2 WSC Supporters Named to Hall of Fame tain her teaching certificate and bachelor degree at Utah State University in 1927. She was employed for several years at Weber College, working as _ assistant registrar, secretary to President Aaron Tracy and librarian. She also taught English classes at the college. Along with extensive work in the LDS Church, Mrs. Stewart has logged more than 7,000 hours of volunteer work at the McKay-Dee Hospital and has served as president of the volunteer organization. Miller’s Biography Two persons closely associated with the growth and progress of Weber State College for many years were inducted into the Weber County Hall of Fame in December. Mrs. Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart, generous supporter and philanthropist, and Dr. William P. Miller, president of Weber State from 1954 to 1972, became the 14th and 15th members of the Hall of Fame in ceremonies conducted on the WSC campus. Mrs. Stewart, the first woman in the prestigious group, with her husband Donnell B. Stewart, has contributed generously to a wide number of programs and projects at Weber State College over a period of many years. Major Donations Among the major contributions to the college from Mr. and Mrs. Stewart has been $1 million for the construction of the Dee Events Center. The Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation, established by Mrs. Stewart as a memorial to her mother, has provided many thousands of dollars for music scholarships, student loans, equipment, building renovation and repair. Also, the Stewarts were instrumental in obtaining for Weber State a collection of rare Far Eastern antiques and artifacts from the estate of the late Frank W. Becraft, an uncle of Mr. Stewart. Among many other gifts to the college, the Stewarts donated $15,000 for the college science museum, $10,000 for special scientific equipment and $5,000 for an off-highway vehicle for geology and anthropology studies Well-Known Probably the most well-known gift the college has received from the Stewarts is the Stewart Bell Tower. Completed in 1971 at a cost of $225,000, the tower is an imposing structure 100 feet tall housing the largest carillon of its type in the state. Mrs. Stewart graduated from Weber Junior College in 1925. She studied for two more years to ob- D;. Miller presided over the administration of Weber College during the years when it became a four-year degree-granting institution and moved from downtown Ogden to its present location. From the date of his appointment in 1953 to his retirement from the position of president in 1972, Dr. Miller conducted Weber through a stage of unparalleled growth and change. Since leaving the presidency, he has been teaching in the WSC education department and writing a history of the institution. This July, when he reaches 68 years of age, Dr. Miller plans to retire completely from the active world of education after 46 years. Dr. Miller, a native of North Davis County, earned his associate degree at Weber College in 1926; his bachelor “Two persons closely associated with the growth and progress of Weber State College” degree at Utah State University in 1936; his master’s degree at the University of Utah in 1942 and a doctorate of education at Stanford University in 1949. School Principal He was teacher and elementary school principal in Davis County beginning in 1929; after six years as a county educator he became coordinator of Weber County Schools and went on to the positions of assistant superintendent, clerk and treasurer in the Weber County district. He was superintendent of Weber County Schools from 1940 to 1943; principal of Ogden High School and assistant superintendent of Ogden City Schools. He served for three years as assistant state superintendent of public instruction for Utah before becoming president of Weber College in 1953. During his 19-year presidency, he marshalled forces to encourage the 1959 legislature to approve and Gov. George D. Clyde to sign the bill making Weber a four-year institution. New Campus In 1954 the college began the move to the new campus site, construction of new facilities and purchase of additional lands. Dr. Miller provided the necessary foresight and leadership through all these momentous changes to create an excellent institution. Dr. Miller is married to the former Mary Wilcox, also of Syracuse. They have five daughters. Dr. Miller, characteristically disclaiming credit for achievements, says his wife been the greatest influence in life. “She has truly been an spiration,’’ he says. Have you lost your yearbook? We’ve got a few left. We have the following years available in the alumni office: 1948 to 1972. If you would like a book, please call the alumni office, 399-5941 Ext. 346 to obtain your copy. N N N N N NNY N N NN NNS N N Officers ond Directors OFFICERS L. Kent Bochmon, Pres. Or. W. Michoe! Burdett, First Vice Pres. Douglas G. Brion, Second Vice Pres. DIRECTORS Joeseph B. Ugori Kent B. Peterson Hoxel Robertson Dr. David O. Hendrickson Thomos C. Webber Borbora Skeen Tim Morris Noncy Forrell Poul Checketts Junius R. Tribe Melbo Lehner Alon Hall, Executive Director Dr. James R. Foulger, Alumni Treasurer Dr. Joseph L. Bishop, WSC President Deon W. Hurst, Assistant to the President Rex Frosier, Studentbody President Mhddddd ddddddddiddddiidddddddidddddddiddllils ddd Second-<lass postage paid at Ogden, Utah. Published bi-monthly at Weber State College with editorial offices in the Administration Building, Ogden, Utah 84403. Vol. 2 No. 2. March, 1975. COMMENT is mailed at no charge to alumni of Weber State College. LL Comment S NNN N N NNN SN N N N \N NN NN N NN N N NNY N dbdddddidsbihisdhididididddiidiiliddididiiicc idliddiididdliidddddididhdddidiitithsdiiiiisda WWIII Ahhh Mr. and Mrs. Donnell Stewart (left) look over Hall of Fame plaque with Dr. and Mrs. William P. Miller. his has his in-