Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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President David O. McKay, a native of Huntsville, Utah, as- sumed the position of administrator of Weber College which was then called Weber Stake Academy, on April 17, 1902, and con- tinuet! to serve with dignity and wisdom in that capacity until 1906. President McKay had graduated from the University of Utah as president and valedictorian of his class, then he came to teach at Weber. As president of the Ogden Betterment League during 1914. President McKay continued to aid in the progress of Weber College. On May 28. 1931. he was elected President of Weber College Alumni Association. He has received honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws from the Utah State Agricultural Col- lege. and Master of Arts from the Brigham Young University. April 12. 1951. he was ordained President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a position which he now holds. 7