Page 10 cioaemaal ‘Sportsmanship, Chosen for Award “I express my deep gratitude for this wonderful honor you have given me,’’ the venerable retired educator said. ‘‘I’ll cherish it (the Dixon award plaque) more than any of you can know. “T have never regretted changing my career from that of mining engineering to teaching. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wide variety of experiences connected with the many significant and unique changes that took place along with the growth and development of this great college,” said Mr. Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson worked at many jobs to secure his education and, while waiting for a mining position, was interviewed by President Ricks for a teaching Emeritus faculty member Merlon L. Stevenson ‘one of the reasons Weber State College has risen to greatness’’ was honored in a highlight event of “‘Founder’s Day”’ in May. About 220 educators, students, business and civic leaders attended the luncheon meeting in the WSC Union ballroom where Mr. Stevenson was presented the H. Aldous Dixon award. The plaque is presented annually by the WSC Alumni Association to an outstanding past or present faculty member of Weber State. In a keynote address, former WSC President William P. Miller praised Mr. Stevenson who was his teacher 53 years ago at Weber his ~ for “reliable, professional and helpful ways.’ He was respected by In addition to his successful coaching Mr. Stevenson had a full teaching load at the college and was head of the Department of Mathematics and Engineering. When the college was transferred by gift to the State of Utah Mr. Stevenson was given the choice of teaching and retaining the position of head of _ the Mathematics and Engineering Department or that of director of the gymnasium. He chose his major field and assumed a “‘normal’’ teaching load for the first time of 18 credit hours. He served as Dean of Instruction during 1936-37 and was granted a sabbatical leave for 1938-39. He attended the University of California. Following his leave he was involved with curriculum and course of study development programs during a number of administrative positions including Dean and his Physical Engineering. that “I don’t know anybody who loves to winio, more than I do, but Returning to his “‘first love” of —_—_ teaching in 1947-48, Mr. Stevenson chairmanHe until department in-10e4. was has 1062. n8d-vetired Dr. tal and moral welfare of the par- Mr. Stevenson, whose career at Weber covered 42 years as teacher, athletic coach and administrator, was given a standing ovation when hetooktherostrom. position, I wouldn’t guarantee to win any game as long as I coached.” This was the creed for Mr. Stevenson’s long and successful , V declared £ ote tor B teaching d Boar _cont and coaching THIRD career. was unable to carry the financial 4 FE ; , iz Eh ; e | st | ANNUAL Nat othe | COLLEGE STATE WEBER During the depression the school | Weber State College continues; | Eph to remember the 42 years of ser-- | _ that | cow andhigh standards of Merlon, _:.. — vice Skovensan. ALUMNI’S THE é : 4 acclof i= ME Associated Students in 1975. there are ee) things that in my mind are of far more importance such as: good sportsmanship, character, the physical and men- by faculty and students, he had broad interests and appreciated in other academic fields, values and he was a wholesome and person,” th e.. and coaching offer at Weber Nor- _— president and Chairman of the _‘ Distinguished Alumni Award, | unti mal College. Hetoldhim honestly pjivision of Sciences Mathematics, 1973, Meritorious Service byAward, the: fe | Pr A honored 1974 ‘and and colleagues at Weber and in other institutions, his advice was sought friendly with _ honored’ been the to Assistant Merlon L. Stevenson \ illus lb 7 = mer students of the college will responsibilities of the athletic ! SAN FRANCISCO FINE ARTS TOUR), | ¥®A During Homecoming, six for- become new members of the _ program and “paid its own way” | bas sae ree mae a) of Board neers vice president. second a with Mr. Stevensonanti become insurance policies Guy H. Hurst, assigning curren Directors. You arein- _ collateral eet to the bank as for a loan. college championships in eight | years of junior college coaching. be returned to the Alumni Office by Friday, July 29. a 3 , . Sa hogy ct 7 a $1 I 3 ; 00/ PERSON (Includes hotel scocnypodtoee transportation | a ith cig solid wag a & ae aves defeated seasons and won seven each category. Your vote sho a ci ce ll cll est dhliigins Sialic asus let In Cooperation With ) Mr. Stevenson had three un- 4 vited to cast your ballot tocay = §friend, their own 3, Directors = Michael D. Lyon TRANSPORTATION: GREYHOUND BUS OR AIR TRAVEL (optional) ACCOMMODATIONS: GOLDEN STATE HOTEL (in heart of San foc Ballot Heinz J. Bruehl } Lewis Joseph Dennis DeBoer = Margaret Favero | TWO YEAR BOARD MEMBER |__| = Pearse: atremetg Ed Ray R. Anderson [| ; Mark B. Hains = Katherine E. Lundy [| Timothy W. Blackburn { |_| Steve Luthy [|__|] penSope M. H. deYoung Dorothea Masur Utah 84408 by Friday, July 29, 1977. the Japanese Tea Gardens, orga | rh Hall of the ti re $e an EVANLW il a = }i Eugene Hansen ALAN me HALL, 399-5941, ext. 346 a the plus several | man to see: Fisherman’s | = / Mi Web and Wharf, Chinatown, and ride the cable cars. for 1 may join the trip. High school stu- pas Anyone dents, WSC students, faculty, staff, alumni, | and cote membets ng are wel- (F- of the community par ticipate: DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: |) SEPTEMBER 30. } For more information contact: a F 5 is Plenty of free time e Paul Skeen Please return to: Weber State College Alumni Office, 3750 Harrison Blvd.,__! Museum, During the week you'll see an American Conservatory Theatre production, other great cultural events now being scheduled. i Don Medina , Ogden, the ; | | See ‘ (Select Six) Fe busi athl te Science, the Planetarium, Palace of Legion of Honor. [ i | Park. State Ligh | See the renowned Oakland museum, the San Francisco museum of Art, and the Golden ! i i He “Dee Weber State ole a er E ee Fock loca oe oo i fe><4dG¢ 434 Mt e ; ck (Select One) Fa pres ; of ae also e Board Alumni SECOND VICE PRESIDENT fo 3 a