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Show Sec. 562, P. L. & R Annual Award Assembly! Honors Active Students Melvin Thayne and Marilyn Robinson were the recipients of life-time activity passes to all Weber college activities and were named Weber's most outstanding students for "exceptional leadership, service and scholarship," in the annual award assembly fu . . -sfr :"rJi "fL sa B "a"J Vol. 10 L D S Aid To Address 208 Graduates In June Exercises By Don Simmons David O. McKay, second counselo of Jesus Christ of Later-oay Saints, w at the fifty-ninth commencement exer at 8 p. m., in th Ogden high school au mer Weber L. D. S. Institute director Baccalaureate sermon at the baccala p. m., in the Moench auditorium. . A tea honoring the graduates and their parents wil be given by Weber college President and Mrs. Henry Aldous Dixon, assisted by the Weber college Faculty Women's Association, dn the L. D. S. Institute of Religion Sunday, June 1, from 3 to 5 p. m. preceding the baccalaureate services. Commencement Ball The annual Commencement Ball will be held in the White City all-room following the commencement exercises. All Weber college students, members of the graduating class and parents, and alumni are invited to attend. Admission to the bail will be fre of charge. Other activities honoring the graduating class include a special assembly to be held at 10:30 a. m., June 6 in the Moench building auditorium and an alumni break, fast the same morning at 7 to 7:30 a. m. in the Hotel Ben Lomond. Graduates, faculty, and alumni members are invited to attend the breakfast and the assembly. It is especially urged by Henry Aldcus Dixon, Weber college president, that all students attend the assembly honoring the upper-class men. Melvin Thayne, president of the graduating class, has announced that for the first time in Weber college history the graduating students will wear caps and gowns. Second Largest Class Approximately 208 Weber college students will receive degrees or certificates of completion in the commencement exercises. The registrar's office recently named 10 candidates for the associate of art degrees, 160 for the degree of associate of science, and 38 for certificates of completion. Indications are that this year's graduates will form the second largest graduating group in Weber college history, topped only by the class of 1941. Honor Graduates Of the 208 graduates, 28 will graduate with "honors" while eight students will receive "high honors" and three will graduate with "highest honors," the registrar's office revealed. Those graduating with "highest honors" are: Marilyn Robinson, Elaine Dickson Cook, and Kathryn Rogers. Graduating with "high honors" are: Merlin John Dye, Carlisle Clawson Smith, Dee Laurel Brown, Richard Willard Brann, Douglas Meek Moore, Janice Jean Smuin, Melvin Erickson Thayne, Letha Farnsworth, and Harry Woodrow Stai lings. Candidates who will graduate with "honors" are: Lionel Joseph Chambers, Jean Binnie, Alvin Julius Holstead, Melba Charlesworth, Janet Elaine Broadbent, Kenneth Junior Stranger, Shirley June Montgomery, Ruth Dixon, Nell Myrene Greenweil, Kenneth Alfred Randall, Melbourne Allen Douglas, Okiko Onishi, Shirley Francis Welch, Howard Vernon Taylor, Verna Bess Ferrell, George Albert Martin, Marvin Earl Mumford, Vera Arlene West, Max Joseph Berryessa, Constance Reid, Mary Victoria Hunter, Willis Dean Wynn, Erol Reuben Benson, Wayne Edward Cashmore, Yoshito Kato, and Harvey Walter Holde-man, Jr. Named to graduate are: AjKlat of Arts Erol Kauben Benson, Jntl Blaine Broadbent. Leah Barbara Crawford, Ruth DlJton, Oarl victor Per-nellus, Douglas Meek Moore. Marian Eva Shaw, Earl Jay Slact. Carlisle Clawson Smith and Janice Jean Emuln. Associate of Science John Aardema Jr.. Raymond Henry Adams, William Robert Alway. Shirley Lue Alvord. Clifford Reed Anderson, La Rae Anderson. Lawrence Roland Anderson. Eyvonne Balrd, Louise Ball. Richard John Barney, Lowell Han Belnap, Max Joseph Berryessa, Oerald Bingham. Jean Blnnle. Carl Eueene Blaes. Edward LeRoy Blair, James CUfford Blair Jr., Richard William Brahn Jr., June Brewer, Mary Briscoe, vera Robert Burton. Robert Edward Carney. George William Carpenter, Shirley Mae Chandler, Bemlce child, William Clements Jr.. Sally-anne Patricia Conroy. Elaine Dickson Cook, Kenneth Edawrd erase. Ralph Parkinson Crawford, Sherman Arthur Davidson, David Miller Donaldson, Melbourne Allen Douglas. Jeannette Durstel-er, Louise Earl. Mary Margaret Ellis James Stuart Engle. Ross Wright Eskel-6on. Jean Chloe Packrell. Letha D. Paras-worth, Richard Francis Parr, Keith Car-don Pernellus, Nancy Louise Petscher (Continued on Page 8 OoL 8) ; OGDEN, UTAH, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, r of the first presidency of the Church ill deliver the address to the graduates cises of Weber college Friday, Jun 6, ditorium. Royden C. Braithwaite, for- and army ureate services Sunday, June I , at 8 David O. McKay Royden Braithwaite Ex-Weberite Slated To Deliver Sermon At Religious Rites Royden C. Braithwaite will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Weber college graduates in services to be held Sunday, June 1, at 8 p. m., in the Moench auditorium, Reed K. Swenson, graduation committee chairman, announced recently.Mr. Braithwaite was the director of the Weer college L. D. S. Institute of Religion preceding his entrance into the army ground forces as a chaplain. His tour of duty as a chaplain included camps in Italy and the United States While in Europe he attended the International Council of Protestant Churches in Geneva, Switzerland, and was present at interviews with Pope Pius in the Vatican in Rome, Italy. Since his release from the army last December he has been instructing at the L. D. S. Institute of Religion at the Utah State Agricultural college at Logan, Utah. Also on the baccalaureate services program will be various vocal and instrumental numbers by the Weber college music department. The program for the Baccalaureate service follows: Intermezzo J. clalr Anderson J. Clalr Anderson, Organist Invocation .Reverend Darrell M. Farnum Chanson TTtst& . Tschalkowsky Romande Moiart Weber college String Ensemble Margaret Ellis. Erma Harris Donna Smith. Nancy Fetscher Verna Bess Ferrell The Lost Chord Sullivan Weber college Dorian Singers Roland Parry. Director Baccalaureate Sermon. Royden Braithwaite Prelude "Cycle of Life Ronald Weber college Musettes Marilyn Robinson. Reader J. Clalr Anderson, Director Benediction Austin Shaw WW No. 18 chaplain, will deliver the Graduates to Hear Noted Churchman Approximately 208 graduating students will hear David O. McKay, second counselor of the first presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the fifty-ninth commencement exercises of Weber college Friday, June 6, at 8:00 p. m., in the Ogden high school auditorium. The 208 cap and gowned students will represent the second largest graduating class in Weber college history. Introductions Introduction of the class and recommendation for graduation will be made by Weber college President Henry Aldous Dixon. E. Allen Bateman, Superintendent of Utah schools, will present the diplomas to the graduates. Also on the commencement program will be vocal and orchestra numbers by the Weber college music department. Included will be numbers by the Weber college orchestra and chorus, and the Dorian Singers. The annual Commencement Ball will be held in the Weber college ballroom Immediately following the commencement exercises. The program for the services follows:Rosamunde Overture .Schubert Weber college orchestra Clair Johnson, Director Invocation Reverend Laird V. Loveland The Angelus Massenet Weber college Orchestra 8ong of Peace Sibelius Weber college Dorian Singers Ethel May Pasche, Soloist Roland Parry, Director Address to Qraduates... -Elder David O. McKay Deep RIver. Arr. Russell Induction ot Class Into AlumnL. -Junius R. Tribe Introduction of Class- -President Henry A. Dixon Presentation of Diplomas... uperintendent E. Allen Bateman Oftvallerla Rusticana Masacaani Weber college Chorus and Orchestra Benediction Earl 3. Paul Purple and White Manning Sociology Club Holds Party h Ogden Canyon "Send It over at a weak place so we'll score a point," was the battle cry echoed by several faculty members during a hectic game of volley ball at the Sociology club's recent party. The game proved to be one of the highlights of the evening's entertainment held May 20th at the Meadows in Ogden canyon. It featured such stars as O. W. "Dead-eye" Young, James "Weak-point" Harvey, Harold "Dynamo" Bateman, and Dello "Flash" Dayton plus a group of "hot shots" including Connie Reid, Laura Aldous, Nancy Beach, Bernlce Anderson, Mrs. Harvey, Beth Olson, Le Grant Shreeve, Henry Galbraith, and Richard Terry (and more be. sides) . Drinks, spiked with dill pickle juice, were consumed by unsuspecting victims, while Dick Terry enjoyed ice cream served between the eyes. Welnies were tucked between potato chips because of a shortage of buns after the quota of five hot dogs per person had been depleted. Using sticks for canes, Jane Ann Slater and Donna Baker gave out with ''Old Man Johnson," as a sub. stltute for the after-dinner music usually featured at such gatherings.Group singing around the bonfire concluded the evening's activities.LeGrant Shreeve, Sociology club president, served as general chairman for the party, assisted by Walter Neville, adviser. Other committee heads were Connie Reid, Membership; Darlene Medell, refreshments, and Dean Christiansen, recreation. 1947 last Friday. President Henry Aldous Dixon made the award. Gears Mesh Mexico Trip Readied by Big Wheels Added Summer School Courses To Be Offered Are you interested in earning biology, geology, and foreign language credits while enjoying an eight-week tour of Old Mexico? Unique in the annals of western education are Weber colleg plans which feature an extensive trip into Mexican territory during Summer quarter. Scheduled to depart on July 25, the excursion will last through September 25 and offers a possible maximum of nine credit hours, John Benson, director of publicity, disclosed Monday. Scenic Routing "Tentative routing includes such significant spots as Bryce canyon, Zion's canyon, Flagstaff museum, Coon Butte meteor crater in Diablo canon, Petrified forest, Gallup Indian country, Tularosa Malpals (lava beds), Carlsbad Caverns, Pecos Valley, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Pueblo, Virgin jungle near Vera Cruz, the Alamo at San Antonio, Santa Fe, Mesa Verde National Park and a special side trip to the recently erupted volcano of Parcutin," Mr. Benson said. Instructors for the tour will be Ross Hardy (plant and animal life of Southwest Mexico), Walter R. Buss (geology and geography), and Victor C. Hancock (language, customs and history of Mexico). Total cost of the expedition has been set at $225.00 per student plus tuition fees. "Expenses will not exceed the amount stated," Mr. Hardy asserted, "and there is some possibilities of a refund as has been the case in previous years." Mexicans Cooperate The trip is being conducted by pre-arrangement with the Mexican consul and the Mexican Ministry of Education. Full cooperation from all branches of the Mexican government has been assured. "Students interested dn making the journey should contact any of the three instructors mentioned immediately and make necessary preparations for receiving vaccinations and innoculations required for entry Into Mexico," Mr. Hardy said. Registration for summer school is slated to commence June 12 and will continue through June 12. Classroom work begins June 16. Ninety-six Courses "The ninety-six courses made available by our institution range from candy making to advanced studies in quantative analysis and comprise the widest variety of summertime courses ever offered In this area," Mr. Benson declared. "Concentrated courses In mathematics, physics, chemistry, and business have been especially designed to meet the needs of returned veterans who desire to grad-uate early. By careful planning and attendance during Summer quarter, college students majoring In medicine, engineering, accounting, and numerous other fields can now earn their diplomas as much as one year in advance of normal graduation," he continued. Credit Arrangement Arrangements in the process of completion will provide six hours of upper division credit for school teachers who enroll In summer classes of Utah geography and plant and animal life. Students who register for those courses will receive regular lower divisioncredits. President Dixon Writes Farewell to Students The current year has brought many things that are highly satisfying to me. Most of all I seem to be grateful for the happiness that has come back to the campus. For a number of years the dark cloud of war hung over us as a constant threat to both life and happiness. Its shadow of gloom and terror has now been lifted from our hearts and the halls again ring with laughter. The boys are back. What a difference they have made! They, have again taken over the leadership of the school and a strong leadership at that. The dances have thrived, where they were hereto fore largely disappointing failures. Football has been revived, and in a single year the team surpassed anything Weber has pro-i duced in a decade. Debate teams again came to the front and sped) on their journeys of conquest. The men's association and the men's clubs are already stronger than ever before. The Acorn and the) Scribulus have been restored to weld otherwise temporary acquaintances into lasting friendships. Never before have we had so many splendid men's quartets, choruses and music groups, and never before have we had such honest preparation and such high scholastic standards. Happiness is a sign of health. It is the feeling that "God is in his heaven and all's well with the world." It is a symptom of success and a sure sign of vitality. It is a potent part of the spirit that is building a greater Weber. Even strangers who visit our campus notice it. Only last week I talked with the secretary of the American Association of Junior Colleges, who said: "I have never stepped onto a campus where the students seemed so friendly and genuinely happy. What a thrill it must be to be a part of such a college!" I am indeed most grateful to belong to Weber. I hope that I might be worthy always to belong to Weber, and I ask no greater reward than to merit your friendship by being a contributing factor to your genuine happiness. To those of you who graduate, I say, "This is still your home. Come back as often as you can." To those who do not graduate, I say, "A welcome awaits you September 22." And to all faculty and students, I am grateful for a most successful and enjoyable year. H. A. Dixon. Melvin Thayne and Marilyn Robinson were the recipients of lifetime activity passes to all Weber college activities and were named Weber's most outstanding students for "exceptional leadership, service, and scholarship," in the annual award assembly last Friday. President Henry Aldous Dixon made the award. The awards program, under the direction of the awards committee, included organ music by J. Clair Anderson; invocation, Willis Wynn; recognition of service and achievement, Dello Dayton of the awards committee; and musical numbers by the Musettes and Dorian singers.Those who received awards are: OUTSTANDING SBRVIC E Fred Adams, Ernie Bingham, Jean Binnie, Frank Blair, James Blair, Nancy Chadwick, Ruth Dixon, Donald Edwards, Richard Farr, Mar-jorie Hill, Mary Losee, Shirley Low-der, Robert McAllister, Glen Nelson, Janice Shupe, Don Simmons, Donna Smith, Blake Storey, Larrry Williamsen, Darrel Willey and Willis Wynn. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Lee Andelin, Max Berry, essa, Dee Brown, Marva Burgess, Helene Burke, Laurence Burton, Elaine Cook, Haynes Fuller, Alvin Holstead, Haruto Kato, LeGrant Shreeve, James Taylor, David Kearl, Dean Kingsford, Douglas Moore, Kenneth Palmer, Kay Randall, Connie Reid, Winn Richards, Marilyn Robinson, Kathryn Rogers, and Melvin Thayne. MERITORIOUS SERVICE Erma Adams, Parley Belnap, Veone Bertagnole, William Bobolls, Char-lene Budge, Jean Buehler, Vern Burton, Robert Butler, Sharon Clawson, David Carruth, Leslie Cole, Lael Eyre, Elaine Frances, Etta Lou Fernelius, Rulon Garfield, Luana Green, Myrene Greenweil, Jack Helgesen, Elmer Hogge, Or-ville Holley, Diane Hunsaker, Dean Hurst Beth Judd, Kathleen Larsen, Elaine S. Longstroth, Cal Lucy, Lowell Manful, Oakley Moore, Carol Moyes, Ethel Pasche, Robert Odenthall, Clyde Parker, Melvin Phillips, Dale Pulsipher, Elma Lou Ray, Donna Rhees, Shirley Ross, Carol Spackman, William Soelberg, Richard Strlngham, Marva Thompson, Donald Thurman, Navine Williams, and Dean Wallwork. MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT Junior Bates, Richard Brann, Calvin Ried Bybee, Jerry Carlile, Wayne Cashmore, Lionel Chambers, Darrel Christensen, George Dickson, Merlin Dye, Margaret Ellis, Louise England, Leatha Farnsworth, Nancy Fletcher, Grant S. Flint, Kenneth Foulger, Elaine Freeman, Neil Galley, Erma Harris, Ora Jean Heslop, Charles Hess, Louann Huss, Arthur John- Fred Kendell, Robert Leonard, Wallace McPhie, Robert Mikkel-sois Wayne Moyes, Sidney Noble, Warren Olsen, Clyde Parker, Paul Porter, Lowell Robbins, Kent Randall, Herschell Saperstein, Jay Simpson, Junior Stokes, Boyd Storey, Carlisle Smith, Harry Stall-ings, Howard Taylor, Robert Tod-eschi, Paul Newey, and Delores Van Sickle. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS University of Utah scholarship, Marilyn Robinson; Brigham Young University scholarship, Katherine Rogers and Erma Harris; A. C. scholarship, Melvin Thayne and Jean Binnie, with Constance Reid and Ora Jean Heslop first alternates, and Beth Clara Thatcher and Ruth Holmes, second alternates; Lydla Tanner award, Marjorie Hill; Howard Merrill Memorial award, Fred Burdette; home economics award, Ora Jean Heslop; LaDianaeda awards, Marilyn Robinson and Louise Ellis; Chi Omega scholar, ship award, Helen Burton; Robert Hansen Memorial scholarship, Gail Stevenson of Davis high school and Anderson Jewelry Co. public speaking award, LeGrant Shreeve '1 .'V ';.,: 'i:.y.. r . .Jfj - ...... S i v- .--' ' ..,.88 figs ; New Sophomore officers pose for Sam Stephens, Signpost photog, prior to assuming their duties at the end of Spring quarter. They are left to right; Wilbur Braithwaite, president; Duane Hunsaker, vice president; and Bean Hurst, secretary. Braithwaite, Hunsaker, Hurst Capture 1947-1948 Soph Leadership Posts Wilbur Braithwaite was named, in final elections held Wednesday, May 14, to head the largest sophomore class in Weber college history next year. In a close race, he edged out opponent Mark Petrich to gain the top upperclass seat. Elected to take over vice president and secretarial duties for the 1947-48 class were Diane Hunsaker and Dean Hurst who topped Donna Baker and Lou Jean Gibby in the final election contest. Biologists Journey to South Utah On Thursday morning, May 15, as the clock ticked passed 5:30 a. m., students of Biology, Geology, and Zoology began drifting to the lawn of the central building. Each stu dent dragged, earned, pulled, or kicked his own sleep-bag and a lunch to last the entire day. The first stop made by the three buses was at Provo. It was a great temptation for Dr. Ross Hardy and Mr. Walter Buss not to leave half of the attendants there, but in stead the buses rolled on through many small and large Utah towns in order to reach Zion National Park about 6:00 p. m. As soon as the camp grounds had been selected, food, sleeping bags and the rest of the students were unloaded and preparation was made for the first meal of the four-day outing. After dinner and darkness spread over the camp, Ed's and Co-eds' started to snuggle into their beds for the night. It was about this time that Dr. Hardy took the prize for the best fit of the night as he cuddled into his sleeping bag that had accidentally housed several choice rocks. The Dr's remarks were heard over the entire park. Thrilling Sight The next morning, after breakfast, the campers piled onto the tops of the buses and road up tiie canyon as far as the road went. From there the foot trail was taken, and at intervals, the interesting and outstanding features were pointed out and explained by Mr. Buss and Dr. Hardy. Among some of the most thrilling sites were the Great White Throne, The First Patriarch, Angels Landing, and many others. After returning to camp and having lunch, the students began the hike up to Angel's Landing. This hike was by far the highlight of the trip, and though many were discouraged before reaching the top, several students continued and finally reached the peak, one thousand and five feet from the ground. Never before have you ever seen a greater scene or had a greater thrill from the outdoors, unless you have reached the top of Angel's 1-iandmg, where once it was be lieved only angels could land. Leave Zion Canyon The next morning orders were to break camp and after breakfast was over and all the buses loaded the Zion National Park Museum was the next stop of interest. Following this visit it was only a short time until Zion was fading behind and Bryce Canyon stretching up before us. Stops were made in the tunnel with the huge windows cut through solid rock, the Weeping Rock and then onto the Bryce itself. The first stop at Bryce was at Sunset point. Along with Mr. Buss and Dr. Hardy to explain the features the students hiked down into the canyon and around many of the fantastic creations that beacon travelers from far and near. Lunch Toward afternoon camp grounds were selected, lunch prepared and cleared away, hikes were made to the rim of the canyon, pictures taken, supper served, and then to Melvin Thayne, sophomore presi- dent, stated that all contests were exceptionally close, with less than twenty votes separating any pair of candidates. Athletic Participant Soph president-elect Braithwaite came to Weber college last fall from Manti, Utah, where he was student body president of Manti high school preceding his army induction in August, 1944. Since becoming a student at Weber, Wilbur has been active in athletic and student body affairs. He was a member of Weber's intermountain championship basketball team, and doubled with Joe Kenny to win the Brigham Young university invita-tionaKjunior college and the Intermountain junior college championship in tennis doubles. As sophomore class president, Braithwaite will represent his class m the Weber college Board of Control along with class representative Frank Blair, holdover councilman from this year's frosh class. Diane Hunsaker Diane Hunsaker, well.known women's tennis champion, has been a member of Musettes, Weber college choral group, Otyokwa, Women's social club, and has been an ardent Weber sports enthusiast. She was a leading contender for the student body secretarial post in the recent student body elections. Dean Hurst Besides being sophomore class secretary, Dean Hurst will also be a co-editor of Acorn next year. He is art editor of this year's Acorn, a Phoenix man, and a third of the original "Take A Little Tip From Father," act. He has been an active participant in Weber college dramatic activities. The position of sophomore class historian will be filled by appointment of the officers-elect. This appointment will be announced later. Engineers Plan For Next Tour Weber college Engineering club made plans for a trip to Coulee dam in Washington at a meeting held last Tuesday, May 20 in the college auditorium. It was decided that the club will assemble in front of the Weber college gym building Monday a. m. June 9 and board a Burlington Trailway's buss and take off for the second "dam tour" of this year. Arrangements for the trip have been made by the club's prexy Cal Lucy, who will not be able to conduct the tour to a complete conclusion due to plans for heading eastward June 7. "Hopes for a bigger and better Engineering club next year was discussed, and officers will be elected at the next meeting which will be held May 27, 1947." announced the officers of the club. This year's officers are Cal Lucy, president; Jack Woods, vice president; Bob Diehl, secretary and treasurer and Dick Taylor, club reporter. finish the evening, bear and bull stories were told around the camp fire. About ten o'clock the camp began to quiet down, and in spite of the cold, frosty air, all wa dead silence by midnight. By 5:88 the next morning breakfast was brewing and almost the entire camp was jumping. |