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Show 2 Signpost Tuesday, 22 July 1986 Silverthorn, Isakson honored i T ft' Susan Walker Staff Reporter Editor's Note:The Signpost is honoring retiring professors and administrative personnel of Weber State College with a series of sketches outlining their individual talents, accomplishments and personalities. This is the third of a six-part series to be run during the 1986 summer quarter. DALE H. SILVERTHORN When Dale H. Silverthorn retired from Weber State College, he had literally helped build up the campus. He retired this spring as a carpenter foreman. His career at WSC spanned a period of more than 20 years. The working conditions, the pleasant surroundings and especially the people on campus are among Silver-thorn's most pleasant memories. "The campus has developed considerably," Silverthorn said of the changes he has seen over the years at WSC. "When I first started working here, it was very simple to know almost everybody. I still know a lot of people, but not like I did when I first started," Silverthorn said. This is an indication of the growth the campus has experienced since he began working at WSC. What will Silverthorn do in retirement? "I don't have anything in particular. I'm not too sure yet," he said. To date, he has spent much of " 'X. .;'- ! - - , ' - V " I Dale H. Silverthorn his brief retirement doing things he had postponed until now. At the moment, Silverthorn said he is enjoying having nothing planned for the immediate future. He is doing some of the things he was doing when he worked. Now, "they are a little more pleasant because there is not that time element there," he said. Golf is one of his favorite pastimes, but "I can't center my whole retirement around golf," Silverthorn said. Woodworking is another hobby he enjoys and hopes to spend some of his time in the shop at his home. "Sitting around is the one thing that worries me," Silverthorn said. It may be that he has too many interests to leave time for sitting. LUCY H. ISAKSON "My association with the students," was the best part of Lucy H. Isakson's career as Director of Operations in the Teacher Education Program at Weber State College, she said. Learning is a continuous process for people of all ages, "I think that education should go on forever," Isakson said. Although traditional students have been the majority, Isakson sees this trend changing rapidly. She noted that a large percentage of WSC students are non-traditional. . "People are turning back to education," Isakson said. Women are finding that there is a need to have something to fall back on in life. The death of her husband provided part of the motivation to begin her career at WSC. Large numbers of men are coming back into the field of education, Isakson said. One example she cited was the military men who are returning to college to pursue teaching certificates.Concern and dedication are two words that describe Lucy Isakson well. "I was very concerned that the students have every opportunity to succeed. We didn't hold them back on anything," Isakson said. ; s I . ,. j ' ) S " r A r- - Lucy H. Isakson "I loved it, and that makes all the difference," she said. Her devotion to education has benefited many students and teachers who have worked with Isakson over the past 21 years. The staff of the Signpost congratulates these worthy individuals on time and service spent on the Weber State campus, and wishes them much success in future endeavors. j 1 IT'S WET! Early morning is not the time to stroll Weber campus. (Signpost photo: Jeff Bybee) ARO offers support to member groups Susan Fishburn News Editor Aaron Thatcher, Association of Registered Organizations president, has big plans for the 1986-87 school year at WSC. Thatcher sought apppointment to the position. "I wanted a challenge and ARO was the one office that needed the most attention, in my opinion," he said. The organization has outlined several ambitious goals. "Top priority will be given to developing a fair and nondiscriminatory method of matching ARO groups with Campus Activity Board events for co-sponsoring," Thatcher said. This will provide an opportunity for smaller organizations to share in proceeds from big events. It will also net smaller groups the publicity they need. "In the past, the two largest organizations have dominated, making it impossible for a smaller group to get publicity or funds raised," Thatcher explained."All CAB activities will be co-sponsored by an ARO organization. "If the Residence Hall co-sponsors a movie, they will receive half the money from the gate and there will be publicity for their organization," Thatcher said. "They'll have a free activity for their members as well," he added. The " ARO will sponsor quarterly events to raise funds, increase campus involvement and educate students about the existence and purpose of ARO. "Welcome Week" will be a major event fall quarter. It has been planned to be exciting and to include all of the students, according to Thatcher. "No one has ever done anything for married couples," Thatcher said. Monday night of Welcome Week will be designed especially for the non-traditional student. Tuesday will be the beginning of a new weekly event called 'Mid-Day.' "Because of Open Hour on Thursday, most students do not have class on Thursday at 10:30. 'Mid-Day' will be an activity to fill the empty time slot. ARO plans to have a well known student make a sky dive. Prizes will be given to the students who guess closest to the spot he lands. There will also be a band, according to Thatcher. Greek Day, Wednesday, will probably be the biggest event. ARO is working closely with the Panhellenic Council. Their goal is to educate students about the advantages of fraternity membership. Barbecues, parties and a 'painting the road' activity will also be among the planned activities, according to Thatcher.ARO will support convocations and other Thursday open-hour events. Friday night, the LDSSA will host its first dance of the '86 school year. ARO will sponsor its dance on the same night. It will be held in Salt Lake City. Xenon, a non-alcoholic club in SLC will provide a WSC night. WSC students will receive a substantial discount from the regular admission price, Thatcher said. "This will be a special night for Weber State students," Thatcher said. Saturday, the CAB will host a stomp at WSC. ARO will offer several leadership seminars throughout the year. These-will be offered to ARO members. The goal of the seminars is to provide instruction in leadership, increasing membership, fundraising and advising. A big brother system for freshmen and re-entering students will be fostered by ARO with the co-operation of ARO groups, according to Thatcher. Benefits to ARO members include financing. ARO will offer matching funds up to $250 to any member group. "If a group wants to attend a training seminar or conference in their field, ARO will match funds to help them get there," Thatcher said. The automotive engineers used these funds to help finance a trip to Detroit last year, according to Thatcher. There is $200 available for leadership training and $500 available to groups for loans. "Each group has the potential of receiving $400 in funds and $500 in loans," Thatcher said. Groups can register with ARO to get WSC recognition. ARO will help them draft a constitution and secure anadvisor. |