In memoriam First let us pause to pay respect to one of our teachers, John Benson, whose life was devoted to the betterment of others. For fifteen years he was a member of Weber College faculty and at the time of his death was head of the Social Science Division, chairman of the Extension Division and Summer School. His leadership and academic ability was demonstrated by the interest which he so faithfully put into his teaching. The greatest appreciation and respect was shown by all the students toward him at all times. He taught in many schools and was principal in five different ones and superintendent at one of them. Mr. Benson held both B.S. and M.S. degrees, having completed them at the U.S.A.C. at Logan. He also attended the Universities of Utah and Oregon. Forward In a valley, within whose spacious land we are housed, we seek for the fulfillment of dreams for a greater life. Our future greatness is to be developed through belter living which will make us stronger. Our daily lives become molded by the appreciation for the finer qualities of life and through our association with our fellow men. Through the halls of our college pass men and women whose lives and futures have been enlightened by education. Through their seeking and striving, their endless search for knowledge is a tribute to mankind. Within these pages we have endeavored to reveal the happenings that complete the year. From memories of the past and for the future our theme of seeking was selected. We give you the 1949 Acorn as a memory to your accomplishments.