Alphabetical Alumni
Johnson, Curtis Thayne

Johnson, Curtis Thayne
Provo, Utah US

Curtis and Barbara Johnson

Class of 1967. Curtis T. Johnson. Science Club, Band, Track, 4th Year Seminary, Transferred to BYH as a Senior. BYU BS Computer Science 1972. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Curtis Thayne Johnson - September 24, 1949 – April 30, 2013. Curtis Thayne Johnson, 63, peacefully passed away at home on April 30, 2013 from multiple complications secondary to liver failure while waiting for an organ transplant. Curtis was born on September 24, 1949. He was the first born of five to Thayne and Iris Johnson. During his childhood the family resided in Southern California where he is remembered as being an adventurous and active child who craved the outdoors. Thayne and Iris loved taking the children on frequent outings in the family trailer. Curtis delighted in being airborne, side by side with his father in the cockpit. He always longed to be a pilot, but the need for vision correction thwarted him from achieving this dream. Curtis and his dad enjoyed the scenic byways everywhere they traveled. As a father, he never missed the dirt road less traveled that took us into the unknown, where some of the best memories were made. The family relocated to Utah in the early sixty's where Curtis found the mountains irresistible. He summited his first mountain (Mt. Whitney) as a young teenager and later volunteered on the Mountain Rescue team as part of the BYU Alpine Club. Curtis found great joy tinkering with electronics and achieved his amateur license as a Ham radio operator. He is remembered for attempting to make his own hang glider, loving anything to do with water, and for his amazing marksmanship. Curtis graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1967, and obtained his Bachelors in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for 2 years before his honorable discharge at the rank of SP5. His polished typing and English skills influenced the General to "keep Curtis around", and as a result he was spared from being deployed overseas. Curtis was sealed for time and all eternity to his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Babb, BYH Classes of 1968-69, in 1970 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They raised their four children in Pepperell, Massachusetts until 1985, when they returned to Provo, Utah. Curtis was recruited after graduation by Digital Equipment Corporation and then later for Wang Laboratories and Novell. His sense of adventure then led him on an entrepreneurial journey with the startup company DISX. He was truly passionate about his final job as the manager of the American Fork LDS Employment Center where he enthusiastically coached a team of missionaries to help others find gainful employment. Curtis was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was fondly nicknamed "sound guy", "Mr. Fix-it", "Papa Curt" or "BJ" by his ward family and friends. He eagerly accepted callings throughout his life, but his time spent serving the youth was always his favorite. He treasured his time spent with the Young Women at Camp Shalom and trekking with the Boy Scouts in the High Uintas. Curtis could be called by anyone, anytime, anywhere and he would be there to get the job done. We will never forget the countless hours he spent reading in his big Papa Curt chair and his never-ending quest for knowledge. He believed a spread sheet analysis should fix ANY problem. He had a deep love for music and enjoyed listening to his children and grandchildren practice and perform. We knew when the ward choir was scheduled to sing, because he would be giddy for days beforehand. We will miss the popcorn that he popped in his whirly pop nearly every day, the roar of the lawn mower at the start of every family gathering and the anticipation of snowfall as an excuse to fire up the 4-wheelers and attach the plow. He was our resident astrologist, librarian, weatherman, swim coach, "jump or dive" caller, water polo referee, dive judge, music critic and the best Santa's helper ever! Curtis is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara; his four children Michael (Wendy), Rebecca (David) Mullen, Matthew (Kristin), Megan (Bryan) Hepworth; his siblings Darla Rogers, Terri Lee (Jon) Burgener, Kevin (Elizabeth) and Brian. He will be greatly missed by his 13 grandchildren; McKenzie, Chase, KC, Cassidy, Alexis, Kiersten, Madilynn, David, Matisyn, Sammy, Emilyn, Abigail and Lucas. There are countless nieces, nephews, cousins, "adopted" children and grandchildren, and his best friend and ball of fluff, Kizzy, that will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents Harvey Thayne Johnson and Iris Helen Schlerf. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11 am at the Provo Sharon East Stake Center, 2400 N. 1060 E. in Provo. Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N. in Orem and at the church Monday morning from 9-10:45 a.m. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery Provo, Utah. - In memory of our husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend, we encourage everyone to give the gift of life and become an organ donor. THE NEED IS REAL - Today 117,840 people are waiting for an organ. 18 people will die each day waiting for an organ. 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives. [Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, Orem, Utah] Source.

Johnson, Darla Ann

Darla Johnson

Class of 1970. Darla Ann Johnson.

Johnson, Delbert C.

Johnson, Delbert C.
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Delbert and Carolyn Johnson

Class of 1931? Delbert C. Johnson. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Delbert C. Johnson passed peacefully into the next life on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. He was 90 years old. Delbert was born the third child to Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson on March 22, 1914, in Morley, Idaho. He married Carolyn Dalton, of Parowan, Utah on November 21, 1938 in the St. George Temple. To this union were born six children, Carolyn (Lynne), Kim, Kathi, Tod, Julie and Chari. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson, three brothers: Leonard Johnson, Oliver Johnson, Ray Johnson and one sister, Nella Jean Johnson. He is survived by his six children, Carolyn Elizabeth, Salt Lake; D. Kim (Louis) Johnson, Naperville, Illinois; Kathi Cowden, Seattle, Washington; Tod (Kathy) Johnson, Salt Lake City; Julie (Steven) Davis, Las Vegas, Nevada; Chari (Ron) Davis, Midway, Utah; 23 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. Delbert grew up in Provo, Utah, graduating from Brigham Young High School. He attended BYU majoring in accounting. He participated on the football, wrestling, and swimming teams. He was employed as an accountant at Kennecott Copper Corporation for 36 years. Delbert retired at age 60. He and mother enjoyed this opportunity to travel and visit grandchildren. They accepted a call to serve a mission in the New Zealand Temple from September 1975 to April 1977. Upon their return from New Zealand, Delbert was called as a sealer in the Salt Lake Temple where he served faithfully for over 20 years. He was able to perform the marriage ceremony for many grandchildren, extended family and friends. Delbert loved golf and spent many wonderful afternoons enjoying the company of good friends and family on the golf course. Delbert's legacy was the love and many acts of kindness that he showed for his companion of sixty six years. His life was an example of love and marriage as the Lord intended, standing the test of time, growing stronger each day. Theirs was a remarkable relationship of love and devotion for each other. Their life together was beautiful, their love eternal, their future possibilities endless. Funeral services were held Monday, October 26, 2004 in Salt Lake City. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Saturday, October 23, 2004.]

Johnson, Don Howard

Johnson, Don Howard
Sun City, Arizona US

Don and Geneva Johnson

Class of 1911. Don Johnson. He received a High School Diploma in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 160. ~ ~ ~ ~ Don Howard Johnson was born on December 12, 1892 in Springville, Utah. Don H. Johnson married Geneva Bell Johnson circa 1917. She was born on July 28, 1893 in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah. [We do not know if her maiden name was Bell or Johnson.] Don H. Johnson died on April 30, 1981 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona. Their interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Johnson, Douglas Edwin

Johnson, Douglas Edwin
American Fork, Utah US

Douglas and Ruth Johnson

Faculty & Staff, mid-1950s. Douglas E. Johnson. ~ ~ ~ ~ NEWS ARTICLE: Douglas E. Johnson will be celebrating his 80th birthday on March 5, 2006. He was born in Union, Utah on March 5, 1926 to Henry Edwin and Almira Beckstead Johnson. He was the youngest of eight children, and the only son born to his parents. Doug spent his early years in the Sandy area. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1944. After his completion of high school he volunteered for the Reserve Cadet Program. He was trained as an armament-gunner on a B-29. Upon completion of his training he was stationed at Tinian Island Air Base in Mariannas. When the war was over Doug returned to Utah and attended the University of Utah. He was active in the ROTC program at the U and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1950. He was also active in the LDS fraternity, Lambda Delta Sigma. He received his bachelor's degree with a composite major in history, economics, and sociology with a minor in Secondary Education in June of 1951. While attending the University of Utah he met and fell in love with a beautiful coed, Ruth Monson. They were married on August 25, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After college graduation, Doug was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for three years. While at Fort Sill he was the battalion supply officer for the 469th Field Artillery. The 469th Field Artillery provided the men and equipment for the training in the gunnery and officer's candidate schools (OCS). In January 1954 Doug and Ruth returned to Utah. Doug enrolled at BYU to begin his Master's degree. He taught history at Spanish Fork High School for a short period of time. He taught history for one year at BY High School as a graduate assistant. Then went to American Fork Jr. High School where he taught American History, Utah History, geography and English. In 1968 Doug was awarded the Freedom Foundation Teachers Award at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He taught for Alpine School District at American Fork Jr. High School for 37 years. Doug has always been a life long learner and has enjoyed studying a variety of subjects. Doug continued his affiliation with the military through his service in the Army Reserve. During his summer months, he taught at the 6th Army Area Intelligence School. His assignment was at Fort MacArthur, California. He taught Infantry, Artillery, and Intelligence subjects as well as the Nuclear Weapons refresher coarse. Throughout his 24 years of reserve service he commanded artillery batteries and infantry companies. He was a staff member of the 4th Rocket Howitzer Battalion Eleventh Artillery at Salt Lake. He retired as a Major. Doug has been involved with Barbershop Quartet singing and the Utah Valley Skyline Chorus for 34 years. He has performed with several quartets and has won several competitions. It has been said that he would "sing at the drop of a pitchpipe." Doug has always been hard working and industrious. He has stayed current with politics and political affairs. He ran for the Utah State Senate during the 1970s. He also drove tour bus for Lake Shore Motor Lines for 20 years. Doug is an ordinance worker in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. Doug and Ruth have celebrated their 56th anniversary. They have seven children: Karen (Mark) Tuttle, Lynette (Les) Lovell, David (Karen) Johnson, Boyd (Jina) Johnson, Mark (Evie) Johnson, Gordon (Shauna) Johnson, Greg (Jana) Johnson. They have 26 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. [American Fork Citizen, March 1, 2006.] ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Douglas Edwin Johnson of American Fork passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2015. He had just celebrated his 89th birthday. He was born in Union, Utah on March 5, 1926, to Henry Edwin and Almira Beckstead Johnson. He was the youngest of eight children and the only son. Doug spent his early years in Sandy. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1944. He volunteered for the Army Air Corp. When the war was over Doug returned to Utah and attended the University of Utah. He was active in the ROTC program and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in 1950. He received his bachelor’s degree with a composite major in history, economics, and sociology in June of 1951. While attending the U of U he met and fell in love with a beautiful young coed, Ruth Monson. They were married on August 25, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. After graduation, Doug was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for 3 years. In 1954 Doug and Ruth returned to Utah. Doug enrolled at BYU to begin his Master’s degree. He taught history at Spanish Fork High School. He taught history for one year at BY High School in Provo as a graduate assistant. He then taught American History, Utah History, Geography, and English at American Fork Junior High until his retirement in 1991. Doug continued his military affiliation with the Army Reserve and retired as a Major. In Doug’s 43 years of involvement with Barbershop Quartet singing and the Utah Valley Skyline Chorus, he blessed the lives of many through his music. He has always been hard working and industrious. He ran for Utah State Senate in the 1970's. He served as an ordinance worker at the Mt. Timpanogos temple for eight years. Doug is survived by his beloved wife Ruth and his children Karen (Mark) Tuttle, Lynette (Les) Lovell, David (Karen) Johnson, Boyd (Jina) Johnson, Mark (Evie) Johnson, Gordon (Shauna) Johnson, and Greg (Jana) Johnson. He also has 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Friday, March 20, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Mortuary (49 East 100 North, American Fork) and at 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the American Fork 14th ward building (1100 East 400 North ). Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. following the viewing. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Source.

Johnson, Elinor [Elenor]

Johnson, Elinor [Elenor]

Elinor Johnson

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1918. Elinor [Elenor] Johnson. She received an AB Degree in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 467. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her obituary

Johnson, Ellis E.

Johnson, Ellis E.
Huntington, Utah US

Ellis Johnson

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Ellis E. Johnson of Huntington, Utah. He received a Normal Diploma. Source 1: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Ellis E. Johnson. 1908 BYH Commencement Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1908. Ellis E. Johnson, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1908 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music, Agriculture, and Arts & Trades graduates. Source: Brigham Young University & Normal Training School, Catalogue & Announcements, for 33rd Academic Year, 1908-1909, pp. 128-130.

Johnson, Elsie C.

Johnson, Elsie C.

Elsie Johnson

Class of 1918. Elsie C. Johnson. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 16. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1927. Elsie C. Johnson. She received a BS Degree in Education in 1927. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 16.

Johnson, Florence

Johnson, Florence
Provo, Utah US

Florence Johnson

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Florence Johnson of Provo, Utah. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 247. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1908. Florence Johnson, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1908 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music, Agriculture, and Arts & Trades graduates. Source: Brigham Young University & Normal Training School, Catalogue & Announcements, for 33rd Academic Year, 1908-1909, pp. 128-130.

Johnson, Frank

Johnson, Frank

Frank Johnson

Class of 1911. Frank Johnson. He received a High School Diploma in 1911. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, page 273.

Johnson, Fred D. (1936)

Johnson, Fred D. (1936)
Europe MIA 1944, US

Fred Johnson

Class of 1936. Fred D. Johnson. Source: 1936 BYH Wildcat yearbook. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Fred D. Johnson, First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force. Born: 4 November 1918, Fountain Green, Utah, to Mr. And Mrs. John A Johnson. Died 30 November 1944. Lt. Johnson graduated from Brigham Young High School, then from Brigham Young University in 1941, earning a bachelors degree. Following his graduation from BYU, he took a year of postgraduate school specializing in chemistry. He then worked for a time for the Republic Creosote plant and the Geneva Steel plant. He enlisted in the USAF on May 29, 1943, and received his training at Kearns, Utah; Missoula, Montana; Santa Ana, California; Ellington Field, Texas; San Marcos, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Rapid City, South Dakota. He was sent to England in June 1944 and had nearly completed the necessary missions for a furlough home. Lt. Johnson was a navigator in the 95th B-17 Bombardment group. He was awarded the Air Medal for "Meritorious Achievement," an Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was reported missing in action and later declared dead during his 26th mission over enemy territory. Salt Lake Telegram, February 15, 1945.

Johnson, Fred M. (1949)

Johnson, Fred M. (1949)
El Paso, Texas US

Fred Johnson

Class of 1949. Fred M. Johnson. Football, Track, Lettermen, Thespians. He graduated from BYH on May 26, 1949. Source: 1949 BYH Graduation Exercises Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ [Now Deceased.]

Johnson, Gary Kent

Johnson, Gary Kent
1416 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Bellevue, Washington 98008 US

Gary and Joyce Johnson
  • Home: (425) 746-1098

Class of 1954. Gary Kent Johnson. Chorus, Photography Club, Debate, Radio Reading, Short Plays, Childrens Theater, Thespians President, Wildcat Yearbook Photographer, Y'ld Cat Newspaper. BYU BA 1958. Married Mary Joyce Crowther, BYH Class of 1955, on August 26, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have one daughter and three sons: Mary Ann Johnson, Gary Kent Johnson, Brent James Johnson, and Jeremy Clyde Johnson. Joyce's parents: Ray Eldon Crowther and Sarah Nelda Beck Crowther. @2010

Johnson, Gerald Allred

Johnson, Gerald Allred
Provo, Utah US

Gerry and Connie Johnson

Class of 1964. Gerald "Jerry" Johnson. Football Co-Captain, Wrestling, Track, Y Club President, Dramatics, Chorus, Seminary 4 years, Wildcat Yearbook Sports Editor, Preferred Man Attendant, Sons of Brigham 63. He married Connie Thompson. ~ ~ ~ ~ Gerald A. Johnson was born November 28, 1945 in Farragut, Idaho. Gerry's parents were Elwood J. "Bud" Johnson and Beth Johnson. He married Connie Thompson on August 6, 1971. He died on June 18, 1981, in Provo, Utah, at 36 years of age. His interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ More information.

Johnson, Gladys

Gladys Johnson

Class of 1948. Gladys Johnson. Barnwell, Canada 1, 2. BYH 3. Y'ld Cat newspaper staff 3.

Johnson, Glenn (Female)

Johnson, Glenn (Female)
Of Provo, Utah US

Glenn Johnson

Class of 1912. Glenn Johnson (female), of Provo, Utah. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1912. Source 1: 1912 BYU Mizpah, BYH section, photos and names on pp. 1 - 105. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1912. Glenn Johnson. She received a BYH Art & Manual Training Diploma in 1912. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 440. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1915. Glenn Johnson. She received an AB Degree in 1915. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 440.

Johnson, Gloria
5458 Merlyn Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117-7528

Gloria Martineau
  • Work: (801) 278-2061

Class of 1953. Chorus, Fauvines, Notre Maison, Shorthand Club, Senator, Type Team, Wildcat Yearbook Copy Editor. Married Reed L. Martineau. BYU BA 1957.

Johnson, Grant

Grant Johnson

Class of 1945.

Johnson, Halver Theodore

Johnson, Halver Theodore
Benjamin, Utah US

Halver and Ethel Johnson

Class of 1924. Halver Johnson, a male student (female photograph - sic - this is apparently an error). Surname source: 1924 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Halver Theodore "Sammy" Johnson was born on January 13, 1905 in Benjamin, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ Mr. Halver Johnson is listed as a 3rd Year (junior) student at Brigham Young High School in 1923, then as a 4th Year (senior) student in the Class of 1924. Listed again as a 4th Year student in 1925. Background sources: BYU/BYH Annual Catalogues for the School Years 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26. ~ ~ ~ ~ Halver Johnson served a mission in New Zealand. His Sister's obituary. ~ ~ ~ ~ Halver T. Johnson married Ethel Cornaby on May 22, 1933 in Utah County, Utah. He was 28, and Ethel was 21. They had at least 3 children, two sons and one daughter: Michael C. Johnson, Karen Johnson, and Sterling C. Johnson, all born in California. Halver Theodore Johnson died on November 14, 1987 in Modesto, California.

Johnson, Hans T.

Johnson, Hans T.
Spanish Fork, Utah US

Hans Johnson

BYH Class of 1905. Hans T. Johnson of Spanish Fork, Utah, a Commercial student. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1905 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music & Arts and Industries Graduates, Catalogues & Announcements, for 30th Academic Year, 1905-1906, p. 176.

Johnson, Harold G.
1225 N 1380th W
Mapleton, Utah 84664-3314 US

Harold Johnson
  • Home: (801) 489-9726

Class of 1948~Honorary. Harold Johnson. "Hi, I went three years to BY Jr. High, then moved to Provo High. Provo High just celebrated our 60th reunion. I have a photo of the BY High 1948 graduating class and recognize most of the faces but cannot put a name to most of them. How can I get the names of those pictured in the 1948 graduating class? Thank You. Harold Johnson. @Sept 1, 2008 ~ ~ ~ ~ If you can help him, send your list to the BYH website or to Harold directly.

Johnson, Hazel

Johnson, Hazel

Hazel Johnson

Class of 1914. Hazel Johnson. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 274.

Johnson, Isis [Iris]

Johnson, Isis [Iris]

Isis [Iris] Johnson

Class of 1920. Iris (sic) Johnson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Isis (sic) Johnson. She received two diplomas in 1920: a BYH Business Diploma, and a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 160. ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Isis Johnson was born on February 10, 1902 in Vernal, Utah. Her parents were James Warren Johnson and Minerva Melvina Wilkins Johnson. Isis Johnson died on July 19, 1973.

Johnson, James

Johnson, James

James Johnson

Brigham Young High School Graduate Class of 1905, Brigham Young University Graduate Class of 1910. James Johnson graduated from the BY High School Normal Department on Wednesday, May 31, 1905, in College Hall. Source 1: Program, Normal & High School Graduating Exercises, Wednesday, May 31, 1905, College Hall. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young High School Class of 1905. He received a Normal Degree. Source 2: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, page 34. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1905. James Johnson, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1905 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music & Arts and Industries Graduates, Catalogues & Announcements, for 30th Academic Year, 1905-1906, p. 176. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young University Graduate Class of 1910. James Johnson. He graduated from BYU in 1910 with a B. A. Degree. Source: Annual Record, B. Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, page 265. ~ ~ ~ ~ NOTE: If this is James W. Johnson, his hometown was Huntington, Utah.

Johnson, John (1889)

Johnson, John (1889)
Provo, Utah US

John Johnson

BY Academy High School Class of 1889. John Johnson received a Certificate: Bookkeeping. Source: Utah Enquirer, May 28, 1889. Faculty & Staff. John Johnson, Orthography, 1885-1890. The orthography of a language is the set of symbols (glyphs and diacritics) used to write a language, as well as the set of rules describing how to write these glyphs correctly, including spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. The term is derived from Greek ορθο ortho- ("correct") and γραφος graphos ("that writes"). Orthography is distinct from typography. Orthography includes the writing system of a language. English, for example, has an alphabet of 26 letters for both consonants and vowels, but no glyph for stress. However, each English letter may represent more than one sound, and each English sound (phoneme) may be written by more than one letter. An example of an orthographic rule describing how letters are used is i before e except after c; another is that the plural is written with the letter s regardless of whether it is pronounced as an [s], as in cats, or as a [z], as in dogs. In addition, combinations of letters called digraphs, such as th, represent single sounds in English orthography. Other languages which use the same alphabet as English may not use the same digraphs.

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