What a Place to Build a Campus! Ronald Smout '54 In 1952-53 I was a member of the Weber High School Band. I guess that because William P. Miller had been superintendent of schools for Weber County, our band was invited to play for the groundbreaking and/or dedication of the rock wall sign in front of Weber College. Harrison Boulevard was a narrow, two-lane road with no shoulders or anywhere to set up the band, so we went down into the barrow pit in the weeds and trash to set up. There were only one or two houses in that area along Harrison, and over the fence were fields and livestock. There was a makeshift platform for the dignitaries, and the day was hot and dry. I thought what an unearthly, godforsaken place to build a school. I didn't have much vision, but certainly enjoyed breaking in the new campus on Harrison Boulevard as a sophomore and graduating with the first class. As a student at Weber, I participated in the debate program. In the fall of 1954, Boyd Anderson and I were selected to go to a tournament at the University of Arizona in Tucson. That fall Weber's football team was also invited to play Pasadena College in the Rose Bowl. Boyd and I were both in the band and went along to Los Angeles for the football trip. The two of us then left Los Angeles by bus the morning after the game for Tucson and made the mistake of taking the bus that went down through the Imperial Valley of California on a real milk-run route. I mean a real milk run. We had partied quite a bit the night after the game, and both of us felt lousy. It was without doubt the longest bus trip of my entire life. When we met up with Leland Monson and the others for the tournament, we were not much the worse for wear, but I'll never forget that bus trip. Ron Smout A Legend to Us Holly Glanville Benson '54 One of my fondest memories while attending Weber College was the field trip which was included as part of the spring quarter geology class taught by Professor Walter Buss. We traveled by bus, heading south through Utah's famous geological sites en route to Zion National Park. The spring of 1954 was most memorable as Dr. Buss arranged for our group to stay indoors at the Zion Lodge for one night. After camping outside for a few nights, we welcomed the opportunity to have a shower and also quickly arranged a dance for the evening's entertainment. We slept in our sleeping bags indoors out of the rain, which had quit by morning. Hiking Lady Mountain at Zion's was a highlight of the trip, but there were also many fun experiences we shared with our classmates as we traveled. Walter Buss was not only our professor, but also a trusted friend. We learned about his outdoor cooking skills and his ability to create an unforgettable field trip tour. Many of his students still visit him and send him annual greetings. He is a legend to all of us who had the good fortune of participating in one of his geology trips while attending Weber College. Geoloqy trip camp out 76 We Remember 1950 coaches Fred Ball and John Elzey Dick Richards Atop the new Weber College sign 77