F | Fundraiser to kick-off second century, Weber State College Comment, June 1986, page 10 Giving & Receiving by Don Spainhower, WSC Development Director i ou may have heard that WSC is planning a We amount, about t same. Yes, I have provided for Weber State College in my will. the school under its various the names will be excited about the memories celebration will uncover. In connection with the birthday party, which will last about a year-and-a-half, a major fundraising drive will be held as Weber State looks to it’s second 100 years with many critical needs to continue providing an excellent education for countless students. We know that some former students have placed the college in their wills to receive a certain amount or a percentage of their estates, large or small. However, we have only documented a few of those bequests and it is important to our Century II cam- know then don’t list your name, but, if you will allow us to | list your name (without amounts) in our annual | charitable giving report it would help others to do the \7 1889. Many of you who attended that we if you have us by using the questionaire at the bottom of this column. If you wish to keep your bequest anonymous major celebration for the college’s 100th birthday in 1989. Many special events are planned to commemorate the founding of the college back in January of paign are asking that you let us know _ provided for WSC in you will or trust.Please inform all bequests and the if appropriate. Yes, you may use my name in your annual report. The amount of my bequest to Weber State College is $ | Please don’t use my name in any recognition books, stories or lists. Name: Zip: Address: i | j I | Phone: _( ) 19 Years attended Weber: to 19 Please clip and mail to: Development Office, Weber State College, Ogden, Chair announces party plans by Sharon C. Young Centennial Chairman Nearly 100 years ago a few very gifted and courageous people had a dream. They made that dream become a reality. January 7, 1889, 98 students, two faculty members and their principal, met for the first class of what is now Weber State College. No one will ever really know if those founders envisioned the institution as it begin a centennial observance, a celebration if you will, that will be as grand as the original dream we are honoring. Although the celebration is two years off, the planning and organizing has already started. The Institutional Council recently approved a proposal that will allow the Alumni.Association to play a major role in this centennial stands today, but I suspect they did. I celebration. The observance committee doubt if they pictured the architecture is structured to involve both campus and community. Committee chairmen have been selected and subcommittees will be formed shortly. The Alumni Association will be well quite as it is, or thought about a satellite orbiting the earth, but they knew it would become something to be proud of. I'd like to think they knew of the thousands of students that would grow, learn and prosper. I'd like to: think that they would be very proud of those who have carried on the tradition of higher education. Starting January 7, 1988, we will Published The Abrelia Seely Hinckley Scholarship fund has grown to nearly $350,000 through the generous contributions of the Hinckley family. Last December, Mr. Robert H. Hin- ckley of Eden, contributed nearly $250,000 to the fund held by the WSC Foundation. Robert H. Hinckley, Jr., John S. Hinckley, and Mrs. Preston (Betty Hinckley) Nibley, children of Mr. Hinckley and the late Abrelia Seely Hinckley, made the original dona- tions to the fund. Last two WSC students authors sought Alumni Association is looking. for graduates who have had works published. Each year authors are Bookstore and according to Board member at Homecoming, WSC featured in the WSC honored at a reception, Susan Krusell, Alumni in charge of that event. “We would like to have a copy of each of the published works of our alumni and the name of the publisher so that we can get the books for the bookstore and to be put on display during Homecoming Week,” Mrs. Krusell said. in Those authors wishing to participate this year’s Homecoming display should contact Monty Shupe in the WSC Alumni Office by calling (801) 626-6569, or by writing to: Alumni Office, Weber State College, Ogden, UT 84408-1011, for more information. received $1,000 scholarships to the college and this spring seven such awards were made to outstanding students: Susan K. Lowery, English major; Tracy Butterfield, bachelor of integrated studies major; Debra S. Shinkle, zoology major; Valerie R. Post, English major; Debra L. Luby, general education major; Denise J. Thayne, elementary education major; Alice L. Allred, math/physics major. Each of these recipients has a high grade point average and is making pro- gress toward graduation. 200 student honored during Alumni Recognition Night represented throughout the celebration and there will be many opportunities to highlight the role of alumni in the continued success of the college. I will keep you posted as the plans progress and welcome all suggestions. Spring | The third annual WSC Alumni Stu- ing well and contributing to the col- dent Recognition Night was held May tion for their contributions to the col- lege.” Earlier in the spring, department chairmen and activities advisors were asked to submit to the Alumni Office the names of outstanding students and lege by members of the WSC Alumni what they have done that should be 8 in the Nearly 200 Shepherd students Union were Building. recognized Board of Directors. WSC 84408-1008 Scholarships awarded and received certificates of apprecia- The UT L Families and friends joined the students and the alumni board for refreshments and a short program where each student in attendance was called forward and their contributions noted to the audience. “This is one of the most enjoyable events we have as an alumni board,” said Brad Drake, alumni president. “It is thrilling to see so many students do- recognized. These invited attend to students and were bring then their families, Drake noted. Each year we receive more names, but we are sure there are many who we haven't recognized because their advisors haven't responded to our request for information, Drake noted. We are very pleased that we can let the students of Weber State College know that they are a great asset to the school, Drake said. Continued from page 9. Do you remember? man about campus and Jack Madsen was vice president class. The football Vance Bitton, Perry Shaum. Bryce Roper were active in Alpha of the freshman team was led by Lambert and Milt and Bob Shurtliff Rho and Horace Argyle and Gene Hansen were leading the Excelsior Bunch. Frank Telford returned from the war and subsequently led the organization. Arlene Storey was active in LD and Sharon Anderson was one of the OT cuties. Swenson Motor was one of the firms advertising in the Acorn and pushing the “Crosley.” Tau Theta Nu, Sigma Gamma Chi, 1955 found Phil Shorten and Bob Delta Phi Kappa. The basketball team Hazen leading the Excelsior organizaparticipated in the NCAA playoffs and tion and President William P. Miller directed the school’s continued growth. | Weber’s stature continued to rise. 1972 found WSC saddened over the The 1960's found Weber achieving a retirement of President Miller. Helen four-year status and many new organizations on campus made signifi- Reddy and Jimmy Webb led the Homecoming Extravaganza. Mike cant contributions:| The Nurses Club, Waggoner was active in the expanded VOCE Coeds, Takai Kyoto, Colleens, technology program. Many new Home Economics and Education organizations were formed and active Clubs, student housing organizations, in campus activities. International Relations Club, Orchesis, The Chatonelles strutted their stuff, Flag Twirlers,Chorale, Newman Apostolate, Sigma Phi, Rodeo, Blue Key, Beta Phi Beta, Delta Kyathinia, Cardinal Key was scholars on campus, recognized for Chi Epsilon Phi, Phi Alpha Tau Theta Nu, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Kyathinia, Delta Phi Kappa, Zeta Chi Omega, Phi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Nu, Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon were only some of the organizations “making things happen.” President Rodney H. Brady directed the school in 1982. Great things were happening. Many organizations were a part of the continued growth of the school. Omega Psi Phi, Native American Council, Nigerian Student Union, Phi Kappa Phi, Black Scholars United, Cheerleaders, and many others were active in student affairs.