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Show Dixon Editorial Page Two ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE NO. 17 VOL 3 OGDEN, UTAH, MAY 6, 1940 Vocational Interviews Page Two v hi p a t- ' i Collegians View Three South Park Areas On Geological Junket Buss Still Funny After Five Day Trip With 65 Students of geology and geography, and others who went along for the trip, returned late Sunday from a five-day junket to the three scenic parks of southern Utah and northern Arizona. When asked how many students had taken the trip, Mr. Walter Buss, geology instructor said, "There were about 65 and they went in two busses not counting myself." This was as near as Mr. Buss could come to a joke after having been straight down in the deep places of the earth with 65 W. C. rough necks. But nevertheless he had held on pretty well, for it was the same joke he started out with. "Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hurst went along as chaperones in the other bus. Chaperone 'is an obsolete - term, but they went along anyway," said Mr. Buss. Speaking of chaperones, after the buses pulled back to the curb from the long jaunt, the question was asked what had - been done about homesickness while touring the romantic by-ways of the parks. Mr. Buss said nothing.The destination the first day was Zion National Park, 375 miles to the south. On the way various geologic and geographic features were pointed out and discussed, such as Cottonwood canyons, the Wasatch fault, Bingham, Ice Spring Craters, Cove Fort, Tushar mountains and Markagunt plateau. Hurricane Ledge Leaving the Los Angeles highway at Anderson's ranch the buses climbed Hurricane ledge, and the students obtained as their first glimpse of Zion, the majestic West Temple. Camp was made in the Grotto at the foot of the Great White Throne. Thursday morning, after a hearty breakfast of hot cakes, bacon and eggs and tomato juice, several par-' ties left to explore the trails of Zion. Most popular was the trip to the Narrows, but some ventured into Hidden Canyon, to Angel's Landing and up Mt. Zion. A camp-fire program and talks by the ranger concluded the day. Early Friday morning the group left Zion through the Zion Tunnel, stopping at the windows, and later studied at close range the cross-bedding in Zion and in Kanab creek. Prismatic Plains After crossing the Prismatic Plains, they climbed the Kaibab, from the sagebrush plains below to i the pine, aspen and spruce forest on top. Many deer and a few white-tailed squirrels were seen. But one of the most interesting features was the large sinkhole i near Jacob's Lake. They reached Bright Angel Point shortly after noon and spent the rest of the day watching the changing lights and shadows and discussing the features of the canyon. Saturday morning they left Grand Canyon and drove to Bryce, and again enjoyed a sunset and the trip into the canyon and to Rainbow Point. From almost anywhere on ' he rim one could look across the - Paria and Colorado rivers to the majestic dome of Navajo mountain and ponder the majesty of Rainbow bridge, which stands on its northern flank. In the foreground were the nameless and changeable pillars of Bryce itself, born of rain and yet more rain. Sunday morning they regretfully turned faces homeward, but as the miles went by, new wonders such as Big Rock Candy mountain, Sevier valley and the Wasatch Monocline made partial compensation for the "rainbow canyons" to the 0 south. Tired but happy they arrived in Ogden only to face another Monday morning of school. Classzvork . . . MACHINE SHOP By WILMER PERRY "I get a big kick out of class," was the remark of Clifford Wilson, ! student in the machine shop division of the vocational school, when asked how he liked his course. Upon request he laid out a variety of tools made by himself as an example of his work. Cold chisels, hammers, saws, and a variety of other tools were in the collection. Practical work from outside sources gives the students of these classes plenty to do. A 550 horsepower, 9 cylinder airplane motor has been donated to the college by the army for the C. A. A. students. It has been set up in the shop. To gain a more (Continuel on Page 2 Aviator Now Lester R. Richardson. Ex-S.B. President Reappears In Flying Cadets Wings of the United States Army Air corps soon will be worn by two former Weber men, members of a class of 210 Flying Cadets, scheduled to complete their basic flight training at Randolph Field, Texas, the "West Point of the Air," in early May. Flying Cadets Morris Kent Lee, of Brigham City, Utah, class of 1938, and Lester R. Richardson, of Brigham, class of 1937, who was student body president, are among the members of Flying Cadet class 40-D who will transfer to Kelly Field for an additional three month period of advanced flying instruction before receiving their coveted pair of wings, em.-blematic of a military pilot, and their commissions as Second Lieutenants in the Air Corps Reserve. Clarke Sets Date of Award Assembly, Praises Committee Plans for the annual award assembly to be held May 17 are near-ing completion under the direction of Dr. Robert Clarke, chairman of the awards committee. The labor of gathering award data from advisors of activities and arranging it and several similar tasks have been performed, according to Dr. Clarke by the hardworking student awards committee, composed of Bruce Baird, Louise Dixon, Loyal Christensen, Caroline Smith, Margaret Tarran, and Laurence Stettler. "A great increase in the number of students participating in activities is shown in a comparison of the number of students to receive awards this year and last," Dr. Clarke said. Last year's totals showed 49 silver medal winners, 13 gold medal I Continuel on Page 2 Managing Editors of Utah Dailies Will Soon Know Best High School Paper Four managing editors of the leading utan dailies wm nave returned a decision by Friday of this week upon the question which is the best high school newspaper in Utah. This contest is being sponsored in Utah by Signpost this year in the hope that it will improve high school papers and bring more of them into existence. These first results, those editing the Signpost believe, will result in others most beneficial to education. The judges are Will W. Bowman of The Salt Lake Tribune; Arthur C. Deck, Salt Lake Telegram; Mark E. Petersen, Deseret News, and Glen W. Perrins, Ogden Standard-Examiner. Papers which have submitted entries are the Provo Provonian, Logan Grizzly, Bear River Searchlight, Ogden Tiger Highlights, Granite Granitian, North Cache Norcachian, Box Elder Bee, West high school Red and Black, Jordan Broadcaster, South Cache Clarion, Davis Dart, MurrayMurray-Go-Round, Tooele Oracle and South high school Scribe. Mary Huggins, Signpost contest editor, is in charge of the competition.Meanwhile, it is announced that Norman Bowen, Signpost editor, has accepted an invitation to address the Utah state journalism advisers' section of Utah Education association at its annual meeting at the Lion House in Salt Lake City on October 11. Mr. Bowen was requested to discuss "Results and Significance of the Weber Journalism Survey." Spring Drama What a Life' Again Tonight Is Humorous Study Of High School Life, Adolescence Henry Aldrich of radio fame will be seen on Weber's stage this evening in Clifford Goldsmith's broadway success, "What a Life." The college auditorium will ring with laughter both tonight and tomorrow night starting at eight-fifteen p. m. This prediction is based upon the hilarity observed Friday during its performance for high school students. Director Dr. Albert Mitchell lays on a final touch for the spring quarter drama, playing the second showing of its three-day run tonight. The play is said to be the most enlightened study of adolescence and high school life that has been written. It is packed full of good laughs that grow out of the character of Henry Aldrich and the humorous situations resulting from Goldsmith's travels all over the United States while he was giving health lectures. "What a Life" is the original play which grew into the popular radio program now presented by professionals for commercial sponsors. But tonight Reed Coray will portray Henry Aldrich, and Tuesday Don Peterson will take the part. Capable performances are predicted from Betty Smalley and Rama Eyre, who" alternate as Barbara Pierson. The "sour-puss" high school principal is played by Clinton Price; Glen Brewer is the genial young assistant principal. Their efficient secretary is played by an equally efficient performer, Betty Lou Balch. A fine supporting cast aids in rounding out the play to the high level of entertainment which has usually characterized former Weber plays. Dr. Albert Mitchell of the dra-dramatics department is coaching the production. Tickets are now on sale at the book store and may be obtained upon the presentation of student body cards. Prexy's Brother Likes Weber, West Mr. Charles Peterson, brother of the student body president, Rolfe Peterson, on a recent visit here told Weber students of the accounting departmnet of the increasingly heavy demands for vocationally trained students. Mr. Peterson, who works in the personnel department of the Kim-berly Clark Paper corporation in Niagara, New York, said, "In the east you simply cannot find good mechanics. On one job which was undertaken by our firm, we scoured the entire state of New York before we could find the right kind of workers to do carpentry and machine work. "Weber college, beside being one of the leading schools in vocational training for its size in the country, offers fine social opportunities. In fact, I prefer the western part of the United States over the eastern, and I would gladly transfer to the west if the opportunities in my particular field were more abundant," said Mr. Peterson. Mr. Peterson graduated from Weber in 1935, and received a scholarship to the University of Chicago's school of business. After his graduation from Chicago, he went to work in his present position. Executives View Youth Problem Ogden Host For Annual Convention Rotarians from all parts of Utah and Idaho are at Weber college this afternoon to discuss "The Guidance of Youth In a Changing World" and to see what Weber is doing with the problem. The Rotarians convened in Ogden yesterday and will be in session through tomorrow. They were invited to visit the college because the school has introduced into the curriculum some unique features designed to meet the needs of those who must begin to earn a living almost immediate ly after high school. Weber s terminal division is new to Utah. Following a meeting at the Elks' hall this morning, the Rotarians visited Weber college. From 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. they attended an assembly in the Moench building. Students discussed the problems of meeting the needs of youth in this ever changing world with a view to giving the Rotarians an insight into the school and its doings. The needs of youth as outlined by the Rotary Club involve the following problems: 1. How can young people get an opportunity to study the actual mechanics of modern business? 2. How can they get training and experience in the trades? 3. How can they get experience in the customer-sales relationship?4. How can they develop a pride in and an appreciation for honest, accurate, precise, and artistic workmanship?5. What can business people do to rehabilitate the spirit of youth and open the door of hope to them? 6. What can be done to develop in them a pride in work not of the white-collar class? (Coontinued on Page Jf Musicians Plan Recital for Early Next Week Instrumental music department of Weber college presents a recital of solos Monday, May 13, at 8:00 p. m. in the Moench building auditorium."The program will be presented entirely by talent here in the school," said Mr. Clair Johnson, director. "There are many students here in Weber who are extremely talented in classical music. The program was especially designed and prepared for lovers of high class music, and consists of solos of this nature." The program is to include a number by a string quartet; violin solos by Kenneth Kuchler, Joseph Layton, and Ramon Varella; a piano concerto by Eugene Brough; a tuba solo by David Peters; a cornet solo by Desmond Norton; a flute solo by Glen Wilde; clarinet solos by Richard Murdock and Raymond Kunzler; trombone solos by Kieth Wilcox and Eugean Riley; and a baritone solo by A. C. Cook. -f NEW EDITORS NAMED In the absence of the regular Signpost editors on Spring vacation, Clyde Miller was appointed editor and J. M. Demos, associate editor for this issue. Troublesome Troubles Trouble Troublesome Troubled Troublers, Reporter Reports By J. M. Demos Summer vacation will soon be upon us with the monotonous question, "Where shall I spend my vacation?" arising. Most college students will find that a vacation is about all they have that can be spent, and, not wishing to be denied worldly contact, they will seek to occupy themselves in a variety of ways during said period. Not to be outdone by the tourist bureaus, major professors, and radio masters of ceremonies, we, too, toss in a word regarding summer pastimes and offer for a limited time only the following unique, exclusive, and wholly practical suggestions.Miss Average Stude is going to make a noble attempt to find a job knowing, and hoping, that said attempt ends in failure. She'll end up doing the usual nothing. Mr. Average Stude is going to make a noble attempt (at least he hopes that from where you sit it Rotarian Assembly Evaluates Local Brass Tacks Program For Meeting the Ever-Present Job Problem Lead Rotarian Convention . . . L. W. Nims Lorenzo R. Young Roy J. Weaver L. W. Nims is general chairman for the Rotary convention now in session here. Lorenzo R. Young, of Blackfoot, Idaho, is governor off the Utah-Idaho district. Roy J. Weaver, of Pueblo, Colorado, speaks Tuesday afternoon on the subject, "How Can the Individual Rotary Assist in Youth Service?" Fred L. Kuhlman is president of and official welcomer for the host club. These officials are at Weber college this afternoon as the guests of President H. A. Dixon. Displays Show Both Quality And Kind of Terminal Work Ten exhibits designed to show the activity in ten different terminal courses offered here are set up for display this afternoon. The exhibits are: 1. Textiles. 2. Art. 3. Carpentry. 4. Air conditioning and refrigeration. 5. Body and fender. 6. Auto mechanics. 7. General metals. 8. Welding. 9. Drafting. 10. Business department. .Purpose of the exhibit is to give a picture of what Weber college is doing toward "Guiding Youth in Changing World." All terminal courses given at Weber college came into being as a result of an intensive survey of job opportunities in this territory. Textiles The textile exhibit includes animal fibers (wool, mulberry silk, wild silk), chemically treated vegetable fibers (cotton, linen), and synthetic fibers (nylon, rayon). The purpose of the exhibit is to show the construction process of various fabrics, the materials from which they are made and the uses to which they are put. There are microscopic slides for viewing the several types of materials. Art Exhibited in the art department is the work of the students includ- resembles a noble attempt) to find-f a job knowing, and hoping that said attempt ends in failure. Hell end up enjoying the usual nothing. Dorothy Litchfield will seek the atmosphere (all right, then if you insist, the perisphere) of the world's fair at New York to do it in she hopes. Ross Ekins contemplates with horror (honest, daddy, they've misquoted me) the opening of a California branch sales division for rock wool. (Or should we have said knowing Ross, Woll! Wool!?) The tomatoes and similar garden growths out Farr West way had best beware and heed our warning, for Lorene Taylor has voiced her intentions to cultivate their acquaintance in true farmer's daughter style. Dale Black doesn't seem to have had his fill of scholasticity. He's going in for dry farming for the summer months. Arlene Jensen is one of the many who will make no effort to appear Fred L. Kuhlman -f ing design, posters, oil painting, water color and drawing. Carpentry In the carpentry department there is set up a section of a house showing cement forms, window frames, door frames, and a section showing mud sills, floor joists, cross bridging, subfloor, wallplates (top and bottom), studding, rafters and windows. The exhibit of cabinet work includes a reference library desk of oak, filing cabinet and ping pong table. Students are on hand to give demonstrations. Body and Fender In the body and fender department students give demonstrations of brazing, sanding, solder filling, molding, graining, varnishing. Examples of work in upholsting and (Continuel on Page 2 collegiate during the vacation. She's going to throw pretense overboard and just leisure. Her fiddle and Lorene Taylor will see much of her in the attempt, though Pumping gas orthodoxically for a change, "Honey-lamb" Reed Coray will find a haven in a Wyomiing service station and improve his techniques according to No. 1 standards. Betty Lou Balch, too, feels the desire for a change in scenery and will vacation in Oregon, more or less, depending upon the masculine attitude in Ogden and its environs. Seeking his environment to suit his ability. Frank Hudson will press bricks at the Ogden Press Brick-Lhim and Tile Co. (paid adv.) Betty Smalley has a full time job with Daisy, her hayseed hop trophy, but should she desire other interests she'll have you know that her services belong to Daddy. Us? Why don't be silly! We're going to summer school, of course! Students Outline Main Steps In Preparing For and Keeping Work Rotarians from Utah and Idaho composed the audience of an assembly held in the Moench auditorium this afternoon. The feature of the program was a "brass tacks" panel discussion on the problems of youth and the means Weber college is using to meet them. A skit portraying the needs and aversions of the employer concerning his secretary preceded a panel discussion. President H. Aldous Dixon and Mr. Leland H. Mon-son, program chairman, spoke briefly. The discussion was conducted by Blair Burton, who was assisted by Sherman French, Seaman Mills, Ross Ekins, Betty Lou Balch, Barbara Reeve, Grant Neuteboom, Mark Austad, George Ballingham, Catherine Farr, and Blair Evans. Blair Burton opened the discussion by defining the problem. "Due to the frequent crises which have occurred in our economic and social life during recent years, the youth of modern America is faced with many difficult problems. These particular ones are universal and can be found throughout our country. The nature of these was revealed in a survey of seventeen thousand young men and women conducted by the American Education institute. The greatest need is economic. What youth wants first of all is the chance of obtaining a satisfying employment. This is the situation which Weber College must meet," Burton concluded. Mills Wants Survey "The first step taken by the college as a solution, said Seaman Mills, "is a competent and statistical survey of the industrial activity to be taught during the year. The age of the men engaged in the industry, the need for training, and the ultimate opportunity awaiting the students are carefully considered. In the carpentry trade, for example, a college survey shows that due to retirement and other factors Ogden needs approximately forty new and skilled carpenters every year. Thus, through these surveys Weber College can adequately supply, without overcrowding, the labor demands placed on the vocations and businesses of this area." For Committee "After the survey has been conducted," continued Sherman French, "an advisory committee is formed, providing there is a need for the course. A coordinator, or school representative, selects two employers who understand and sympathize with the program. Labor then selects two representatives."The main purpose of the committee is to develop the course constantly to meet changes in the trades. This is accomplished through frequent meetings, where the courses are discussed and suggestions offered. The committee also assists the school by advising in various other matters." Training, Please The training program, the next step toward a solution of youth's problems was duscussel by Barbara Reeve. "The procedulre in setting up the program is divided into four major parts. First there is an analysis made of the occupation to determine the things a proficient worker must be able to do. Next, the training program is begun on the following basis: Three hours a day or fifteen hours a week are spent in actual shop work, resembling as nearly as possible actual on-the-job conditions. One hour a day is spent in technical theory. The other two hours are used to consider different problems. Third, a competent tradesman is selected as an instructor. The student for the trade courses is carefully selected upon his previous school records, his mechanical aptitude, his personal history, and his experience as the last step." Jobs! Jobs! Grant Neuteboom contended, following these remarks, that any real vocational program must be able to place its students after it has trained them. "This is accomplished," he said, "by the coordinator of the industrial division of the school who is constantly in touch with the various trade and industries in order to place students as quickly as they are ready for service. The coordinator picks the student for an open position upon his individual student progress chart. The results of this placement can be shown in the records kept by the school. Out of one-hundred students enrolled in Auto Body, Air Conditioning, Machine Shop, Carpentry and Welding, sixty-four are working at their trade, thirty-one are still in school, three employed out of their trade, and two are filling missions. None of them are idle." Follow-Up "Weber College has also what is known as the follow-up program," Ross Ekins told the group. "The original purpose of this was the improvement of the vocational course itself, but today this program has taken on a new and even more important meaning. Today, by means of the follow-up, the coordinator is enabled to help the student who has been placed in industry to acquire a better position or to maintain his present one. A conscious effort is made to encourage to improve himself by attending night school, by developing along the lines in which he is weak. By the follow-up program, it is possible to determine the degree to which vocational training is functioning. By it those who so desire can attain increased individual development which will result in promotion to the (Continuel on Page C reading pertinent literature, by |
