He provided humanitarian service to the people of Africa in Sudan and Lesotho and served as chairman of the Cache Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Velda Lye, originally from Ammon, has been a homemaker, church worker, had an interest in genealogy and served with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. They have been married for 47 years and have five living children and 10 grandchildren. The real impact of education is measured by performances both on and off the stage of life once one leaves the classroom. Ricks performance groups will be expanding the influence to a wide variety of audiences this spring.
Groups also showcase their shows on campus prior to tour.
Wherever the stage, Ricks College students are ambassadors of goodwill as they share their talents, enthusiasm, and example. During the first two weeks of May, hundreds of public school students ranging in age from kindergarten through high school will be visiting the campus in enthusiastic response to an invitation to see the Folklore Revival . The lively show will be presented under the direction of Omar Hansen of the Theatre Department. The Ricks College American Folk Dancers and Bluegrass Band will perform a graduation show on Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m. in the Kirkham Auditorium. Dances and music depict entertainment enjoyed throughout the history of the United States.