7 ss TRADITIONS : aaa * * (Continued) a was able to lower the bell trom the tower. On the following day the bell was carried through the town in the combination Homecoming- Armistice Day parade, ringing forth exultant peals frequently. The long silence was over. The following day the ‘‘Victory Bell” rang out its message “Weber won’’ for the first time. For many years when the townoeope heard the pealing bell, ey knew the college had a victory — it had been agreed that it ann + ell OO a A Le i - eee ae would only be used then. There was a more current story 00. “Who stole the bell?” Mrs. Hall smiled. ‘“You go ask Dean Hurst, assistant to the President for college development. He can tell you about that better than I can!” Mr. Hurst grinned, ‘“‘Well — the old bell — yes it has quite a story. During World War II much of the activity was curtailed, but in 1946 traditions were restored at Weber. The bell became the focal Students from the real ‘“‘Happy Days” follow the WSC Victory Bell in a parade through the streets of Ogden in one of the bell’s stages of glory. point of a school fight song, com- posed by Roland Perry. It was sung to a spirited melody and became the school’s official fight song. : “We’re gonna ring the Bell of Victory tonight, Fight, fight, fight on boys. The Bell of Victory for Weber C. Hold that line boys, yea, hold that line boys. We’ ve got it now keep it Doggonit don’t lose it, your boys, pep We’re gonna ring the Bell of Victory tonight. The Bell of Victory for Weber C.”’ The Stewart Bell Tower has as one of its taped selections the Victory Bell Fight Song. by Scotty The bell chortled out the victories through the streets. During the late 50’s and early 60’s traditions diminished. The old bell fell into disuse and the carriers tires went flat. A spirit committee McFarland, faculty member of the School of Technology. Several young men in turn took over the responit Washington Boulevard before and after games. 60’s revived A new carrier for the bell was built ‘Who Stole the Bell?” sibility of towing the bell through Ogden from the campus to Pioneer Stadium along in the mid the use of the bell and it rang out the total points scored by Weber. It was used sporatically in Homecoming Parades. ‘“‘And then in ’68-’69, just prior to a game with arch rival Idaho State the bell completely disap- peared,” said Mr. Hurst. Assuming that Idaho State had stolen it an immediate search was launched to discover the culprits. WSC dispatched an undercover team of counter intelligence agents to Pocatello and checked garages of various Greek clubs (unknown to them). Idaho State school officials denied any knowledge and they in turn, had a team out looking for it too. Idaho State alumni in Ogden were even ‘‘checked out as possible suspects.”’ It was hoped that the bell could be recovered and surprise Idaho State,’’ he said. CLASS NOTES DONALD E. SPAINHOWER, WSC director of college relations has received national recognition for his work through the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. He received his award in the field of electronic mediaaudio tapes and for his development and use of the ‘‘Weber Beeper’’ an automatic device providing daily news service for radio stations statewide. Mr. Spainhower proves daily programs of four minutes or less using actual brief interviews with students, faculty administrators, etc. Radio stations around the state may dial a Special number and pick up the taped releases on the ‘‘Weber Beeper.’’ ALAN E. HALL, WSC executive director of alumni relations, received a national award for his work in developing Alumni_ Community-Theater programs. The _ award was presented by the Council for _the Advancement and Support of _ Education. Two plays, a musical and a _ Readers Theater presentation have already been staged. Mr. Hall is also director fo the Alumni Community snitched by one of Weber’s own Greek clubs and painted in their club colors. “Their attempts at humor were ill received by studentbody officers,’’ said Mr. Hurst, ‘‘The officers felt they (the club) has desecrated a noble tradition. It ended amiably however, with the fraternity restoring the bell original color.” If you’ve heard about stolen bell, that’s the inside from one of the undercover ts. The Victory Bell has through periods of glory restoration recollections DAVID W. GLENN, has accepted a position as _ assistant professor of finance at the University of Utah College of Business. He recently earned his doctorate degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. He also earned his master’s degree of business administration at Stanford University and his bachelor degree from Weber State College. He is married to the former Cherie Jean Tilleman and they have three children. They plan to live in West Jordan. pointed sales training and career development manager of Wihthrop Laboratories in New York City. Prior to joining Winthrop, Mr. Pinsonault was employed by Knoll Pharmaceutical Co. He received his AS degree from Weber State College in 1958 and a BS degree from the University of Utah. He and his wife and three children live in Hopatcong, N.J. DR.SCOTT R. BARTLETT has earned his doctor of medicine degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He is a medicine intern at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Bartlett attended Weber the intelligence agen- and to its the story agengone and disin- terest, but its voice holds many State College for three years before entering medical school and had a 4.0 grade average. BUDDY AUBLE is president of Utah Safety Group, a new company in Ogden. The company offers consulting services on safety programs. Mr. Auble is a business graduate of Weber State College. counter ts.’ The bell had actually been disuse, Theater Advisory Board, which produces the theatricals. PAUL In for the surprise were “WSC D. PINSONAULT has been ap- THOMAS L. WILKINSON, a Weber State College graduate, is in the life insurance business in Omaha, Nebraska. He previously worked for the National Headquarters of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in Memphis, Tenn. His wife is a former Miss Weber State College, Catherine M. Wright. They will make their home in Omaha. WESLEY BARTON, Ogden, has been elected president of the three-year old for those alumni who have long associated its victorious peals with fond memories of Weber State College. What about the future of the bell? Once again it has fallen into idleness. Perhaps in this bicentennial year, when traditions are renewed, the bell could be restored to its previous untarnished, unpainted luster and hung in some prominent spot on the WSC campus where it’s long history would be dignified by a permanent “home.” FAIA AIAAAAIAIAAIAAIA IK Utah. Home Builders Association. He served as first vice president during the past vear. He started in the building industry as an apprentice helper in 1952. A graduate of Weber State College in 1963, he formed his own construction company. engaging primarily in custom home building.