Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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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.

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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

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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