as they feel the keenness of the air. Massive white clouds in the north and west announce that soon not only the mountain peaks, but all of the Bonneville region will be mantled in white. Page 18 Modern Languages RENCH is the language of the diplomats, and the aris- tocracy of Europe. It is a musical, smooth-flowing tongue mellowed with age and tradition, in- fused with peculiarities common to the Gallic race, and beautified by simplicity and strength. It is a language of quality; its mastery a worthy accomplishment. Beginning French opens a new world to the vision of its students, a world wherein ordinary facts as- sume a new meaning and common objects become colored bits of ro- mance. The French people become a friendly race because of our better understanding of them. Advanced French aims for flu- ency of speech and perfection of grammar, achievements that make possible the enjoyment of French literature. NORMA A. AUBRY Almost a stranger to the majority at Weber Madame Aubry is a pre- cious friend to those wfw know her, revealing a rare heart to those who are her students. Her few quiet words of greeting, her gentle, gracious manner, mark her as a lady of quality and distinction. HE western sun casts its last gleaming rays before dis- appearing into the clouds. Within a few hours the college stands almost hidden behind trees bending with the weight of the new fallen snow. Each breath of wind sends a shower of flakes from the twigs to the ground; nothing has escaped the crystalline shower of beauty. Page 19 CHARLES A. OSMOND Courteous, reserved, and quiet, Mr. Osmond con- ducts bis classes with a dignity that lends charm to the most intricate problems. His occasional snatches of dry humor, amid detailed explanation of phenomena, stimulate the scientific interest of his students in what other- wise might be an abstract study of physical lau JB7 INTER with its characterise- 1C activities has come. Upon the field of the inside cam- pus the football squad drills for the final late season game. Inside the gymnasium, in the warm clear water of the pool, a merry group is laughing and calling. The rafters echo the sound and send it forth (Physics IRIGINALLY, physics was inappropriately termed na- tural philosophy, but now it has come to be known as the science of the phenomena of all that inanimate matter which does not in- volve chemical change. This de- partment, with the aid of a well- equipped laboratory, teaches to the students the fundamental doctrine upon which the science rests—the conservation of energy. As ordinar- ily taught, this subject is made up of the apparently unrelated sciences of mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, and magnetism, but with physics considered as the study of energy, the student is not confus- ed and is able to form a more ac- curate conception of physical law. into the cool air. From the high windows of the gym floor, soon will come sounds of basketball games. Machines will push away the snow outside, banking it high against the tree trunks. Loyal, interested spec- tators will fill the gym to cheer for their favorite team. Page 20 BERTHA E. WRIGHT A certain poire and as- surance in Bertha Eccles Wright, acquireJ through many years of observation and study with finely- trained devotees of the drama, combine with her own charm in a distinctive personality. Her char- acteristic naturalness and her open frankness com- mand the love and admira- tion of students. N the campus, the Freshmen and Sophomores are already casting icy missies that sel- dom reach their goal. Cold snow- flakes from the trees shower into their bare faces. A spirit of good fellowship is in the air, a secret long- ing for Christmas vacation combin- ed with a dread of examinations and a consequent lack of desire for thoughtful study. Through it all the college stands in almost solemn silence giving no heed to the ele- ments that surround it. It stands immutable; yet with all its dignity it carries a cheerful air of friendli- ness that is characteristic of its true relation to its students. cDramatics since the dream of the Weber Little Theater was inspired by Mr. Lemuel B. Josephs, famous friend and one-time instructor of the drama at Weber, it has been the fond hope of many enthusiasts that the dream be act- ualized. The return of Mrs. Wright from the coast, where she has been studying at the University of South- ern California, has acted as a pow- erful stimulant. The Rex Theater has been pro- cured as a stage upon which students may develop talents through the production of plays. It will be a laboratory for the drama, training young men and women to be future leaders in this art, selecting students of individual talent to progress as specialists, and building a cultural center where the best in drama may be introduced. Page 21 GUY H. HURST Trained by experience as an accountant, Dr. Hurst is prepared to give to his students the attitude of present-day men of affairs hi this field. Like his clothing, his temper is never ruffled. He is a teacher who commands respect, yet commands it in such a way as to ob- tain friendship at the same time. ONG ago, when these stairs were new, their charm was in their splendid beauty of form. Now, after years of increas- ing wear, they still hold as their chief attraction that same beauty with an added touch of tradition that clings to them, acquired through years of service and toil as a winding way into upward retreats for quiet study. (BusinessCAdministratioJi HE realm of finance and economics the Judges of Precision and Accuracy dic- tate with unyielding justice. Figures must be found that will chart the course of the ship of finance over the turbulent seas of Business. The work of the student special- izing in this field has been done with the desire to gain accurate training in business problems. Courses in ac- counting have been given through- out the year, efficiency in quick tabulation being gained by contin- ued practice. In the autumn quar- ter a study of commercial problems opened the door into new vocations. Winter found the group engrossed in details of effective marketing, and the spring in questions of public finance. Page 22 CLARISSE H. MALL Cares of college files anil records rest upon Mrs. Hall, yet beneath her burden she not only ex- acts efficiency in the high- est degree, but also retains an ever-increasing ability to win friends and to maintain a disposition un- ruffled, frictionless. (Registrar PON the accuracy and com- pleteness of the records is built a super-structure of transferred credits, references for business purposes, and settlement of disputed credit rights. Through her ability to keep the multitudin- ous figures at pencil point, and her accuracy in all details, the calls made upon the school’s files arc answered quickly and correctly by Mrs. Hall. The file, containing the registry cards of the entire student body, stands formidably in the office defying anyone to solve its intrica- cies. Mrs. Hall meets its challenge and keeps it constantly correct and ready. Alumni records and all stu- dent body transactions are kept with the same scrupulousness. UR highest steps rest beneath a tall Gothic arch. It is a gateway to higher knowl- edge, a gateway to the land of books wherein past and present may be read and understood, broadening the views and ideas cf students and their relation to life and its complex problems. It is an inspiration to lovers of symmetry, a work of architectural art. Page 2} 1 a F. C. VAN BUREN Through his own deep appreciation for a clean w adolescent life, through yjr his long observant ex- $ perience with the main- it. tenance of health, Mr. Van '% Burets has been in a pos- ition to give superior it direction for the building A? of better physiques. it cPhysical Education HE department of physical education has conscientious- —ly and persistently labored to build into the students’ minds an ideal of wholesome living and a plan for nttainine- greatest bodv ef- fiency. Gymnasium floorwork is given during the entire year. Muscle- building and body-training exercis- es mould the students into form; games of basketball and soccer add to the zest of competition. Inter- class activities develop a desire for athletic perfection while class lec- tures promote an understanding of health aims and education. As spring approaches, novelties are introduced. Each year during early May the entire department presents a gym circus, featuring stunts with cleverly-constructed animal mimics and attractively costumed dancing choruses. At times, musical comedies set in real- istic backgrounds are given as in- novations. Interest is kept at a max- imum throughout the year, climax- ed by the circus or special work during the final weeks. ULL of beauty, in simplicity and strength, the arch is an opening into realms in which great masters of science, literature, and religion hold prominence in each of their definite fields of achieve- ment. On the staircase leading to it are marks made by youth, an un- ceasing surge of young men and women that have attended during years of academy and junior college history. Every thumb-print has be- hind it some quaint experience, every scratch upon the metal cap- ping, a story of hurrying feet. If wood and metal could talk, what tales the old steps might tell! Page 24 cPhysical Education SPORT generally enjoyed, and an excellent vitalizer, the swimming activities have proved popular. The freshman registration was unusually large, while a number of sophomore stu- dents returned to continue their work in advanced swimming. During the first year of instruc- tion the work centers about the fundamentals; strokes are mastered, speed and grace acquired, and the elements of diving and life-saving are learned. Throughout the swim- mer’s section the training revolves about two aims: to acquire excep- tional skill and form, and to win the American Red Cross Life-Savers seal. This year the desire of the depart- ment has been satisfactorily car- ried through. All the students are capable swimmers, many have at- tained an enviable ability, and not a few are proud bearers of the life- savers insignia, won after constant and vigorous training during their gym class hours. MRS. F. C VAN BUREN An all-around good sport and an excellent daughter of the waves, Mrs. Van Buren instills in her stu- dents a love for healthy sports and a desire to master the art of aquatics. Under her careful tutelage, dives become graceful, strokes powerful, and life- saving theories usable. HEY have led many into the quietude of the reading room and the novel library at the left, which offer opportun- ity for the gaining of an adequate knowledge of stories, new and old, classic and modern; to the right where field records of agricultural and geological surveys offer valu- able material for research work in either of those fields of endeavor; and under the tall archway from the realms of book lore to a place of worship, a rich beautiful room that inspires a reverent silence and sincere devotion, that brings to light the clean, pure thoughts which form in some measure the character of each Weber College student and friend. Page 2 J MALCOLM WATSON Sturdy, athletic, and friendly, Male” Watson has won the whole-hearted respect and cooperation of his pupils. Always ready to instruct tfjose who de- sire his aid, he becomes a mighty tool in the mould- ing of fine physiques and in the development of latent potentialities. HIMMERING lights playing upon the white columns and gleaming on the broad white walk beckon with friendly welcome. Fantastic shadows fall upon the path, shadows of great silvery white birches and tall pines. Stepping out of the lights into the cloistered shade of the hall, we feel the charm of Webers evening loveliness. cPhysical Education NDER the direction of “Male” Watson, old swim- ming hole splashing and awkward diving are transformed in- to quiet, graceful action. In the pure agreeable waters of the gym pool, perfect swimming is taught by a modern, efficient method; no longer must one endanger his life in an ef- fort to learn swimming. Courses in life-saving and exhib- ition swimming and diving are offer- ed to the more advanced students. Many highly competent life savers have been developed during the years in which this course has been taught. Swimming, one of the more prac- tical courses of a college education, holds an important part in the life of college men and women. Page 26 BETTY HENDERSHOT As a pal to her students, Mrs. Hendershot has won many staunch converts to the values and pleasures of gymnastic work. Playing hall with her team, danc- ing with her choruses, and exercising with her class- es, she becomes an em bodiment of true physical culture. Page 27 (Physical Education NTO the lives of the students has come a vision of beauti- ____ fully-formed bodies, grace- ful motions, and deep-rooted health. Training through systematic exer- cises and interpretive dancing has replaced the fabled fountain of youth. Vigor is woven into the fibre of the body as the students bend, and twist, and pull. Muscles become tightened into form and nerves stimulated into instant re- sponse. Through a careful and con- stant training in this gymnasium work the ideal of physical symmetry and health is realized. Dancing in interpretive mood tends to develop a charm of motion, a poise, and a grace that answers the call of youth- ful loveliness. HE newer part of Weber is an inspiration at night. ______Shining on ancient trees now graced in new-budded leaves, the brilliant lights flood the Weber Gymnasium reflecting on the Doric columns, beaming from the win- dows of lobby and ballroom, sug- gesting a spirit of geniality and cheer. CsVIusic ROLAND PARRY Genial company and clever leader, Roland Par- ry has discovered and developed talents ivhicb have served the school. By constant t raining he brought forth a girls’ chorus which won wide- spread applause, a group of tap-dancers who were generally known and com- plimented, and a Royal Trio that won radio fame. MONG the high-ranking activities of the school is listed the department of harmony, better known as the girls chorus, the tap dancers, and the royal trio. Under the guidance of Roland Parry, these groups of music lovers have risen to a high degree of efficiency. With deep- seated enthusiasm they have adopt- ed appropriate uniforms and have labored long and faithfully in the interests of their respective organ- izations. This department was very influ- ential in making our athletic sea- sons a series of successes. The mem- bers gained for themselves and the school a long list of friends and ad- mirers both at home and in distant cities. O THE students who have come many times before, in- itiating new precedents or perpetuating cherished traditions, eager for friendly contacts, for rich associations, the imposing front of the gym, resplendent in its lights for the Commencement Ball, the final of the social year, bids a farewell. At the scene of many a gala occa- sion, activities are culminating for another year in a quiet beautiful event that brings happy memories back to the hearts of its participants. It is spring and a year of study and play is drifting away to the lovely strains of the waltz. Page 28 ELIZABETH SHAW Maintaining the college in financial good graces is the principal task of Elizabeth Shaw. ’Midst im- posing shelves of books or columns of obstinate fig- ures, she is glimpsed busily at work by the frequenters of the College Inn, but is never found too engrossed in business to offer a cheery smile and a friendly greeting. (Treasurer and (Purchasing CA ent ANY of the mechanical de- tails relating to the efficient financial operation of Weber College, that tax patience and de- mand accuracy, pass through the office of the treasurer and purchas- ing agent for Weber. The monetary problems of every school activity, be it a football game, the presentation of a play, the preparation of a debate tour, or the production of the Acorn an- nual, is referred to Miss Shaw for consideration. As she is purchasing agent for the institution, the ex- penditure of the general school fund falls again to her lot. She carries an additional responsibility as treas- urer of the Alumni Association and as manager of the College Inn. ATER, while Weber’s friends, students, and patrons are gathering in the devotional lall as the graduates make their last farewell, the lights frolic with the shadows, making pleasing contrasts on the arches of the doors, gleaming on the white steps through which the dull red sandstone shows in grooves worn into the solidity of the stone by countless hundreds of feet. Shining on the brass handles of the portals worn smooth from constant service, the lights add charm to Weber’s welcome which each year finds untarnished, -placing more firmly than ever in the hearts of friends the love of Weber at even- tide. Page 29 FRED WILLIAMS Part-time teacher, Mr. Williams becomes a full- time worker. Heart full of desire for the success of his band, he works and plans toward his aim. From a heterogeneous group of students he has moulded an organization well-trained and willing, the first college band in seven years of Weber’s history. UT of spring and into sum- mer—out of the freshness and youth of one season and into another that has less charm per- haps, and docs not stir so strongly the heart strings, but offers instead freedom from all the restraining in- fluences of books and masters; offers the opportunity of being out-of- doors in the Rocky Mountains. College (Band B' ALENT undiscovered was brought to the fore by Fred Williams who volunteered service as an organizer and leader of the college band. Students with superior musical ability were select- ed, and under Mr. William’s patient and skillful leadership were molded into an organization that is now supplying an element which had been sadly lacking in the school for several years. The members of the band perfect- ed their technique in time to ac- company the football team to Santa Rosa. The band has been an active unit in the year’s program. They have sponsored several dances and have always displayed a spirit of willing helpfulness in any activity. Page 30 LUCILE PARRY As an aide to President Tracy, Lucile Parry as- sumes the responsibility of keeping the details of college business running with well - organized smoothness. Her gentle smile wins the confidence of all with whom she deals, her quiet speech in- spires courtesy, and her gracious manner suggests the charm of refinement and Poke. Secretary HE beyond imposing exter- ior of any successful institu- tion, at the center of the hub from which radiate the controls of efficiency, is the desk of the private secretary. To most people this person is nothing but the bar- rier they must pass to reach the executive for whom she acts, or else the mythical individual shadowing the dynamic personality of her em- ployer. How little do they appre- ciate the manifold and varied tasks that fall to her lot, tasks that re- quire not only initiative and intelli- gence but accurate knowledge and vision! Lucile Parry, private secretary to President Tracy, has combined with the performance of these tasks the loyalty and service of a true Weber- ite. HAT a privilege! To climb one hill, pause on the brow and look down into the val- ey with its patch-work fields and diamond studded bits of running water. And then to reach the top and lie down with a clump of greenness for a pillow and watch the vast sky, so intensly blue that one can almost look through it into eternity. Ah, give me hills to climb, and strength for climbing.’ Page n JOHN Q. BI.AYLOCK VERLE SHAW LORNA CROCKETT ALICE SORENSEN JARVIS THURSTON JACK NORBACK BERNICE HALL KENT BRAMWELL WALLACE MANNING REX GREAVES AARON W. TRACY MAE SKEEN DOWAIN WRIGHT CARLYLE FARR ELSIE WHEELWRIGHT cBoard of Control REAT and varied have been the responsibilities of this governing body, the Board of Control. It has initiated opportunities for our growing in- stitution and has executed details of diffi- cult programs. It has tirelessly solved student body problems of finance and discipline, has inaugurated personnel in stu- dent activities. Under the leadership of Dowain Wright, President; Alice Sorensen, Vice-President, and Carlyle Farr, Secretary, of the Assoc- iated Students; Kent Bramwcll, Lorna Crockett, Mae Skeen, sophomores; and Rex Greaves, Bernice Hall, Verlc Shaw, fresh- men, have been loyal cooperators, active class representatives. Wallace Manning, athletic manager; Jack Norback, debate manager; Elsie Wheelwright, student dir- ector of drama; and Jarvis Thurston, editor of the year book, have been valuable ad- ditional member in matters concerning their special interest. President Tracy and Mr. Blaylock have been worthy advisors, whose experience and wisdom have tempered their fellow members’ youthful enthusiasm in this executive body which has been a modern round table of leadership. Page 32 QDo wa i n w rig h t Student Body President Nature, overflowing with warm fel- low feeling, Duke has met questions of student conduct with a boldness which brooks no evasion and a sincerity that tempers all actions. Page 33 KENT BRAMWELL HARRIET WOOLEY ALICE SORENSEN MONTEITH WOOLEY AUGUST AHLF LORNA CROCKETT MARJORIE WYKES JIM FRANCIS ELTON KNAPP FRANCES PURRINGTON MAE SKEEN KEITH WILSON DURRELL EVANS BERTHA OLSON MILDRED WEAVER MARTIN GRAFF JAY LONDON MARJORIE RIDGES AFTON TERRY HARDING HORSLEY ALTA BYRNE ELLIS SMITH LILLIAN JONES ROBERT MARCHEL DAWSON HALES Sophomores E, the Sophomores, with the efficient leadership of Kent Bramwell, president; Lorna Crockett, vice-president; and Mac Skeen, secretary, have passed through another year of education, and now stand ready to go forth from our two-year home, better prepared to enter into those greater things which have been an incentive, a goal for our past work. To Weber College we owe thanks for a primary education and, greater still, a firm foundation in the basic principles of life. The true significance of the Purple and White—the maintenance of high ideals, virtue, and character— has become our knowledge, and we speak of that which Weber has taught us in three simple words—service, royalty, and purity. Katherine Newcomb has said, The only right you need is the right to be useful. The right to be useful means the right to grow. The right to Bfc useful is the right to be powerful. Power is the result of being. It is not talked about. We do not feel that we have power; we feel that we arc power. All needless thought of the personal self is an obstacle to uscfulnss and growth. To be useful is not to intrude your ideas of life on others in advice. It is simple, true living, unselfish living; not striving to live.” To be of service to mankind seems to be an indefinite aim that is not often attained, but when we consider service as true, unselfish living, it LOUISE EMMETT VIRGINIA ROSE ELSIE MILLER MAY IRVINE MYRTLE PIERCE DORA PAYNE KENNETH ABLANALP AVERY WHEELRIGHT GLENN ROBINSON VON TIPPETS NORMA DAWSON RUTH RICHEY VICTOR ROYLANCE JACK NORBACK EVELYN THOMPSON LUCILE BARTLETT CARLYLE RICH RUBY MAZEL VERONA WOOD ANNE STALLINGS DEE JACKSON RAY ANDERSON ARIEL NIELSON ERNEST TARRAN FLORENCE WADE r becomes of a tangible nature. To strive for wealth with which to give aid, to attempt to be useful by effecting some plan of a uni- versal scope, arc not basic examples of service. The true path to living lies in individual perfection, in learning to rightly live as a man among men. H. W. Beecher says, The supreme art of live above all other arts is the art of living together justly and charitably. There is no other thing that is so taxing, requiring so much education, so much wisdom, as the how to live with our fellow men. In importance this art exceeds all productive industries which we teach our children. All skill and knowledge aside from that is as nothing. The business of life is to know how to get along with our fellow men.” Weber’s contribu- tion to our class and to the graduating classes of the past has been the opportunity of human contact. We, through intimate acquaint- ance with students from numbers of other states and from foreign countries, have been given a key to the first gates of service with the possibilities of yet greater attainment. As an aid in growing to be useful, Weber has taught us the royalty of her purple. By royalty we do not mean regality. To be royal is to be noble, and to possess strength of character. Emerson Page 36 FLORENCE WILLIAMS BEN VANSCHAAR DERRAL BYBEE BLANCHE HEED GLADYS ANDERSON MILDRED BARKER FAY ANDERSON ETHEL CHRISTENSEN CORNELIA SCHOUTEN JOHN CHADWICK CLIFF HAYES FRANCIS SORENSEN HAZEL ALLEN DALLAS McLURE DOWAIN WRIGHT LAUREL JONES SYLVIA WARD GORDON BRAUN LESLIE NORTON WILMA GROSE RUTH ZUPPANN LOUISE HUGHES ESTHER MILLER KATHERINE THOMAS GENENTEVE DICKSON says, “Character is more than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live, as well as to think. Goodness outshines genius, as the sun makes the electric light cast a shadw.” From one virtue to another we might proceed, to only find that the term royalty is not one to be defined by certain groups of words; it is embracive in meaning, encompassing in spirit, and must be thought, not said. We, through a study of Christ’s teachings in both the Bible and Book of Mormon, and through coming in contact with men and women of high ideals, have learned something of that royalty of character so bravely signified by Weber’s purple. In Weber’s white is found purity—purity both mental and physical. Purity in thoughts and in actions is an admirable trait in any man who possesses it, but is not only praiseworthy itself; it is a growth of “selfness” which Christ recognized as the basis and measure of all moral worth. “By so much as a man loves and secures for himself the physical benefits and social incitements of life, by that much he is to love his fellows.” Both royalty and purity contribute to the final aim of all life—service. With a knowledge, a foundation in this vital principle, we students, thanking Weber College for all that she has done, graduate with a sincere desire for greater things. JAY LARSON HELEN POULTER GENEVA RITCHIE EDNA MAW ORTELL STALLINGS NAN NIELSON AGNES TROSETH MAREN STEPHENS HELEN DOXEY ALICE LUNDAY KENNETH BROWN KATHERINE BRADLEY LAURA DANVERS CARLYLE FARR LOU CRAGUN MILTON BROWN LeGRANDE JOHNS SARA PHILLIPS UARDA OWENS KATHERINE COOLEY THE PURPLE AND WHITE Proudly waving o’er Old Weber, An ensign of truth and right; The flag I love; it waves above— I love it with all my might. Oh royalty lies in its Purple And purity in its White— A king I’ll be if I’m true to thee And dare to do the right. I will e’er be true, Oh Weber, To thy virtues high and rare. I will adore forever more; Thy name forever bear. So here’s to thee, Alma Mater, For thy glory and thy might, And thy flag shall be the flag for Forever the Purple and the White. Chorus Oh I’ll be true to thee, Oh Purple and White, And I will stand by thee in any fight, For truth and right will always be Close by thee, Oh flag. Aye! Aye! All thy children honor thee, Honor thine forever be. Thou art mine forever—Purple and White. Page 42 REX GREAVES RICHARD McKEY CHARLES WARD JACK ROWSE HAROLD FURGESON KEITH SAXTON HUBERT OR ELL VERLE SHAW JAMES ING MELVIN ENGSTROM CHARLES CHANDLER CLEOLA 2INN LUCILLE VAN DYKE MILDRED RYNDERS FLORA McKAY BERNICE HALL EDNA WELLS JEANETTE MANNING MADELINE MALAN MEDA WALKER BARBARA WATKINS CARMA NELSON ISABELLE LITTLEFIELD WILLARD HEED PRED SCHOTT Freshmen JUNIOR COLLEGE is comparable to an hour-glass. Wc, the freshmen, sands from numerous shores, filled the upper vessel of the Weber hour-glass in 1930-31. Trickling slowly, steadily, we passed through the first aperture of education into the freedom of summer ,to await a reversal, another streaming of sands, a second aperture, and a greater success. Our journey, probably, has been not as smooth as sophomore hour-glass sands, our goal so pre-determined, nor our success so ul- timately assured; yet we pride ourselves on the accomplishments of our first year. Gathered from numbers of shores and sifted with a single purpose, we have accustomed ourselves to strange surround- ings and are now united in defense of every ideal for which Weber College so defyingly stands. With a new love of the Purple and White and what it signifies, wc look back upon the year’s indelible impression with the humble knowledge that we have become a part of that impression, and that impression a part of us. HORTENSE HATCH FRANCIS ENGLISH PHYLLIS FREDRICKSON VERA HUBBARD MARJORIE McENTEE EDRIS JESPERSON ARLENE BOWER NIDA TAGGART MELBOURNE CIIUGG ROBERT CHEZ HORACE FAULKNER seth McFarland ROY WILSON LELAND MARSH CLYDE BR AM WELL ANGES OSSMEN JARVIS THURSTON ABE GORDON DELMAR WEESE LEE VALENTINE HELEN SHAW GUINEVERE HESS MAURINE ISRAELSON MARY ASHBY ROSE HAINES An upper-classman in a university once said, To me, the words ''sheep” and freshmen” have always been synonomous. Both are the dumbest of God’s creatures; neither has any definite goal or aim; and freshmen, like sheep, have that natural tendency to be following somonc or something.” But as we were two hundred and fifty strong, our entry, though unheralded, was welcomed, and the sophomores, if they uttered any such statements at all, did so in subdued tones. Our first few days were a trial to ourselves and to our instructors, but we were quick to grasp the situation, and soon learned not only the proper classrooms but became immune from fear of Professor Croft’s good-natured sarcasm and Dr. Lind’s Don’t do that!” After having passed that first period of uncertainty and having gained reassurance, we elected our class officers. Our confidence in our leaders was shown by an almost unanimous vote. In Rex Greaves we centered the interest and responsibility that is naturally a class president’s; and with the assistance of Bernice Hall, vice-president, and Verle Shaw, secretary, Rex has been all that a leader could possible be. In scholastic activity and in friendly class rivalry, he has exemplified the spirit of the freshmen. GEDDES BROWN ELMER GIBSON WILLIAM TAYLOR ALBERT BRAGONJE GERALD TAYLOR EDNA FELT IRENE MILLER ROSE RUFRANO BETSY ROSS LENORA POWERS HELEN KRUMPERMAN LUCILE GRAZER BERNICE BRUNKER LUCILE GALE LEDA GULL EDNA POULSEN ELAINE POULTF.R MARION PENROD Joseph mcgregor lester douglas francis mcgregor WILFORD HINCHCLIFF HERBERT ISAKSON LOWELL BARKER On October sixth, just two days after the first night football game in the Rocky Mountain region, our class challenged the sopho- mores to a beard-growing contest. Our men were undeniably the best beard growers, but through the use of hair-restoring tonics and other artificial means, our rivals produced fair crops. After the ten allotcd days for insuring a proper growth had passed, we were more confident of victory than before. But lo! When the time had come for Professors Blaylock, Croft, and Stevenson to judge the contest, we found that our most promising man, Albert Bragonje, had been waylaid and forcibly shaved. Rex, always the hero, substituted; but even with the aid of two microscopes and a transit, Mr. Croft discovered no hairs, and we were beaten by Rex’s whiskers.” Interest in this manly art was replaced by the State elections that came in November, and we centered our attention with great enthusiasm on the merits of the respective parties and the needs of law. Using the political write-ups of Will Rogers as the only fair basis for discussion, we came to a sincere conclusion that there oughta be a law ’gainst” four-hour examinations, bad bootleg,” and ladies’ GEORGE ZANE Page 4$ DOROTHY MAW ARM AND SCHADE FRANK SHAW HUGH McKAY SHANDON TWOMEY LUCILLE HALES VIVIAN THOMAS WINIFRED LAURIE IVA HOLMES HOWARD JENSON ALVIN REYNOLDS FRANK DAVIS ALLEN ANDERSON FLORENCE YORGESON ELLEN HELLEWELL JUNE CARDON FAWN McKAY BERKELEY SPILSBURY VERN MONSON LEAH FARR ROSS McF.NTIRE ALLENE ORTON VERA SILL VIRGINIA CLAY ORLAND FOX sewing circles. Were these three evils in our modern civilization exterminated, a Utopian state of content and bliss might be the possession of every person. “So much for that.” Not considering an interruption by Dowain’s solo street rally just before the Ricks-Webcr championship game, we continued to air political views until the time came for the Santa Rosa Excursion. Our class, wholeheartedly in favor of the trip, were represented not only by a number of freshmen football players, but by several students. In crossing San Francisco Bay, they displayed their brilliance by knowledge of Utah’s bird, the sea-gull; no casualties were reported. They returned home with a cosmopolitan attitude and did not speak of California every time a conversation was started. Shortly after the California sojourners had returned, Founder’s Week came around. In the Barker Extemporaneous Speaking Contest we won handily, and once more the freshmen class had its name engraved on the Barker Cup; in athletics, competition in the Weber Gymnasium we proved our ability, winning over the sophomores in basketball, swimming and running. LYLE BACHMAN MILTON YORGESON HOWARD TRIBE ERNEST RAUZI VEDA SCHUMERS GLADYS WRIGHT ARTHUR GARDNER GORDON BLUTH JOHN PETERSON HOWARD BARLOW WRAY GLENN FLORENCE MUNN DONALD TRACY LESTER PERRY DAVID COOK BEATO SALDAJENO EVERETT DOMAN JETTA BARKER ATHLEEN BUDGE MAURICE BERRETT With the same undivided interest that we had given the California trip and the Founder’s Week activities, we entered debating, and more freshmen went on debating tours than ever before. Their success in competition with other colleges was another laurel for our class. Our participation in tennis, boxing, and swimming added other laurels. But we need not further elaborate upon our attainments in their singular sequence; our successes, our accomplishments in both scholastic and athletic activity arc outstanding. Struggling steadily, sometimes sensationally, always sincerely, we did the assignments with determined intent; our record in sports is one of unexcelled merit. As a whole, we may justly say, Our’s has been a year of achievement!” And as we peer into the future we harbor a single desire—when the chronometer is turned and we begin another journey, we hope that we can uphold the code and ideals entrusted to us by ou? graduating sophomore classmen. And so, accepting 1931, not as our sunset, but as our sunrise, we look forward to 1932 with a solemn and earnest desire to carry on. Page 50 H tt H m 0 r y • • o • • • Owr (Beloved Classmates HOWARD ALVORD AND JACK NORBACK Summery with its f ierly heat, with its lively blue skies, faded quickly. Natures foliage, though bravely striving to look fresh, began to lose its green brightness, adopting more restful shades; the sun took on a note of haziness; then came Au- tumn’s sobbing winds. In one day it seemed as though Fall had come. Something was gone from earth and sky. Mother Earth had produced her bounty, and now she was ready I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new. Shall I not call God the Beautiful, who daily showeth Himself to me in His gifts? I chide society, I embrace solitude, and yet I am not so un- grateful as not to see the wise, the lovely—and the noble minded, as from time to time they pass my gate. Who hears me, who understands me, becomes mine,—a possession for all time. Nor is Nature so poor but she gives me this joy several times, and thus we weave social threads of our own, a new web of relations; and, as many thoughts in succession substantiate themselves, we shall by and by stand in a new world of our own creation, and no longer strangers and pilgrims in a traditionary globe. My friends have come to me unsought. The great God gave them to me. By oldest right, by the devine affinity of virtue with itself, I find them, or rather not I, but the Diety in me and in them derides and cancels the thick walls of individual character, relation, age, sex, circumstance, at which he usually con- nives, and now makes one.” Page S S There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship, each so sovereign that I can detect no superior- ity in either, no reason why either should be first named. One is truth. A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. (Before him I may think aloud.) Sincerity is the luxury allowed, diadems and authority, only to the high- est rank; that being permitted to speak truth, as having none above it to court or conform unto. . . The other element of friendship is tenderness. We are holden to men by every sort of tie, by blood, by pride, by fear, by hope, by lucre, by lust, by hate, by admiration, by every circum- stance and badge and trifle,—but we can scarce believe that so much character can subsist in another as to draw us by love. . . When a man becomes dear to me I have touched the goal of fortune.” —Emerson. Page 16 (Reception EBER COLLEGE, nestling inconspicuously beneath proud Mr. Ogden, noticed the Autumnal changes about her, and was glad. The busy summer months were over, and the students would be turning their thought again toward education—education and Weber. She had prepared countless young men and women for the world, and nothing she loved better than shaping their warm, undeveloped forms in per- fect symmetry of life, to later harden in all beauty of design. And so it was with love in her heart for old friends and with portals extended wide in welcome to newcomers, that Weber opened for registration on September fourteenth and fifteenth. Students no: only from local districts entered the doors those two days, but there were representatives from northern and southern Utah, Idaho, California, Arizona, Ten- nessee, Virginia, Texas, the Phillippincs; and in response to President Tracy's invitation, four students from Hawaii. Never before in the history of the school had the enrollment extended to cover such a large region. These students with those from nearby localities received their registration numbers as they first entered, and after a seemingly long period of waiting and a close scrutiny of entry numbers by Miss Browning, were finally admitted into the regis- tration room. Each one picked up a schedule and examined for perhaps the hundredth time the classes and their respective instructors. This perusal resulted in no more certainty of mind than had the others, but the students, concluding it was useless to ponder, paid their tuition to Miss Shaw, checked their classes with Mrs. Hall, and walked out. The sophomores lingered in the halls, renewing old acquaintances, relating past events, and offer- ing illuminating stories about members of the faculty to dubious students; the freshmen, however, with unusually long faces, hastily rcconnoitcred the build- ing and left. They really did look despondent, and a sophomore, noticing it, remarked that it was doubt- ful if they would return for instruction. He who made that statement had evidently for- gotten about the tuition that had been paid, for on the following Monday, with faces no less gloomy, appeared the freshmen. Each one came up the steps, and entered the small, barren lobby. Upon opening the door leading into Weber’s main hall, they noticed something that thousands before had noticed, that the door possessed a terrifying strong spring. Woe unto him that failed to enter quickly. But the freshmen were alert, and passing their first college obstacle with no bodily harm, walked down the hall. Upon both walls were portraits of past presidents, men of various facial types, yet portraying the mutual characteristic of determination. After pausing to inspect the name plates on the frames, the students went to their classrooms for instruction. I he morning period was soon over, and the new- comers were somewhat, but not totally reassured. I hey had met most of the faculty and found the teachers congenial. Dr. Lind, that holy terror of school gossip was not so unamiablc and unpleasant as was rumored, and Professor Blaylock—he had a sense of humor. With this enheartening knowledge, they filed into the devotional room. The windows, facing west and south, were covered by dark plush curtains that served as a barrier to the clamor and bustle of the secular public, making the room a place of reverent seclusion, while the artificial light, diffused by the beam of the vaulted ceiling, cast a soft yellow haze over the room. Upon the sides of the walls, illumin- ated by shaded lamps, were oil paintings done in various hues. A thick grey carpet that covered the floor added a completive touch to the room’s refine- ment. The students sensed this tone, and responded by quietly slipping into their scats. When no sounds were to be heard, Louise Emmett seated herself at the grand piano, and then came the opening chords nf Chopin’s Prelude.’’ There was truly a heart touching spirit of devotion throughout the assembly, and when the selection was finished, the students were in a sincere state of mind to commune with God. Professor Blaylock offered the invocation, thank- ing the Heavenly Father for the union of faculty and students once more in the institution. President Tracy gave a short speech of welcome, saying that the day was the happiest one for him in the eight years he had been president of Weber College, and that he expected great returns from th coming year’s work. Then with the natural leadership that is his, he expressed his earnest desire to sec everyone acquainted. To help execute this he called the roll of high schools, having the stu- dents rise as the name of the school they represented was called. Although the majority were from the local high schools, there were represented thirty-two institutions in various parts of the country: from Utah: Ogden High. Weber High, Sacred Heart, Box Elder, Bear River, North Cache, North Summit, Morgan, Davis, Bingham, Uintah, Westminster. Page 57 Kanab, Richfield, Millard, North San Pete, Rockland; from Idaho: Albion. Rigby, Shelley, Woodruff, Madi- son; from California: St. Ignatius, Polytechnic, Manual Arts; from Arizona: St. Johns; from Ten- nessee: Castle Heights Military Academy; from Texas: Ranger High School; from Hawaii: McKin- ley High; and from the Philippines: Antique High School. After thus informally presenting the students to each other, President Tracy introduced Dowain Wright, student body president. Alice Sorenson, vice- president, and Kent Bramwcll, the yell master. Each was persuaded to say a few words. Dowain, sensing the out-of-place feeling of the new comers, suggested to his classmates that they go out of their way to make new friendships. From Alice the newly enrolled heard for the first time mention of President Tracy's silent speeches, and when the meeting was adjourned, they smilingly left with more cheerful views for the future. The students came to devotional the second day anticipating an enjoyable program, but were not dis- appointed when the student body separated into the major groups for the election of officers. 1 he Forestry, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Medical students, uniting to form a larger personnel, elected as the president, Robert Marchcl. The Pre-Law group chose Jay London as their leader. I he Department of Education elected Wray Glenn; Department of Business, William Taylor; Department of Languages. Katherine Bradley; Department of Engineering, August Ahlf; Department of English, Keith Wilson: Department of Home Economics, Helen Poulter; and the Department of Physical Education, Athlecn McGregor. Having found themselves in their respective groups, the students began to feel more at ease, and the time passed quickly. A few days after the elec- tion it was planned by the Board of Control and announced in assembly that on September the twenty- fifth the annual Get-Acquainted” party would be held at Wright's camp in Ogden canyon. Murmurs of approval welcomed the announcement and every- one was soon making preparations to go. However, the gods on Mt. Olympus had willed that it must rain, and on Sunday night, the twenty-third, there can;: an Olympian deluge which lasted all day Mon- day and Tuesday. To contribute to this misfortune the Brigham bus had been wrecked, and several of tbr injured had been placed in the hospital. On Wrdnesday morning the students came to school unusually downcast. Not only had they wasted fresh haircuts, but they would also have to attend classes. The inclement weather and the bus casualty theatened the abandonment of the affair entirely, but through the request of the improved patients ano the timely suggestion that the party be held in the Weber Gymnasium, the day was saved. All afternoon classsc were dismissed, and im- mediately after devotional the students raced to the gym. Lowell Barker came in first; Allan Blackford brought up the rear. Everyone received a lunch as he entered the door. As all the scats were occupied by the gentler sex, probably for the sole reason that they were the first there, the fellows parked them- selves on the floor and ate their lunchs. When every sandwich and every apple had been eaten, Duke” found it possible to announce the program. First the teachers were made to clamber upon the or- chestra stand and introduce themselves by giving short speeches. Prof. Blaylock had the rare pleasure of giving his arm to Miss Read, Miss Stark, Mrs. Hall, and Miss Shaw in assisting them down; for Ock Demoting, the Weber Bum, had his body sprawled over all places that might be used for a dignified descent. This called Dowain’s attention to that personage, and he was duly presented to the student body. The freshmen class officers who had recently been elected were then initiated by the sophomore officers, Kent Bramwcll, president, Lorna Crockett, vice-president, and Mac Skeen, secretary. Rex Greaves, the president, after making a short speech, was given a scroll with a few rules for the fresh- men to follow, which prohibited them from using certain staircases and doors. The sophomores placed a Beautiful but Dumb” sign on the neck of Bernice Hall, vice-president, and asked her to go around for a collection. Many students felt sorry for her, and sacrificed their apple cores. With a frown on his face, Vcrlc Shaw, the secre- tary, sang Little Jack Horner.” The audience listen- ed attentively to catch any tone of harmony, but were cruelly disappointed. The freshmen leaders in takim their initiation showed good sportsmanship and won the admiration of the student body. Hortense Hatch gave a reading, Blanche Heed and Tex” Wilson sang vocal solos, and the program was closed by a selection from the Hawaiian trio, Harry Buclultcr, Jimmy Ing, and John Peterson. To enliven the party. Dr. Van Burcn had the boys play a few games. The girls giggled as usual P‘gf n and registered great pleasure when the fellows were tossed in a canvas. A few of the featherweights even had the pleasure of placing their feet on the ceiling. One of the school’s heaviest heavyweights— his name need not be mentioned—went up, but the law of gravity overruled the law of force and he came down, lit on the canvas, and spattered out like a starfish with legs and arms a-kimbo. In the evening the Get-Acquainted” party was climaxed by a dance, with Dr. J. G. Lind as the main center of attraction. A number of girls tried to earn their geology grades, but few progressed much further than a D. After this party, interest in school activity ran high, and it was with rare enthusiasm that two weeks later the students started on the annual Malan's hike. At five o’clock in the afternoon a group of Weber collegians had assembled on the campus, and with much wise-cracking they flocked up Twenty-fourth street, occupying both sidewalk and road. Entirely unconscious of the rights of motorists and pedestrians, the party continued up the street until the foothills were reached. Here they, stopped and looked westward over the city. Dusk was stealing softly over the land and what few dust particles were in the air formed a shadowy mist several feet above the earth; the sun seemed to be submerging in Great Salt Lake, and the rays of that small, fiery rim which had yet to go under were reflected by the water into the sky, forming an indeterminate plane of innumerable colors. The hikers were enraptured by the scene, but they hastened on—darkness would soon come, and the ascent might become dangerous. They neared the top. Darkness came, but with it the stars, and the trail was easily seen. As they climbed over the rim of Malan's Height, the group stopped to get a breath of cool air. In a moment they arrived at Weber’s traditional camp and with relief deposited all burdens. Wood was gathered, a huge block W,” that had been prepared before, was lighted, and the students were soon sitting around a fire, listening to an informal program of songs, jokes, and reading. By the time the entertainment was over, the fire was reduced to embers. Weiners and marshmallows were roasted and devoured. Everyone’s appetite was soon satisfied, and the hikers, feeling sufficiently strong to fall down hill, began the descent. The moon was out, and with this ample light the bottom was soon reached. Here, bidding each other good night, they departed for home. Another Weber function had been accomplished; all surviving barriers to amicability were overcome. Weber, with an all encompassing spirit of friendli- ness was now ready to enter upon the activities of the year. Iff to Right—Mount Ogden; Meeting the Faculty; Malan’s Hike; Eva’s Rendezvous; Duke” and Alice; Proxy;’’ Bernice; Home Economics; Engineers; Biology; Physical Education; Initiatin’ the Frosh; School Marms; English and Modern Language; Business; Social Science; Exact Science. Page 5 9 Gridiron Glances •1 Ij HliN a Georgia wildcat attacked a roar- wUI ing railroad engine, and fought a fierce 2 3-1 and gritty battle before finally being jSSSbJ burned to death by the flaming furnace, people acknowledged the account with admiration. When a fighting group of Weber College Wildcats encountered eight fine football teams and escaped with their eighth consecutive Intermountain Junior College championship, the account was acknowledged with admiration. But that’s another story, and it goes like this: It seems that a certain Merlon I.. Stevenson had been molding hard fight and clean sportsmanship into the hearts and minds of young men on Weber College championship teams for some time, and had produced among his Intermountain title teams a Western champion or two, and even a national title holder, which brings us to the point that nothing more than the making of just another championship team was the responsibility faced by Mr. Stevenson. Now Steve, for we all call him Steve, went about his work in a meticulous manner. Registration day. which is better known as the first day out for football, had revealed to the veteran mentor his stock in hand, and it might be mentioned here that all Steve needed to make a football team was any eleven men. Forty-five aspirants were issued togs and told to pay attention. Among this group Coach Steve discovered that he was familiar with enough of the gridmen he had previously coached to form a fairly active aggregation without depending on any newcomers. The veterans who had reported for more included Elton Knapp and Bill Hickman, ends; Don Chambers, Dave Doxey, and Ernest Tarran, tackles; August Ahlf, Ray Anderson, Melbourne Chugg, and Wesley King, guards; Victor Roylance, Jack Doxey, centers; Jim Francis, Jay London, Frank Read, and Arnold Troseth, all former halfbacks. The line looked substantially strong; the main problem lay in locating a backfield to replace a trio of stars of the year before, who, with Francis, had been in the regular lineup. The McKinley High had sent three backfield bids in James Ing, George Zane, John Peterson, and Weber High two, Fred Paoletti and West Lindsey; Bingham High hailed Don Tracy, a swift secondary man; Ricks College transfered Dean Hinckley; Polytechnic High. San Francisco, offered the services of Shandon Twomey, half and quarter; and from way down in Ranger, Texas, whooped a triple-threat cowboy tagged Roy Wilson. Turning again to the forward wall it was encour- aging to find that, in addition to the returning regulars, there appeared two giant tackles, Harry Buchalter, who had starred for the McKinley team in the Island the year before, and Lee Valentine, an all-division high school man from Box Elder; Allen Blackford, a two hundred and thirty pound center from Frisco; Blaine Thatcher, a scrappy center from the A. C. Frosh; Junior Pantone ,a clever end from Ogden High, and a number of other promising eligiblcs. The problem had been transformed to that of thinning the turnout down to the strongest possible starting lineup. After a few weeks of fundamentals and conditioning, the solution was practically found when injuries played their ever disastrous role ren- dering some of the favorites of little future use to the cause. From here the story takes an episode shape divid- ing into game-chapters in two sections, league and non-league. First, the league section: WEBER—B. A. C. The night (odd as it may sound) wav cool, the grass damp, and the teams actually steamed up and down the brilliantly lighted sward. As for the game itself, it marked the opening of league excitement and the initial win for our Weberites. Coach Linford brought a clean fighting band of boys up from the Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, but they lacked experience and a serious scoring punch. The first kick-off found the Purple and White machine in near perfect running order, and it wav not long until co-captain Knapp had collected a pair of prety passes from co-captain Francis, and crossed the goal line. Jim counted the extra point from place-kick formation, and a few minutes later he booted another, bringing the tally to 14-0 after Jimmy Ing had reeled off 40 yards to score on the famous Stevenson Spread” play. In the second quarter, the southerners played their best ball, hold- ing our boys tight and collecting six points for themselves on Gardner’s plunge, after a pass from Captain Osborne had placed the Branch men in scoring distance. The first quarter after the half, boosted the Wildcat advantage to 27-6, due mainly to Bert Welch’s excursion on the spread” play, and another broken field 42-yard shuffle by Ing from an off- tackle cut. Jay Honey” London stepped into the lineup in the last quarter and in two plays escorted the oval from mid-field to the goal post. A minute later Rangy Red” got in the way of a pass from Gardner, intended for an Aggie receiver, and galloped 52 yards in seven league strides for the next counter. London missed both attempts to convert. To climax the evening’s entertainment, Francis pounded tackle and end for another touchdown, and Johnny Peter- son plowed through for the point that left the total at 46-6. For B. A. C. the work of Osborne, Gardner. Wicker, in the backfield, and Mace at center, was outstanding. The whole Weber team functioned faultlessly, with Francis, Knapp, Ing, Anderson, and Thatcher probably a bit more prominent. Steve gave all his reserves a chance to play and they responded in a favorable fashion. WEBER—SNOW The second league encounter took the boys to Ephraim where they engaged Snow College. This Page 60 K« i«J battle was waged before a good-sized crowd but on a crude gridiron. Snow threw a serious scare into our charges when the half closed, leaving them a 7-6 lead as the result of a touchdown by Wall, and the extra point from .Norman’s toe. Francis gained the only Wild- cat score in this half. Steve said something or other to the boys during intermission and they came back and melted Snow with three touchdowns. Freddie Paollctti caught the first kickoff and traveled 91 yards to com- pletely startle the Snow team and give Weber her margin, that was later increased to 2 5-7 by Kid lug and Knapp, who caught an aerial thrust and made a 4 5-yard non-stop flight to the end zone. Weber players and the small band of supporters that had accompanied them were treated royally by the I'phraim folks, and they thoroughly enjoyed their stay there. WF.BKR—,ALBION The Idaho State Normal School at Albion, Idaho, certainly deserves our congratulations. They were the first team to defeat Weber College in eight years of league competition. And this year they nosed us out twice. The first setback came at Albion during Coach Stevenson's absence. Malcolm Watson, of the Weber Gymnasium, was directing the Purple and White play and it is no discredit to Male to say that we lost. 1S-IJ. Albion, that day, was just one of those teams that wouldn't Ik beaten on its home ground, and wasn’t. Weber fought a gallant battle and proved they were as glorious in defeat as in victory. Here, too, the town was turned over to our fellows and students, and they left with a great deal of respect for Coach Norman Jacobson and his Red and Black institution. WEBER—RICKS The final league game was with Ricks College of Rexburg, Idaho, the team that had beaten Albion and was coming to Ogden intent on taking away the championship that had rested comfortably here for so long. The game was played late in the season, and on a frozen field, but the greatest obstacle in Rick's path to fame was Battering” Jim Francis. Jim real- ized the importance of the situation and instilled his fighting spirit into every one of his team mates, while lie smashed and tore the Rick’s team to pieces. Ray Anderson was also at his best on this November afternoon; in fact, if we were to read the Weber lineup, we’d be naming a gridder each time who played outstanding football in the fine teamwork of ,s Alma Mater. 20-6 tells the talc. A loyal student bouy o.-.m me inferable weather and was rewarded with the eighth consecutive Junior College championship. Coach Pete Dow’s eleven fought hard but were unable to cope with the pennant-bound Wildcats. Steele was instrumental in the Viking’s splendid effort. Me and My Shadow; Poi; Steve;.......Fwas Midnite in the Stadium;” Georgic, Jimmy, and Pete; Stadium by Day; Male.” Pjgr 61 FINAL STANDING Team Pet. Weber „_______________________ 750 Ricks ..................... .500 Albion ................... .500 B. A. C_______- -.... -..... .500 Snow_________________________ 000 Total Points—Weber 104—Opponents 47 NON-LEAGUE The non-league action was less successful for our Wildcats, but we are not alibiing when we say we were up against the toughest type of competition, and many of the defeats were hard to take. The pre-season game with the B. Y. U. Varsity reserves and U. A. C. freshmen would undoubtedly have been different reports if they had been played a little later in the year, but it’s all in the game, and we did our best. B. Y. U. VARSITY RESERVES Tins memorable game was the first football game ever to be played in the Intermountain Region at night under artificial light. A very striking ceremony proceeded the game and a huge crowd from all over the state was on hand to view the spectacle in the new $75,000 Ogden stadium. The Y” team was composed of varsity reserves, many of whom later saw considerable action in Rocky Mountain Con- ference competition before the year elapsed. They were fast and well-trained and Weber played great ball to hold them to two touchdowns. The sight offered by the two elevens promenad- ing under the powerful light on a grassy gridiron was worthy of an artist's brush. It was something entirely different and soundly thrilling. The dewy field and strange light made passing and receiving somewhat slack during the first half, and the play was featured with quick and deceptive thrusts and spins. In the last half, however, the participants got their range and opened up with a nice aerial assortment. Prebert, Staples, Biddulph, Wilkinson, and Clark, of the Provoans, showed Weber plenty of grid tricks. For the new Weber eleven. Buchalter. Read, and Francis were in the thick of the fray. U. A. C. FRESHMEN Our tussle with the Utah Agricultural College championship freshmen eleven was also fought be- neath the globes and in a drizzling rain. The wet warriors slid and slipped on the grass and lost con- siderable yardage. Knapp was twice forced to punt from behind his own goal line in the first period and both times the soaked oval rolled off his toe into a State College player’s possession for pointage. In the second quarter, Weber launched a sky attack that took the ball to the two-yard stripe from whence Francis lunged through for Weber's only score. The half ended with Weber on the A. C. nine-yard line. Wilcox took a pass from Law in the third frame and raced twenty-six yards for the last Logan flare. Law’s point from scrimmage brought the final to 19-6. Law, Brady, Glenn, Bawcut. Wilcox, Frye, and Van Kampen sparkled for the Romneymen. Black- ford, Thatcher, Ahlf, and Chambers looked good this night for Weber. Chambers was taken from the field, in the second quarter, with a broken bone in his foot that kept him from the majority of league games and weakened the Weber front materially. ALBION The intersectional game scheduled with Nebraska Normal was cancelled and Albion was brought to Ogden for the Armistice classic and Stadium Dedica- tion. The American Legion and Weber College pro- moted the extensive excrciccs and the afternoon game was really a natural. It was anybody’s ball game, and Albion won the decision, 20-1X, by converting the cvcr-important points after touchdown. Sattemer. left tackle; Buchler, end; and Shangles quarterback, were the big guns for Idaho State. Troseth got away with a nice run for Weber and the rest of the team showed fine form before the thousands who witnessed the event. President Tracy and Mayor Ora Bundy, who labored diligently for this fine community project, were among those who delivered -roliminary speeches of worthy importance. This day of the Stadium Dedication was the one hoped for and worked, toward by Ogden citizens for nearly a score of years. And when B. H. Roberts delivered the inaugral address and reverently dedicated the struc- ture to the promotion of wholesome sportsmanship and the building of sound minds in clean bodies, thousands bowed in silent acclamation and tribute to a dream come true. The fife and drum corps of the Herman Baker post nine, struck up the Star Spangled Banner and Old Glory was raised in honor of the World War heroes and Ogden’s new athletic home. MENLO The intersectional grid dish which brought to- gether our Intermountain Champions and the cham- pions ot Calitornia, Menlo College, Palo Alto, for the Western Championship, furnished a handsome Thanksgiving Day treat. Menlo’s team was the finest combination of size and speed that we met. Everytime Coaches DeGroot and Sweet sent in a substitute the Menlo lineup seemed to take on weight and move more swiftly. The snow-lined field was a novelty for the Cali- fernains. Nearly as much a novelty as it was for them to see Quarterback Paolctti catch the kickofl behind the goal line and bring it back eighty-one yards to the Menlo nineteen-yard line while his mates mowed down the entire Blue and White team with a perfect wedge interference until a ten-second sprinter, named Rice, picked himself up and ran the midget signal-shouter out of bounds. The rest of the game was practically obscured by this initial sendoff, but nevertheless was well-stocked with good football and fine sportsmanship. Weber conceded fifteen pounds per man to the Stanford understudies, but never yielded a single yard without fighting for every inch of it. As much can be claimed for Menlo. Time and again they thwarted Weber’s attempts to cross the goal line and were marvellously successful in keeping it uncrossed, as they had done in all their California contests. It was a game that deserves considerably more Pa fie 62 detail, but must be ended by saying that we were glad to lose to such a fine institute as the Menlo men represented. 19-0 is the score we hope to revenge next year in Palo Alto. SANTA ROSA The game with Santa Rosa, December 6, is a story in itself, and it would require pages to relate every important happening that owed its origin to this splendid relationship brought about between Weber College and the Santa Rosa Junior College. Accounts of the round trip, the luncheons, entertainments, side trips, and a thousand other sidelights would only be able to do full justice to the occasion. What we arc concerned with here is the game itself. It was a marvelous exhibition, colorful in every sense of the adjective. Minnetti, fullback, made the first touchdown after Miller, Santa Rosa halfback, had intercepted a Weber pass. Shortly afterwards a quick pass from the ten-yard line, Francis to Welch, caught the Californians flat-footed and evened the score. Miller broke through the line again to push the ball over from the 20-yard line in the last half minute to turn a tie into disheartening defeat for our Utah representatives. It was a desperate struggle throughout, and neither team held an advantage. Weber's passing threat at the opening of the final quarter was short of victory, and later a blocked punt turned the tide in favor of the Santa Rosans. Both Santa Rosa attempts to convert were blocked, but in each case Weber was ruled offside and the point allowed. It was a heavy campaign and the moleskins were packed in the mothballs on the arrival home; and many of the Wildcats had clawed their last for dear old Purple and White. SUMMARY Tradition has it that after each season, a team composed of the outstanding players of the entire league rhall be chosen and termed the Intermountain Junior College All-stars. The 1930 selection, which appears in the Spauld- ing Football Guide as official, included four of Weber's stalwart sons; the second eleven, three; and honorable mention was bestowed on six more. Which means that these fellows were possibly a bit more salient in their playing, but in no way more re- sponsible for the team’s success than the other members who tried as hard, played just as unself- ishly, and had their school’s interest as much at heart. Jim Francis was named fullback and captain of the first team, and was declared the best all-around gridder in the circuit. Of Jimmy it was said, He is one of the greatest players ever developed in Junior College competition. He kicks, passes, and runs with fine precision, and is a Gibraltar on defense. Jimmy Ing was placed at one of the halfback positions, and praised as a marvel at blocking and a bearcat at toting the leather in the open field. Knapp won one of the wing assignments. A tall and rangy end, effective at snagging or smearing passes, a capable kicker, and consistent in all de- I artments of play. Anderson, playing his last season, was named all- conferencc guard for the third time. Ray’s grea interference running, had much to do with the suc- cess of Weber backfield artists. Many of the players on the second eleven were nosed out of first string positions by a slim margin. Weberites who earned their way into this consider- ation were: I.ee Swede Valentine, tackle; Augy Ahlf, guard; and Freddie Paolctti, quarterback. The honorable mention roll credited Welch, Buchaltcr, Hickman, Chugg, Doxey, and Read with plenty of football ability and gridiron sense. In these three months Ogden witnessed gridiron activitiy galore. The brand of ball offered in the Jay See loop was superior to any previous year, and the competition considerably stiffer. Weber’s pro- gram of league and intcrscctional relationships on the football field was a wonderful undertaking for a small college and carried the name of Weber Col- lege into many corners of many climes. It was a wonderful year—another team—another championship—the same Merlon L. Stevenson. Mayor Bundy; American Legion Color Guard; Menlo Men; Friendly Colors; Santa Rosa Game. P‘V 6} Weber (Team CENTERS It it seldom that one team hat three outstanding centers. Jack Doxey, Blaine Thatcher, and Allan Blackford were all pivot men of exceptional ability. For each it can be claimed—an accurate passer and analyzer and, above all, a fighter. END Wild Bill, broad-shouldered and serviceable, planted himself at end for three seasons. Down fast under punts and a boulder on defense. TACKLES A good team must have good tackles. Weber was a good team. With men like Harry Buchaltcr, Ernie Tarran, Victor Roylancc, and Swede” Valentine filling this tough assignment any front line should be well fortified. A quartette of powerful heavyweights. END Co-captain Elton Knapp, rangy and red-haired, starred on three Weber elevens. The 1950 season climaxed his brilliant Purple and White grid per- formances and soundly established the fact that he had everything that goes to make a splendid end. All-conference in every sense of the word. GUARDS Ray Anderson, the best guard in the league for three years. Augy Ahlf made an ideal running mate and Mcbb Chugg was right there every minute. All-conference, battering ram of the Wildcat attack. Juggernaut Jim, jarring jackhammer with a fighting heart. ENDS Tex, tricky end and joyful team mate. HALFBACKS A trio of smooth-moving cleat smiths, Jim Ing, all-conference halfback, Jay London, versatile and consistent, John Peterson, master of melody and moleskin tactics. Francis plunges, passes, punts and plays quite as no one else. The Strapping Five-Footers, Freddie Paoletti, quarterback, clever at signal calling and a wizard at returning the kickoff. Gcorgic Zanc, fullback, and the hardest tackier on the team. Frankie Read, quarterback, a sturdy muscled youth with the knack of elusive traction. Pazr 64 Weber Co Ile e WiIdea ts Standing, left to right—Coach Merlin Stevenson, August Ahlf, Ray Anderson, Bill Hickman, Jack Doxey, Victor Roylance, Lee Valentine, Allan Blackford, Ernest Tarran, Elton Knapp, Harry Buchaltcr, Dee Jackson (football manager). Kneeling, left to right—Melbourne Chugg, J. London, Frank Read, Oscar Demming, Arnold Troseth, LaMar Brown, Dave Doxey, Shandon Twomcy, Blaine Thatcher. Sitting, left to right— James Ing, Roy Wilson, Fred Paoletti, George Zane, West Lindsey, Francis McGregor, Reed Roberts, Junior Pantone, Frank Skeen, John Peterson, and Donald Tracy. WILD CATS” FIRST GROUP: Back Raw, left to right—Hortense Hatch, Jetta Barker, Alice Soren- sen, Inez Wheatley. Front Row, left to right—Irene Miller, Virginia Rose, Blanche Heed, Isabelle Littlefield, Arlene Bower, Gladys Anderson, Constance Liapis. SECOND GROUP—Blanche Heed, Gladys Anderson, Dorothy Maw, Laurel Jones, Inez Wheatley, Elda Skinner, Helen Doxey, Isabelle Littlefield, Vivian Thomas. BOARD OF STRATEGY” Coach Stevenson, and quatcrbacks, Frankie and Freddie. Page 65 Grant Oratorical Contest S the students entered devotional on November twenty-fourth, they looked hopefully upon the stand to see if any- one besides the faculty members were there. They noticed the sober faces of Jetta Barker, Ulmer Gibson, and Leah Farr; all three had an anomalous stare in their eyes, and the students, with knowing looks, declared that they were reviewing memorized speeches. This declaration was confirmed after prelude and prayer when it was announced that the time would be used for the annual Grant Oratorical Contest. The Contestants had been limited to three in class com- petition, and the students wondered which one would become the possessor of the Book of Mormon autographed and presented by President Heber J. Grant. Jetta Barker delivered the first of the three addresses on Evidences of the Prophetic Powers of Joseph Smith;” Leah Farr spoke second; and Elmer Gibson last. The speeches were all well given, making the contest a difficult one to decide. First place was finally rendered in favor of Miss Farr for her convincing arguments and delivery. To evince that Joseph Smith had prophetic power she defined the term, prophecy,” as a representa- tion of something future, and then followed with three arguments to show that he did have such power. On May 18, 18-0, Joseph Smith made a famous prophecy concerning Stephen A. Douglas, saying. Judge, you will aspire to the presidency of the United States, but if ever you raise your hand against me or the Latter-day Saints, you will feel the hand of Almighty God upon you, and you will live to know and see that I spoke the truth to you this day, for this conversation will stick to you through life. In I $56, Douglas hoped to be nominated for the presidency, but the Democratic party disagreed n his platform and Buchanan received the nomina- tion. In 18 57, the Mormon people found public senti- ment against them; Douglas thought that he might increase his chances of nomination in 1860 by speaking in opposition to the Latter-day Saints, and on June 12, 18 57 delivered a barbed speech de- nouncing them. In 1860, he was nominated, but at a critical moment in the campaign the Democratic party split and put two more candidates in the field. When the electoral votes came in, Lincoln received 180. Brechenridge 72. Bell 39, and Douglas with his twelve, knew that the hand of Almighty God had fallen upon him. Miss Farr advanced her second proof upon anoth- er of Joseph Smith’s prophecies concerning the destination of the Mormon people. In the official Li am Fakk Church history written by Joseph Smith himself, under the entry of August 6, 1842, is found the following: Today I prophccicd that the Saints would continue to suffer much affliction and that they would be driven to the Rocky Mountains. Many would apostatize, others would lose their lives, but some would live to go and assist in making settle- ments and sec the Saints become a mighty people in the midst of the Rocky Mountains.” When the prophecy was made, the Saints had no intention of going west. They were settled at Nauvoo and were enjoying a period of peace. Joseph Smith knew nothing of the western country, for the Missouri river was the extreme frontier.” But true to Joseph Smith's pre- diction the Mormons later suffered such affliction at Nauvoo that they finally came to the Rocky Moun- tains and transformed a barren land into a commercial and social center. The third prophecy of Joseph Smith considered by Miss Farr is the one on the coming years. On December 2 5. IS32, Joseph Smith prophccicd that beginning with the rebellion of South Carolina wars would come to pass that would terminate in the death and misery of many souls, for the Southern States would call on other nations, ;vcn Great Britain, and that they in turn should call upon other nations to defend themselves against other nations. Then war should be poured out on all nations, and the inhabitants of the earth would mourn with bloodshed, famine, and plague.” This prophecy was printed in three publications before the event actually took place. The Civil War did begin with the rebellion of South Carolina, and within six weeks after the South severed all political bands the Confederacy called upon England and France for aid. In 1914, Europe was plunged into a great war, and many of the nations sought assistance. England asked for money and munition from the United States; France asked Italy for help, and even China and Japan were called upon. The whole world was engaged in war. The prophecy also said that there should be bloodshed, famine, and plague. During the Civil War one million men lost their lives. Eight million were killed in action during the World War, but the total death rate was forty million due to famine and plague. Hunger was a common word; all nations knew want. After the war a great plague swept the earth so terrible that in the British Isles alone it took one hundred thousand lives. Scientists and doctors could not control the epidemic, and the Flu swept the country with fury, taking the lives of millions. The three great prophecies have been fulfilled. Time has proved them to be the truth and Joseph Smith is triumphant. Page 66 Educational Week tyjj ATIONAL Education Week was com- memorated again this year. Five address- es were delivered in assembly. Fawn _JK£J McKay spoke on the School of Yester- day ; Ruth Zuppann, “Schools of Today ; Glen Marston, What the Schools Have Helped America to Achieve”; Vcrlc Shaw, What the Schools have Helped the Individual to Achieve”; and Maurine IsracUon, The Schools of Tomorrow and the Future of America.” The subjects, perfected in their correlation, not only conveyed to the students a realization of the aluc of education but of the great progress that the schools have made in the past. others played bridge, worked puzzles or listened to Tex Wilson's orations on his pal, Abraham Lincoln. Es'ening, and President Tracy was host at dinner, and then Steve guided the reluctant football team (still in training) back to the deserted pullman. Those who were not scared to sleep by Bill Smiley's bedtime stories awakened those who were, and so on through the night, until the next morning re- vealed Sunny California” with the sun obscured by heavy fog. Oakland was reached at eight and soon the ferry-boat was providing many with their first sea voyage . Arriving in San Francisco at 9:15 the party wav On to Santa Rosa; Oh the Seagulls They Fly High; Freddie's Gang; Toe Slubbers; Coach DeGroot; Taps; Our Renowned Girls’ Chorus. SANTA ROSA EXCURSION Tuesday morning, December second, found the train at the Ogden Depot loaded with its gay party of football players and students, waving goodbye to an anxious station throng of fond parents and friends, and locating suitcases, parcels, and traveler's whatnots for the westward journey. President Tracy, smothered with advice and encouragement in con- fection with the caring for such a large family, was soon in the midst of a mad rush for prized seats; and the long-lookcd-forward-to-trip to Santa Rosa was becoming an actuality. Eighty were in the party and some had chosen the automobile as means to such a glorious end. At noon, those who were not too excited obeyed Coach Stevenson's announcement of time out” and left the chair car in favor of the diner. Afternoon found the football boys entertaining the ladies while met by the courteous gentleman, Mr. Bud Dc Groot, coach of Menlo, who escorted the girls on a glorious sightseeing afternoon that they only and individually could amply relate. When all were again assembled at cnc place in this vast new city the delightful voyage across the bay to Sausalitic was begun, and finally the train for Santa Rosa was boarded. The reception in Santa Rosa exceeded everything that anyone had ever hoped or dreamed. In a haze of hospitality, representatives of the Santa Rosa Col- lege welcomed our entire group, presenting each one of us with a corsage of white violets and daisies tied with purple and white satin ribbons and hurrying us away in a string of beautiful cars through the streets of cheering crowds to our hotel where we were presented with the keys to the city of Santa Rosa. That evening the American Legion Post. Number 21, was our host at the American Legion Chateau Page 67 where we were warmly welcomed by Post Com- mandant George Rothing, W. W. Shuhan, Superin- tendent of Schools, Jerome O. Cross, and Dean Bailey of the Santa Rosa College. President Tracy spoke highly of the friendship between the two schools and introduced Student-Body President Do- main Wright, and Coach Stevenson, who in turn introduced the members of our football team around whom so much of the attraction was centered. Our Girls’ Chorus immediately won their way into the hearts of the hosts, and the sojourn in Santa Rosa was paved with welcome. With the arrival of the auto caravan the next day, the group was graciously entertained by the I.ions and the Kiwanis clubs, and later in the evening by a play presented at the college. After the second act the football boys, amid much ap- plause, left for their quarters. A case of duty be- fore pleasure. Friday in assembly our group was in full view of the Santa Rosa co-eds and our full force of Girls’ Chorus, tap dancers, and band found them- selves on the program. After the assembly the girls were taken to the High Twelve club for luncheon and the fellows to Santa Rosa’s charming little sister city, Sebastapool, where they were entertained equally as royally by the Chamber of Commerce. On that afternoon all were escorted on a beautiful sight-seeing trip along the sea coast and through the inviting Russian River valley. livening, and the entertainment was furnished by a splendid symphony concert which deeply thrilled with its talented and cultural tones. Saturday morning and the day of the game. Ev- cryonc restlessly, tensely, viewing the annual Merchant's Christmas parade, and partaking of the atmosphere of the rapidly approaching game. The game, vivid, a bit disheartening, but a splendid success, and the last California night. A cherished memory—the Football Banquet. Win or lose, a friendly gathering of all the players, seated at the banquet table's arranged in a large block S” and adorned with minature chocolate football men and bright colored ballons. The farewell dance, and a short sleep before boarding the train again, another visit in San Francisco, and homeward bound. SCRIMMAGE Friday, the eighth, following the return of Santa Rosa excursionists, our Weber women, not to be outclassed by their coast competitors in the game for gridiron hearts, honored our football men at a dance in the gym”. Guests entering the ball room felt that they had been suddenly transplanted into the center of a football field; in the heart of the stadium. Noise! Noise! Noise! But noise that incited gaiety. Earlier arrivals dressed as inspiration had directed, commented on each new apron and bright colored shirt. Signals were passed! Someone called Strike up the band”. The scrimmage was on! Bonnets bobbed, frills fluttered, and cords cut capers. The coeds scored another touchdown of success! � ♦ In devotional on December seventeenth, in harmony with the prevailing spirit of Christmas, Keith Wil- son delivered an oration on the Prince of Peace. Two days later, on the last day of instruction be- fore the holidays, John V. Bluth, a member of the Weber College Board, gave a farewell speech before leaving to assume the presidency of the Canadian Mission. In terminating he summarized his re- ligious address in the sentence, I admonish you to keep straight, be honest, be virtuous, and do only that which your conscience tells you is right.” The sounds at Autumn—the soft rustling of colorful leaves, falling to join innumerable com- panions, the drip, drip of morning frosts as the sun warms the earth —dimished gradually until there was perfect quiet. Then one day through the hushed air descended a wavering, whirling, whitening shower. The earth, bound by a chill blanket, was beginning her winter's sleep. (Barker Contest IURING Founders’ Week, on January fifth, the Barker Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, a contest of friendly rivalry between the Sophomore and Fresh- man Classes, began with four speeches on the treatment of the criminal. Dena Liapis spoke on the subject, ' Shall We Have Criminal Retribution or Reformation?”; Harriet Wooley, Parole Boards”; Isabelle Littlefield, Reformation of the Criminal Under a Determinate Sentence”; and Jay London, His- tory of the Indetermin- ate Sentence.” Miss Littlefield won five points for the Freshman Class by tak- ing first place; the Sophomores took three points for second and one for third. The next day the con- t e s t continued with greater enthusiasm on the part of both classes. Ben Van Schaar talked on Methods of Financing the Junior College”; Athleen Budge, Organization of Junior Colleges”; Alice Sorenson, The Junior Col- lege and Its Relation to Morals.” Fawn McKay, a Freshman, speaking on The Financial Advantage of the Junior College,” secured five more points for her class. With a three point lead the Freshmen competed the next day. Bob Marchel, Elmer Gibson, Kent Bramwell, and Leland Marsh spoke on the lives of Weber’s Founders. Mr. Marsh, another Freshman, took The Winners the honors, practically insuring the outcome. But the Sophomores, even against such odds, entered the final day’s competition with a de- termination to take first and second places and win the contest. Vir- ginia Rose spoke on Methods of Enforcing the Eighteenth Amend- ment”; Jack Norback, Taxation in Utah”; Rex Greaves, Liquor and the Automobile Age”; and Charles Chandler, Dangers of Modifica- tion of the Eighteenth Amend- ment.” Jack Norback won first place for the Sopho- mores, but the Fresh- men took second place and secured the contest. The name of the win- ning class was engraved on the Barker Cup—a reminder o f another Freshmen victory. The addresses, given as a part of the annual program in honor of Weber’s found- ers, offered not only an opportunity for development in speech, but for acquaintance with social problems as well. The furtherance of inter- est in modern intricacies of govern- ment—an interest that eventually leads to true citizenship—has always been an aim of our college. The loving cup, imprinted with numerous class titles, stands con- stantly symbolic of Weber’s en- couragement of mass participation in activities of all sorts. PaRC 71 cBasketball cReport STEVE Our conch, your coach, ami a friend lo everyone, especially to a fighting man. If there is one thing Steve is fond of. it is that which can lie termed tie best in any man. He began the season's practice with good material, hut he found it in a poor condition. Here it was that he dis- played his color in trimming and shaping his men until he turned out, according to his own words, the best Wildcat team in years. We all love Steve: probably that accounts for our willingness to work for him. Coach Stevenson is a man who stands for clean sportsmanship, hearty friendli- ness. anil hard work. BLAYLOCK Assisting, prompting, correcting, a big help, a regular fellow, and a friend to the boys, not only upon basketball tours but always. Just a word about his car driving—he turned around three times while going to Idaho, and vet. what would we do without him' KNAPP Our captain hero is apt at all form of athletics, bar none, lie not only uphold the honors of Weber in every game of the season, but he also won wide recognition by obtaining a first- string position at the tournament. He is one of the best all-around athletes Weber has produced and stands as an example of real sportsmanship and ability. LINDSAY This quiet, aged-in-1 he woods youth can't escape attention. This, his first year at Weber, was a successful one for him. He Showed remarkable ability in handling the forward posi- tion. and kept Knapp, at center, assured that he would he there to get the ball or prevent the opponent from snatching it. We hope to have hin. m '32. AIILF His very presence made the team feel more secure, lie was one of our most consistent players, always up- holding his share of the burden. FRANCIS We just have to turn our eyes to- ward the other end of the hall and there in his important guard posi- tion stands none other than Francis. Yes, sturdy and staunch he stands, hut nothing could mould in his hands, lie has the gift of ability to move his 110 pounds in nn direc- tion he wishes. It is needless to say that he is usually in the right place at the right time. CHAMBERS We needn't write his name in red to add color to his fighting spirit, He is a fast man. and while J m is back keeping the hall from the basket Don is cither with him or dusting the floor for another two points from the foul line. You may be sure that no mis- take was made when Don was placed on the all-state leans. .More power to you Don. HEINER People, do not get the idea that these five men whom sve have just men- tioned were the Weber team. If vou should think so vou arc disregarding the importance of a refueling station at the edge of a desert. Hcincr is to the team what gas is .to a dry tank”. A handicap in the form of a sprained ankle held him out of a few prac- tice games, but when wc needed him most he was there. TIPPETS It's not that we're trying to speak of Morgan products first; anyone would want to make this man an object of conversation. lie helped us out in most of our pre-season games and was a strong contestant for a first string position, A man not so fat but fast. TAYLOR (Picture not available) Little did we kpow at the beginning of the season concerning his qualities. He is one of the highest finds and will be one of the strongest links in the chain of '32. VALENTINE Val. Swede, or Valentine—a mighty man is he With muscles trained to get the ball and work in harmony. He plays the game with mind and might Then shares the honors won. A ''frosh” at Weber full of fight— His career has just begun. POALETTI Question—What would the cannibals say if they were to boil Freddie Poaletti? They would be Squelched. I hey couldn't even get a fork in the gravy. lough, yes. and healthiest kind of toughness, bands of muscles were his and took him after the ball always. TRACY Black, curly hair reminds one of a fast-stepping Weber forward, a classy scorer, and clever pivot man. His support to Weber will no doubt con- tinue throughout '32. lie is a man who gives the game everything he has. CHANDLER I he sub also has his part, lie must practice and push the regulars. Chuck found himself playing now and then with the team, hut most of the time against them. If he hadn't played a minute he still would have been a link in the chain, a link full of spirit and a power lo keep the team in a joyous mood even after the worst defeat. KEARNS Much can be said about our .Mr Kearns, a choice product from .Mor- gan. Wc feel thankful to .Morgan for this part of our strong Weber team, a good scorer, and one of the best sports to be found, lie doesn’t say much, hut where speech is silver his silence is gold. Kearns, like Lind- say, is a first-year man and one of the best to wear the purple and white. Me look forward to big things from Grant. PaXr 72 cBasketball HILE the football party was still basking in the California sunshine, a score or more athletic lovers of winter’s great in- _________door basketball pastime were at home warming the Weber gym floor and getting the jump on Coach Stevenson and some of the courtiers who were still wearing cleats. The Santa Rosa excursion put a rather tardy start on the new hoop season, but a potential wealth of ready material set mentor Merlon cheerfully con- structing a five-man combination of no mean ability. With Elton Knapp and Don Chambers, veteran center and guard, again in togs, two-fifths of any basketball director’s problems would be solved. These tall and powerful regulars looked mighty good already and the return of Augy Ahlf and this same Jim Francis of football fame brightened a rosy outlook. Former high school favorites from nearby divis- ions boosted Frosh contributions to the cause and within two short weeks Steve had whipped together a classy quintet to throw against the University of Utah Reserves in the first practice tilt. The Reserves gained the decision, 41-)!, and re- peated the following week in Salt Lake where they were forced into an extra period to win by a single point over our determined Weber Wildcats. Two more losses, one to the Utah Varsity, Rocky Mountain Conference champions, and the other to- the Seventeenth Ward, M. I. A. champs, rounded out the pre-season workouts, and Steve announced that he had ironed out all the rough spots and was prepared to send one of the strongest teams he had ever coached into league competition. On the evening of January 2), 19)1, a new and much improved Weber team, donning their new uniforms, met and defeated the Albion cagers by a score of 5 5-)) at the home gym. The game was fast and bitterly fought and both teams showed fine form. On the following night, Weber again ticunccd the Albion five by a 4)-2 5 score. In both games the Weber first string, composed of Captain Knapp, center; Kearns and Lindsey, for- wards; Francis and Chambers, guards; worked like parts of a well-oiled machine. Red lead the scorers, and for Albion, Keller, Thompson, and Asterbout P-gr 73 KNAPP HEINER LINDSAY AHLF KFARNS VALENTINE FRANCIS PAOLETTI CHAMBERS CHANDLER stood high. In these games Weber followers noticed a decided improvement in else team. Not satisfied with what success she had achieved so far, Weber next crushed the powerful Orpheum Theater quintet, city commercial league champions, by a 40-25 total. At the end of the first half the score was so one-sided that Coach Stevenson was forced to use all his reserves in order to keep it .down. By this time the team was hitting its stride and everything seemed to be coming its way. The spirit of the players and their team-work was excellent. This spirit carried over to every loyal Wcbcritc and one week later, in the first league game at the gym, the new Weber five outsmarted and outplayed the powerful Ricks aggregation of Rcxburg, Idaho, last year’s Junior College champions, before a crowd of several hundred enthusiastic Ogdcnites. In this game the team played a stellar brand of ball and kept their opponents guessing every minute. The whole team functioned as a unit and commanded the situation throughout. Captain Knapp proved the mosj outstanding eager on the floor. He was ably supported by the two Weber forwards. Grant Kearns and West Lindsay. The Weber guards, Don Chambers and Jim Francis, proved real blockades to the powerful Ricks offense. The entire Ricks five played smooth basketball and indicated what they might do with luck on their side. The following night, February 7. 1931. Ricks avenged its defeat of the previous evening by turning the tables on the Wildcats and walking away with the long end of the score. Weber failed to get going as it had in its first encounter, but made matters very interesting. The lead alternated consistently and kept the fans on edge. In the early part of the fourth quarter, however. Captain Knapp and Lindsay were removed from the game with injuries and the purple and white lineup keenly felt the loss. This let-down and Ricks' rally ended the second game, 41 to 3 5. The double-header series at Rcxburg, February 9th and 10th, proved decidedly disastrous for our cham- pionship hopes as the Idahoans captured both frays and hung up another Northern Division pennant alongside the one which had crowned them Inter- mountain Champs the year before. On February 21, Weber journeyed to Albion and defeated the School Teachers by a 48-3 5 score in a game full of thrills and clean playing. This placed Weber in second place for the Northern Division. The Albion players returned the com- pliment the following evening by taking the second game with a 46-32 score. The Idahoans started off with a bang and held the Wcbcritcs to a standstill while they ran up their own points. By the time the Wildcats got going the Albion cagers had amassed a remarkable lead and were never headed during the balance of the evening. For Weber, Tracy stood out with 14 digits to his credit. Knapp was ? close second with 10. Chambers and Francis at the guard positions played well. Haight of Albion was high-point man of the evening with 19 counters. He was ably supported by Latimer, at center, and Keller, guard. The last defeat did not discourage the Weber team for they had already established themselves in second place in the Northern Division and uoon their arrival home, Steve was anxiously looking forward to the coming tournament at Cedar City in southern Utah. The Southern Division was reputedly composed of the strongest teams, yet Steve prepared his charges towards winning the intermountain title. Within a few days he named the players who were to make the trip: Whcatly Taylor, Fred Paolctti, Augy Alf, Don Chambers, Moroni Heiner, Jim Francis, Elton Knapp, West Lindsay, and Grant Kearns. Professors Blaylock, Croft, and Stevenson furnished the transportation, and the trip, with its many sidelights, was terminated at Cedar City— all aching for action. THF. TOURNAMENT The eighth annual Junior College basketball tournament opened on February 25, 193 1 at the Branch Agricultural College gymnasium before large gathering. Before the game started, Ricks College, defending champion of 1930, was named the early favorite to repeat. Each of the other teams, however, felt that it had an even chance of up- setting this prediction. The first game of the evening, which brought to- gether Snow and Albion, ended in a 75 to 49 victory for the southern five. Later in the evening the powerful and polished Branch Agricultural College quint eked out a 57-41 to win over Weber's fine playing. In the feature of the evening, Dixie College fell before the powerful attack of the Ricks team, 66-56. The loss of the opening game did not cancel a team's title chances. Although Weber had been defeated in her first attempt, she promised much for the remaining contests and her athletes won the admiration and applause of the spectators. On the second night Weber retaliated for the North by trimming Dixie, 45-37. The game was a thriller throughout and brought forth some wonder- ful teamwork. Ricks College came through with flying colors again to whip Albion, 77-23. B. A. C. turned in a spirited performance to down Snow, 57-39. The results placed Ricks and B. A. C, in the fore with two wins and no losses each, while Weber and Snow followed with a fifty-fifty average. Dixie and Albion were now eliminated. On Friday night, Ricks bowed before the power- ful onslaught of B. A. C., 37-27, but returned the following night to a deadlock again by defeating the Aggies, 39-34. In the curtain raiser Weber forged into third place as a result of a neat victory over Snow, 40-39. Knapp and Chambers were our best bets. The tournament was carried over into the next week when Branch and Ricks fought for the inter- mountain Junior College championship for 1931. The steady playing of the Linford men was the downfall of Ricks and the championship changed possession in a splendid exhibition, 4 5-26. THE ALL-STAR TEAM The Spaulding Guide all-star team selection placed two Weber men on the first mythical five. Red Knapp at center and Don Chambers in a guard position. Knapp was one of the leading scorers and the outstanding center of the entire inter- mountain region, and Don, easily a superior hoopstcr, well-deserved his honor. Captain Rulon Harris of Ricks College was at the other guard post and the two Watts. Conley Watts of Ricks and Taft Watts of B. A. C., were first team forward choices. The tournament was a tremendous success and a colorful attraction from every standpoint. Pax? 74 Junior’ College cBill qJTvft iFTY-FIVE men were seated at their iii desks in a large, highly-decorated room at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City. A double-oak door opened to the east, similar ones to the north and south. Between the doors were three pillars of brown marble. Upon a platform richly carpeted sat the speaker of the House of Representatives. Before him was a large cir- cular table strewn with papers and law- books around which sat four busy men. Facing this group sat one of the most important bodies of men in the State of Utah, men who represented each county, lawmakers of our state. It was in this room and to this body of men that Senator P. C. Peterson, Jr., on Febru- ary 11, 1931, introduced the bill concerning our beloved Weber College. He made known to these men that in the city of Ogden there was a thriving and growing school that desired support from the State of Utah to continue its good work, that it wished to become an independent state institution July I, 193 3. The bill was given the number — House Bill 101,” and was referred to the committee on Education to be investigated. It was returned to the House of Repre- sentatives by this committee on February eleventh, with the report that it was in accord with the Constitution of the State of Utah. At this time it was placed on the calendar for future consideration. On February twenty-first the bill was again read to the lawmakers and during the entire morning a battle royal waged between the friends and enemies of Weber College. The enthusiasm of these allies extinguished the fire of the enemies and the bill passed with a vote of forty-four to one. Thus ended for a time the life of the Junior College Act in the House of Repre- sentatives. It was now ready for another and more difficult fight, that of winning and maintaining itself and its purpose in the Utah State Senate. On February twenty-fourth, the Senate recognized the bill and it was read for the first time. As before, it was referred to a committee on education who returned the bill with favorable consideration. It was scheduled to be voted on at the date of March fifth. On that day when the battle was over, our bill emerged from the discussion with a very bunglesome amendment providing that the community in which the college was situated pay one-half the up- keep of the school. On March tenth, it was read the third time, placed on final passage, and passed with thirteen ayes and seven nayes. However, the bill had not yet completed its journey. On March eleventh it took a backward trip to the House of Representatives to see if that group would recognize the amendment. The House refused to concur with the Senate amendment and the Senate refused to retract. A conference commission was appointed and the report adopted with eleven ayes and nine nays in the House. The Senate also adopted the con- ference commission report after its revision. The bill was signed by the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Senate. The Junior College bill yet had to face one man, George H. Dern, Governor of the State of Utah, who had the power to make or kill the bill. It was on March twelfth that a thriving college and its friends eagerly awaited the final decision. In a few days, much to the happiness of Weber’s associates, it returned from the Governor with his signature, and Weber College was placed under state supervision. It is the hope of those who love Weber and wish for her to grow that, before the Latter-day Saints Church ceases to give its support, the provisions of the bunglesome amendment may be definitely exterminated. Were this brought about, an ideal condition —a condition that could not help but foster development—would be established. GEORGE H. DERN (ioeernor Page 71 CAcorn cBall OI;T rippling laughter resolved into murmurs of anticipation. Whisp- ers were wafted upon the waves of eager curiosity; and the great question shared by all was reiterated: Who is the queen of our court?” Whom have we chosen to reign in splendor here?” sembled company chanting with their meister singer, Roland Parry: Into our lives has come her dream, The dream of Weber’s power serene, Her ideals, her patterns points us on- ward. So opened the Acorn Ball. The general interest in this picturesque event was evi- denced by the splendid representation of Weber, who is queen; who is thy queen? We pray thee speak the truth. Reveal thy face!” TOP: Left to Right—The Mystery Dance; Royal Entertainers. BOTTOM—Pete’s Harmony Trio; Iz y;” “Tense;” Court O’ Weber. students who arrived early, masked and gaily attired in merry colorful costumes, bright and enchanting in their various be- trayals of characters and customs. After short intervals of dancing a trump- eter announced the time for the assembling of the Court of Weber.” Almost simul- taneously all eyes were fixed upon the golden portals of the hall. Weber’s re- nowned girls’ chorus, in military uniform of Purple and White, called the court to attention. At their command a group of courtiers took their places in regal form- ation before Her Majesty’s dais, the as- The rich velvet curtains slowly parted, unveiling the enthroned embodiment of Weber’s Idealism. Alta Byrne!” The name was on the lips of every onlooker. Alta Byrne, the 1931 queen of Weber!” The chorus continued: Behold our queen, our Weber queen, A living symbol of esteem, To thee, our queen, we bow in adulation.” An immense purple and white banner formed the background for the golden throne. The queen’s robe of dazzling white Page 76 was enhanced by a gorgeous mantle of purple velvet bordered with ermine. Her crown was worn in a truly regal manner. Assisting in the charm of the picture were the seven dainty maids who sat at the queen’s feet; their soft, white organdie dresses and picture hats lent a pleasing con- trast to the heavy satins and velvets above them. Mac Skeen, Esther Miller, Hortense Hatch, Bernice Hall, Virgina Rose, Lorna Crockett, and Florence Williams were the honored Weber women to wear with our queen our revered purple and white. Following the song, Behold Our Queen,” Hortense Hatch gave an explanatory pro- logue symbolizing the idealism of Weber. Again the chorus sang: Hail, hail to our Queen of Weber. Hie trumpeter, Lester Bell, signaled the entrance of the thirty-two high schools attending Weber. Obedient to the call of Weber’s Court, assembling from scattered points, from highland and lowland and distant isles of the sea, they had come seeking to share in her opportunities and to offer their gifts of homage. Before them they saw the goal which lay in their path of possibilities. The flag ceremony, under the direction of Mrs. Hendershot, was received with much enthusiasm. Isa- belle Littlefield, spokesman for the new- comers, interpreted the symbolic dance figureism. Each of these subjects, welcomed into the Court of Weber, gave his flag, as a gift and tribute that its colors might wave forever with the Purple and White. The maids greeted at the foot of the throne by their courtly partners led the assembled company into Waltz formation, and dancing festivities continued through- out the evening. Through all the enchantment and gaiety the personality of its principal sponsor radiated. Miss Marion T. Read had again woven a pattern of beauty. The Acorn committee: Hortense Hatch, Bernice 1 lall, Albert Bragonje, Abe Gordon, Foss Hcincr, were well pleased, as anyone might be who had arranged a perplexing and difficult performance to the content and admiration of everyone. Pa 77 Alice Sorensen Hortense Hatch Bernice Hall Virginia Rose Esther Miller Pate 80 Sloivly the snow of Winter's last tempest melted, leaving the earth's soil a rich, moist brown. Spring wafted its message on watery earth, and air. Beckoned by the sunshine, nature's plants sent up their bright shaftsy giving to the earth a carpet of green. The trees, awakening from their dormancy, burst forth in bud and scented the air. Then to this love- liness came the birds from the south. The earth, refreshed by her sleep, was ready to produce bounties greater than ever before. . ■ • • (Ohe Web HROUGHOUT nine year� Weber has grown and developed extensively, reach- ing out into many communities, creating friendly associations, and broadening through contact. Debate has been one of the great- est mediums by which these valuable friendships have been formed. This year, once more, Weber has extended to colleges and universities throughout the country, the hand of friendship gloved in the competition of argumentation. She may be compared to a spider, resting in a valley in the Rocky Mountains, weaving a huge web that incloses thirty-six of forty-eight states, exchanging with ninety-six schools a spirit of friendliness that makes for the betterment of each institution. This web is composed of six silken threads spreading over the United States, attached firmly to each university by a debate. The girls left Sacramento that evening and ar- rived at San Francisco, where they made their home for the next three days. On the second day they went to San Jose, which harbors one of the most beautiful schools they were to sec on che entire trip. During the debate in the evening the girls grasped the opportunity before them for vindication by winning the debate with an audience decision. Monday, February twenty-fourth, found them at Santa Rosa College. Santa Rosa, as always, the perfect host, after defeating our team 3-0, proceeded next day to show them a good time. Both girls were impressed with the friendly feeling existing between the two schools. That evening they competed at Stockton, Califor- nia in a non-decision contest. The following day they debated in Bakersfield, One thread was laid down by a debating team of girls. Miss Alice Sorensen and Miss Harriet Woolley who placed it firmly in Nevada and California. On Sunday afternoon, February 15, 1931, they boarded a train for Reno, Nevada. Upon their arrival they were taken to the scenic spots of the city and then to the University of Nevada. At home, we of the student-body really expected to hear of the two girls trying to crash the divorce court to obtain first-hand information; but our insatiable thirst for gossip was left unquenched while they proceeded on their way to Sacramento. Cal- ifornia. Since the debate at Reno had been non- decision. they had not really been initiated into the fore of criticism, and the journey to Sacramento was made in high spirits. There they were royally entertained by the debate manager ot‘ Sacramento Junior College. In the evening, when the arguments pro and con had been given on the subject: Re- solved, that the nations should adopt a policy of free trade,” the votes were counted and our team fell short by two points. the center of the oil district of California. They Were defeated by Kern County Junior College. The next day they met the California Institute of Technology, a school for men, at Pasadena, but no decision was given. That evening they won by an audience decision from a girls’ team of the Uni- versity of Southern California, at Los Angeles. On March second they contended with Redlands College at Redlands and were defeated. The final debate was with the San Diego State Teachers Col- lege of San Diego, a non-decision contest. After the debate they visited Tiajuana over the Mexican bc-rdcr. The trip home was made by way of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Reno. They had been gone twenty-two days and had participated in ten de- bates. Of this number they lost four, won three, and three were non-decision. Meanwhile three teams were tying silken threads in other sections of the United States. One team composed of Jetta Barker and Fawn McKay was in Chicago; a second team, Leland Marsh and Elmer Ptfgc S 3 Gibson, wav in the South Central States; and a third team, Dawson Hales and Robert Marc he! was in the Northwest. liss Barker and Miss McKay had departed for Kansas, Friday, the thirteenth of February. They had prepared two questions; the first, Resolved that the several states should enact legislation providin’ compulsory unemployment insurance, the second concerned free trade. The journey to Winfield, Kansas was very pleasant except for the short time that they were lost in a small, windy, muddy, for- saken town without railroad connections. They man- aged to find a way out and soon forgot their dis- comfort when they were heartily welcomed by the girls of Southwestern College at Winfield. They were defeated by these same girls the fol- lowing day. Their second debate at Pittsburg, Kansas was non-decision. The following day they won the debate at the William Jewel College at Liberty, Missouri, upholding the negative side of the free trade question. The fourth college they contested W3s the Mis- souri State Teacher's College at Maryville, Missouri; it was a non-decision debate. The next contest was a non-decision radio debate with the woman's varsity team of the University of Missouri at Columbia. The next debate was the last one in which they upheld the negative of free trade. In this they were victorious ovr the McKendrce College at Lebanon. Illinois. Arguing the affirmative side they won over Blackburn College, a Presbyterian school at Carlin- villc, Illinois. The girls were next thrilled by the sight of the campus of the Purdec University at Lafayette, In- diana, one of the big ten so famous in the foot- ball world. The debate was presented before the Knights of Columbus, the girls winning over the Purdue men on the unemployment insurance ques- tion by an audience decision. Two days later they arrived in Carthage, Illinois where they viewed with intense interest that historic church landmark, the Carthage jail, together with relics so sacred to the L. D. S. people. In the morning they drove along the Mississippi river to Nauvoo where they viewed many of the scenes closely associated with the history of the church. That evening they defended the affirmative of free trade against the Carthage men, winning th unani- mous decision of three judges. The climax of their tour was experienced when they reached Chicago. They debated with two young men from Loyola University before the Lorretto Academy, a Catholic school for girls. This was a non-decision debate on the subject of compulsory unemployment insurance. During the remainder of the five days they had a glorious time seeing the city of the big shoulders. After leaving Chicago they journeyed to Yankton. South Dakota. The debate with Yankton College was a non-decision contest as were the two remain- ing, the one at Lincoln. Nebraska, where they de- bated Nebraska Wesleyan University and the other at Hastings. Upon leaving the latter city it is said they started counting hours and finally minutes until they should glimpse the Wasatch mountains again. They were somewhat tired of never ending plains and rolling hills and were thrilled with their first sight of the snow-covered peaks. Two days after the girls left on their trip Lcland Marsh and Flmer Gibvon left to prepare the third line in the web, the one enclosing the south Central States. They left February fifteenth and arrived in Laramie, Wyoming the next day. The debate with the University of Wyoming was non-decision, with Weber upholding the affirmative. The next afternoon the men met defeat by a two to one decision at the Colorado State Teacher’s College at Grcely. At Denver they met the University of California and the University of Denver in a tri- state debate. It was a non-decision contest. Left to Right—Harriet Wcolcy, Fawn McKay, Jetta Barker, Dawson Hales, Robert Marchcl. Jay London, Jack Norback, Vern Monson, Kent Bramwcll, Lcland Marsh, F.lmcr Gibson. Page $4 Non-dccision debate with St. benedict College at Atchenson, Kama and Parson Junior College at Parsons, served to further friendly relation between those schools and Weber. Our team lost the debates with the Coffee ville Jr. College at CofTcevillc. Kan- sas and the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma; participated in another non-decision debate with the University of Oklahoma at Knid and won the de- cision from the State Teacher’s College at Denton, Texas. From Denton they rode over miles of prairie land t«. College Station by way of Dallas. College Sta- tion is just what the nante implies. Trains stop only to pick up or discharge students and teachers. This debate was a novel experience for it was be- fore the microphone. From the point of interest .the boys enjoyed the city of New Orleans more than any other. Weeks could have been spent in this delightful city, but a ron-dccision debate had been scheduled at Naco- doches, the oldest settlement in Texas. The tour continued to the Teacher’s College at Commerce. Our debaters only convinced one judge out of three that free trade was a system superior to protection. A trip to Abilene proved unusual, for our team debated the Abilene Christian College which resembles Weber by using purple and white for its colors and wildcats for its athletes; as well as by the fact that it is a church school. While at Abilene they were guests of the MeMurray College whom they debated. The tour was completed when our boys defeated the Amarillo College at Amarillo. While this South Central tour had been in pro- gress the fourth team, composed of Dawson Hales and Robert Marchel, had been weaving the thread in the Northwest. Their first debate was at Nampa. Idaho where they upheld the negative side of the question, win- ning an audience decision. The following evening they met the Senior College at Caldwell and were defeated. From Caldwell they journeyd by way of Portland. Oregon to Eugene where they con- tested with the University of Oregon in a non- dccision debate. Following this they held non- dccision contests with the Oregon State Agricultural College at Corvallis, State College at Monmouth, and Linfield College at McMinnville. Their next contest was with the Pacific University at Forest Grove where they lost the decision. The next de- bate was scheduled with the College of Puget Sound at Tacoma, Washington; again they were defeated. They went to Bellingham, Washington by way of Seattle, but because of a discrepancy in the itinerary they missed the debate. The same thing happened at Spokane, Washington where they were to have debated with Spokane University. On their return trip they were unable to debate at Pocatello, Idaho. They arrived home on March third after a journey of two weeks. Fver increasing the si e of the web, Weber sent on March sixth a men’s team, composed of Jay London and Jack Norbaek to the Eastern States. The journey to Chicago was made with success but in Chicago, Jack Norbaek became ill. Unwilling to remain there and miss any of the debates he pro- ceeded to Albany, New York. At this time he was unable to continue any further and was taken to a hospital at Albany. As much as he disliked doing so, Mr. London was forced to continue alone, de- bating Lincoln-Douglas style in two contests, taking the place of two in the others; and debating three questions, free trade, unemployment insurance, and chain stores. Mr. London debated, first, a one-man team, in Amherst, Massachusetts, winning the decision of the audience and one of the two judges. He debated secondly with Colby College at Watcrvillc, Maine on the unemployment insurance question, winning again with an audience decision. I he third debate on the chain store question, was with Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, the most out- standing debate school in America. There was no decision. From Lewiston he journeyed by way of Boston to Stones, Connecticut, debating the Connecticut Agricultural College and losing the decision. The fifth debate with the New York University, over the radio, was non-dccisicn. In the following de- bates, one with Temple University at Philadelphia, and two with Wayncsburg Colloge at Wayncsburg, Pennsylvania, he was victorious. Two non-decision contests, one with the Ashland College at Ashland, Ohio, the other with the Uni- versity of Cincinnati found Mr. London somewhat nearer home. Another victory over the Culver Stockton College at Canton, Missouri, and a non- decision debate at Kerhsvillc, Missouri, completed one of the longest and most successful tours ever spon- sored by Weber College. I he final one extended 9,000 miles over 2J states. It was laid in its place by Vern Monson and Kent Bramwell, accompanied by our well-known and be- loved debate coach, Mr. Lcland Monson. Their first debate at Khinchardt Colledgc, Canton, Georgia proved a defeat for Weber's team. Four non-decision debates followed, with the Georgia Slate Agricultural College at Athens, the Georgia State Mining and Engineering School at Daklonega, the University of South Carolina at Columbia, and the University of North Carolina at Raleigh. Driving to New York, back to Philadelphia, to Washington, I). C.. from thence to Westminister, Virginia, the team had a trip never to be for- gotten. Following the non-dccision contest at Westminster they were victorious over schools at Keyscr and Buckhannon in West Virginia. The final debate at Keyscr was non-dccision, and the last team returned to Weber by way of Indianapolis, Carthage. Nauvoo, and Denver. This trip completing the building of the web, tied the sixth of the silken threads that bind those ninety-six schools throughout the United States with our own Weber College in the spirit of friendliness. Page 8 5 Sophomore Hop—College Prom AME Good Fortune and Saint Patrick were the host and hostess of the Sopho- more Hop given March the sixteenth. Good Fortune saw before hand that everyone came, while Saint Patrick welcomed with gusto and good cheer each guest as he arrived. Patches of green shamrocks decorated the walls, and each member of the orchestra donned high hats of bright green. The coy coleens” joyously jigged with their Patricks” and although the general tone of the party breathed of Quid Ourland Movournccn,” instead Two Hearts Heat in Three Four Time and It Must Be True. were the lively substitutes. Saint Patrick and Dame Fortune smiled their hearty ap- proval of the emerald affair. COLLEGE PROM Unique in motif, striking in its decorative sim- plicity, charming in the dignity of its formality, the College Prom stood out as one of the social successes of the year. Very favorable comment was accorded the stately grand promenade which took place early in the evening. The dainty, colorful gowns worn by the young women of the College formed a pleasing contrast to the conventional Tuxedos of the men as the line proceeded down the hall in customary grand march formation. The Wishing Dance was an innovation of the evening. This night of April the seventeenth was a lovely night, enchanting and unforgctablc. The Wishing Dance; Our Male Quartet; Prom Committee. cDrama LSIE was aghast. Can I believe my eyes? Everyone is here. Are you ready? Flora and Lee, start quarreling. Gee, but I hate Sundays. Keep quiet.” Where were you last night?” What's it to you? Where were you? Mind your business.” And so began Weber's annual school play, I hey All Want Something. In this clever three-act com- edy the leading character was a tramp, who, to be near the girl he loved, took advantage of her mother’s hobby for reclaiming the souls of tramps. Maurice Berret, as Wade Rawlins, proved a superb gentleman hobo and Flora McKay, as Hilda, the charming object of his love. She was very distant at first when she planned to elope with Herb Whecllcr, in reality Charles Chandler, who desired only her money; but of course, she was very gracious later in the play. Richard McKey and Elsie Wheelwright were ex- cellent examples of the ncwly-rich father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Kilbournc. Lowell Barker was a riot, as Billy the sixteen-year-old mischievous brother. Lee Valentine as Kane, the tall, handsome, supposedly-bashful brother just younger than Hilda, completed the Kilborunc family. Complications were provided by Jeanette Manning who, unlike her usual nature, was Anabolic, a hard- boiled vamp, and Ben Ban Schaar as Chauncey Smith, the owner of a speakeasy where Mr. Kilbourne spent his working overtime hours. Hilda found food for jealousy in the person of Uarda Owens who was Minnie Harlan, a society fiicnd but nevertheless a flirt. Frank Davis, Nita Taggart and Led a Gull added interest and comedy as guests at the masquerade ball. Much of the success of the production was due to Miss Elsie Wheelwright. It was she who selected the play, who arranged for the choosing of the cast by Joe Williams, and who directed the early re- hearsals. At this time, however, we were very fortunate in welcoming home Mrs. Bertha Wright who had re- turned from California. Continuing the splendid beginning of Miss Wheelwright, she directed the final production with her usual recognized ability. Besides the annual drama, the students presented three one-act plays. Grandpa Fulls the String,” was a huge success with Laurel Jones as grandma. Jack Rouse as William Thornton, Blanche Heed as Julia, Arlcen Bower as Iiildegaardc, Irene Miller as Mrs. Pennington and Bernice Hall as Nona. Uncle Dick’s Mistake,” created a great deal of TOP: Left to Right—The Director; The Cast. BOT TOM -They All Want Something; He Gets Something. Page 87 hilarity with Grant Passey as Uncle Dick, James Fox as Clarence Covington, Charles Ward as Mrs. Livingston, Klmer Broom as Lottie Livingston, and William Taylor as Sammy. Dwellers in the Dark,” as presented in assembly and over radio station KLO, showed excellent ability and preparation on the part of Uarda Owens as Mrs. Vincr. Ben Ban Schaar a Mr. Viner, Maurice Bcr- rett as Prof. Erkhart, Jeanette Manning as Phyllis Lrkhart, Delmar Wccse as Henry, and Gordon Braun as the Ghost. In addition to the plays produced by the students, Weber College sponsored the presentation of Hamlet,.....fhe Merchant of Venice, and Romeo and Juliet” by William Thornton, director of the Shakespeare Players of America. The three dramas, enthusiastically received by the people of Ogden, did much toward stimulating the Little Theatre movement in this city, a long cherished Weber objective. MAIDENS’ MAZURKA Oh, the eighth day of May was a fine day that was set for the Mother Goose Ball. Twas the co-eds who planned it, and asked all male bandits to go with them, short, slim, or tall. Each girl had her date and no one was late for the Maidens’ Mazurka that night. Now, the fellows looked neat and the girlies were sweet in organdie, soft, dainty, and white. So smiles passed around and nobody frowned—no wall-flowers found in that hall; but violets and daffodils, gay laughing Jacks and Jills, and Humpiy who fell off the wall. And after the dance the boys had their chance to eat at the maidens’ expense; and they, as the winners, picked out some fine dinners which showed up in dollars and cents. The hour was early when each little girlie left some happy man at the gate . . . then ran fast to her home—night’s no time to roam— (when alone, it seems all too late!) By this, you will sec, ‘twas as nice as could be—that Maidens’ Mazurka or ball, where old Mother Goose had set up - truce with Weber to play, one and all. HE last of the debating teams had no more than straggled in when Coach Stevenson called for spring gridironers. Only a few of the season’s veterans re- ported; for Spring, with its multitude of activities, held them. Most of the athletes were busily engaged in cither sitting on the circular staircase with some voung lady or drinking milkshakes at the College inn. Nevertheless, with the aid of Wallace Dog Ear Manning. Steve managed to find enough men to form a line . From the season’s squad, both regulars and substitutes, there were Jimmy Ing, George Zane, John Peterson, Francis McGregor, Don Tracy, and Fred Paoletti; Moroni Hciner and Whcatly Taylor were the only new men. After two weeks of hard practice on a new T angent Formation, Steve dismissed the players. Al- though only a few answered his call, he was in an unusually optimistic mood; from all evidences the new formation would be a success, and with three new McKinley backficld men, Chester Dodds, Bill Baker, and Malcolm Paoa, Weber would stand a fair chance of victory next year, not only with the McKinley eleven at Ogden but with the Menlo team in Stanford’s famous Rose Bowl”. Reluctantly Steve sprinkled the footballs with moth powder, placed them in a cedar chest, and turned his attention to handball and tennis competi- tion. In the Handball Doubles Tournament sixteen teams participated. Those who survived the first and second eliminations were, Shandcn Twomcv and Allan Blackforsl; Durrell Evans ami Monteith Wool- ley: Lawrence Whitaker and Parker Woods; Ken- neth Abplanalp and Merlon Stevenson. The next round was played and the winners, Tvvomey and Blackford, Stevenson and Abplanalp, competed for the championship. Patrick Shandon Twomcv lost his Irish luck, and Stevenson and Abplanalp won. By this time a fervor for tournaments had in- vaded the school, and there was immediately started a Tennis Singles contest. At the beginning there were thirty players competing; but by the time the first three rounds had been played, only Fred Schott, James Chadick, Jack Jensen, and Jackson Bell were in the running. Of these four, Chadick and Jensen won out in the semi-finals. The final game, fast and spirited, gave Chadick the champ- ionship by a score of 4-6, 6-3, 9-7. and 6-3. Even before the tennis finals were played, there began a contest to determine who was the best single handball player its the college. Tom Grace, Fred Paoletti, Dowain Wright, LcGrand Johns. Leslie Norton, Dale Read. Durrell Evans, James Chadick, Lawrence Whitaker, Clyde Bramvrell. Shandon Tvvomey, Jimmy Ing. Kenneth Abplanalp, Delmar Wccse, Gordon Braun, Glen Marston, Horace Faulkner, Parker Woods. Carlyle Farr, Monteith Woolley, Jack Jensen, Dawson Hales, Elmer Gibson, Max Carver, Kent Bramwell; and four instructors. Lcland Monson, Charles Osmond, Malcolm Watson, and Merlon Stevenson entered in the joust. A few of the second round games were played, but the contest moved so slowly that many doubted if it would be finished before the school changed hands in May. 193 3. The energy of the students in the spring (many instructors doubt if they have any) was not entirely expended in handball and tennis. The election of student body officers for the year 193 1-32 aroused PaXf $8 not a liitlc interest. There were originally some twenty-two nominees, but a first and second ballot left Charles Chandler and Maurice Berrett as condi- dates for president, Jetta Barker and Jeanette Man- ning for vice-president, and Frank Davis and Lowell Barker for secretary. The final vote was taken, but as officers were to be revealed at a party in the Weber Bowl.” the results were kept a secret. The election went down in the history of the school as a memorable event, for although two women aided in counting the ballots, there were no disclos- ures made, and not until the night of the party did anyone know who the officers were. After a few songs and other selections, Dowain presented Maurice to the students; Alice introduced Jetta; Carlyle Farr, with much advice and admoni- tion. sincerely entrusted to Lowell's care fifty cents which somehow had remained in the student-body fund. Lowell received the money with a thankful heart, realizing that in spite of the financial depress- ion the student body did not have a negative bank account. The next important event of the party was the telling of a story of shuddering horror; Mr. Steven- son, with the background of darkness, succeeded in relating the gruesome scenes with some reality, and that night a number were engaged in riding night- mares. After the story some of the students left to attend the dance; the rest stayed and enjoyed a bon- fire feast. Of other activities, of both mental and physical fatigue, mention might be made of the annual preparation of the Acorn, and of a number of hikes. In spite of the spring-fever epidemic, the stalf worked loyally through the warm afternoons. The balmy spring air instilled in Dr. Lind an insatiable thirst for mountain trotting, and almost every day he had his geology students wandering o'er the lee looking for new species of rock. Many of these young geologists wished that a windstorm—it need not be much stronger than the one recently—would come and blow the mountains into valleys. But they did not go on hiking forever, for the school year drew to a close, and Dr. Lind devoted his time to examinations. 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