6 Weber Normal College Athletics Our most important game is basketball. Weber succeeded in winning the 1918-1919 state championship. Upon the completion of our new gymnasium it is expected that swimming, handball; volley ball, wrestling and boxing will come more into prominence. Track work and baseball are engaged in during the spring months. The school has two fine tennis courts, which are in use from morning until night during good weather. Tennis is fast becoming popular with the students on account of the clean, healthful exercise. Public Speaking Contests in extemporaneous speaking and oratory are held throughout the year. All students whose studentship shows sufficient merit are eligible. Generous citizens have contributed medals and awards to encourage these arts. Two annual prizes are offered for contests: FirstThe Dr. Edward I. Rich prize of $50 is offered for contests in oratory between students of Weber and the Ogden High School. These contests occur each year on the 9th of April. SecondThe J. S. Lewis Company gold medal is offered each year to students of Weber for contests in extemporaneous speaking. The James L. Barker cup is awarded the class attaining the highest number of credits in extemporaneous speaking received during the period of eight weeks in the contest. A cash prize of $10 is given by former Principal Barker to the student awarded first place in extemporaneous speaking. In addition to these, several special prizes are offered each year. Debating The purpose of debating is to give students practice in public speaking, to familiarize them with simple parliamentary usage, and to encourage proper forms of drawing up a brief. Every class selects a team each year to compete in the inter-class debates. The names of the winners in these contests are inscribed upon a silver cup that was given by the class of 1905 to encourage debating. The school teams compete in the regular state contests. Medals are given to all school debaters. The Public Service Bureau This is a school organization to find employment for students who wish it, to furnish gratuitously a complete or partial program of music, recitations, or speeches for any recognized organization, and to render assistance to any civic betterment. Drama Weber stages a school play each year. Places in the cast are competitive. Announcement for 1919-1920 7 The College Purpose and Aims FirstTo give instruction in the science and art of teaching, and in such branches of knowledge as shall qualify teachers for their profession. Furthermore, the school was organized to assist in supplying the great demand that is constantly being felt for teachers in the public schools of Weber county, the state of Utah and the surrounding country. SecondTo offer two years of general college work. Courses FirstTwo years of general college work which prepares students for advanced work in medicine, law, commerce, engineering, and the sciences. SecondA two-year Advanced Normal course in the college. The Advanced Normal Course of two years is a regular course and meets all the requirements of the State Board of Education. Admission Requirements An applicant for admission to the College Department of the Weber Normal College must offer fifteen units of high school or other secondary work from an approved school. Students who are of mature age and who show ability to pursue special work are admitted as special students. Fees Entrance fees are $10 a quarter, or three quarters for $25. Certificate fees are $3. Graduation FirstA candidate for graduation from the six-year Normal course will be granted a Normal Diploma upon presenting sixty hours of College credit, including Theology, English I, and eighteen hours of Education. Upon the presentation of the Normal Diploma to the State Board of Education the applicant may be granted a state certificate to teach in the public schools of the state. SecondA candidate for graduation from the five-year Normal course will be granted a Normal Certificate upon presenting thirty hours of College credit, including Theology, English I, and fourteen hours in Education, provided that training is offered as one of the courses. This certificate entitles the holder to teach in county schools. Classes Classes will not be organized for fewer than five students.