Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

~ ORDER TO provide ample facilities
for the progress of the young people
Of the state, who complete success
tlly the course of study prescribed by
be public schools, institutions of high
| q Instruction have been established In
various localities to meet this denand.
On the 9th day of November, 1888. our
BEAUTIFUL little city Of 1000 inhabitants
vas fortunate enough to be selected as
suitable location for such a temple
Il lsaning."
Being centrally located both as TO
knnty and state, there is no reason
Wy It should not become one of the
kiiing schools in the west.
Three different principals have stood
It It's head and pioneered the way from
tat small beginning In 1883 to the pres
ht time; viz. Alma Greenwood from
rs to 1891. George Christensen from
~ to 1872, Newton u. Noyes from 1892
the present
To them and their assistant teachers
nd to the former presidency of the
hnpete Stake of Zion, the school owes
debt Of gratitude for their devotion
md untiflng efforts IN It's behalf In the
rruggles Of the past
In 1853. the name of our school was
changed from "Sanpete Stake Acade-
ny to Snow Academy" In honor OF
President Lorenzo Snow and Apostle
lia',us Snow, the latter name being
teamed more suitable as the scope Of It's
ttronage and usefulness extends far
beyond the border lines OF any one
make.
Il became evident that the school was
'a,growing its old quarters, and on
he Eth Of May. 1889, the southeast cor
VT stone for a new building was laid
"a suitable place on the old public
Nnafe IN the central part Of our city.
Amid throngs of people, the ground
lpon which a beautiful new structure
BOW stands, was dedicated by President
hthon H. Lund.
Henry Beal, president of the stake
hard Of education, was selected to take
targe OF the work. with the able as
ssiance Of Peter l.. Breinholdt as mas
tr mason.
Under the able management of these
fen In connection with the board of
pu'ees. the work went steadily on to-
ward completion.
Inc material used IN the construction
red brick with beautiful white
Ml'e rock for basement and trimmings.
Ahlch presents most pleasing appear
Nee
y Nas lhrty-one rooms, nearly all OF
vsis.l have been completed at a cost OF
I@s' contributed principally by the
nee will offerings of the people of the
ssofIh and the South Sanpete Stakes OF
ao1' With the assistance of the Church
authorities.
Az modern conveniences OF n we'll
Nllpped school, such as heating, water
uppy' electric lights, etc, have been
EDUCATORS Of great prominence In
sM say there is no single school build
IN the state that can compare with
situated az Il Is In the center OF a
hv0uctive agricultural district,no other
auVI IN the state can compete with II
~ me minimum cost to students for
40 and lodging, the price ranging
Nym WOO to 81 10 per week.
Many OF the beguiling allurements
.Na N The more populous cities are
rDs. Anown In our community, which
,.,,ouo'edly Is a great safeguard TO
ns men and women, away from
~" homes, and beyond the immediate
Vse OF father and mother,
special care is taken TO guard stu
~ closely against over Indulgence
pleasure TO the neglect OF their regu-
school work
These various ADVANTAGES account for
Neady growth OF the school.
Nj, MN mat small beginning In 1888
MS" Vhe instructor and one class room,
| /, s sroWn TO its present proportions
s,. "lrueen instructors, each especially
'wvE W Tor his line OF work.
r, my zee on every hand young people
ln' sT,aerng their youth az II that prec-
~ inheritance were endless. having
nu Mougnt seemingly OF the great
~ each may become TO society, If
| ,.n sOden opportunities Of youth are
h,,,e hployed In some creditable instl-
-roh Of Learning.
a, most enduring legacy parent
ssp possibly bequesth to child Is a
framed and well developed mind
Mi, we We encourage parents 10 assist
s.n,.ssohs and daughters In taking ad-
'ase OF schools within their reach.
Normal School.
1 ,ns ocs' department. or inc ,nsritn-
| nal ATgypt the preparatory, Is the nor
| tqr.. ane establishment OF such a
pss, d nas made necessary by the con-
aasdIrs 'nahd for teachers. Notwlth-