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A collection of yearbooks from Weber College which comprise the years 1924 to 1963. Included in the yearbook are photographs of students, class officers, faculty, athletics, and departments within the college. It also contains sections on the clubs, activities, organizations, and advertisements from local businesses. Publication ceased 1932-34; 1943-46. The 1950-53 editions are Spring Scribulus-Acorn publications. |
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Show MARCH 4-We greatly enjoy the singing in devotional of our friend the nightingale, Mrs. Waterfall. Mr. Smurthwaite talks to us. MARCH 6-James Gunn McKay speaks in devotional. The annual game of basketball between the Board of Control and the faculty is staged at noon. The most conspicuous feature of the game was the presence of Bill the janitor-the only person playing who was not a student. Our worthy "Profs" must have contracted cold feet. MARCH 10-Madam June Gustaveson presents her pupil Mrs. Jones, and gives an interesting lecture on voice culture. MARCH 12-The Sophomores surprise Professor Winsor at his home. Features of the party were eats and Bunco. Doc. Lind won the "Booby" prize. MARCH 13-Superintendent A. S. Bennion is again with us and gives, as always, an interesting and inspiring talk in devotional. Subject: "The Past Tense." MARCH 14-Debating is the feature of the day. Although both of our teams lose, we do not feel disheartened. We get a taste of real college debating. MARCH 20-The Grand Opera "Carmen" is played at Huntsville. It is reported to be a success in every phase. MARCH 21-F.x-mayor Frank Francis talks on "The Opportunities of Today." MARCH 24-Dr. E. P. Mills talks on an extraordinary and interesting subject "Biology and the Bolsheviki." Heber finds it either necessary or convenient to carry a hard boiled egg. MARCH 25-P. S. Club entertains in devotional. "Oh, it ain't gonna rain no mo'." But it did. MARCH 27-Judge Reeder talks on "Work" which, he believes, is the sovereign remedy for all human ailments. Honor students, Miss Helen Wilson and Mr. Vernald Johns, are awarded the prize of $5.00 for obtaining straight "A" grades through the Winter Quarter. MARCH 28-The first annual Weber Promenade is held at the Berthana. The patrons and students all in evening dress made it a most beautiful affair. April APRIL 1-We find that Bro. Blaylock has a sense of humor. We have an April Fool "sextet" in devotional rendered by Melba Hyde, Lucile Parry and Kathryn Cannon. APRIL 2-The girls begin preparations for "Girls' Day," the greatest day in the year. APRIL 3-One of Weber's old friends, Moroni Olson, reads "The Chinese Nightingale" in devotional. APRIL 4-School is closed for general conference. Students and teachers journey to Salt Lake. APRIL 10-The constitution for Weber College as constructed by the Board of Control is read to the students. It failed to be ratified, however, and a representation of students are elected for the purpose of revising it. APRIL 14-The constitution is read with the revisions of the student committee and adopted by the student body. Invitations for "Girls' Day" are out. consequently some of the fellows appear "dolled up" a little more than usual. APRIL 15-Arbor Day. Mr. Baker of the Forest Service gives an interesting and useful talk on trees. APRIL 16-Five students receive contracts to teach in Weber County. APRIL 17-Dr. Pack talks in devotional on keeping yourself up to the highest standard of efficiency. APRIL 18-Girls are supreme. We all blow in no less than five dollars and wonder if they are worth it. APRIL 21-Mrs. Ririe shows us how to breathe in order to make music with the voice. Rulon Beus, a rising young politician, lights the match that started the political conflagration of Weber. APRIL 22-Mrs. Ririe again in devotional. She presents Miss Thelma Slack, a blind student who is keenly appreciated. Student Body nominations continued. Ella Robinson can't be vice-president because she lives in the country. APRIL 23-No devotional program. We have an hour of theology. APRIL 29-The J. S. Lewis extemporaneous speaking contest is won by Clarence Brown-naturally. APRIL 30-Claude Helm enters politics non-partisan but ends up on the side of the Progressive Party. Student elections for 1924-25 held. May MAY 1 -The elections are announced. DeGama. Myra and Sterling are to lead Weber College next year. MAY 9-Honor Day. Awards and banquet given to honor students of Weber. MAY 16-Triangular Junior College Track and Field Meet of the northern division held at Logan. The schools participating are Ricks Normal College, B. Y. C. and Weber College. MAY 18-Baccalaureate Address to graduates is given by Apostle Orson F. Whitney at Weber. MAY 20-The school play "The Charm School" is presented under the direction of Harvey L. Taylor. MAY 21-Eighth Annual Commencement exercises of Weber College- MAY 22-Alumni Banquet held. |