Milkmaid Contest was present, but to the frustration of each of the contestants, not a drop was produced. While bringing the cow to the campus, an Excelsior member with dairy experience had gotten into the trailer at a red light and had milked the poor cow dry by the time they had reached the school. Excelsior's big dance was a formal affair with the King and Queen to be announced at intermission. Just as the announcement was to be made, the lights and the sound went out. In the complete blackness, the band music of "The Stars and Stripes Forever" blasted out of the air ducts. It was quite a sight to see - the white-dinner-jacketed Excelsior men with cigarette lighters looking like fireflies trying to find the light switches. Robert Francis '54 The school year 1952-1953 was the last year of President Henry Aldous Dixon's administration. In the fall a hike to Malan's Peak was held, where S. Dilworth Young told the story of the Wendego. The Homecoming parade was held to emphasize Weber's drive to become a four-year institution. Students and faculty cleared the oak brush from the roadway, extending 36th Street east of the stadium so the road could be installed. The county cleared the south end of the road with big earth-moving machines, but the city required the college to clear the north end. In the spring students were involved in obtaining signatures on a petition to repeal an act of the Legislature returning Weber, Snow, and Dixie Colleges to the L.D.S. Church and abolishing Carbon College. The petition drive was successful, and in the next election the act was repealed by the voters. That spring Weber hosted the National Debate Tournament of Phi Rho Pi. A team from Hutchinson, Kansas, was the winner. Two banquets were held. Laurence Burton, who later became a Congressman, spoke at the first dinner, and at the final banquet, Apostle Matthew Cowley of the L.D.S. Church spoke. The debaters also went earlier to a tournament in Pasadena, California, stopping in Las Vegas, Nevada, where some attended a show featuring Kay Starr. Cost of the show was the cost of a drink. They all ordered a Coca-Cola for 35 cents. Feeling a little guilty, they ordered seconds. The social organizations, namely Phoenix and Excelsior, had quite a rivalry, beginning with Phoenix giving the members of Excelsior a chocolate cake with Ex-Lax frosting, continuing with the main breakers being pulled at the Sweetheart Ball, and ending with Excelsior's canceling Phoenix's dinner dance at Ole's in Salt Lake City. It was fortunate that at the Sweetheart Ball the band could play in the dark. Many enjoyed that experience, unless you were with a girl from Otyokwa downstairs waiting to march in for intermission. Such was my poor luck. Phoenix's assembly featured a skit portraying the life of the Dean of Men, William D. Stratford. Yours truly portrayed the dean, down to the 15 cents and the peanuts he had in his pocket when he arrived to study for his doctorate at Columbia University. One staff member to be remembered was the head custodian, Abe Visser. I especially remember his deep bass voice as he sang in the halls of Weber College. We were fortunate to have him sing at an assembly. Bob Francis 74 The Friendly Attitude Ann Howell Cragun '54 My memories include the friendly attitude of the general student body and teachers, and, of course, the geology field trips to Southern Utah, where we climbed Angel's Landing and Lady Mountain. I still don't know why I was put in the big pan of leftover dishwater, where I fit so tight I could hardly get out. Participating in or watching the fun and sometimes hilarious assemblies in the Moench Auditorium is also in my fond memories of Weber College. I remember the friendly interaction between the clubs. As a member of Sharmea, I became close friends with some very special girls. As a member of Whip Club, I remember going to local businesses and asking if we could put up a poster promoting a four-year Weber. I also enjoyed being part of the two musical plays that were presented: Song of Norway and The Merry Widow. As a graduate of Ogden High School, I was surprised to find that those from Weber High School were actually pretty special people. Last but not least, I enjoyed the classes and activities of Lambda Delta Sigma under the direction of Nicholas Van Alfen. Geology trip to Zion The Importance of Music Marilyn Buss Wilcox '54 I was fortunate to have a very special teacher leave Ogden High and go to Weber College at the same time I did in 1952. Glenn L. Hanson was an excellent music teacher, and Weber would now benefit from his experience and talent. The Voce Coeds singing group was organized that year, and I had the opportunity to be in the ensemble. We did a lot of singing around the city and in programs at school. Weber had always presented musicals in the Moench Auditorium, but Glenn L. Hanson had grander ideas. Song of Norway by Edvard Grieg was performed in Ogden High School's larger and more ornate auditorium that first year. I was in the chorus and danced in the ballroom scene. The dancers had wonderful dresses with hooped skirts. Marva Gregory, instructor of dance, taught us the routines. The next year the opera chosen was The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar, and I won the role of Princess Stephanie, who lost the prince to the Merry Widow. My father, Walter Buss, was stage manager for both productions. Music has always been important in my life, and I am grateful for the direction and talents of Glenn L. Hanson and for the other wonderful teachers that I had at Weber College. Glenn L. Hanson The New Football Stadium Jack Brown '54 In the fall of 1953, the first game was played in the football stadium at Weber College. I had the honor of playing on the team that played in the first game. All classes were still on the lower campus at 25th Street and Adams Avenue. I can remember that in order to practice, we rode up to the new stadium in an antique bus. We would take turns driving the bus to and from practices. It was the only exciting thing about our season. I think we won only four or five games during that season. New stadium Bill Lacey and Jack Brown 75