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Show September 26, 1932 THE WEBER HERALD Page Three Student Interviews Professor Blaylock This year is going to be the most successful one Weber College has known, according to Professor Pi lay lock, one of Weber's best loved and respected instructors. And surely he should know, for Weber's teacher of "boys and girls as well as mere subjects" to quote him directly has seen many groups of carger and not-so-eagcr students enter the institution of learning. He has been thrilled by each successive year that has brought more students to the school in which he has come to be such a well-known figure. But this, year he tells you, came the thrill of thrills as he sat on the rostum during the first assembly and saw the auditorium rapidly filling with enthusiastic the word in his own students, until nearly every seat was taken. That was to him one of life's biggest moments. Mr. Blaylock reminds us that the many new students are not from just one high school, either. Our institution is becoming very cosmopolitan, inasmuch as the registration lsts show studentts from thrty-four high schools, from two business colleges, from three universities, and even lists nurses from hospitals who are taking advantage of the courses ottered by our increased curricula. There are also students registered from the far-off eastern nations of Belgium, Germany, France, and of the western one of Hawaii. It is no wonder the professor is pleased ! Then, as if it were almost too much to believe, Mr. Blaylock states that not only has WcbeY more students than ever before, but they are' the finest type of students, enthusiastic eager, willing to put the desire for information above the desire for credits, and perhaps best of all, imbued by the grand old Weber Spirit. He supports his statements as to the earnestness of the students by informing us that many of them are entirely or almost self -supporting. Personally, Mr. Blaylock thinks the students are doing a wise thing, especially now, during this depression, by profitably spending their time in study in order that they might be prepared to lake full advantage of the new opportunities that will be opened up with the return of prosperity. Rather proudly he tetlls us it is his belief that Weber's pupils are of such caliber as not to allow themselves to be pcrmanctnly crippled by a bank failure. By this time, the interviewer as well as the interviewed, is beginning to be proud of ebe s student body Now comes a new thought. What of the activities? We broach the the subject to the professor and he becomes still more animated. Why activities are to exceed anv pre vious vcar. In athletics, we find the very best material reporting daily for football practice, and the out look for basketball is equally bright I he athletes seem to of the same type as the rest of the student body clean, manly, and of high mora character. I he band, ot !.(' pieces A Decade Ago At Weber is already well organized and going strong. The field of debating and oratory will be capably filled, also. Of a surety, we shall not lack a variety of activities, nor will the various fields be inadequately taken care of. Even with such a splendid outlook for thtis year, we asked, rather fearfully about the future of the institution. Mr. Blaylock spoke optimistically, although, as he said, it is unfortunate that this year of financial depression should be the decisive one insofar as making Weber an independent statecollcge is concerned. It is a matter of common knowledge to many students that the state legislature has decreed, if Weber is to be become independent, the college, itself, will have to pay half of the epenses, the other half to be borne by the state. Nearly every one knows that colleges, un like businesses, are not paying con- Professor Aaron W. Tracy was appointed to the New Weber Junior College Presidency. Up until this time he had been professor of English. By a recent action of the board of trustees, the Weber Normal Collect, was enlarged into a junior col lege, changing the name Weber Normal College to wener uouege. The band for the coming year ill consist of thirty two pieces well balanced pieces, being a much greater band than the grand old band of 1907. and it would be difficult, if not impossible, for the institution to nav half. However, Mr. Blay lock cmphatcally states that Utah cannot afford to let such an in stitution as Weber College die out and that Ogdcn Citv is deserving ot a state supported college. To which all those interested in Weber's wel fare add a hearty reiteration. Adopting Mr. Blavlock's optim istic viewpoint, we look forward to a happy, worthwhile year at Weber with her many fine students, her splendid opportunities in various tivities ; and wth such a beginning we also hopefully look forward to a tullfillment of Mr. Blaylock s dear est wish Weber College, an independent and state-supported in stitution ! Melba McDonald .W Consider Your Vocal Chords Willi Dee, Cheer Master. Greatest Band Being Realized Dr. J. G. I.ind, who is continual-v in the field of research, has been spending the summer in Mexico, where with others, he nas neen exploring the ancient ruins of that country. Professor John Q. Blaylock recently completed the necessary work in history for an M. degree He now returns to us with renewed energy in that field. 111 For sensible saving, spending, and investment, start a savings account at tbp Hiden State Bank, Reed Hotel Building. 111 The first Weber pilgrimage Mt. Ogden planned. 111 College prepares to present Balfc's Mean tiful Ooera. "The Bohemian Girl" under the direction of W. H Manning, head of the department of Music. 111 Gns Wright. Ogden Merchant estimates the value of a college to our vicinity to be worth $3,700,000 yearly. 111 Lawrence Budge, president of the Senior Class, spent the summer in Malad, Idaho. Weber boasts this year a band of 132 pieces. Kvery member is a real musician and it looks like Webers ambitions are at last to be realized. The band has performed on numerous occasions, and if you want to hear some real inspiring music, just be around when the organization sounds its A. Our band has been made possible partly through band scholarships contributed to by the public minded merchants of Ogden. Weber has made band history in the past, and it is sure to do it igain this year. The grand old band of 1907, will perhaps never be forgotten. This band consisted of a mere 32 pieces, the sky is our imit with a band the size and quality of our present one. W Epidemic Of High Spirits Rages Anions Students! -w- Pertinent Paragraphs Ml right gang! It's time to lay in your supply or cougn urops aim icin- ;. hootball season is on the maKe. Soon the stadium will be trembling as the 10.000 (or is it the 1,000) in the cheering section sway in rhythm to their tumultuous vocalizing of Keconnoiter ! Reconnoitcr ! Stretch your neck and save your niter. Or some other cheer. Weber is going t have the greatest winning team in her history, lets de monstrate that we . have the most loyal and spirited student body of all times. Here's to your vocal cords, gang. Gel vour larnyx in condition (any mouth wash will do) training rules are : 1. Cut out all knecking, otherwise known as osculation. 2. Use pepsodent or listerinc three times a day (paid.) 3. Freshmen must replace their so-nrano voices with an alto or bass. 4. Learn all yells and songs, for uitc on the road to victory. Were out to make history. Keep this list of songs and yells constantly in your minds andpockets. (A Freshman's First Impression of Weber.) The Jones Cement Company will begin operations Monday, sepi. iu, 1932. All those wishing positions see Bob Jones. I jt Valantinc has at last consent ed to sell some of his 1932 crop of peaches. As this is a great sacri-. fice, and a considerable strain on the part of Mr. Valantine, it is suggested that he be- approached most tactfully on the subject. 111 Today is the beginning of a new era in ' Weber spirit and activities. Vou'l find it a grand old school if you but put forth the effort to get acquainted. 111 All students who must sell their produce to attend our Alma Mater will be given free advertising space in this periodical. 111 Don't forget that you are part of the organization just as much as the bass drum is a part of the orchest ra ; likewise, don't forget that bass I drum solos are rather nionotonus. It's catching, too. to prove this just saunter through the halls ot the college, in assemblies, and in fact, just mingle with any group ot students of Weber at any time. Even we "Freshics" are catching on oh, yes , we're able don t forget "Soph's, you were Freshmen once. The first day or two after exposure to the "Weber Spirit", the victim is overcome violently and joins in full swing. This epidemic seems to be unconquerable as the same high, sincere, and wholesome spirit has reigned since the college's infancy. But, different from most epidemics, it has no quarantine and thus is rapidly spreading. So come on "Webcrites", we, the Freshman, congratulate you on your accomplishments, and say, "Raise your scholarship, participate in scholarship, participate in school activities, "Boost Weber"! and eil-encourage the raging epidemic of school spirit, and we will do our best to do the same as wc realize it is our task, also to keep Weber College in the front rank of colleges." Onda Langford. waiting in uch a trance on 25th street these balmy afternoons. We'll wager its a Blond. Wimnien. Wimen. every but try and find a date. w here. Wc yonder what keeps Spence Football players with such names as "Pretty boy," "FiFi", "Grandma", "Pullet", "Angel", and "Aunt Emily" should report immediately to the rcgistar and have these monikers changed to something more suggestive of grid greatness such as "Bull Dog", "Kaboola", and "Feet". 111 Pres. Jones says, ('Beauty is truth truth is beauty.) Van Dyke says. (A thing of beauty is a joy forever.) |