Page 10 Stressed ‘Sportsmanship, Chosen for Award “TI express my deep gratitude for this wonderful honor you have given me,” the venerable retired educator said. “‘I’ll cherish it (the Dixon award plaque) more than any of you can know. “T have never regretted changing my career from that of mining engineering to teaching. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wide variety of experiences connected with the many significant and unique changes that took place along with the growth and development of this great college,’ said Mr. Stevenson. ; Mr. Stevenson worked at many jobs to secure his education and, while waiting for a mining position, was interviewed by President Ricks for a teaching and coaching offer at Weber Normal College. He told him honestly that “‘I don’t know anybody who loves to win more than I do, but there are other things that in my mind are of far more importance such as: good sportsmanship, character, the physical and mental and moral welfare of the participants. If I were to accept your position, I wouldn’t guarantee to win any game as long as I coached.”’ This was the creed for Mr. Stevenson’s long and successful teaching and coaching career. Emeritus faculty member Merlon L. Stevenson “‘one of the reasons Weber State College has risen to greatness” was honored in a highlight event of “‘Founder’s Day”’ in May. About 220 educators, students, business and civic leaders attended the luncheon meeting in the WSC Union ballroom where Mr. Stevenson was presented the H. Aldous Dixon award. The plaque is presented annually by the WSC Alumni Association to an outstanding past or present faculty member of Weber State. In a keynote address, former WSC President William P. Miller praised Mr. Stevenson who was his teacher 53 years ago at Weber - for his “reliable, professional and helpful ways.” “He was respected by his colleagues at Weber and in other institutions, his advice was sought by faculty and students, he had broad interests and appreciated values in other academic fields, and he was a wholesome and friendly person,’’ declared Dr. Miller. Mr. Stevenson, whose career at Weber covered 42 years as teacher, athletic coach and administrator, was given a standing ovation when he took the rostrom. Vote for Board During the depression the school During Homecoming, six former students of the college will become new members of the Weber State College Alumni Board of Directors. A current board member will become second vice president. You are invited to cast your ballot today for each category. Your vote should be returned to the Alumni Office by Friday, July 29. was unable to carry the financial responsibilities of the athletic program and ‘‘paid its own way” with Mr. Stevenson and his friend, Guy H. Hurst, assigning their own insurance policies to the bank as collateral for a loan. Mr. Stevenson had three undefeated seasons and won seven college championships in eight years of junior college coaching. In addition to his successful coaching Mr. Stevenson had a full teaching load at the college and was head of the Department of Mathematics and Engineering. When the college was transferred by gift to the State of Utah Mr. Stevenson was given the choice of teaching and retaining the position of head of _ the Mathematics and Engineering Department or that of director of the gymnasium. He chose his major field and assumed a “‘normal”’ teaching load for the first time of 18 credit hours. He served as Dean of Instruction during 1936-37 and was granted a sabbatical leave for 1938-39. He attended the University of California. Following his leave he was involved with curriculum and course of study development programs during a number of administrative positions including Dean and Assistant to the President and Chairman of the Division of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering. Returning to his “‘first love’”’ of teaching in 1947-48, Mr. Stevenson was department chairman until 1962 and retired in 1964. He has OS a ce ees a a A ee ee Merlon L. Stevenson been honored’ with the Distinguished Alumni Award, 1973, Meritorious Service Award, 1974 and honored by the: Associated Students in 1975. ‘ Weber State College continues: to remember the 42 years of ser-. vice and high standards of Merlon. Stevenson. : eS ao ca a a ae UTAH STATE sum a | A THE ALUMNI’S i THIRD ANNUAL { WEBER STATE COLLEGE | t SAN FRANCISCO FINE ARTS TOUR | In Cooperation With || best UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 19 - 25, 1977 *$115.00/PERSON | (Includes hotel accommodations, | transportation and tickets) Alumni Board of Directors Ballot TRANSPORTATION: GREYHOUND BUS OR AIR TRAVEL (optional) ACCOMMODATIONS: GOLDEN STATE HOTEL (in heart of San Francisco) SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (Select One) |__| Heinz J. Bruehl | Lewis Joseph | __ Michael D. Lyon See the renowned Oakland museum, the San Francisco museum of Art, and the Golden State Park. See the M. H. deYoung Museum, the Japanese Tea Gardens, the Hall of i eal Margaret Favero ly Science, the Planetarium, Palace of Legion of Honor. Dennis DeBoer During i the week you'll see an American i, Conservatory Theatre production, plus several | other great cultural events now being scheduled. TWO YEAR BOARD MEMBER Plenty Wharf, (Select Six) George T. Stromberg Don Cope Ray R. Anderson Don Medina Mark B. Hains Katherine E. Lundy Timothy W. Blackburn Steve Luthy UW IOI eel of free time to see: Fisherman’s Chinatown, and ride the cable cars. ' Anyone may join the trip. High school students, WSC students, faculty, staff, alumni, | and membets of the community are wel- rc ANE Bc Dorothea Masur Paul Skeen HA come to participate. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: SEPTEMBER 30. |e Eugene Hansen Weber State College For more information contact: } ALAN HALL, 399-5941, ext. 346 ALUMNI —™ : . *Price subject to change. Please return to: Weber State College Alumni Office, 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84408 by Friday, July 29, 1977. cu em Sie me es me @84+:498 ©8% as es es a as a a aa a SS SS ee the