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The Remarkable BYH
Class of 1949!
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Which welcomes and includes members of other classes
from the 1940s and 1950s in their activities
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The Brigham Young High School Class of 1949 is clearly the most active class in BYH history. This class has held more reunions, has written more histories, has kept better records of its members, and has participated in more activities that honor and build the history of our alma mater, than any other class. The challenge of the 49ers is for any other BYH class to meet and surpass their record.
In 2009 the Class of 1949 will mark their 60th year since graduation. The individual and group records set by this Class are remarkable, and all BYH graduates offer their warmest congratulations to everyone in this special group.
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Dear BYH Classmates:
Here is a recap of our 2008 BY High reunion held at Rock Canyon Park on Friday, September 5th.
Thirty-nine classmates attended and though we wish there would have been more, we are happy for the 39.
Beryl Jensen Smiley favored us with two vocal solos. Her voice is more beautiful by the year.
We had some short memories of high school days shared by particular classmates. Burl Bushman told about his auto catching fire outside the classroom of C. LaVoir Jensen, and Stirling Broadhead told the "Vanishing Anvil" story. Both of these stories are on the website.
I encouraged classmates to access the BY High website by passing out the web address as:
http://www.byhigh.org/
Larry Christensen, Website Volunteer
Only about 1/4 of those present held up their hand when I asked how many knew there was a BY High site on the web!
I have a personal request for everyone who attended. The photos that follow are the only ones taken by my wife's camera since I was mainly occupied at the registration table. If any of you would make copies of photos you took and would send me prints I would be eternally grateful.
It would be most helpful if you would identify those in the photos on the back. Also, those of you that have the capability could scan them and send to me via an email attachment. My mailing address is:
Kent Broadhead
3658 West 5180 South
Taylorsville, Utah 84118
Tel: 801-955-2866
Email: kent1bro@comcast.net
My thanks to Nancy Browning Egbert, Stirling Broadhead, Don Broadhead for notifying their classmates of the reunion. If circumstances work out I will try another reunion in 2010.
Incidentally, our mystery speaker was to have been Elder Dallin Oaks, Class of 1950. About three weeks prior to the reunion he was given an assignment to organize two stakes in Texas the same day as our reunion, and had to cancel his reunion attendance. Perhaps we can try again in 2010 if our reunion materializes.
It was great to visit with those that were there. Bless you all!
Kent B.
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2008 Reunion Group Photo (24 Classmates):
Front row, L. to R.: DeVere Brough, 1949; Kent Broadhead, 1949; Jerrie Smith Randall, 1948; Beryl Jensen Smiley, 1947; Burl Bushman, 1946; Joan Tuttle Lewis, 1947; Carol Brown Sonntag, 1947; Peg Clarke Riley, 1949; LuDean Christensen, 1949; Phyllis Winkler Clyde, 1948; Jane Spears Cooley, 1948; Kay Cullimore Wallace, 1948.
Back row, L. to R.: Erven Nelson, 1948; Paul Clark, 1949; James (Jim) Pinegar, 1946; Bob Prestwich, 1947; Don Broadhead, 1947; Dick Boyle, 1948; Frankie Paskett Roylance, 1949; LaMar Rawlings, 1948; Harold Christensen, 1949; Carma DeJong Anderson, 1948; Nancy Browning Egbert, 1948; Fred Baird, 1946.
Attending but not in Photo:
Class of 1951: Wilford Baird
Class of 1950: Clifford Corless, Nayda Harrison Birrell, Dorothy Austin Saltus.
Class of 1949: Paul Salisbury, Lynn Rogerson, Karl Snow, Jae Ballif.
Class of 1948: Gerri Salisbury Kelly, Bob Kirkpatrick,
Class of 1947: None
Class of 1946: Stirling Broadhead, Ross Viehweg, Malin Perry
Class of 1940: Phyllis Rogerson Colter (sister of Lynn Rogerson)
Class of 1938: Don Snow (brother of Karl Snow)
Overall Recap of Those Attending (39 Total)
Class of 1951: 1
Class of 1950: 3
Class of 1949: 11
Class of 1948: 11
Class of 1947: 5
Class of 1946: 6
Class of 1940: 1
Class of 1938: 1
39 - Total
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Photo above left, L. to R.: Dick Boyle, Joan Tuttle Lewis, Paul Clark
Photo above right, L. to R.: Don Broadhead, Kent Broadhead, Burl Bushman, Stirling Broadhead
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The Class of 1949 held its first formal reunion thirty-eight years after graduation, in 1987.* It was organized and led by Hank Taylor.
Additional reunions were held in 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008, all organized by Kent Broadhead. The 1997 event was a large formal reunion held on the upper campus and in the old Provo Excelsior Hotel. The next three were one-day events held at Rock Canyon Park in Provo, then a small one at a Salt Lake County park.
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Front Row, L to R: Henry Taylor, President, Class of 1949; Mary Bell Keith, friend of Bill Demos; Bill Demos, 1949; Duane Butler, 1949; Helen Butler, wife of Duane Butler, 1949; Diane Tuttle, wife of Gene Tuttle, 1949.
Next to Front, L to R: Rodney Sudweeks, husband of Betty W. Sudweeks, 1949; Betty Wallace Sudweeks, 1949; Margaret (Peg) Clarke Riley, 1949, daughter of BYH principal A. John Clarke; Karl N. Snow, 1949; Gene Tuttle, 1949, husband of Diane and son of BYH teacher L. Elliot Tuttle.
Next to Last Row, L to R: Kent Broadhead, 1949; BYH teacher Winston Mercer; DeVere Brough, 1949; Kenneth Collard, 1949; Don Broadhead, 1947, brother of Kent; Jack Zenger, 1949.
Last (Top) Row, L to R: Betty Broadhead, wife of Kent Broadhead, 1949; Mrs. Winston Mercer; LaRee Brough, wife of DeVere Brough, 1949; Trilby Collard, wife of Ken Collard, 1949; Joyce Broadhead, wife of Don Broadhead, 1947.
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September 5, 2006
To my B.Y.H. Classmates:
A couple of weeks ago some of us got together in a Salt Lake County park and had a nice afternoon of visiting and dinner in the late afternoon.
The main reason for this gathering was because Peg (Margaret) Clarke Riley was in Utah for a few days and we wanted to have a get-together with her, however brief.
Those attending included DeVere and LaRee Brough, Paul and Marilyn Salisbury, Grant and Joan Brockbank, Monte and Janice Taylor DeGraw, Don McIntosh and Margaret Riley, Kent & Betty Broadhead. We visited for nearly three hours in the park, and then had a great dinner at Chuck-a-Rama. It was an enjoyable afternoon. Just wanted to share with you.
Cheers to all,
Kent Broadhead
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The following notice was posted during the Summer of 2005. An informal reunion was held on September 2, 2005, attended by 70 to 80 people. More information will be posted as soon as possible.
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Subject: Classes of 1940s to 1950+ BY High Reunion
From: Kent Broadhead, Class of 1949
I have decided to organize another BY High reunion for alumni from 1940s to 1950, and anyone else who wishes to come.
I've reserved Pavilion #2 in Rock Canyon Park, 2620 North 1200 East, Provo, for all day on Friday, September 02, 2005.
I have no committee and am flying by the seat of my pants. I did this same thing in 2001 and 2003 at the same park. Many of you came. I call this a "mini" reunion because it is fairly well limited in scope. We'll visit and tell each other lies across pavilion tables.
I'm going to invite some faculty and need your help with names and addresses if you know the whereabouts of some of them. I know a half-dozen or more.
1. Please bring your own food and drink. We will have no grills for cooking of meat. You can pick up your provisions at one of the local fast food places in Provo or make & bring your own. This pavilion does have electrical outlets, water and restrooms.
2. We have the park reserved from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. (I believe). I propose we try to eat around 2 p.m., but that is strictly your choice. You may want to bring a light sweater for if the weather turns a bit cool later in the afternoon.
3. After, lunch, probably around 3 p.m., we will hold a short meeting. If you want to address the entire assemblage this is your opportunity. I'm going to try to get a couple of musical numbers performed by one or more of our talented graduates. Be assured that won't be me.
4. I will have name tags and a registration sheet at one of the pavilion tables. Please sign in for historical purposes!
5. Feel free to bring other family members if you desire. This pavilion holds 270 people so we have a pretty good capacity.
6. I hope we can plan something for Saturday for those who wish to remain in Provo. I'm receptive to ideas. My telephone number is 801-955-2866 and I live at 3658 West 5180 South, Taylorsville, Utah 84118.
7. This reunion is especially for those in classes 1940s - 1950, but anyone else who would like to come is surely invited.
8. If you even have a FAINT idea you will be able to come, please email and let me know. If you have to change your mind at the last minute that creates no problem except we'll sure miss you!
I'll try to update you on anything that comes up in future weeks.
MY BIGGEST HOPE IS THAT YOU'LL NOTIFY OTHER OF YOUR BY HIGH GRADUATE FRIENDS OF THIS REUNION. THERE ARE SOME FOR WHOM WE DON'T HAVE EMAIL OR OTHER ADDRESSES.
Cheers,
Kent Broadhead
kent1bro@comcast.net
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Dick Smiley with wife, Beryl Jensen Smiley '47 |
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Bob Kirkpatrick '48 with his wife, Marilyn |
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Salisbury, Rawlings, Kirkpatrick & Christensen |
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DeVere Brough '49 with his wife, LaRee |
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Dick Boyle and Erven Nelson, both Class of 1948 |
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Dick White '50, Harold Christensen '49 |
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Marlene White with husband, Dick White '50 |
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Don Hansen '46~H, and his wife, LaRayne |
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Don Broadhead '47 with his wife, Joyce |
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Don Colovitch '46~H with his wife, Jovita |
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Douglas Thayer '47~H |
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Don McIntosh '49 |
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Grant Brockbank '49 with his wife, Norma |
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Harold Tanner '48 with his wife, Norma |
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Henry Taylor '49 with his wife, Collette |
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Janice Taylor DeGraw '49~H & Monte DeGraw |
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Jimmy Christensen '48~H and his wife, Helen |
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LaMar Rawlings & Dick Boyle, both Class of 1948 |
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Loye Allred Nelson '48 with her husband, Dick |
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Nila Jean Brown Miller '49 |
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Paul Clark '49 with his wife, Gretchen |
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Richard "Dick" Spencer '50 |
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Robert "Bob" Jones '49 |
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Ruth Wilson Young, Faculty |
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Gerri S. Kelly '48 & Paul Salisbury '49 & Marilyn |
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Winston Mercer, Faculty, and wife |
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Wilbur D. Hiatt & Ara Jean Avery Hiatt '49 |
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Jim Makin '48 with wife, Sue |
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* A group photo of the Class of 1949 was taken at the reunion in 1987, our first reunion, by one of our own members -- Richard Thayne -- a professional photographer. Richard reported later that flood waters got into his studio in Provo and ruined the negatives, so the class members never received the prints. That was a great loss. We continue to seek photographs taken at any of the reunions of the Class of 1949. Please send them to Kent Broadhead, or to yhigh@ymail.com
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