Louis Frederick Moench, a man whose influence will live in the minds of many people for generations to come, was born in Germany, July 29, 1846. He received his primary and high school education in Germany; but before being graduated, he had to leave with his parents for America. The family remained for some time in Chicago, where Mr. Moench, having a strong desire to become a great educator, went to night school, since he worked in the daytime. He took a course in Bryant and Stratton's College. At the age of twenty-two he started for California with the intention of teaching school there, but stopped in Utah where he saw the truth of Mormonism. After becoming a member of the Church, he engaged as an instructor in the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah), taught in Brigham City for one year, then came to Ogden where for thirty years he held various executive positions in the teaching profession. He was principal of Ogden Schools (a position similar to that of superintendent) for nine years, was principal' of Ogden's first high school (the Central School which was located at the present site of the Elk's Club), was superintendent of Weber County Schools for ten years, principal of Weber Stake Academy, between 1889 and 1892, and again after returning from a mission to Germany, was principal from 1894 to 1902. During his first term as principal of Weber, he drew the plans for the original part of the present Weber College building and directed its construction. Professor Moench also taught in Colorado, Arizona, and in Millard County, Utah. He held important ward and stake positions in the Church. The effects of this great educator's good will and intelligence are felt strongly today. Thomas J. Stevens is another of the founders whose great integrity and work did much to promote Church, community, and school. He held high positions of trust in the Church as well as many important civil and social positions. He was born in Bristol, England, January 24, 1848, and was baptized in 1856. Because of his noble character and fine works, he rose rapidly in the Church and was highly admired. The meeting conducted by President Shurtliff regarding the establishment of an Academy resulted in the organizing of the Weber Stake Academy Board of Education with Lewis W. Shurtliff, president; Joseph Stanford, secretary; Robert McQuarrie, treasurer; Louis F. Moench, principal; and Charles F. Middleton, Nils C. Flygare, David McKay, and Thomas J. Stevens as members. This group of men stood firm in their efforts, and forged ahead with a plan they knew would result in a living, beneficial institution. It was January 9, 1889, that their hopes became realities, for on that day the Weber Stake Academy was formally opened with temporary headquarters in the Second Ward. Professor Louis F. Moench, principal, began with the assistance of Lorenzo Waldram, to teach the seventy students enrolled. The school included primary, intermediate, and academic work; in- HOMES OF WEBER