Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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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

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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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 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