Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1921. Ernest L. Wilkinson. He received an AB Degree in English & Latin in 1921. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 336. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ernest L. Wilkinson became president of Brigham Young University and served in that role from 1951 to 1971. As president it was Wilkinson who made the decision to shutter Brigham Young High School in 1968, just 8 years short of its centennial year of 1976.

Class of 1913. Eunice Wilkinson. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 321.

Class of 1973. Gregory Wilkinson. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Gregory Scott Wilkinson. Los Angeles, Calif. – Gregory Scott Wilkinson, 30, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1985. He was born Jan. 12, 1955 in Provo to Donald Scott Wilkinson and Barbara Page Wilkinson. His father preceded him in death. He was raised and educated in Orem and Provo. He attended Geneva and Wasatch Elementary, Farrer Jr. High, Brigham Young University Elementary, then graduated from Provo High. He was active in Speech, Drama and received the Outstanding Drama Student award his senior year. He also attended Brigham Young University and Redding Junior College in California. For the past eight years he has lived in Los Angeles where he managed Paradise Packing Company. Survivors include his mother of Provo, two sisters, Mrs. Paige (Brenda) Palmer and Mrs. Brent (Carolee) Adams, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira James Page. Services will be held in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 30, 1985. Provo services pending. The Provo Daily Herald, Sunday Sept. 29, 1985, p. 4.

Faculty & Staff Late 1950s, including 1957-58.

BYH Class of 1924 ~ Honorary. Fern Willardsen of Elsinore, Utah. Fern is listed as a 3rd Year (junior) student at Brigham Young High School in 1924. She is not listed as a student in 1925. Other students similarly listed were actually 4th Year (senior) BYH students. Background sources: BYU/BYH Annual Catalogues for the School Years 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26.

Class of 1913. Anthony Willardson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1913. Name on list, but no photo. Source: 1913 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 63-81.

Class of 1916. Belle Williams. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Academic Department, in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Belle Williams was born on December 6, 1898 in Hyrum, Cache County, Utah. Her parents were Ira Thomas Williams and Phennetta Alice Andersen. She married twice: First, to Charles Leslie Bune on July 23, 1920. Charles was born on September 8, 1894 in Ogden, Utah. His parents were James (Adrianus Peter) Bune and Adelia Eliza West Bune. Charles died on February 5, 1921. Second, Belle married Clement P. Billat on July 23, 1928. Clement was born on March 5, 1901 in Missouri. Belle Williams Bune Billat died on October 30, 1986 in Ojai, Ventura County, California.

Class of 1916. Carrie Williams. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ [Need more information.] [TM]

Class of 1968. Clinton Williams. BYU 1975. @2010

Class of 1917. Edgar M. Williams. She received a BYH Music Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 236.

BY Academy High School Class of 1883. Ella M. Williams of Springville, Utah. Graduated Friday, June 15, 1883, with a Normal diploma. Source: Territorial Enquirer, Friday, June 15, 1883. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ella May Williams was born on July 31, 1864 in Round Grove, Peoria, Mahaska County, Iowa. Her parents were Charles Hall Williams and Polly Lester Ballinger Williams. She married twice: ~ ~ First, to John Cederlund on April 10, 1887 in Logan, Utah. John was born on March 14, 1861 in Hellestad, Malmohus, Sweden. His parents were Per [Nilsson] Cederlund and Anna Soderman Cederlund. He died on July 3, 1895 in Mapleton, Utah. His interment, Mapleton, Utah. ~ ~ She second married Brigham Young Johnson on April 19, 1901 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brigham Young Johnson was born on August 30, 1864 in Springville, Utah. His parents were Aaron Johnson and Sarah James. [Brigham had first married Caroline Tuckett on August 30, 1885 in Springville, Utah. Caroline was born on September 9, 1867 in Springville, Utah. Her parents were John Tuckett and Sarah Ann Gee. She died on March 4, 1899 in Springville, Utah. Her interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.] Brigham died on November 1, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah. Ella died on June 26, 1934 in Ogden, Utah. Her interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.

Class of 1920. Eyrma Williams (female). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Eyrma Williams. She received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 346. ~ ~ ~ ~ Eyrma Bernis Williams was born on February 27, 1902 at Warm Springs, Alameda County, California. Her parents were Walter Irvin Williams and Frances Anita Northridge. She married Lawrence R. Weldon and they were divorced. She married Archibald Thomas Fletcher and they were divorced. She married John William Carpenter on May 14, 1947 in Long Beach, California. Eyrma Williams Carpenter died on April 12, 1988 [or May 1, 1988] at Adelaide/Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California.

Class of 1953. Hannah Mae Williams. Chorus, Fauvines, Thespians, Childrens' Theater, Interpretive Contest. @2001

Faculty & Staff 1964-1968. Harold O. "Hal" Williams. Master Journalism Teacher & Yearbook Advisor. He was born February 6, 1930 in Mesa, Arizona, son of Claude O. Williams and Thelma Hatch Williams. Upon high school graduation in Mesa, Arizona, he attended Arizona State University. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, and retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Major after 20 years of active and reserve service. At BYU he received his BA Journalism, 1951, and his MA in Communications, 1960. While at BYU he was active in the Val Hyric social group, serving as VP. He was Copy Editor on the Daily Universe, and President of Omega Nu, Honorary Journalism Fraternity. He served on the BYU Legislative Council. He was one of BYU's all-time great cheerleaders in 1951. He was known as "Yell King" and went by the name "Hank Williams." He married Doremis (Dee) Sumter on November 18, 1930 in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on July 8, 1951. After receiving BA and MA degrees from BYU, fourteen years of his life were devoted to teaching English, Journalism and Photography at three high schools: Rosemead and Santa Barbara in California, and BY High in Utah. From 1956 to 1961 he was President of the Journalism Educators Association of Southern California. After BY High was closed in 1968, Hal Williams was recruited by the Public Relations department at BYU. Among his many duties, he edited the publication, "BYU Today." After 20 years of remarkable service there he retired in 1988. Hal Williams was an outstanding teacher, a great writer, a great friend, and was exemplary in performing needed community service. He served as Chairman of the Board and public information representative of the Utah County Cancer Society for many years. He also served as a member of the Utah Valley Community College Public Relations Committee, and also served on the UVCC Foundation Board. He was a contributing writer to LDS Church News up until 1991. At the time of his death he was serving on the Board of Directors of the American Indian Services, and he had a special love of the Native American people. In 1965 he was honored with the Spencer W. Kimball Memorial Award. Hal Williams was a member of the LDS Church and served in innumerable positions. He was survived by his wife, Doremis (Dee) Sumpter Williams, two sons and three daughters: Mrs. Roy (Debra) Greaff, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Phil (Kristin) Greenland and Mrs. Chris (Shelby) Killpack, both of Orem; Brad Williams and wife Lori, Delta; Todd Williams [BYH Class of 1974] and his wife Tammy, Orem, 21 grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters: Mrs. Rick (Phyllis) Gomez, California; Mrs. Keith (Nedra) Pierce, Marvin Williams and Robert Williams, all of Arizona; Richard Williams, Utah. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Roy M. Sumpter. Harold Orval (Hal O.) Williams died on May 31, 1993, at the age of 63, at his home in Orem, Utah, of cancer. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 4, 1993 in Orem. Interment, Orem City Cemetery. Full military honors were accorded by VFW District #4. BYH: NSPA First Class Winner 1964-65 -- Utah Journalism 2nd Place -- Education Association On-The-Spot Writing Contest 1965. The Brigadier newspaper that he supervised at BYH in 1965-1966 received the NSPA All American High School Newspaper Rating, the first time the BY High newspaper had ever been ranked as All-American.

Faculty & Staff Late 1950s, including 1957-58. [Need more information. Is Williams her maiden name or married name?] [TM]

Class of 1919. J. Stewart Williams. He graduated from BYH in College Hall on Wednesday, May 28, 1919. He was the Senior Class President. Source 1: 1919 Graduation Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. J. Stewart Williams. Source 2: 1919 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 61-74. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. J. Stewart Williams. He received a BYH Academic Diploma in 1919. Source: Annual Report, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 186. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1923. J. Stewart Williams. He received an AB Degree in Mathematics in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 186. ~ ~ ~ ~ James Stewart Williams was born on August 5, 1901 in Provo, Utah. His parents were James Thomas Williams and Isabell Bruce Stewart. He married Norma Allen on September 1, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on July 19, 1984 in Cache Valley in Utah. His sister, Jean Stewart, graduated with the BYH Class of 1911.

Class of 1911. Jean Williams, of Provo, Utah. Normal [Teacher Prep]. Jean is only 26 years old, and has a lovable disposition. She teaches a class in Sunday School as well as in the training school. She never bothers the boys, for her father used to be marshal. Source: BYHS Yearbook 1911. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Jean Williams. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 333. ~ ~ ~ ~ Jean Williams was born May 22, 1891 [or 1892] in Mapleton, Utah. Her parents were James Thomas Williams and Isabell Bruce Stewart. She died on January 26, 1934 in Cedar City, Utah. Her interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery, Utah [as Gean Williams]. Her brother, J. Stewart Williams, graduated in the BYH Class of 1919.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. Leon T. Williams. He received a BS Degree in Accounting & Business in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 396.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1922. Lucile Williams [Jones]. She received a BS Degree in Education in 1922. Source: Annual Record, B. Y. University, Book 9, page 497. ~ ~ ~ ~ Lucile Williams was born on February 4, 1898 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were James Thomas Williams and Isabell Bruce Stewart Williams. Lucile married Clarence Wilford Jones on September 2, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were later divorced. Lucille Williams died on December 26, 1976 in Provo, Utah. Her interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.

Class of 1915 and Faculty. Margaret Williams. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1915. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 441. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. Margaret Williams, Training School, 1916-1918. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1927. Margaret Williams. She received a BS Degree in 1927. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 441. ~ ~ ~ ~ Margaret Williams was born on May 30, 1894 in Mapleton, Utah. Her parents were James Thomas Williams and Isabell Bruce Stewart. She married Frank Christian Torkelson on February 7, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah, when she was 65 years old. She died on January 7, 1992. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Margaret Williams Torkelson, age 97, died January 7, 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born May 30, 1894 in Mapleton, Utah to James Thomas and Isabell Bruce Stewart Williams. She married Frank Christian Torkelson on February 7, 1959; the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died on August 23, 1969. Margaret was a member of the LDS Church and served as a teacher in the Relief Society and Sunday School. She was educated in the Provo City schools with degrees from BYU and Teachers College, Columbia University. She served as an elementary grade teacher and supervisor of elementary education for 43 years. She also attended teacher training at BYU and CSU in Cedar City. She was the supervisor of elementary education in the Iron Co. School District for 16 years and director of elementary education in the Granite School District for 18 years. She was also a charter member of Beacon Camp, DUP. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. R. H. (Patricia) Russell, Covina, Calif.; nephews, David A. Williams; Dr. A. Thomas Williams; J. Stewart Williams, Jr., all of Salt Lake City; Clarence S. Jones, Los Altos, California; Dr. R. Bruce Jones, Woodside, California; and the Torkelson children, Mrs. R. C. (Montana) Neeley, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. C. L. (Helen) Rawlins, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Ted (Florence) Green, Arleta, California; Mrs. R. L. (Ruth) Torkelson, Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11, 1992, in the Monument Park 3rd Ward in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. [Deseret News, Thursday, January 9, 1992.]

BYH Faculty & Staff. Marietta Williams. Girls PE and Hi-Steppers. At least 1960-61.

BYH Class Unknown? [He would have been 18 in 1933.] Nevin Williams. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Nevin Ray Williams, 86, Provo, died Thursday, April 25, 2002. He was born Oct 25, 1915, at home in Provo, to Samuel Williams and Rebecca Camelia Overlade Williams - he was the fourth of five children. Nevin was educated in Provo schools, including Maeser Elementary, Provo Junior High, Provo High and Brigham Young Academy [Note: Brigham Young Academy ceased to exist in 1903 -- this could be a reference to BYH or BYU]. Nevin was a gifted musician and an accomplished vocalist and pianist. He was the soloist in many school, community and church productions. He was also involved in athletics throughout his life. After graduating from high school, Nevin enrolled at Brigham Young University. During World War II, Nevin served his country in the United States Army for four and one-half years. While stationed in the Philippines, he earned a purple heart after he was shot by enemy fire in the battle of Lady. After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Nevin returned to Brigham Young University where he earned degrees in English and music. Nevin married Faye Lindsay in Nevada and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 30, 1965. They were devoted companions who worked side by side in every aspect of their lives. As a young man, Nevin delivered groceries in his wagon, worked at Keeley's, Utah Office Supply and other businesses in Provo. Eventually he opened Williams Music Company, in partnership with his wife, where he worked until the time of his death. For more than 40 years, the store was located in the home his parents built and where Nevin and his siblings were raised. Nevin loved getting to know people and was a gifted conversationalist and charismatic leader. One of his favorite aspects of their business was teaching students to play the piano and playing the piano for customers. Nevin also loved his friends and neighbors and treasured those relationships. Quality was important to Nevin in every aspect of his life and he excelled in everything he undertook. He loved keeping a meticulous yard. He enjoyed sports, especially BYU and the Utah Jazz. He loved to travel with his family to New York and California to attend musical productions and other cultural events. He was known for his generosity and kindness. Nevin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions, including the Sunday School, Bishop's Counselor and Bishop of two wards - Provo 23rd and Provo 28th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Faye, and waited anxiously for his reunion with her. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Von, Rondo; sister, Zenda; and other relatives whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his children, Brent, Brice, Vickie, Debbie, Jacqueline, Rebecca; their families, including 19 grandchildren, Kellie, Robbie, Jeff, Chris, Tracy, Ryan, Jeremy, Aaron, McKenzie, Parker, Ryan, Tyler, Jeannette, Adrienne, Jason, Nicole, Jared, Joshua, Tiffany; great-grandchildren, Burton, Mitchell; sister, Mae Williams Earl Nelson; many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins; and loyal canine companions, Sam and Gus. Services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Sunday, April 28, 2002]

Class of 1938. Norma Williams. Milford, Utah: Norma Mildred Williams was born on March 1, 1919 in Mills, Juab County, Utah. Her parents were John Williams and Maude Lorena Quarnberg. She married Wilmer LaMar Aagard in October of 1935 in Nephi, Utah. She died on November 16, 1995. Her interment, Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. ~ ~ HER HUSBAND'S OBITUARY: Wilmer LaMar "Bill" Aagard, 84, passed away July 1, 1998 in Tillamook, Oregon. He was born on October 16, 1913 in LaVan, Utah to Neils J. and Anna Laura Memmott Aagard. He married Norma Mildred Williams on October 1, 1935 in Nephi, Utah and their marriage was later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple on March 13, 1954 and she preceded him in death on November 17, 1995. Bill worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 34 years and retired in 1975. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He enjoyed the company of his grandchildren very much. He is survived by his children, Norman R. and Janice Aagard, of St. George; Wilma and Ed Myers, of Tillamook, Oregon; Jonniel and Ronald Myers, of Delta, Utah; and Brent C. and Kris Aagard, of Bountiful; 12 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren; one sister, Gloria and Robert Salmon, of Tempe, Arizona. Funeral service were held on Monday, July 6, 1998 at the graveside in the Nephi Cemetery, Utah. [Deseret News, Saturday, July 4, 1998.]

BY Academy High School Class of 1883 & 1886. Pleasant Williams of New Mexico. Graduated Friday, June 15, 1883, with a Bookkeeping certificate, and a Mathematics certificate. Source: Territorial Enquirer, Friday, June 15, 1883. ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy High School Class of 1886. Pleasant S. Williams. Awarded Assistant Teacher's Certificate. Source: The (Provo) Daily Enquirer, May 25, 1886. ~ ~ ~ ~ Pleasant Samuel Williams was born on May 19, 1861 in Denton, Texas. His parents were George Calvin Williams and Martha Bearl Easterly Williams. Pleasant S. Williams married three times: ~ ~ First, Pleasant S. Williams of Juarez, Mexico to Annie Woods of Woodruff, Arizona on May 19, 1887 in St. George, Utah. She was born March 23, 1868 in Porterville, Utah. They had no children. ~ ~ He second married Anna Sariah "Minnie" Tenney Coleman in a civil marriage in Colonia Dublan on 19 May 1907, and they were sealed on June 6, 1907 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were later divorced. They had no children. She was born March 23, 1870 in Toquerville, Utah. She was previously married to Prime Thornton Coleman 1893 and divorced. ~ ~ He third married Maria Lara on June 22, 1924. She was born on December 15, 1878 in Toluca, Mexico, and died in October of 1970. They had no children. Pleasant S. Williams died on January 30, 1940 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1907, and Brigham Young University Class of 1910. Samuel W. Williams. In 1907 he received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 271. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1907. Samuel W. Williams, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1907 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music, Agriculture, and Arts & Trades graduates. Source: Brigham Young University & Normal Training School, Catalogue & Announcements, for 32nd Academic Year, 1907-1908, p. 136. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young University Graduate Class of 1910. Samuel W. Williams. He received a B.A. Degree in May of 1910. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, page 334.