TODAYS PROGRAM FOR TOMORROWS ALUMNI One There is an axiom to the effect that if one desires to place identification bands on birds the most effective time to do so is before the fledglings the accomplishments of its graduates and its alumni organization and pro- ever he returns; alumni clubs in those cities or areas where sufficient alumni of Weber Alumni State College OFFICERS Ferrel E. Carter, President Dexter Duane Farr, /st Vice-President Joseph F. Florence, 2nd Vice-President BOARD OF DIRECTOR Robert E. Brown Harvey Neuteboom Mrs. Wm. J. Critchlow III Mrs. L. Winslow Hurst Donnell Stewart Dr. Gale H. Keyes Mrs. Russell Carruth LeRoy Mecham which he should attend whenever — possible; plus a host of other alumni and educational programs. There are two distinct views as to the relationship of the alumni office to the undergraduate. The first is that the undergraduate occupies a sphere of his own while on campus and admits the difficulty of imbuing students with alumni spirit while they are still on campus. Their minds are on other things—term papers, classes, exams, dates and extra-curricular activities. They are not so much interested in being college alumni as they are college graduates. We hold to the second point of view believing that the undergraduate is an unfledged alumnus and must be properly directed and oriented to take his place as a dependable member of the great alumni body. He should be thoroughly familiar with the traditions, problems, and accomplishments of his Alma | : — { Sains Associated offerings — Mater. There are two basic fundamentals that should form the basis of an alumni association at Weber State College. The first is that the modern ; alumni association, whatever may be its other functions, must, whether we like the idea or not, stand ready to assist when necessary in the rais- _ ing of funds for the institution for it is an undeniable fact that legislative appropriations, generous as they may seem, are yet inadequate in terms — No alumni association can hope to achieve permanent success as an agency — of desired overall program. The second is so closely related to the first as to almost be a part: for financial assistance to the institution if it neglects the cultivation and spirit of loyalty, dedication, and friendly co-operaton of the undergraduate body. This, then, is the role of your alumni association: — to assist the ad- Dr. James Foulger, Treasurer E. Lynn Foley, Booster Club President Jerry Nebeker, Acting Student Body President ministration, staff and faculty in providing and building a climate of friend- — liness, help and courtesy on all levels. There should be a sense of teamwork among all members of the college family in producing an internal public relations program designed to create good alumni with little obvious effort. Producing such loyal alumni, dedicated to the principles of higher education and to the institu- _ Dean tion that resulted in that dedication EX OFFICIO MEMBERS William P. Miller, WSC President W. Hurst, Executive Secretary is our task. is being done about it?” 7P 4. foothal toni basketball sively’ bes tween the four schools would be important to the financial operation of the schools involved. Just as the BYUUtah-Utah State games are moneymakers and capture the fancy of the fans, and basketball schedule, but each year live to form a chapter; a class to which he belongs and with which he will return every few years to keep current with the growth of Weber cultural Utah State, and BYU in declining to schedule Weber State are: “We have nothing to gain and. everything to loose.” . . . “It took us years to build our tradition and athletic prowess. . . Weber State must prove itself first.” ... “It will come, but be patient and wait until you are more competitive” . and the excuses go on and on and questions Speaking from the Wildcat’s point — of view .. . it would be very desirous for Weber State to begin an athletic rivalry in football and basketball with its sister Utah institutions. Each year the Weber State athletic department contacts athletic officials of the other schools in an effort to begin a football grams. The student should know certain facts about the college. He should develop a pride in its academic standing. He should be taught there is an Alumni Association to which he will belong; an alumni magazine he will enjoy reading; a group of faculty who will always be ready to help in a continuing educational program and who will be glad to see him when- and popular ules of the other -three Utah schools, and what uated without a sufficient knowledge concerning the history of the college, athletics most is, “When will Weber State be included in the football and basketball sched- leave the nest. The analogy in making good alumni out of the undergraduates is altogether too true. Thousands of Weber State College students have grad- State; of the asked of athletic officials at Utah State, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and Weber State College s¢ ber State, but declined pressure on them. This salesmanship may much as Seattle, Texas Hawaii, Pepperdine and weaken Ari- schools Football opponents are mostly in the college division classification, however, © and Montana appear on money to watch Weber State floor, in addition to their schedule, however, teams who play Weber State are often found on the schedules of the other Utah schools. Weber State will appear on the other school’s schedules in the future. How far in the future no one knows. Utah, Utah State, and BYU may not be ready, but Weber State is! Right now the Wildcat football and basketball teams could give the Utes, Aggies and Cougars all they wanted on the field or court. Weber State could play one-point games or thirty-point games, just as the neighboring schools do with each other depending on the location and strength of teams from year to year. in the Big Sky Conference have appeared or will appear on the Cats Schedule in the future. on be the recruiting pie, fan support and interest, and state financial help into four portions. The other schools also feel that scheduling Weber State would zona, Colorado State, and Wyoming plus Utah collegiate common opponents interest It all boils down to Utah, Utah State, and BYU, not wishing to cut where Western, same providing students and fans with stimulating competition. pressure might offend. Weber State’s major basketball schedule improves each year as major college teams around the country are added to the list of opponents. Teams Such the field or basketball to exert any type of sup- succeed would battle its sister schools on the football port from executive and_ legislative leaders is welcomed by Weber State officials in the hope that suggestion and so generated if Weber State were included in the state rivalries. A whole new group of fans would arise from the Weber and Davis County areas representing nearly 200,000 people. These people would spend the answer is... “wait a while. . you must. walk before you can run.” Some neighboring university coaches have said they would never play Weber State and others have said they won't schedule the Wildcats until they are “forced to.” Governor Calvin Rampton has sugested to the governing boards of Utah and Utah State that they schedule We- sister School football schedules. San Diego tate also is listed on the Weber State and Utah State schedules. “€ main objections from Utah, A by DON SPAINHOWER Don Spainhower, Weber State College sports information director, plays a vital part in the dissemina- tion of athletic news to all media. A graduate from Utah State, Don began his career in a Logan radio station, then moved on to Salt Lake City radio and TV where he received national recognition as one of the top sportscasters in the area. Spee ni : eet