Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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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

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- 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

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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