Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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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

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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

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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