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Show founders'dayThe 113th anniversary of the University of Utah, founded in 1850 under the name of University of Deseret, was marked on February 28. At the time of founding, it was the only state University west of the Missouri River. Alumni celebrated the occasion at a Founder's Day Banquet in the Panorama Room. After the dinner, the four alumni who were chosen for this year's distinguished alumni awards were announced. Two of the honored alumns, Miss V. Fae Thomas and Mr. G. Stanley McAllister, were present. Other honored guests at the banquet were the student winners of the Founder's Day essay and oratory contests. Jim McFarlane, top speaker in the junior-senior division, and Annette Sorensen, first place winner in the freshman-sophomore oratory competition, were presented with $100 awards. Second place winners, Judith Williams and Maryruth Bracy received $50 each. David Jex was awarded $75 for his prize winning essay and Charlotte Gray, second place winner, received $25. All essays and speeches centered around some aspect of the topic, "Free Enterprise and the University." Following the banquet, the guests moved to the Union Ballroom where they listened to Claire Booth Luce, a Challenge Week speaker, talk about the Cuban crisis. Mrs. Luce has been a United States Ambassador to Italy, a congresswoman and a newspaperwoman.Grant Johannesen, internationally recognized concert pianist, graduated from the University in 1942. Since his New York debut in 1944, his talents have been widely acclaimed. While appearing at the Bergen, Norway Festival he was presented a laurel wreath by King Olaf. He has made frequent appearances with the Utah Symphony and is a favorite with Utah audiences.ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, Brigadier General Maurice L. Watts, presents a $100 check to Annette Sorenson, first place winner in the freshman-sophomore oratory competition.JIM MCFARLANE, WINNER of top honors in the junior-senior speech contest, is congratulated by Brigadier General Maurice L. Watts. |
