Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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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

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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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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