Class of 1916 H.S.



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Alphabetical Alumni
Mayer, Clifford

Mayer, Clifford

Clifford Mayer

Classes of 1914 and 1916. Clifford Mayer. He received a High School Diploma in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 316. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Clifford Mayer. He received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 316.

McAllister, Richard Wesley [McAllester]

McAllister, Richard Wesley [McAllester]
St. George, Utah US

Dick and Clara McAllister

Class of 1916. Richard Wesley McAllister [R. W. McAllester] (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Music Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Richard W. McAllister. He received a High School Diploma in 1916. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 72. ~ ~ ~ ~ Richard Wesley McAllister was born on January 23, 1887 in St. George, Utah. His parents were Joseph Warrington McAllister and Mary Ann Miller. He married Clara Albertina Johnson [BYH Class of 1911, Normal] of Pleasant Grove, Utah, on June 21, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on May 21, 1968 in St. George, Utah. Interment, St. George City Cemetery, Utah. She died on October 16, 1979 in Caliente, Lincoln County, Nevada. Interment, St. George City Cemetery, Utah.

McDonald, Preston

McDonald, Preston

Preston McDonald

Class of 1916. Preston McDonald. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered.

Meldrum, Martha Jane

Meldrum, Martha Jane
Denver, Colorado US

Martha and Claude Myers

Class of 1916. Martha Meldrum. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 494. ~ ~ ~ ~ Martha Jane Meldrum was born on September 16, 1897 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Thomas Alexander Meldrum and Jane Duke Meldrum. Martha married Claude Joseph Myers on September 4, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Martha Meldrum Myers died on August 27, 1977 in Denver, Colorado. Her interment, Craig, Colorado.

Mildenhall, John

Mildenhall, John

John Mildenhall

Class of 1916. John Mildenhall. He received a High School Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 160.

Moody, Norma

Moody, Norma

Norma Moody

Class of 1916. Norma Moody. She graduated from Brigham Young High School, Music Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Norma Moody. She received a BYH Music Diploma in 1916. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 43.

Newell, Helen (1916)

Newell, Helen (1916)

Helen and Leslie Poulson

Class of 1916. Helen Newell. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Music Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Helen Newell. She received two diplomas in 1916: a BYH Normal Certificate, and a BYH Music Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 165. ~ ~ ~ ~ Helen Newell was born December 8, 1896 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Myron Clark Newell, Sr., and Alice Smoot. Helen married Leslie Anthon Poulson on January 18, 1923. She died January 12, 1969.

Newton, Leon [Edgar Leon]

Newton, Leon [Edgar Leon]
Salina, Utah US

Leon and Nora Newton

Classes of 1914, 1916 & 1917. Leon Newton. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 337. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Leon Newton. He received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 337. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. Leon Newton. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 337. ~ ~ ~ ~ Leon Newton was born on December 10, 1895. Leon Newton died in August 1983 in Salina, Sevier County, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Nora J. Newton, age 95, passed away March 21, 1992 in Tremonton, Utah of causes incident to age. Born January 7, 1897 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to Hans Peter and Hilda J. Jensen. Married Edgar Leon Newton June 11, 1917; solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 23, 1977. He died August 24, 1983. Nora was reared in Mt. Pleasant and Manti, she attended Wasatch Academy, and Brigham Young Academy in Logan. She taught school in Mountain Home, Utah. During her married life, she lived in Mona, Glenwood, Monroe, and Salina, Utah. She was a mother, homemaker and supporter of her husband and the schools where he taught. She was active in community affairs, literary clubs, and church. She taught in Primary, and Relief Society, filling calls in these areas. She loved playing bridge, working in her yard, and in earlier years, camping and fishing. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, and their spouses, Sammy and Myrra Newton, Bicknell; Riley and Lois Newton, Salt Lake City; Gary and Phyllis Sorenson, Tremonton. Preceded in death by a son, Edgar Mont Newton, and a daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Crystal Beth Fausett. Nora has 15 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services, March 24, 1992 in the Salina LDS Stake Center. Her interment, Mona City Cemetery, Mona, Utah. [Deseret News, Sunday, March 22, 1992.]

Nicholes, Elmarion Heber

Nicholes, Elmarion Heber
Provo, Utah US

Elmarion & Theodocia Nicholes

Classes of 1912, 1914 & 1916. Elmarion Nicholes (male), of American Fork, Utah. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1912. Source: 1912 BYU Mizpah, BYH section, photos and names on pp. 1 - 62, 105. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1914. Elmarion H. Nicholes. He received a BYH Music Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 117. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Elmarion H. Nicholes. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 117. ~ ~ ~ ~ Elmarion Heber Nicholes was born on November 6, 1892 in American Fork, Utah. His parents were Joseph Nicholes (a twin) and Eleanor Kelly. He married Theodocia Brown on September 14, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on August 12, 1945 in Provo, Utah. Interment, American Fork Cemetery, Utah.

Oldroyd, Irvin P.

Oldroyd, Irvin P.

Irvin Oldroyd

Class of 1916. Irvin P. Oldroyd. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 177.

Olsen, J. G.

Olsen, J. G.

J. G. Olsen

Class of 1916. J. G. Olsen (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered.

Orr, William W.

Orr, William W.

William Orr

Class of 1916. William W. Orr. He received a High School Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 275.

Pack, DeVar Marvale

Pack, DeVar Marvale
Burbank, California US

DeVar and Irma Pack

Class of 1916. DeVar Pack (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ DeVar Marvale Pack was born April 30, 1894 in Kamas, Summit County, Utah. His parents were Silas Mosher Pack and Sara Amelia Lambert Pack. He married Irma Crockett on September 1, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on January 19, 1976 in Burbank, California. Interment, San Fernando, Los Angeles County, California. More Information.

Parry, Genevieve

Parry, Genevieve

Genevieve Parry

Class of 1916. Genevieve Parry. She graduated from Brigham Young High School, Art Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Genevieve Parry. She received a BYH Arts & Manual Training Diploma in 1916. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 21.

Patten, Mildred

Patten, Mildred

Mildred Patten

Class of 1916. Mildred Patten. She graduated from Brigham Young High School, Academic Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Mildred Patten. She received a High School Diploma in 1916. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 64.

Paulson, G. W.

Paulson, G. W.

G. W. Paulson

Class of 1916. G. W. Paulson (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Academic Department, in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered.

Payne, John Elgie

Payne, John Elgie
Richfield, Utah US

John-Ruby/Ruth/Fern Payne

Class of 1916? John Elgie Payne. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: John Elgie Payne, 97, died January 4, 1996, Salt Lake City, Utah. Born December 14, 1898, Glenwood, Utah, son of John Henry and Margaret Sampson Payne. Married Ruby Hall in 1925, she died in 1932. Married Ruth Harmon in 1934; she died in 1940. Married Fern Jorgensen in 1942; she died in 1992. He was a faithful, loving servant of our Heavenly Father, serving actively in the LDS Church. He served a mission in the Northern States. He served in the bishopric for eight years. He was a man without guile and loved by everyone who knew him. He was a veteran of World War I. Educated at Brigham Young Academy, he was the principal of two schools in Sevier School District. He was the first mail carrier in Richfield and retired from the Post Office after 30 years. He is survived by four sons, Calvin (Pearl), Midvale; Ronald (Mary), Logan; Allan (Jeanette), Sandy; Roger (Camille), Bennion; two daughters, Carma (Marvin) Hansen, Central Valley; and Evelyn Payne, Henderson, Nevada; 20 living grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arden, Reed and Arnold; and one sister, Jennie Winget. Preceded in death by wives; sisters, Marjorie and Vera; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 6, 1996, in Richfield, Utah. Interment, Richfield City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Friday, January 5, 1996]

Peterson, Frank E.

Peterson, Frank E.
Killed in Action, France

Frank E. Peterson

Class of 1916? Frank E. Peterson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Birth: 22 November 1891, Draper, Utah, To Charles J. and Mary C. Peterson. Death: 14 June 1918. Frank E. Peterson attended the Brigham Young High School in the Normal Department. On April 11, 1917 Peterson enrolled in the Marine Corps. He was one of the first men in his hometown to sign up for the war effort. He was at Mare Island for a time, then was transferred to Virginia, and on the 29th of 1917, sailed for France. His group was among the first to go over. Reported to be killed in action on 14 June 1918. Written By: Cadet Leland Case Memorial Hall 380 Wells ROTC Bldg Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602-1048

Peterson, Ira Louis

Peterson, Ira Louis
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Ira and Alice Peterson

Classes of 1915 and 1916. Ira L. Peterson. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1915. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 408. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Ira L. Peterson. He received a Normal Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 408. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1918. Ira L. Peterson. He received an AB Degree in Education in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 408. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ira Louis Peterson as born January 26, 1896, in Ephriam, Utah, a son of Niels Peter and Lena Peterson. These wonderful parents, although not wealthy, furnished a fine, wholesome home life and childhood training for Ira and his sister, their only children. They were always anxious about their advancement in school and Church. Ira attended grade school and Snow Academy in Ephraim until after his mother's death in 1913. In the next year went to Provo to Brigham Young High School. He graduated in 1915 with Normal Certificate, and in 1916 graduated from Brigham Young University with a Normal Diploma. Then he began teaching at Huntington High School. In 1918, he graduated from BYU with an A.B. Degree after completing extension classes and summer schools. While at BYU, met Alice Strong [BY High Class of 1913?]. He married her in the Salt Lake Temple on November 27, 1917. Their first year of married life was in Huntington, Utah. Then in 1918 they moved to Castle Dale, Utah, to teach in Emery Stake Academy (an LDS Church High School). Their first son (Keith) was born September 18, 1918, in Alpine, Utah. Later Grandma Strong came with Alice and her baby to Castle Dale. The Spanish influenza epidemic raging. Everyone wore gauze masks during travel. Before long, all but Keith got influenza. Grandma Strong got quite sick. Many people died. The lady from whom they rented died from this disease in another part of the house. School was closed for three months during the epidemic. In 1920, the Strong family moved to Morgan, Utah, to teach in Morgan County High School. From 1923 to 1929, Ira served as principal of this high school. Two daughters were born during their stay in Morgan (Ramona in 1921 and Phyllis in 1924). A second son (Morley) was born in 1920 in American Fork, Utah. Ira served for two years as counselor in Stake Sunday School Superintendency in Emery Stake. He served as ward superintendent of Sunday School, North Morgan Ward. He was also a member of Morgan Stake Sunday School Board and a member of Morgan Stake Sunday School Superintendency. He served as President of Morgan County Teachers Association 1923-1929. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1929. Ira taught in Cyprus High School one year, then transferred to Granite High School and served there until retirement in 1961, finishing a total of forty-five years as a high school teaher or principal. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1938 with a Master of Science Degree, followed by extensive graduate work. He majored in biological science. Following Alice's death, he remarried Edna Henrietta _______ Peterson in 1974.

Pierpont, Naomi

Pierpont, Naomi

Naomi and Leon Pettit

Class of 1916. Naomi Pierpont. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Art Department, in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Thomas Fairclough Pierpont and Vilate Smoot Pierpont, married January 4, 1893. Their children: Pauline Diana Pierpont (John C.) Deal, born March 8, 1894 in Salt Lake City; Clifford Smoot Pierpont (Ida Scott), born May 7, 1897 in Provo; Naomi Pierpont [BYH Class of 1916] (Leon T.) Petit, born December 26, 1898 in Provo; Clarence Pierpont, born November 11, 1900 in Provo -- died as an infant on December 20, 1900 in Provo; Vilate Pierpont (Paul J.) Devine, born January 3, 1902 in Provo; Margaret Pierpont [BYH Class of 1921~H] (Reed S.) Gardner, born November 10, 1903 in Provo; Thomas George Pierpont (Ferril Crane), born December 21, 1905 in Provo; Ruth Pierpont (Willard L.) Eccles, born February 28, 1908 in Provo; John Barney Pierpont, born June 1, 1910 in Provo; and Mildred L. Pierpont [BYH Class of 1936] (Elmer) Humphrey, born November 28, 1919.

Powelson, Loran George

Powelson, Loran George

Loran Powelson

Class of 1916. Loran G. Powelson. He received a BYH Arts Supervision Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 196. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. Loran G. Powelson. He received a BS Degree in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 196. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents were Powel George Powelson [George, BYA High School Class of 1890 and 1892] and Mary Caroline Davis Powelson. Their twelve children included: Elma Janet Powelson Thatcher [BYH Class of 1913], born November 16, 1894 in Provo, died September 1, 1976 in Provo; Loran George Powelson [BYH Class of 1916], born December 9, 1896 in Provo, died March 17, 1972 in Salt Lake City; Donnel Earl Powelson, born January 13, 1899 in Provo, died on December 19, 1986 in Salt Lake City; Arlon Marion (Marion) Powelson [BYH Classes of 1919 and 1920], born October 11, 1901 in Provo, died October 29, 1977 in Salt Lake City; Stanford Paul Powelson [BYH Class of 1922], born April 8, 1904 in Provo, died on December 2, 1965 in Salt Lake City; Dorothy Powelson (Thomas O.) Moore, born January 12, 1909, died June 17, 1997, of Mission Viejo, California; Verl Davis Powelson, born August 23, 1911 in Provo, died on April 10, 1954 in Provo; Fred Davis Powelson, born October 26, 1919 in Provo, died ___ in Orem; Bert Powelson; Lael Powelson Creer, Orem, Utah; and Dr. Keith Davis Powelson, Tarzana, California.

Probst, Clarence  Henry

Probst, Clarence Henry
Midway, Utah US

Clarence & 2 Probst

Classes of 1915, 1916 & 1919. Class of 1915. Clarence Probst graduated from BYH in College Hall on Thursday, June 3, 1915, in the Academic Department. Source: Program, 1915 High School Class, Thursday, June 3, 1915, College Hall. Class Colors: Red & Blue. Class Motto: "Duty is the Keynote of Success". ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Clarence H. Probst. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 69. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. Clarence Probst. He graduated from BYH in College Hall on Wednesday, May 28, 1919. Source 1: 1919 Graduation Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. Clarence H. Probst. He received two diplomas in 1919: a BYH Normal Diploma, and a BYH Music Diploma. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 69. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Clarence H. Probst. He received a BS Degree in Education in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 69. ~ ~ ~ ~ Clarence Henry Probst was born on November 6, 1893 in Midway, Wasatch County, Utah. His parents were John Ulrich Probst and Susannah Gertsch Probst. Clarence married twice: First to Mary Christensen on March 6, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Clarence second married Verna Berg on June 8, 1973. Verna's parents were Hans Peter Arnold Berg and Harriet Rosalia Sanders Berg. Clarence H. Probst died on January 8, 1991 in Murray, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Clarence Henry Probst, son of John Ulrich and Susanna Gertsch Probst, age 97, died January 8, 1991. He was born in Midway, Utah, November 6, 1893. He married Mary Christensen of Salina, Utah on March 6, 1918 in the Manti LDS Temple. She died December 21, 1970. He married Verna Berg of Murray, Utah on June 8, 1973 in the Provo LDS Temple. Children from his first marriage include, son, Clarence C. and daughter, Shirley Allred. Both children preceded him in death. After serving in World War I, he graduated from Brigham Young University where he was First Clarinetist in the band. His years as a teacher and principal influenced his many students who remember him for the love of music he instilled in them. He earned the title of Midway's Music Man for the operettas he produced, and for the Swiss Chorus which he organized and directed for 23 years. In his church he was choir leader for many years, and music director for the Stake. He also served as Sunday School superintendent and taught Special Interest groups. Midway honored him as the Citizen of the Year in 1966. He is survived by his wife, Verna; daughter-in-law, Maxine; eight grandchildren, Joan and Rae Johnston, Missoula, Montana; Jill and Robert McCune, Logan; Vickie Allred, Salt Lake City; Pam and Alan Giles, Jerry and Julie Probst, Midway; Jim and Annette Probst, Heber City; Susan and Clark Graham, Nancy and David Parma, Boulder, Colorado; the following brothers and sisters, Ruby P. Rex, Salt Lake City, Geneva Cook, Cedar Valley; Laura and Verne Nelson, Leah and Arthur Godfrey, Provo; Owen and Rose Probst and David and Vivienne Probst, Midway; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, 1991, in the Midway Fourth Ward Chapel, 200 South 250 East, Midway, Utah. Interment, Midway Cemetery. [Deseret News, Thursday, January 10, 1991.]

Probst, Karl

Probst, Karl

Karl Probst

Class of 1916. Karl L. Probst. He received a High School Diploma in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 70.

Redd, J. O. [Jay] [Amasa Jay O.]

Redd, J. O. [Jay] [Amasa Jay O.]
Monticello, Utah US

Jay and Alice Redd

Class of 1916. J. O. Redd (male). "Jay" Redd. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Note: Unable to find any record of a "J.O. Redd." However, in several places this student is named as "Jay Redd". The only person we can find from that period who went by the name of "Jay Redd" was Amasa Jay Redd, commonly "A. Jay Redd". ~ ~ ~ ~ Amasa Jay Redd was born April 10, 1895 in Bluff, San Juan County, Utah. His parents were Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr., and Lucy Zina Lyman. A. Jay Redd married Alice Marie Ekins on July 25, 1918 in Manti, Utah. A. Jay Redd died on January 19, 1984 in Monticello, San Juan County, Utah. Interment, Monticello, Utah. PUBLICATIONS: 1. Interview on Charles Redd (Oral History Transcription) by Amasa Jay Redd (1973); 2. Amasa Jay Redd, by Amasa Jay Redd (1968; and 3. Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr., 1856-1923, Pioneer, Leader, Builder, by Amasa Jay Redd (1967).

Reynolds, Gertrude

Reynolds, Gertrude

Gertrude Reynolds

Class of 1916. Gertrude Reynolds. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 292.

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