Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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I ft ■ Aaron W. Tracy To The Studentbody of the Weber State College: Enthusiastically, gratefully, and proudly 1 congratulate the Weber State College, its students, its teachers, its President, and all Administrative Officers on the marvelous progress and humane achievements rea’ized by the Weber State College during the years 1889 to 1963. During these many years the Weber State College has carried for the people, living in the Ogden-Weber area, the torch of intellectual and spiritual enlightenment. During these years its educational services have been Ribbons of Gold with which beautiful bouquets of life have been securely bound. Also, it is for me a glorious pleasure to commend President Miller, the faculty, the students, the parents, the Board of Directors, and others for the enlarge- ment and beautification of the Weber State College campus and for the erection on this campus of several educational buildings. Furthermore, everyone who has had anything what soever to do with the creation and perpetuation of Weber State College as a four-year educational institution with its enrollment 5,461 students, and its being located in the Ogden-Weber area, is to be highly honored, respected, and commended. Why? Because the perpetuity of college education in areas of small communities is the only power by which representative government in the Americas and con- sequently in the entire world can possibly be saved. Students! Be loyal to Weber! Aaron Ward Tracy 12 -

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J Joe! E. Ricks Student Body Weber State College: My heartiest congratulations to you in the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Weber. Over the seventy- five years the growth of the school has been remark- able. 1 remember Weber in the period of transition from high school to college. In 1921-1922, high school freshman were no longer enrolled. That same year the name of the school was changed from Weber Normal College to Weber College. This was done to make a broader appeal to prospective students than merely to those interested in teaching. It was to encourage those interested in general collegiate courses as well as in the professional classes that caused the change in name. Thus, before Weber reached the half-way mark, the Presidents and Faculties had the vision of a real college - a vision which you, today, have made a reality. During the long years of President David O. McKay’s Principalship and Presidency of the Board of Trust- ees, he emphasized character building as the essential of education at Weber. I hope that you are continuing that emphasis. The students of those early years loved the institution and they followed the admonition of William James, who said, “The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.” Today it is essential that we follow St. Francis of Assisi, when he wrote, ‘‘Lord make me an instrument of Thy peace.” Joel E. Ricks

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To the student body of Weber State College- CONGRATULATIONS AND GREETINGS: 1 came to Weber College in 1935 to assume the presid- ency of the institution! During my brief tenure of two years (1935-1937), before 1 was elected chairman of the Department of History at the University of Utah, I was concerned chiefly with internal problems - the reappraisal and re-evaluation of curricula; scholastic standards; eligibility, particularly in the realm of student activities; student participation and the reorganzation of the faculty with a view to greater participation in the formulation and direction of school policies. This was a period of transition. In 1936, the first administrative cabinet, comprising the President, the Registrar, the Treasurer, the Dean of Instruction, and the Dean of Women, emerged. Weekly meetings thereafter were held. These proved to be of great value. A better esprit d’ cour among members of the staff resulted, and marked efficiency in admin- istration at once became evident. Greater care in the appointment of teachers with high academic qualifi- cations, liberal leaves of absences to worthy faculty Dr. Leland H. Creer members, and greater attention to salary schedules, all contributed to raising the scholastic tone of the institution. Under the leadership of Dr. H. Aldous Dixon and Dr. William Miller, Weber State College, by stressing enternal developments, including the enlargement, in fact the building of a much needed new campus, with spacious buildings and grounds, the addition of new courses, the emphasis upon vocational training and completion programs, and the acquisition of a fine library, have won the admiration and esteem of all its patrons and supporters. With the aim of improving public relations both of these fine administrators have sponsored effective programs such as partici- pation in community activities through organized civic programs. The future of Weber State College as a recognized four year liberal arts institution is now assured. Again, congratulations and best wishes for your continued success. L. H. Creer Professor Emeritus of History University of Utah December 5, 1963 13