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Show THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1940 THE SIGNPOST Official Student Paper of Editorial Olfices Smi&& WEBER JUNIOR COLLEGE The College Year. Ogden, Utah Editor- J. M. Demos Business Manager: Ardell Russell News Editor David Lund Society Editors Nola Agricola, Ruth Carver Sports Editors Olenn Shannon, Kathleen Davis Editorials orhV ' Alumni Editor: William Smiley Consultant: C. M. Nilsson . n - I i ner Frank Arnold, Willard Kent Baggs, Circulation Draper, Dorothy Dyer, Dave x .. rtroii Belnap, Ed Anderson, Rich- son, Almira Heslop, Dons Opal gYl den, Ray Freeman, Don Gar- fanipiey. Alumni Welcomed . . . There isn't a student in Weber college who doesn't thrill with the realization of its growth and advancement. This growth is due to several factors. First, because of the capable administrators and faculty that the college has always been blessed with.par-ticularly now in recent years. Secondly, because of the splendid scholastic and moral record set up by the classes of yesteryear, and it is for that reason that we the students of Weber do pay homage and sincerely thank you, our alumni, one and all for making our education more practical, happier, and broader. We sincerely extend to you the hand of fellowship and welcome at this, our annual homecoming. May it in reality be a day of joyful reminiscence for everyone, and may the bands of friendship be strengthened more than ever by our common feeling of love for the Purple and White! Associated Student Officers. Alumni Growth The Associated Alumni of Weber college was organized in 1938 "to promote the general welfare of Weber college ... to expand the sphere of influence and activity of the college . . . and to initiate and support any activities that will promote the best interests of the college, its students, patrons, and graduates." The organization is young but vigorous. Its growth during the two years since its organization has been modest but substantial, and its officers are working to make a significant contribution toward the aims of the founders. The realization of these aims and objectives may ' be most effectively achieved by organized alumni working with, and in support of the Weber College Administration and its policies. No similar institution has a more loyal and appreciative alumni.. No alumni group has an Alma Mater of which it may be more proud. The growth of Weber college has been meteoric. Its 1940 faculty is about double the college students of 1920, and its present students number 1250. In addition, more than 800 young men and women are being trained in trade and vocational courses, aimed, not only at providing jobs, but also at the vital need for dignifying labor and many of the so-called common pursuits of life a program with limitless possibilities. But quality, and devotion to ideals are what differentiate truly educational institutions from mere diploma mills and down through the years Weber has held faithfully to the principle that "In education lies the safety of the home, the state and the nation."Weber's former students are proud to support such a college for they realize that one of the most potent forces in the progress of an educational institution is a well-organized alumni which sustains with sympathy, and with vigor when necessary, the considered program and the policy of the Mother Institution. Such is the aim, and we believe the destiny of the Associated Alumni of Weber college. A. R. Croft, President. The Balanced Life . . . By ICELAND H. MONSON Young men and women are interested in building lives that will promote their personal happiness and well-being, and in offering their contribution to all mankind. Recognizing this desire and need of youth, educators have required students to take courses in the four divisions of knowledge: the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. A fervid study of these fields of knowledge contributes much to the happy life. A knowledge of the names of flowers, shrubs, and trees, and of their methods of reproduction increases our interest in and our capacity to enjoy these beauties in nature. A knowledge of the geography of the vicinity in which we live, and an acquaintance with the geological phenomena present in our state multiplies our ability to enjoy our surroundings. As we observe in a microscope the multiplicity of lacy patterns that snowflakes have, we increase our interest and enjoyment in the snowfall. But stimulating our powers of observation, sciences increase our ability to profit, aesthetically and practically, from our experiences with nature. On the other hand, art, music, and literature develop in man a rich and a fruitful inner life, one of the concomitants of happiness.Turning our attention to the philosophy of universal well-being, we discover that an ardent study of the division of knowledge assists in the developing of good world citizens. And no one in our time doubts this need. As we direct our attention to the turbulent state of affairs in America and in the world, we see the need of an enlightened and cultured citizenry. Contributions of the physical and biological sciences, and there are many of them, are now being used by men of restricted understanding: and lean- Reminiscences Ernest L. Wilkinson of the class of 1918, the year before ,his graduation from Weber college was editor of the first issue of the Herald. H. Dale Phillips, '18, followed as editor and Ernest Shreeve, '19, put the paper out the third year. It continued until, if our memory is good, 1928 or '29 when Charles Allison edited the last issues. Weber's budding journalists, of which there were quite a few, found but little upon which to whet their wits, for a time. Even the Acorn, annual publication of the school, faded out of sight in 1932, when the mimeographed Acorn Crumbs, issued at 50c a copy by one of the students as an independent venture, proved to be more popular than the $5 Acorn. In 1933 the Acorn Crumbs was the sole publication of the school, as it was the following year. But in 1934, it was again out of the private classification and had come under domination of the school faculty, which soon decided that as such it should be more decorous. Hence it expired. Also in 1933, and for one or two years thereafter, the Weber Herald was revived. But lack of astute editorial policy, again smothered it and eventually the only outlet for news and gossip was a bulletin board which developed into a weekly change of copy and was known as the Signpost. Again thg Signpost became too big for its format and was transferred to newsprint, taKmg the form it now has. Weber Herald Glancing through early editions of The Weber Herald, it is interesting to note that a young professor at the college, which in 1918 had just added two years of college work to its high school program, was beginning to make his mark in the educational field at that time. The next year, he went to Provo to become a member of the faculty of Brigham Young university, where he stayed, we are told, until he became a bank president, which position he abandoned to become superintendent of schools in Provo. Then he returned to Weber college, this time as president and with a Ph. D. Henry Aldous Dixon is still making his mark in the educational field. Weber college today is indeed fortunate to have as its president a man whose future is so assured. If the college can cling to its president, he will pull it high above all other educational institutions in this region, a feat he has already started to perform. Memory takes us back through the adl ministration of a number of presidents at tne rurpie and wnite scnool, and over a rocky road which today has been smoothed considerably. For instance, during the years in which Aaron W. Tracy was president, particularly in the late 20's and the early 30's, when the L. D. S. church had announced its intention of relinquishing the institution and the state was considering laKing it over. Alumni rallied to the support of President iracy and other faculty members, and a bit ter legislative battle ensued with the final outcome in favor of the colleee as an inde pendent school. Point of contention had been whether the school was to be self-subsistent or to become a branch of the University of Utah. That perhaps was the hardest hurdle the school has had to cross in its many years of growth. Progress Weber is expanding, more rapidly in recent years than in its early history, and it apparently is destined to expand still more. Those students who are now enjoying the facilities of the school must remember that they are able to do so mainly because of the help the alumni have given. They should remember that in a few months they too will be alumni of the Purple and White. There is a hand of fellowship extended by the Alumni association. Will you grasp it and carry on in the spirit of the institution as did those persons who have, since leaving it, helped it grow? Weber Herald Tells All By Dorothy Dyer Tuesday, November 1, 1821. Mr. Joseph Jeppson carried off first place in the James L. Barker extemporaneous speaking contest. Notice. We would like the names for publication of all contributions toward Cyril Ekins' haircut. Tuesday, November 22, 1921. The homecomeing of the first graduates of the Weber college institution was held Friday. Nov. 18. There were but three graduates in the class of '96 and all came back to visit the old Alma Mater. At the assembly," Nephi J. Brown, a member of the class of '04, favored the alumni with several vocal solos. Prospects for the Acorn were good on December 6, 1921, accord ing to Editor Leon Bush. AH pictures of classes and snapshots were to be in before Christmas. May 3, 1922. The beloved school founder, Lewis W. Shurtliff, succumbed Tuesday morning, May 2, at the age 87. There were 120 students in the graduating class of 1922. Sept. 1, 1932. Miss Eva Browning, who served as office clerk last year, is to be the new librarian, acording to President Aaron W. Tracy. Here's a bit of humor from back in '23. Cap: -Why are you parking? Slicker: There's a miss in the car. Exchange. The annual hike to Mt. Ogden was begun in 1922. In 1923 the students were the first to take the entire school up the mountains and plant a flag pole on the very top. From that year the event became an annual affair and is now known as the flaming "W" hike: October 25, 1923. At Weber the slogan seems to be "Once a student always a student" for an article in the Weber Herald Oct. 25 issue stated this fact and commented that graduates of the institution were just as loyal as present members. November 8, 1923. The sophomores won the Barker extemporaneous contest during the week of Oct. 29. An editorial written to boast J. C. asked that everyone see to it that . Ogden's college had an enrollment of at least 300 by Dec. 3. 1928. Notice of David R. Trevithick's return to W .C. was found in the Aug. 27, 1938 issue of the Signpost. He had been studying at the U. of London and the British institute in Paris. Vocational Shop Operating At Full Blast An airplane motors class has been organized by the instructors in the vocational school. Students will now have the opportunity to gain practical application of their skills. A J-5 Wright motor will be installed and set up. This motor will make possible the study of the running motor. Shop work is running at full capacity. The vocational building shops are filled to overflowing with automobiles, tractors, and other forms of equipment. The students are gaining practical knowledge from their trial and error methods. They sometimes place the parts of a huge tractor into a little "Willie" tractor; but they try again. Weber's shops are very fortunate because they are the mostup-to-date shops in any college. The automotive shop has received $500 worth of valuable tools this school year. The other departments of the vocational schools are overflowing with the hum-hum of other activities, indicating that students are interested in the work and at the same time accomplishing something useful towards national defense and their own education. iAL WEBER TtZSBj COLLEGE mtcyOME CO Ml NGv Alumni Members Express Appreciation Signpost , Weber College, Fellow Students: As your founders day exercises come to us again, and our thoughts are turned to the beginnings of your institution, many pleasant memories come to me. I had the privilege of attending the Weber Stake academy when it was opened on January 7, 1889, in the chapel of the Second ward meeting house, located on Twenty-sixth and Grant. Preparation had been made by our parents and the leaders of the Latter-Day Saint church in Weber county for the opening of a school in which church doctrine could be taught along with an education. The first term lasted from the opening date till May 24, 1889. Louis F. Moench was the principal and Lorenzo Waldram and Edwin Cutler were the teachers. According to a roll, there were 212 students. I am happy to have in my possession a list of these people young in their days and am glad for their fine friendship. The names are a record of most of the families in Weber county at that time. As I recall our happy times together, I rejoice in the successes of each of them and count our association through the years among my finest treasures of life. The school has persisted and grown to make a real and splendid contribution to the state and nation.It is with joy that I extend my most hearty congratulations to the faculty and students of Weber college. Sincerely, Elijah A. Larkin. Weber in Gay '90s By John Q. Blaylock A Graduate and Teacher Weber college was born In 1889. Her first home was in the Third ward church. She moved later to the tabernacle, and then to the Fifth ward institute building. In 1892 she moved to the present campus. The first decade of Weber history might appropriately be named the "Moench Decade". Louis Frederick Moench guided her destinies during this period. He planned and supervised the construction of the Moench building. With the assistance of Sorenson, Haig, Lyon, Ruth Moench, John G. Lind ,and other noble teachers he built character as well as buildings.During this decade came the blighting financial crisis of 1893. The Moench building had been built by voluntary donations and credit. During the hard times the board of trustees Louis W. Shurtliff, David McKay, Nels C. Flygare, Charles W. Middleton, Joseph Stanford, and Bishop Stephens carried the debt on their personal notes. But the school survived and grew unedr the support and patronage of the people of Weber county and surrounding districts. The first graduation class from a full four-year high school course consisted of John W. Wendell, George Ritchie, and D. R. Wheel wright. This was the class of '96. The class of '97 was John Q. Blaylock, George Walter Bramwell, Herman Farley, Ariadna Moench, Maggie Ritchie, Orley K. Wilber, Cora Grace Wilson, Martin Barrows, Ernest P. Brown, Francis L. Woods, and Orson Taylor. These were followed by the classes of '98, '99, and 1900, each class growing in numbers. Some of the alumni of the first decade with their teachers have finished life's work and crossed the "Great Divide." Others are filling positions of responsibility in our state and nation. The classes of '96, '97, '98, '99, and 1900 will be represented at the alumni homecoming exercise next Monday. Campus Capers Include Slang, WJIIkle Aggie students of the Colorado State college would have had Will-kie for United States president if they had had their say at the polls. Willkie was favored 2 to 1 over Roosevelt when a poll was conducted by the Rocky Mountain Collegian. From the New Mexico Lobo of Albuquerque came this contention. "When slang Is new and fresh it is delicious." Think of something new was the suggestion made by Lois Law, extention director. In the University Daily Kansan we read that the assistant instructor in entomology, who is teaching part time at the university while working on his Ph. D. degree, held the first draft number to be drawn No. 158. Also from the Daily Kansan we find this list of spice. According to Spencer Jones, astronomer royal of Great Britain, Venus represents the past. If that is true, then Cleopatra may soon be made to appear as little Nell alone in the big city. The freshman class of the University of Idaho was ordered to do all the work in cleaning and shining the "I" for their hike. The frosh trooped up Red Hill carrying brushes, brooms, buckets, and hate in their hearts. Something tells us the freshmen of Weber college got out of a lot of work on the annual flaming "W" hike. The Idaho Bengal carries news of a beard-growing contest for homecoming. Prizes are forthcoming for the three men who have outstanding spinach patches by homecoming. A fine fountain pen, a shave and haircut goes to the winner of the first prize. Perhaps Weber fellows should have been given this chance to show their ability for ourhomecoming. ness of soul to destroy civilization. And more technical scientific training is not the cure for this evil. Only as we train youth to drink deeply in art, religion, political philisophy, and the humanities can we hope to develop groups that will use our marvelous scientific creations to upgrade civilization. A mastery of these cultural studies gives to us the best that has been thought and written by mankind as men have marked milestones of progress in the history of civilization. By creating in themselves a deep understanding of the contributions of science, and by developing a genuine appreciation of permanent values in life through studying art, religion, political philosophy and" the humanities, students can become citizens capable of blessing all humanitv. The College inn was long known at Weber as the only place where students could gather for social chats and "bull sessions." Today the school has a women's lounge, a men's lounge and the lobby of the gymnasium for that purpose. Students now are looking forward to the time when a Union building can be erected on the campus. Automobile traffic in Denmark has been restricted to ambulances and fire engines. Dear Editor: In response to a request from a member of your editorial staff, I am submitting this letter in the hope that it may be of interest to students now attending Weber college. I have observed a constant growth of this school for some years past with a great deal of interest and pride in the thought that I was honored in being a member of the alumni of such a fine institution. During my attendance at Weber, I was fortunate in having as one of my instructors my father, the late C. J. Jensen. As I recall, the president of the school was W. W. Henderson. Weber made rapid strides during his administration. At this time no college work was given at Weber academy, as it was then called. It offered four years of high school work and was operated by the L. D. S. church. In athletics, Weber excelled, then as now. However, football was not one of the main athletic attractions. But I recall that for several years in succession, Weber academy basketball team won the state high school championship. Those of us who have watched the progress of this fine institution through the years until it has gained an enviable reputation among the nation's junior colleges are living in hopes that soon two more years of college work will be added to the curriculum, which h A The Barrister Hat for the College Man 95 $2' (Gordon Swan) KAPLAN'S DRESSER OF MEN 2432 Washington Blvd., Ogden should put Ogden on the map as an educational center. Yours truly, Viola M. Jensen. A bullock was auctioned for $4,000 in a war fund sale in Newtown, South Africa. FOR HOMECOMING BREAKFAST RESERVATIONS Phone 5510 DOKOS (Harold Miller) 2522 Washington Blvd. Welcome Alumni! Stanford-' jbcammet FORTUNE $3.50 I WINFIELD $3.00 i |