Show ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The writer is indebted to Dr Franklin L West former Commissioner of Education for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for permission to use cer- tain materials from his office and to send questionnaires to principals and teachers throughout the seminary system Appreciation is also expressed for the cooperation and assistance given by Principal Ray L Jones and his staff of the Southern California Latter Day Saint seminaries Dr D Lloyd Nelson the committee chairman for this project has made valuable suggestions that have been used and appreciated by the writer The writer is also indebted to his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth H Sheffield for their valuable assistance sacrifices and encouragement which have contributed greatly to the culmination of this study |