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Show terest increased, and the enrollment grew to one hundred seven, which condition necessitated the securing of better accommodations; so in the autumn of 1889, the school was moved to the Ogden Tabernacle; in the early spring of 1890, to the Fifth Ward Institute; and two years later, to the present site on Jefferson Avenue. Plans had been made early for the erection of a permanent school building, but it was not finished until 1892. Although many activities and traditions were difficult to establish during these movements, the students who attended received religious as well as secular education under the tuition of competent educators. In the fall of 1892, the year the first building on the present site was completed, Professor Emil B. Isgreen be- came principal, a position he held during that year. Dr. George Phillips served during the following year (1893-1894). Both men, being highly educated, left their impress on the students of the school. Dr. Isgreen is now a practicing physician in Salt Lake City. In 1894, Professor Louis F. Moench returned from a mission to his native land (Germany), and was reappointed to administer the affairs of the academy. He stood for correct principles, was very devoted to his religion and to his labors in properly teaching those under his direction. The experiences and stories he related still live in the memory of his students. During the administration of Professor Moench, lawn and shrubs were planted on the school grounds. This beautifying program was carried on under the supervision of David O. McKay, at that time an instructor in the school. On the death of Thomas B. Stevens in the spring of 1900, Bishop John Watson was appointed as a member of the Board of Education, and in 1908, he succeeded N. C. Flygare as treasurer. Principal Moench resigned his position in June, 1902. Courses offered by the Academy about that time were as follows: a one- year preparatory course, one-year missionary course, a one-year Sunday School course, three-year commercial course, four-year scientific course, four- year classical course, and four-year normal course. David O. McKay succeeded Professor Moench as principal, a position he held until June, 1908, when he re- signed in order that he might devote sufficient time to his Church duties as a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. During the principalship of Elder David O. McKay, it was found necessary to provide more room and equipment to carry on the activities of the school. Accordingly, plans were made, and by 1907 an addition was completed on the west side of the original building. Principal McKay loved order, believed in the development of all, and stood for principles that would build real character. He fostered music, art, and all things beautiful; for in the truly beautiful, he believed, is found the good. All of his administration was marked with progress because he did hundreds of small deeds as well as large ones, and PRESIDENTS OF WEBER LOUIS F. MOENCH JOEL E. RICKS DAVID O. McKAY JAMES L. BARKER OWEN F. BEAL GEORGE PHILLIPS EMIL B. ISGREEN W. W. HENDERSON II. ALDOUS DIXON WILFORD McKENDRICK AARON W. TRACY |