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Show prospectus was distributed in the Weber Stake announcing the proposed school. Tuition was set at $3.00 per term for the preparatory course, $4.50 for the intermediate, and $6.00 for the academic. The school opened as per schedule on Monday, January 7, 1889, in the Second Ward Meeting House with two teachers, Louis F. Moench and Edwin C. Cutler, and ninety-eight pupils. The enrollment rapidly increased, Lorenzo Waldrum, Jr., was employed on January 26, 1889, as an additional teacher. He taught until the middle of April, 1889, when he was released. The first school year was divided into two terms, January 7 to March 15, 1889, was called the first term; March 18 to May 2k, 1889, the second term. During the second term, a ladies department was organized with Nettie Herrick in charge. Twenty-two students were enrolled. Fifteen lessons in fancy work were given. Extra-curricular activities were encouraged from the first. Among other things, priesthood quorums were held after school. Fast and testimony meetings were held on the first Thursday of each month. A polysophical society was organized. The principal's report states that six lectures and one debate were held. The minutes of the school show seven lectures as follows: Dr. Karl G. Maeser, "The Character of Christ as a Man" Judge R. K. Williams, subject not stated E. H. Anderson, "Benefits of Belief" H. H. Rolapp, subject not stated Scott Anderson, "Lecture on Temperance" Ephraim Nye, "Parks and Palaces of London" Louis F. Moench, "America, Past, Present and Future" The second school year of the Academy, 1889-90, opened in the Second Ward Meeting House with Louis F. Moench, Richard T. Haag, and Oscar Vance as regular teachers. Anthon Pederson taught music, Moroni D. Ferrin served |