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Show Boost For the College Vol. 9-No. 13 Last H. EES EES Alumni Banquet Last High School Class Graduates Ruth Folkman Valedictorian The graduation exercises for the last High School class that shall graduate from Weber were held last Wednesday in the auditorium. The class was the largest to graduate in the history of Weber one hundred and fifty-eight graduates receiving diplomas.Miss Ruth Folkman was valedictorian of the class and gave an admirable address. It is as follows : "Mr. President, Members of the Board of Trustees, Teachers of the faculty, Friends of Weber, Fellow Students and Fellow Classmates. "The class of 1923 feels complimented, at this time to have the distinction .of being graduated from Weber. We feel exceptionally honored in being the last graduating class from the Weber High School. Though, we regret that no more will have this opportunity we feel distinctly proud that Weber is reaching upward and will hereafter be a college. "While always retaining the deepest reverence for her prosperous past Weber has ever dared to launch torth into new fields in search of new and larger conquests. "When in 1889 at the Second Ward meeting house it opened its doors to students it pioneered for this community the cause of religious education. It began as a preparatory school, offering primary, intermediate, and a small amount of high school work, and was known as the We ber Stake Academy. "Ten years later saw the close of all preparatory work and the school now known as the Weber Academy, was a flourishing high school with a large enrollment "But Weber was not satisfied again came the call of the pio neer. A college was needed in Ogden and the state was unable to finance such an educational in novation. "So it was in 1916 that Weber introduced college work, - which progressed so admirably that in 1918 her name was changed to Weber Normal College. "Her adventure continued sue cessful and this year changing her name to Weber College and eliminating all high school work she is launching forth vigorously into higher education. "During the twenty-five years of his history over 5,000 students have come under her impelling force. It has so guided their thought, moulded their charac ters, and propelled their actions that this entire community today is influenced by the former stu dents of this school. "Proud though, we as graduates are, of the citizenry Weber has produced, the Past is important (Continued on Page 2) 0223 Thomas E. McKay President of New Board of Trustees '4 A h- Weber Has New Board of Trustees At a recent meeting of the We ber College school board, a re organization of the board was effected. Due to the fact that Weber has become a college, and covers more territory with her sphere of influence, it was thought advisable to include in the new board members from these districts.The old board, consisted of David O. McKay, Pres., John Watson, Thomas E. McKay, John V. Bluth, John Halls, Fran cis W. Stratford, Samuel G. Dye, George E. Browning, Thomas M. Irvine, Nathan A. Tanner, Brig-ham H. Goddard, Robert I. Burton, Joseph Ririe, Joseph C. Mc-Farlane, and Eli Holton, sec. The new board is as follows : Thomas E. McKay, pres., John V. Bluth, Robert I. Burton, George E. Browning, Pres. Blood of the North Davis Stake, Pres. Heiner of the Morgan Stake, Pres. Allen of the Summitt Stake, Samuel G. Dye, treas., and Eli Holton, sec. The executive committee consists of the first three named men. "HER HUSBAND'S WIFE" PRESENTED BY SENIORS Under the able direction of Mrs. McKey, the Seniors produced and presented a very clever and amusing play. The theme of they play was based on a young woman's thoughtfulness in choosing for her husband a homely young woman to take her place when she should die. With true feminine jealousy she changed her mind when she wound that her choice, a once homely school friend, had blossomed out into a beautiful woman. She therefore set about to undo her plans for her husband's future and nearly upset her happy home. As usual evervthing came out all right and the devoted wife decided to live and take care of her own hus band. The characters in the plav were portrayed by Sherman Couch Lawrence Budge, Helen Wilson Christabel Gardner, Grant Lot- gren and Claire Olseu. Olin (tenderly) : "It's a mis take for a man to go through life alone." Josephine: "Why don't you get V i i your mother to ehaperone you? a S3 Held; Graduation Last Hight School Grads. Welcomed Into Alumni Ass'n. On Friday night, May 18, the Alumni Association of Weber College welcomed into its ranks the last High School graduating class of Weber at the biggest and most successful alumni banquet yet given. The banquet, which was held in the Weber Auditorium, was attended by over four hundred people. Mem bers of all the graduating classes were present, from the first, the class of '96, to the last, the class of '23. The remaining few of the class of '05 were present with all their original spirit. They gave class songs that were much en- .- i:s.r-f'.,A i - V 3 : . " 8sf Aaron W. Tracy, Pres. Alumni Ass'n. Miss Caroline Parry, Decorations. Mrs. Tanner, Banquet. Harvey Taylor, Vice-Pres. Alumni Association. joyed. The class of '23 with its yells and songs did much to create a fine, happy spirit. Harvey Taylor, who was chairman of the banquet,' gave an ad dress of welcome to the assem bled members, after which grace was offered by Pres. John V. Bluth. The toastmaster of the evening, Thomas E. McKay, was then introduced by the chairman. Many short talks and speeches were given, which were enjoyed very much. Mayor Frank Francis spoke on the need of a college in Ogden and pledged his whole hearted support to the movement. With such a man as Mayor Francis behind us, we can be assured that all in his power will be done toward having a real college in Ogden. Dr. Edward I. Rich gave a most inspiring and hopeful talk. He said that the college could not go forward if obstructionists stood in the way. He said although he owned the property around Weber, he would not be an obstructionist, and when the time came that Weber needed more room to expand, he would not stand in the way of her progress. Dr. Rich struck the first note of de finite and constructive action for the college. Other speakers that responded to toasts were Robert I. Burton, David R. Wheelwright, Henry L. Jensen, Junius TUESDAY, MAY 22, 33 Tribe and Sherman Couch. Aaron W. Tracy, alumni president, gave the alumni report. He stated that during the last year and a half $8900 has been raised by the alumni for a new college hall, and that indications pointed toward another $8000 being raised during the coming year. An excellent program was given during the evening. It included a vocal solo by Irvin Poulter, of class '14, a violin selection by Mary Fisher, a saxophone solo by Edris Christensen, Class '22, a vocal solo by Melba Douglas, class '21, a cello solo by Dorothy Nichols, class '22, and a vocal duet by Wm. H. Manning, class '05, and Myra Wright, class '23. Joe Williams gave several comic readings that were enjoyed very much. After the program a business 3, l it, s ) meeting was held in which the officers were elected for the coming year. Aaron W. Tracy, class 'o7, and Harvey Taylor, class '15, were reelected as president and first vice president, respectively. D. R. Wheelwright, class '96, was elected second vice president; and Helen Wilson, class '23, secretary and treasurer. These officers will be assisted by the ex officio members, Junius Tribe and the treasurer of the student association who has not yet been selected. The great success of the banquet was due largely to the hard work of Harvey Taylor, Miss Caroline Parry, and Mrs. Lydia H. Tanner. Mr. Taylor had charge of the banquet the seating, reservations and general arrangements. Miss Parry and her art students designed and carried out the decorations, the beauty of which added much to the evening's entertainment. Mrs. Tanner and her domestic science girls planned and directed the banquet. A wonderful spirit prevailed during the entire evening. The new members of the Alumni Association, the class of '23, found that in it the famous Weber spirit was continued, and they were bound to Weber and her ideals by even closer ties than before. 1923 era Glasses President John Watson For Twenty-five Years Member of Board To The Retiring Board of Trustees In the pages of the history of every institution there is written the names of many to whom the institution owes much, and sometimes owes all. To our country are such men as Washington and Lincoln. Dotting the past of Weber are many personalities, great and small. There are many whose untiring efforts have made Weber largely what she now is a College of the first order in our state. Few of her friends do as much for her as the different members on the Board of Trustees. To these men the school owes much for her existance. It is they who make it possible for the school to do many things which would be impossible to do without their aid ; their advice is involuable and we now take the opportunity of thanking them for .their past service, and hope they continue to serve Weber as they have always done. One member of the Board, a true Weberite, especially, has been untiring in his efforts for' betterment and service. He, President John Watson, upon his retiring receives the thanks of thousands of friends of Weber for his twenty-five years of constant devotion and service. Other Board Members too, although their service has not extended over so many years, have been as faithful and untiring as president Watson. With the passing of the majority of the Board, Weber does nof" feel as if she will lose any friends but will make new ones and the old ones will pass from active service. STUDENTS WORK FOR WEBER At the suggestion of Pres. Tracy the associated students of Weber, in assembly Tuesday, May 8, voted, to dismiss school Thursday and Friday, May 10th and 11th, and spend those two days at work. Upon returning each student pledged themselves to give two dollars of their earnings to the institution. The faculty agreed to give live dollars each. The students and faculty felt that it was the crowning triumph of the successful school year. Approximately one thousand dollars were turned in. This will be added to the Alumni fund for the purchasing of property upon which to erect new college 'V. X - 4'' '-"7 ve College Given Welcome Will to achieve. Enemy of idleness. B etter appreciation for the beautiful. Earnestness of devotion. Reward of happiness. Fast Track Team Entered For Weber At the invitational meet held at Provo at the opening of the season, Weber won third place, Ogden winning first and East High School second. This is an exceptional record when we consider the fact that, we were only represented by six tracksters. Gold medals were awarded Anderson, Halliday and Burton. At the Division track and field meet held at Kaysville Box Elder took first with 49 points, Weber second with 311, Ogden third with 29 16, and Davis fouth with 8 points. The entire 3iy2 points made by Weber was made in track events. Not a score in a field event. The following week after the division meet -Weber tied with West high for first place in the relay carnival. At the preliminaries staged in the State High School meet Thursday afternoon three Weber sprinters qualified for the finals. Anderson, Burton and Hickman. In the finals Burton came in second in the 100-yard dash. Anderson second in the 220-yard dash making a total of eight points. Students Elect Officers The election of the student body officers for the school year 1923-24, was held April 19. Nominations were held two days previous. The nomination convention was the most lively held in years. This was due to the efforts of Mr. Claude Helm, leader of the radical ticket. There was no stalling or hesitation as is usually the case. Many forgot their accustomed bashfulness in their eagerness to nominate a candidate. We feel that we have some excellent officers elected for the coming year. We hope that the students will support them in all their undertakings. The newly elected officers are as follows : President Junius Tribe. Vice President Helen Slater. Secretary and Treasurer David Kennedy. Yell Master Edward Williams.Historian Ruth Agren. Dramatic Manager Van TanneryAthletic Manager Grant Lof-green.Debating Manager Athol Tribe. President Public Service Bureau Frances Cragun. Vice President Public Service Bureau Josephine Rhecs. buildings and make a rea campus.. It is this real Weber spirit that will make possible the development of a real college in Ogden. Boost For the College FOUR PAGES E33I E3 College Commencement Held; 38 Graduate Thursday evening the Seventh Annual College commencement was held. There were eleven graduates from the 2 year col lege course, receiving the de gree of Associate of Art. These degrees were the first to be offered any student graduating from Weber. Besides the degree of A. A. nine of these graduates re ceived the Utah State First Class (five year) certificate. In addition to the eleven A. A.'s given, twenty six students were granted Utah State Second Class (two year) certificates. College Graduates Two year course, with degree of Associate of Art Alice Condie, Etta Fuller, Kenneth Farley, Ellen Hornsby, J. Edwin Nelson, Alton Richards, Annie Rogers, Berna Sandstrom, Thomas Smith, Louisa Thurgood, and Miriam Woodbury. Alice Condie was the college honor student. She had an average final grade of A. The following are those who received the State Second Class certificate: Floyd Barnett, Mabel Barnett, Florence Browning, Madge Campbell, Edris Christen sen, Vonda Doxey, Leone Fowler, Eva Garfield, Gladys Gideon, Marie Glenn, Durel Harris, Glad ys Hunter, Orba Jorgensen, Pauline Mathews, Mary Nais-bitt, May Pickett, Juanita Ramsey, Leland Rhees, Jennie Rig-by, Olga Smith, Mamie Stallings, Inez Stallings, Norma Stewart, LaPriel Stock, Marguerite Williamson.The exercises were opened with the High School orchestra playing the "War March of the Priests" from "Althalia" by Mendelssohn. The remainder of the program was as follows : Invocation ..'. Pres. B. H. Goddard Mixed Quartet Ship of Dreams President's Address President Aaron W. Tracy Clarinet Solo, "The Swanee River" Paraphrase Prof. E. W. Nichols Address to Graduates Dr. John A. Widstoe Soprano Solo ....Miss Eva Porter Presentation of diplomas President John Watson "Pilgrims' Chorus" (Tannhaus- er) ....Weber High School Or. Benediction President Thomas Irvine President Tracy gave in his report a sketch of the school since its beginning. He lauded its achievements and expressed his hopes for the future. "Last evening closed Weber Academy", said Mr. Tracy. "While many may look upon the event with sadness, it is a distinct achievement in the history of our school. Now may we begin in earnest with our college. "The enrollment in the high school the past year was about five hundred fifty, with a slight majority of girls. The college had one hundred thirty eight (Continued on Page 3) |