Class of 1918. Enid Roylance (a twin). Arts and Manual Training Department. Graduated Monday Evening, May 27, 1918. Source: 1918 Graduation Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Enid Roylance, born March 26, 1901 in Provo, Utah. She died August 28, 1964. Her parents: William Martin Roylance & Laura Ann Turner Roylance. She first married Frank Kenneth Dunn on September 10, 1920. She second married Frank Sharp on December 31, 1942.

Collegiate Grads of BYU, Class of 1923. Helen Roylance. She received an AB Degree in Domestic Science in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 358.

Class of 1948. Keith N. Roylance. Provo High 1. BYH 2, 3. Chorus 3. Track 3. @2010

Class of 1912. Kenneth Roylance, of Springville, Utah. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1912. Source 1: 1912 BYU Mizpah, BYH section, photos and names on pp. 1 - 62, 105. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1912. Kenneth Roylance. He received a BYH Music Diploma in 1912. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 387.

Class of 1912. Merline Roylance (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. Merline Roylance. She received a BYH Music Diploma in 1912. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 175.

Class of 1968 and 1969, graduating Junior. Lilia Rubio.

Class of 1949. Helen Mae Rudy. Notre Maison, Chorus, Oratory. She graduated from BYH on May 26, 1949. Source: 1949 BYH Graduation Exercises Program.

Class of 1910. Heber Ruper (Rupper in BYU record books). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1910, in the Commercial Department. Source 1: 1910 BYU Banyan, BYH section, list on p. 83. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Commercial Diploma, BYH Class of 1910. Heber S. Rupper. Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, page 262. ~ ~ ~ ~ Heber Samuel Ruper [or Ruppert or Rupper] was born on July 9, 1888 in Provo, Utah. His parents were Johann Jacob Rupper and Margaretha Rosina Hurlimann Rupper. He married Stella McEwan on May 5, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stella was born on December 13, 1895 in Provo, Utah. She died on June 19, 1990 in Provo, Utah. Her interment, Provo, Utah. Her parents were John Henry McEwan and Nellie Rosamond Fleming McEwan. Heber S. Ruper died on February 27, 1952 in Provo, Utah. Interment, Provo, Utah.

Faculty & Staff 1964-65 - Secretary.

Class of 1918. John R. Russ. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1918. Source: 1918 BYU Banyan, High School section, pages 60-79.

Class of 1929. Evan Russell. Source: 1929 BYU Banyan, High School section.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1916. G. Oscar Russell. He received an AB Degree (German) in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 368.

Class of 1955. Gary Leon Russell. All State Athletics Honorable Mention, Football, Basketball All State Honorable Mention, Baseball, Lettermen President. Gary Leon Russell, age 64, of Whittier, California, passed away December 20, 2001 with his wife and best friend Connie by his side. He was born August 3, 1937 in Provo, Utah to Tom and Delda Russell. Gary attended Provo City Schools, including Maeser School where his future father-in-law Pete Olsen, was principal. He graduated from BY High with the Class of 1955, an All State Letterman in basketball, and went on to play basketball for Brigham Young University. He was an avid and very good golfer. Gary was the president and owner of Garcon Industries. On November 26, 1965, Gary married Connie Olsen. He and Connie enjoyed traveling as well as one another's company. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray and Bill Russell, and sister Carol Cox. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. @2001

BYH Class Year Unknown? [Not Class of 1945 -- unable to find her name with any senior class in any BYH yearbook.] OBITUARY: Gloria Russell Howard passed away August 18, 2001, in Provo, Utah, following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 16, 1927, to Sidney W. and Beatrice M. Russell, Gloria was a lifelong resident of Provo. Gloria was the youngest sister to Louise Russell Anderson, Marion Russell Boyson (deceased), Edith Russell Godfrey, and Sidney Moore Russell (deceased). Gloria graced the world with her generosity, talent, and radiant love. She graduated from B.Y. High where she was very well liked by all her classmates. During World War II, she was a secretary at Geneva Steel, and shortly thereafter a personal secretary to Governor J. Bracken Lee. On October 24, 1946, she married Jackson B. Howard, with whom she gave life, love, joy, and comfort to six children: Jackson R. (Naoko Monson) Howard (deceased), Glorianne H. (Michael F.) Bailey, Fred D. (Carolyn) Howard, Dianne H. Simmons, Andrew L. Howard, and Holly A. (Clifford) Strachan. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Gloria was wise, knowledgeable, and blessed with a keen sense of humor. She was an avid reader, terrific golfer, consummate cook, talented artist, and she enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She was especially fond of small animals, and leaves behind Tasha and Coco, the dogs she loved. Her family was always her first priority, but she found time and love in abundance to share with others. She was held in high esteem by all who knew and loved her. Gloria will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held Thurs., August 23, 2001, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to a charity of your choice, or to the Humane Society of Utah, P.O. Box 573659, Murray, Utah 84157-3659. [Deseret News, August 23, 2001.] ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Sidney W. Russell and Beatrice M. Russell. Their children included: Louise Russell Anderson; Marion Russell Boyson; Edith Russell Godfrey; Sidney Moore Russell [BYH Class of 1940]; and Gloria Russell [BYU Class of 194?] (Jackson B.) Howard.

Class of 1914. Harry Retsel [actually Russell]. Graduated in 1914 from Brigham Young High School, Graduate Department. Source 1: 1914 BYU Banyan, BYH section, pp. 84-89. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1914. Harry J. Russell. He received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1914. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 304. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Harry J. Russell. He received an AB Degree in Spanish in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 304. ~ ~ ~ ~ Harry James Russell was born on May 5, 1895 in Conejos, Colorado. His parents were Harry Hale Russell and Dollie Elizabeth McEntire. Harry J. Russell married Agnes Nancy Gardner on October 20, 1915, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harry James Russell died on July 18, 1989 in Paramount, Los Angeles County, California.

Classes of 1916 and 1917. Melvin Russell. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Commercial Department, in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. Melvin Russell. He received a BY High School Department of Business Education Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 445.

Class of 1911. Ray Russell, of Conejas, Colorado. Commercial School. A live and precise judge of feminine beauty. A devoted student of "Spoonology" and Calisthentics. Will make a fine bookkeeper if the firm keeps a lady stenographer. Pleasant to look upon and pleasing to meet. Source: BYHS Yearbook 1911. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Ray M. Russell. He received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 271. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray McEntire Russell was born on August 4, 1892 in Conejas, Colorado. His parents were Harry Hale Russell and Dollie Elizabeth McEntire. He married Inez Cameron on July 17, 1927, in Paris, France. He died on April 9, 1969 in Lancaster, California. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray Russell appears in a photograph of the BYH Commercial Class taken in 1909 -- 20 students all wearing identical outfits with a big "C" on their jerseys.

Class of 1940. Sidney Russell. Born June 18, 1921. Opera. Boys' Organization. President of his Sophomore Class. His parents: Sidney Warren Russell and Beatrice Moore Russell. Their children included: Louise Russell Anderson; Marion Russell Boyson; Edith Russell Godfrey; Sidney Moore Russell [BYH Class of 1940]; and Gloria Russell [BYU Class of 194?] (Jackson B.) Howard. ~ ~ ~ ~ Sidney Moore Russell married Helen Lurene Harris on February 14 (Valentine's Day) 1940, in Davis County, Utah. He died on August 5, 1961 [in New York?].

Class of 1917. Joseph Russon. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1917. Source 1: 1917 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 82-88. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. F. Joseph Russon. He received a High School Diploma in 1917. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 456.

Class of 1923? Emma Rust Visscher passed away at home June 10, 2002 at the age of 97. She was born April 25, 1905 in Oakley, Idaho to David and Ruth Wooley Rust. She was the second of nine children. She was raised in Kanab and attended Brigham Young Academy where she obtained her teachers certificate. She was a school teacher for more than 40 years. She married Jacob Visscher on May 25, 1936. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on Sept. 14, 1957. She leaves behind two daughters and sons-in-law: Roger and Anah Tucker Visscher Mitchell and Bruce and Leona Visscher Wilkinson. Grandchildren: David Tucker, Gary and Vicki Tucker, Jeff and Michelle Tucker, Jon and Stephanie Tucker, Betsy Tucker, Dawn and Bob Blazer, Audrey and Randy Rocha, Jason and Andrea Wilkinson, Jenni and Paul Kevis and Rachael and Jerry Ellezy. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, a brother Quentin Rust and two sisters: Blanch Rust Rasmussen and Helen Rust George. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Karl Wilkinson. Funeral services were held June 14, 2002, in the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment, Altamont Cemetery. [published June 5, 2002]

Class of 1921. Maida Rust. Source 1: Photograph of the BYH Graduating Class of 1921. Source 2: 1921 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section.

BYH Class of 1924. Rae Rust of Kanab, Utah. Rae is listed as a 3rd Year (junior) in 1923, and as a 4th Year (senior) in the Brigham Young High School Class of 1924. She continued her education as a BYU Freshman in 1925. Background sources: BYU/BYH Annual Catalogues for the School Years 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26.

Class of 1953. Tom Ryan. Senior Class President / Governor. Basketball, Lettermen, Childrens' Theater, Thespians, Graduation Committee. ~ ~ ~ ~ Thomas R. Ryan was born on October 9, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado. His parents were Thomas Richard Ryan and Grace K. Ryan. He attended schools in Colorado, including his first years in high school in Denver. He came to Brigham Young High School in his junior year, where he was liked so well he was elected president of his senior class for the coming year in 1953. He liked to remember that he got into hot water for posting Adlai Stevenson posters at the school in the year when Eisenhower won the presidency. He married briefly in the 1970s, but had no children. He died at home in Hornsey Rise, London, UK on April 14, 2007. At his request, his ashes were scattered at Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare's birthplace. His friends honored his wishes in the Holy Trinity Churchyard, the church where Shakespeare's family tomb is located. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: My partner Tom Ryan, who has died of cancer aged 71, was an inspirational teacher, dramaturge and writer. Many of the generation now making their way in TV, radio and the stage can point to him as a supportive influence. He was known for his kindness and insisted on the importance of structure in playwriting and the need for students to analyse plays. For 14 years, he ran a playreading workshop, ranging from the Greeks through Shakespeare (Tom's great passion) to contemporary works. Those who attended received an education rare in its breadth. Tom taught with the playwright Bernard Kops for many years. They had different teaching styles, and this could sometimes lead to fireworks, but the workshops were noted for their creativity. Tom also taught at the City Lit adult education college in London and for a time was literary adviser to Polka Children's Theatre. Born in Colorado, he studied directing with Jose Quintero in New York, worked with Tyrone Guthrie, and was a stage manager at Shakespeare festivals in Colorado, Oregon and Connecticut in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. He taught in American universities for many years. In 1984 he came to Britain and worked as a script reader for the National Theatre, RSC and Royal Court, and was flatmates with the theatre director Katie Mitchell. Peter Wolf, the radio dramatist, described his gift as a script developer: "He deployed all the experience distilled from a life given to theatre to make the process of working and reworking play scripts a humanising process as well as a technical one." Tom understood the struggle involved in writing plays because he aspired to write. He was a member of the writers' group led by Stephen Jeffreys for the Paines Plough touring company in London. His writing was always concerned with American politics and social issues and attempted to blend politics and myth in dramatic form. [Series: Other Lives: Obituary Of Tom Ryan, by Eileen Cadman. The Guardian, Friday November 9, 2007.] Added note: Tom was much loved and valued by his students here in the UK, and is fondly remembered by them and by his friends. He had marvellous humanity, kindliness and humour, and a lack of pretension not always found in the theatre world. - Eileen Cadman, May 2008.

BY Academy High School Class of 1889, BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. In 1889 William Rydalch received a high school Certificate: Elocution. Source: Utah Enquirer, May 28, 1889. ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. W. E. Rydalch received his B. Pd. Degree from BY Academy in the Class of 1894. Source 1: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 1, page 14. Source 2: Ogden Standard Examiner, May 26, 1894. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. William E. Rydalch, Law & Geography teacher, 1885-1896, 1902-1904. ~ ~ ~ ~ William Edward Rydalch was born on June 27, 1868 in Grantsville, Utah. His parents were William Mitten Rydalch and Margaret Whitesides Hunter Rydalch. He married Eva Robison on October 29, 1890. She was born on January 17, 1874 in Fillmore, Utah. She died on March 26, 1913. Her parents were Joseph Vickery Robison and Martha Jane Olmstead Robison. W. E. Rydalch died on May 12, 1941 in South Pasadena, California. His interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Utah.