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Show Page 2, DIXIE SUN February 25, 1983 LaVarr Webb: Friend to All , Retires 7"'. WW', By LouAnn Milne EDITORS NOTE: LaVarr Webb has been at Dixie College for 13 years. He has been advisor to the Dixie Sun for a substantial portion of that time. This quarter he was forced to retire because of medical reasons. We as a staff would like to thank Mr. Webb for his contribution to the Dixie Sun and the students with whom he has associated. Laurel Webb Christian tells about her Dad, LaVarr Webb. Dad was born in Virgin, Utah in 1921. His family moved several times, finally to Salt Lake City. He graduated from Granite High School, began Laurel. She went on to say that he married her mother, Eleanor Keil, when he was 19 years old. However, Laurel added, he told his children that they werent old enough to marry when they were 19. He was drafted into the Army during World War II, and was wounded in Italy (He broke his arm playing football). It was while he was in Italy that he was notified by the Red Cross that his wife had given birth to a baby boy! This was his third child, the first two were girls. Later he received a letter from his wife telling him about their new baby girll At least he had a son for a little while, said Laurel, with a smile. A LOVE .AFFAIR WITHOUT DIAMONDS? It's possible but diamonds do make , a wonderlul dillerence. These diamonds and exquisite rings will make you both so very proud. isit us. We have diamonds to lit your budget. Du it. Diamonds do make a difference. When asked what he did after the War, Laurel told about her Dad going from job to job: H4 drove a taxi, worked in a pickle factory, did construction, and worked as a meat cutter. He wasnt satisfied with those jobs. His patriarchal blessing said that he would be a wise man. He new he couldnt be wise without an education, so he decided to go to school. In 1962 he enrolled at Brigham Young University, She recallalong with his three oldest daughters! ed that they would holler Daddy every time they didnt know what to do during registration, which was quite often, causing people to turn and stare at them. There were five girls born to LaVarr and Eleanor. Then the boys started to arrive. There were five of them, too, by the time they were all here. (His patriarchal blessing also stated that he would have boys and girls.) LaVarr earned his Masters degree at BYU in English and Journalism, then he moved his family to St. George. He started teaching at Dixie College, and has taught there for fifteen years. Laurel told of a family tradition that her dad started fifteen years ago: Dad loves fishing. Every year on the opening day of fishing season the whole family goes to Black Canyon. It is near Bryce and is a secret retreat known only to the Webb clan. It is dirty, ugly, treeless, grassless, rattlesnake infested, and dusty when it isnt raining or snowing. His daughters all hate it and his sons all love it! It has the biggest fish is Utah. Nothing will ever stop Dad from going, not even our new babies. (He has forty plus grandchildren.) Dad has always been a great teacher. I remember when I was in high school in Page, Arizona. Dad brought home a bottle of alcholic beverage I dont remember what it was and made us taste it. He wanted us to know what it tasted like in case we went to a party and the punch was spiked. We would sit around the dinner table and have big discussions. Dad was always bringing new ideas for us to debate. Laurel added. We would all state our opinions, but we wouldnt really argue. Laurd recounted an example of her dads method of discipline: At Christmas time, when Laurel was about five years old; and her sisters were about three and a half and two years old; they were being really rotten. Their dad kept telling them if they werent good, Santa wouldnt bring them any toys. They kept on fighting and crying day after day. Finally it was Christmas morning. Laurel sent her little sister downstairs to see if Santa had come yet. She came back crying. The stockings are full of coal! And there are switches too! But no toys! Laurel said that you have never seen more sad, dejected, repentant little children than they were. Later in the day their dad told them to look around, maybe Santa had hidden their toys. He had. Laurel found her doll sitting in the chandelier. I asked Laurel what she appreciated most about her dad. She answered: I appreciate the way he treated my mother. No matter how poor we were, he would take her out and buy her a malt once a week. He would help her with the babies, even change the diapers. He would help with the cooking; he is a great cook. frsoooooocccccos COUPON wcoocoocibocos!. 37 Different Sandwiches 8 vO In 3 Sizes Hfe A Are Number One When It Comes To Sandwtcnes TOMS DELI McArthur Jewelers DIAMOND i41 North Mam Street St George SPECIALISTS Utah 84770 (801) 673 2471 IF Open til 7pm 1 17 !M. 500 E. 628-182- expires 11083 3090 2 COUPON I It IE IE medium fountain onnk with each sand'Aic'i purchaser) r Laurel still has a card her dad gave her in junior high. In it he wrote, . . .remember that going the second mile will bring you the greatest hapHe is an example of a man who pracpiness. tices what he preaches. Some people bring home stray animals. Dad brings home stray people. Laurel exclaimed. She concluded by saying, Dad is still the patriarch of our family, and of our extended families. He is interested in what we are doing. He still counsels us to prepare for the future. He exhorts us to righteousness. As Laurel started for home at the end of the interview, she thanked me for asking her to tell about her dad. She said it had been fun thinking about him. oio Friendship Run Scheduled The March of Dimes Friendship Run will take place on March 24, 1983 at 8:30 a.m. This friendship run will be held at Snow Canyon and will consist of 5 or 10 or 15 mile races. There will be prizes given for the first place winner in each race for the mens division and one for the womens division. Also, a prize in each division will go to the person who collects the most donations for the March of Dimes. Dixie College students are eligible to enter and there is no entry fee. Students who sign up with Paul Reber or Scott Lovell will be excused from their classes. There will be a lunch furnished after the race in the Dixie College Cafeteria. Come out and support the March of Dimes and RUN, Run, run. Scholarship Deadline Returning students should file for scholarship consideration by completing an application and return it to the scholarship office not later that March 1. Forms are available in the scholarhsip office in the Student Union Building. Interested student should see Cheri Drew PBL Fund Raiser The Phi Beta Lambda Business Club recently did a fund raiser which proved very profitable. They did an inventory count for Ben Franklin Stores in Hurricane and St. George, which took two Saturdays to complete. PBL also took a field trip to Las Vegas, Nevada on February 17, 1983. They visited UNLV (Univeristy of Nevada, Las Vegas) investigating their business areas of study. The members also toured the making of casinos and visited the Show Boat casino and Ceasars Palace. On February 24, a meeting was held with Chuck Sullivan from the Family Life Services. This meeting gave them the background for their Outstanding Service Project which is to help the community aware of what Family Life Services offers. Mothers Weekend Progressing Mothers Weekend this year will take place April 29 through May . During this weekend the monthers will be invited to the campus to stay with the girls in their rooms, and to join in activities such as a fashion show, banquet, and workshops. Members of the Mothers Weekend Committee are: Lori Fehr, General Chairman; Bettina 1 Rasmusson, Registration; Karen Keeley, Welcoming Assembly; Elaine Rogers, Hawaiian Luau; Danalee Johnson, Displays and Exhibits; Ann Parsons, Snow Canyon Party; Wendy Richards, Fashion Show; Chris Oldham, Sunday Devotional; Denise Nickell, Publicity; Teresa Owen, Booklet; Debbie Wood, Coordinator; Marilyn Jessen, Secretary; and Marilyn Syphus, AWS President. 8 soosoooosooooocJi This is one of the best activities fo the whole school year, and is one that the girls will always remember, I promise, stated Kathleen Pope, advisor for this activitiy. |
