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Show Varsity Show Tonight Varsity Show Tonight ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE NO. 16 OGDEN, UTAH, APRIL 25, 1940 VOL 3 Mark Austad Is Winner In Presidential Race . Journalism Contest Nears Close Managing Editors of Four Largest Utah Dailies to Judge All Newspapers Entered Qualifying Publications From All of State Seen In Race. By JACK BRANHAM Papers continue to pour in as the Weber Signpost contest for high school papers deadline, May 1, draws near. According to Mary Hug-gins, contest editor, competent judges have been chosen and have consented to judge the entries. Managing editors of the largest circulation dailies of Utah will act as judges. Glen Perrins, Ogden Standard - Examiner; Will Bowman, Salt Lake Tribune; Mark Peterson, D e s e r e t News; and Art Deck, Salt Lake Tribune, all veteran newspapermen, will receive the papers for -judgment im mediately following the close of the contest. Qualifying papers from all parts of the state have ben received, and due to the extension of time on the contest, many more are expected. The original deadline for entrance was slated for April 15; because spring vacations were held m many schools at that time the new deadline of May 1 was decided upon. Also, the date was moved up to accomodate the winners of the contest in order that the award may be presented in the annual award assembly, which in most Utah high schools comes sometime near the close of the school year. Papers whioh intend to enter the contest' are requested to do so immediately, said Miss Huggins. If the entrance fee of $2.00 cannot be sent at the time the papers are entered, the papers should be accompanied by a letter affirming the fact that the entrance fee will be forthcoming. Said Miss Huggins, "We have not decided just what the award for winning papers will be. It all depends upon how many papers enter the contest. The price of the award, probably a cup of some sort, will depend upon the amount of money paid as entrance fees." Entries will be accepted to and including midnight May 1. Papers postmarked later than that date will not be considered. Editors who intend to enter their paper are requested to select the three best papers of the year and to send four copies of each of the three selected. The contest editor of the Signpost requests that this be done as soon as possible to facilitate judging. SPRING By, Willis Olwrn Ah! Spring! Bees, flowers, love! During this period, annually, thousands of study-stupid students stagger outward from the portals of our 'hire" learning workhouses and stumble over a threshold to face what is so vaguely termed "life." This life bears peaches or lemons to an individual according to which pitfall he falls into first. Gleaned from the piles of advice shoveled upon every student, to aid him in evading most pitfalls are a few truths that will be of great help if remembered. Appreciation . . . envy in sheep's clothing. Acquaintance ... a friend who borrowed money from vnn wigeis . . heaven. Bigamy . . ment. Alimony . pension. Clothes . . cially if clothes. are found only in . is its own punish- . a grass widow's break a man, espe-they're his wife's Conscience that infprnnl voice that says, "Don't do it, you might get caught." Civil Service . . . something you tip a waiter for and don't get. t Continued on Page Three J Plays Tomorrow Jose Iturbi, renouned pianist, who appears in Lyceum presentation tomorrow night in Ogden high auditorium. Jose Iturbi Slated As Next Lyceum Number Jose Iturbi, the explosive Spanish conductor-pianist, will be presented in concert at the Ogden High school auditorium, Friday, April 26, at 8:00 p. m. by the Ogden Community - Weber College Greater Concert Series association.Although he first arrived in the United States from Europe in October, 1929, this will be Iturbi's first appearance in Ogden. The famous virtuoso is, of course, well known to radio listeners throughout the nation, having played often over national broadcasts. Some of his recent accomplishments include a tour with the Philadelphia symphony and his appearances with the Detroit, Minneapolis and Cincinnati symphony orchestras, and on many commercial broadcasts. Local piano lovers will recall hearing this artist as the guest soloist and conductor of the "Sunday Evening Hour," a presentation of the Ford Motor company. The turbulent Iturbi, as he is sometimes called, is not altogether free from a temperament characteristic of most great musicians. Sometime ago he had one tantrum in Cleveland because his audience munched hot-dogs, and another one in Philadelphia because photographers' flash bulbs annoyed him. At another time Iturbi refused to conduct the Robin Hood Dell orchestra of Philadelphia in a national broadcast of "popular" songs. "There is good American music," he exclaimed when his emotional temperature rose sufficiently. "This 'I Love You' stuff is trash. It is below the dignity of the orchestra to play such cheap music." When most of the popular songs were eliminated, he went on with the program. Iturbi is also permanent conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic orchestra. His coming here has aroused great interest among music circles. Laurence Tibbett, the Metropolitan baritone, will be the next offering of the series on May 17. 'What a Life' In Production "This is to be one play that will be a finished production," stated Dr. Albert Mitchell, director of the school play, "What a Life." "The kids are working hard." The cast is definitely arranged and the various managers have been ap-(Continucd on Page Four J Night. . . Five Airmen Make First Solo Flight Jerry Clark, Jack Poorman, Ross Ekins, Bart Wolthius and Loy Wood were the first students to successfully pass the flight instruction examinations given Friday. Examinations -were under supervision of E. R. Scroggie, who is senior aeronautical inspector for CAA in this district. Mr. Scroggie said, "Student pilots have hung up a record in safety that far outranks the records made by commercial air companies this year. This is due to the strict supervision that is exercised over the students, and I have seen some of this fine supervision exhibited at Weber." In comments made upon the training program it was said that an advance course for those students who successfully pass this year's training was the plan of the federal authorities. There has also been a proposal to award bonuses of $50 to the students when they make their first solo flight and an equal sum when 10 hours of flight has been completed. This proposal was made by Senator Clark (D.-Ida.) to stimulate late interest in CAA training. Weber students were not alone in wanting aeronautical training, for Dean M. L. Stevenson has accepted a scholarship from CAA, passed his physical examination, and is now awaiting notification that he may begin his training which will include everything in stage A up to solo flight. Dean Stevenson said, "With such rapid progress in aviation it will be very interesting to know something of its latest improvements." Alumni Drive Progressing The Weber college alumni membership drive is progressing nicely, according to Kent S. Bramwell. who heads the drive. Fifteen hundred copies of last issue's Signpost have been distributed to former students of Weber college. Each copy contains a membership blank which when filled out and accompanied by a $1.00 membership fee entitles husband and wife to active membership for one year. Fifteen dollars is the fee for lifetime membership. To supplement the (Continued on Page Two Swing Is King Tonight at Varsity Show Music Written By Betty Mae Nelson; Comedy, Rolfe Peterson Comedy, swing and romance make up the Varsity show held last night and to be held again tonight in the auditorium. The comedy written by Rolfe Peterson, directed by Grant Neute- boom, and set to music by Betty Mae Nelson, was quite a success. Sascha and Bubbles portrayed by Le Moyne Peterson and Betty Mae Nelson respectively gave plenty of comedy to the production that was studded with song hits. Such hit tunes as: "Music Is the Reason Why," "You'll Do In a Pinch," "Spring Fever In the Middle of the Winter," "The Night You Gave Me Your Pin," "Stars In the Lake," and "Haye University Song," all written by Miss Nelson, added swing to both the comedy and romance. Leading romantic roles were portrayed by John Johnson and Janet Hilton, with secondary romance by Ross Ekins and Ruth Packer. Also included in the cast are Luman Green, Rolfe Peterson, Margaret Todd, Arzella Dye, Glen Brewer, Dick Russell, Con Morris and Lottie Lund. Music for the production will be furnished by the Hi Hatters and Lenny Wight. "We have worked hard to make this production a success and we sincerely hope you liked it," said Grant Neuteboom, director of the production. "We think this show is just as good or better than the one produced last year." The production was well attended last night and an equally large crowd is expected for tonight's performance. Rotary to Visit Education Plant Four hundred Rotarians from Utah and Idaho will hold their annual convention in Ogden, May 6 and 7. In the afternoon of the sixth they will come to Weber college to study the problem, "Guiding Youth In a Changing )Yorld." Program for the afternoon will be an assembly (for Rotarians), a discussion group, tea, and a tour of the school's vocational units. This last item will be the main event of the afternoon and will show what the school is doing, President Dixon said. The morning will be spent down town engaging in a loyalty parade. The school paper will put out a special issue for the occasion. It will contain information upon what constitutes the several divisions of the school's vocational program and upon what they have "accomplished for the students. Thus the edition will serve as a guide to the Rotarians' investigations and in a measure indicate the answers and the probable answers. Already a good many letters of inquiry concerning the local program have come in to President Dixon. 'Studes and Profs' Tell Vacation Plans STUDENTS After approximately five more weeks of school, Weber college students will go their respective ways. Some to work. Some to play. Some not to return. With that thought in mind we approached several students with the following question: "How are you going to spend the summer?" Rolene Pitt: "Oh, gosh, I don't know. I think that I will try to get a job and work but if that fails. I'll just stay home and fool around and stuff like I've done before." Jesse Jensen: "I'll probably be working down at the factory again, getting enough money to go to school again next fall." Con Morris: "I don't know, but I'm looking for a job. If you know of anybody giving out jobs let me know." Isabel Edwards: "First, I'm going to enjoy my graduation present of going down to Los Angeles and then I'm coming back and go to work." Ernest Cook: "I'm going to work making cans. I guess that I will be working about 10 hours, sleeping about 8 and eating for 2, which will leave me 4 hours in which to make whoopee." Fred Foulger: "My plans, so far are for the theatre, except for one my week off, when I'm going fishing all alone and with only some Continued on Page Three Emerging victorious from a closely won election are the student body officers for 1940-1941 The successful candidates are: Marcus Austad, president, and Emma Martin, vice president ,at left; Ethel Hogge, secretary, and Winslow Gardner, treasurer, below left and right IIP Smll Officers Tell Aims of Administration Expressions of gratitude and pledges of loyalty were repeated by the successful candidates of the recent student body elections in exclusive statements released to the Signpost early today. The statements of the candidates-elect follow: MARCUS AUSTAD: "Needless to say, I am thrilled and highly flattered with the faith and trust the students have placed in me. My sin-cere and humble heart's desire is that I might live up to their expectations, by continuing the splendid job, which Rolfe has done this year. I am told he wears a number 12 shoe, so I am afraid that I will have to stuff a little cotton in the end to aptly fill them. I will do everything within my power to cooperate with everyone with an eye single to the uplifting and betterment of this grand school.'" EMMA MARTIN: "In all sincerity and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for the honor you have given me. Til do my best to justify the confidence you have placed in me by living up to the ideals of Weber college and striving to make next year a real success." Again let me say "Thank you." ETHEL HOGGE: "With the sheerest gratitude I thank each and every one for the wonderful opportunity that has given me such pleasure. My greatest hope is that I will be equal to the past, present and future, and I'll work to my utmost ability for the honor of Weber college. May you never regret your choice.'1 WINSLOW GARDINER: "Fellow students, I know mother will be surprised, if not shocked, to hear that you have elected me to act as your treasurer. By way of mouth, I am going to tell her more about Weber and the people who make it "A delegation of two, Stan Johnson and I are boarding a freight this afternoon for California to carry the good news to mother. About your integrity and delight-fullness and your loyal support during the campaign I am also going to tell. INSTRUCTORS The following is the first of a series of three articles on teachers' summer plans: The interviewer approached the teachers with the question, "What are your plans for this summer's vacation?" and was met with the rebuff, in some instances. "What vacation?" It is left to the reader to decide if such a retort is justifiable. As to whether the teachers spend their summer months girding their loins for a fresh onslaught in the fall of the year, or whether they take rod in hand, Isaak Walton fashion, and languish in some mountain retreat, only the evidence will tell. Clyde Decker, welding and auto service instructor, indicated that starting June 10, his plans were to spend three weeks at the A. C. taking special training for vocational teachers and the rest of the year working in a shop to keep up with the trade. Lorenzo E. Peterson, carpentry instructor, will also attend the vocational training classes at the A. C. in Logan. These classes are to be taught by experts from schools and industries in the East Mr. Peterson will have charge of a group of trade students during the rest of the summer doing maintain-ance work for Weber college. Dr. Ernest L. Miner, botany In-Continued on Page Three JIjH Wins In Smashing Two -to -One Victory at Polls Emma Martin, Ethel Hogge, and Winslow Gardiner Also Lead Mark Austad is shopping for new shoes today following his smashing two-to-one victory over Grant Neuteboom in Tuesday's presidential finals. Other student body offices will be filled next year by Emma Martin, Ethel Hogge, and Winslow Gardner. Voters indicated definite conformity of opinion, giving each of the winners a huge plurality. The closest race came in the vice-presidential field, in which Betty Smalley lost to Emma Martin by a comparatively small difference of ninety-one votes. Other pluralities ranged from Austad s one hundred ninety-nine vote majority over Neuteboom to Gardner's two-hundred and Stomo Ochi. Student body Resolution No. 1 and Amendment No. 1 were passed by pluralities of nine-to-one. Popularity Is Aid The consistent popularity which brought Neuteboom last year's presidency of Ogden high school and this year's presidency of Weber's freshman class helped him toward a strong showing in the primary balloting, but the finals indicated that Austad's national championship in Phi Rho Pi oratory, coupled with his wealth of untried talents, had swept popular fancy off its feet. His victory brought merrymaking to the camp of Excelsior, his supporting club, which for the past half-decade has tried stubbornly to break rival Phoenix's five-year string of consecutive presidential victories. Next year's Phoenix representation will be concentrated in treasurer-elect Winslow Gardner who won decisively over Frenisti's Ochi. All four girl candidates are members of Otyokwa. Martin and Hogge will make it two consecutive years of Otyokwa monopoly on feminine offices in the Board of Control. Betty Smalley and Ruth Packer, losing candidates for vice president and secretary, respectively, were conceded a strong chance of victory by many prophets due to their good showings in the primary races, but, as it usually the case, student balloting in the finals showed the bulk of opinion to be in favor of one candidate. As student body president, Mark Austad will take the responsibility, with his other officers and the Board of Control, of committee appointments, legislation, and other executive powers. One of his most important functions is the outlining, with treasurer Gardner, of the student body budget for approval by the board. He will take charge of board meetings, in which all student body legislation and judgment is passed. Board Enlarge The Board of Control, which corsists of the four student body officers, the two class presidents, and a faculty representation made up of Dean of Instruction Merlon Stevenson, English Department Head Leland Monson, and School Treasurer Dix Jones, is the actual governing body of Weber students. According to the recently passed amendment, next year's board will be enlarged by the addition of two elected freshmen who will serve two years. This will make for more student representation and more experience in the group. Present student body officers Peterson. Reeve. Storey, and Curtis, who supervised and acted as judges during the eight hours of balloting Tuesday, were assisted by Mr. Monson in counting the ballots. They expressed their appreciation to candidates and campaigners who assisted in making this years election one of the fairest and cleanest in school history. A u s t a d's first congratulation came from good loser Neuteboom who pledged full support to the coming administration. Other losing candidates followed suit. Congratulate Officers Both President Dixon and Mr. Monson congratulated present offi Delay In Opening Unforeseen delays prevented opening of the W. C. men's lounge on April 35, the date announced.Since furniture dealers did not have the specified ultra-modern furniture in stock, it was necessary to order from the factories. The lounge will probably open the first of May. seventy - eight vote victory over cers on what they termed the most efficiently-handled andwell-conducted student body election Weber has ever seen. Final figures on the election follow:President Austad 375 Neuteboom 176 Vice President-Martin 319 Smalley 228 Secretary Hogge 396 Packer 168 Treasurer Gardner 410 Ochi 132 Father Dies Father of Tom "Pat" Riley, manager of the Weber college bookstore, passed away April 3. Mr. Riley was 42 years of age. Officials say that next year there is likely to be a shortage of CAA applicants, thus an advancement in age limit, and the chance for older men to get training. The Tuesday elections also resulted in the passage of both the amendment to the constitution, pertaining to the enlargement of the board of control, and the resolution incorporating the price of the year book into the student body tuition fee Resolutions Pass With Large Majority By an overwhelming majority, the students of Weber last Tuesday declared themselves in favor of enlarging the board of control and including the cost of the year book in the student body tuition fee. By the latter action, an estimated $2.00 paid in the beginning of the school year and included in the tuition will entitle every student to a copy of the 1941 Acorn. All that is needed for the resolution's final enactment is confirmation by the State Board of Education. Which confirmation appears entirely likely in view of the large majority, nine to one, which the resolution enjoyed. The actual vote was 470 to 52. The amendment enlarging the board of control was passed by a majority even more imposing than that secured by the year book resolution. It provides for making Mr. Leland H. Monson and Dean Merlon Stevenson permanent members of the board of control. Previously, 'both were appointed at the beginning of each year. Additionally, it calls for the fall election of two freshmen to act as two-year eoun-cilmen, serving on the board during their two years at Weber. Both measures are designed to introduce stability and experience into the board of control, which is the seat of all student body judgment and legislation. Board of Control Amendment For 485 Against 38 Year Book Resolution For 470 Against 52 QlaAMODhk. NOTEBOOKS NEEDED By Wilmer Perry WANTED, by students taking general psychology a late edition of a completed psychology syllabus with most of the space filled preferably with material from good psychology books found in the library, and with a grade marking of not less than "B." Syllabuses with material other than psychology to fill the space are acceptable but not preferred. Chall Allred was overheard In the cafeteria some time ago passing his opinion of grade marking by teachers of Weber. 'The first quarter I was a freshman at Weber I studied like the devil to get a 'B' grade," claimed Chall. "The next quarter I didn't study so hard and got another B'. Spring quarter of my freshman year 1 had a lot of fun and still got a 'B.' Now I figure that I've been fingerprinted, mugged, and duly classified so all I have to do upon registration is select the grade I want, pick out the teachei who will give me this grade, sign up for one of his classes, and enjoy myself in safety and security, knowing with fair certainty what my grade point average for the quarter will be. I guess I've learned how to study." Another student remarked that he had studied less and less each ensuing quarter with a resultant higher and higher grade point average. And he didn't have to bring his favorite teachers red apples each day, either. Extracurricular activities are being used in increasing numbers as excuses for not attending classes and for lack of preparation in daily classwork. It is supposed to be generally understood that extracurricular activities are to be considered only if the student has time outside of his regular school work for them. Naturally, there are exceptions to all rules. "Calls" to the office come with surprising regularity to some students and a surprising number of them pay no attention. As a result, the "Dean's List" is well supplied with names. i |