Class of 1909 H.S.



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Alphabetical Alumni
Lott, Hyrum

Lott, Hyrum

Hyrum Lott

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Hyrum Lott. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 297.

Nielson, Sina

Nielson, Sina

Sina Nielson

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Sina Nielson. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 255.

Nixon, James William, Jr. (1909)

Nixon, James William, Jr. (1909)
Provo, Utah US

James and Margaret Nixon, Jr.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. J. W. Nixon, Jr. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 441. ~ ~ ~ ~ James William Nixon, Jr., was born June 5, 1889 in Huntington, Emery County, Utah. His parents were James William Nixon, Sr., and Effie Dean Woolley Nixon. James married Margaret Lea on December 21, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. J. W. Nixon, Jr., died on January 4, 1979 in Provo, Utah. His interment, Provo, Utah.

Pack, Eugene M.

Pack, Eugene M.

Eugene Pack

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Eugene M. Pack. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 97.

Page, Eva

Page, Eva

Eva Wanlass

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1911. Eva Page (Wanlass). She received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1911. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 5, p. 129. ~ ~ ~ ~ She 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.

Paxman, Deloss [Delos]

Paxman, Deloss [Delos]

Delos Paxman

Class of 1911. Delos Paxman. He received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1911. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 237. ~ ~ ~ ~ "Deloss" Paxman. He 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.

Perkins, Hyrum Corry

Perkins, Hyrum Corry
Blanding, Utah US

Corry and Kistin Perkins

BYH Class of 1907. Family History. His Obituary.

Radmall, Reuben Wilford

Radmall, Reuben Wilford
Killed in action, World War I.
Argonne Forest
Meuse-Marne, France US

Reuben Radmall

Class of 1916. Reuben Radmall. He received a BYH Normal Certicate in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 286. ~ ~ ~ ~ Reuben W. Radmall: Uncle Reuben was someone worth remembering. He was short, of medium build, with brown hair and attractive brown eyes, and was strikingly handsome, especially in his Army uniform. Everyone who knew him liked his kind, mild manner. Alma Radmall, Sr., and Larsine Christensen Larsen Radmall gave life to the fourth of their six sons on October 15, 1890, and named him Reuben Wilford. He occupied the center position of eleven children in the family. The hard-working farm family lived at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Their land was a little to the west on the bench that overlooked American Fork. This area north of Pleasant Grove was known to the town's people as The North Fields, and in 1890 was organized into the Pleasant Grove Third LDS Ward. In 1898, just after our nation's victory over the Spanish in the Philippines' Manila Bay, a new chapel was dedicated on this north bench. One of the visiting authorities, Reed Smoot, renamed the newly organized ward "Manila". With patriotic enthusiasm the ward members approved. Eight-year-old Reuben was probably at that meeting, and felt with others in the community the surge of national superiority at the taste of victory. This feeling swept over the nation and continued into World War I. Reuben's first realization that he had the work of a man to do probably came in 1903 at age thirteen, when his father was called on a mission. He was now expected to help two of his unmarried older brothers to run the farm in the 2 1/2 years absence of their father. The European immigrant feeling prevailed in this family -- that of parental expectation that sons should contribute to the family income as soon as they were old enough to work. The fourth son was no exception, and he did his part. Manila had a one-room pink schoolhouse that must have provided an adequate education because Reuben progressed in his education. Soon he was attending Brigham Young High School, and Brigham Young University. He graduated with a BYH Normal Certificate in 1916. Transportation was a little slower in 1914 than today, so it was necessary to board and room in Provo during the school year. Reuben's sense of humor, love for his family, homesick feeling, and love of a good time is noted in the only bit of his writing that is left. At the end of the school year, he sent a picture post card of himself and a companion addressed to his younger sister Verda. In it he said: "And it came to pass that in the last days in the reign of George H. Brimhall that I Lan and I Reuben was glad to see the last days of school again. And it shall come to pass that Reuben and Lan shall return home after a long visit with the Provo Knights, and we shall preach to the people in the north of the good times we shall have this summer with our saints in Manila. This picture represents us just as the sun goes down at twilight when the end shall come." During the 1916-1917 school year after his graduation, he taught school in Tremonton, Utah. He found this to be an uncrowded Mormon farm community much like the area where he grew up. Back home in Manila, the Alma Radmall family had moved closer to Pleasant Grove to a smaller farm. Reuben and his married brother, Nephi, were farming the north family farm, and attempting to buy it from their father, but a couple of poor years and the burning of the old family home in 1916 ruined their dreams. Near the close of the summer vacation on August 4, 1917, Reuben volunteered for the Utah National Guard at Provo, in lieu of returning to Tremonton to teach. His draft card listed him "3A", exempt for teaching, but sentiments ran high among the young men to get involved and get the war over. He was twenty-six years old, unmarried, and full of adventure. The following day, August 5, 1917, his Utah Guard unit was accepted into the Federal Army as a light field artillery unit, and sent to Fort Douglas to train. Reuben's last sight of his hometown may have been of family members and town's people gathered at the Orem Line depot to wish him and others well as they boarded the Interurban car sometime shortly before October 11, 1917. On that day ceremonies were held in Salt Lake City to honor Utah's best hope for ending the War quickly, the 145th Field Artillery of the American Army. Four regiments with artillery paraded through Salt Lake City streets while citizens and 20,000 school children, dismissed from classes, watched the spectacular regalia of war never before seen in Utah. After the parade, speeches were given, and former Senator Thomas Kearns donated regimental colors. A citizen-contributed mess fund of $10,000 was presented to the unit with promise of more donations to sustain their needs. That same day Reuben was sent by train to Camp Kearney, San Diego, California, with his unit, for further training in large scale maneuvers and battlefront attack formations. It wasn't until June 1918 that the unit shipped out for France. The long-awaited ocean crossing had at last begun. Sailing the German submarine-infested Atlantic was feared as much as the battles of war, and yet not one troop transport was lost. Unfortunately, the unit's desire to fight together went unfulfilled. The 400 men of the 145th were split up to fill gaps in the Allied battle lines. Reuben was assigned to the battle-front trenches somewhere in the Argonne Forest in France with Battery D of his unit. This was in the final months of World War I. It was here, during the fiercely fought offensive drive on October 3, 1918, that Reuben was killed while carrying messages by motorcycle. A posthumous medal, the French Croex de Guerre with a silver star, was presented to his parents on February 8, 1919. This citation describes all we know of his actions in battle: "Reuben W. Radmall, Private. During the campaign offensive from October 2-12, 1918, while on duty as liaison agent at the regimental post of command, he executed a mission in perfect and courageous manner carrying all the messages rapidly and regardless of the violent enemy fire; he was killed in the course of action." Alma had a premonition in a dream of his son's death that was so real that he woke crying and trying to reach out to rescue Reuben. Reuben was wounded and bleeding to death. His father's dream-vision efforts could not save him. Alma tearfully recounted this realistic episode to the oldest son, Alma Jr., and his family. The family received word of Reuben's death the day before Armistice was signed. While others danced in the streets in jubilant celebration, the Radmall family mourned the loss of a son at age 27. Just when he had so much to live for, he was dead. It wasn't until August 1921 that his body was exhumed and sent home to a final resting place in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. On August 22nd, a war hero's military funeral was held. The Deseret News, August 23, 1921, gives this account: "The funeral of Reuben W. Radmall was held Sunday afternoon in the Pleasant Grove Tabernacle, which was filled by the people of the six wards of Pleasant Grove and many from other cities. "The American Legion was well represented and [they] were assigned a prominent place in the building. Six members of the Robison-Radmall post in uniform acted as pallbearers, and at the graveside, Prof. A. R. Overlade sounded taps. The tabernacle was decorated by a profusion of flowers and American flags. "The services were under the direction of Bishop H. B. Warnick of Manila Ward. The choir furnished the music with a solo by Mrs. Velma Rasmussen. Patriarch Warren B. Smith of American Fork offered opening prayer and the benediction pronounced by Bishop S. L. Swenson. C. L. Warnick read a biographical sketch. The following speakers paid a tribute to the departed hero: W. L. Hayes, Frank Meredith, C. P. Warnick, Majors Hamilton and Gardner represented the state, and Pres. S. L. Chipman the Alpine Stake. Bishop H. B. Warnick made closing remarks. Bishop James H. Walker dedicated the grave." The honors given to Reuben were befitting the war hero. Two of Reuben's younger brothers, Lawrence and Millen, also joined the Army toward the end of World War I. Nephi and Louise Radmall thought so highly of Reuben that they named their second son after him. The war that was to end all wars, in retrospect, was a beginning. Reuben's namesake, Vernon Reuben Radmall, lost his life in World War II, but that is another story." ~ ~ Written by Beth Olson.

Straw, Milan R.

Straw, Milan R.

Milan Straw

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Milan R. Straw. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, Page 300.

Theusen, Alice [Laura Alice]

Theusen, Alice [Laura Alice]
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Alice [& David] Blake

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Laura Alice "Alice" Theusen Blake. She received an Arts and Trades Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 8. ~ ~ ~ ~ Alice Theusen was born on October 1, 1880. She married David John Blake (1872 - 1952) on June 5, 1901 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had two sons and four daughters: Glen Theusen Blake, Richfield, Utah, David W. Blake, Hawthorne, California, Mrs. Norma Blake Alder, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Mina Blake Oblad and Mrs. Virginia Blake Venable, both of Lynwood, California. They were divorced and he later married Verzella Thomas. Alice Theusen Blake died on September 12, 1971. Her interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Utah.

Wakefield, John Fleming III

Wakefield, John Fleming III

John Wakefield

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. J. F. Wakefield. He received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 1, Page 16. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1922. J. Fleming Wakefield. He received a BS Degree in 1922. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 102. ~ ~ ~ ~ John Fleming Wakefield III was born on January 13, 1872 in Fountain Green, Utah. His parents were John Fleming Wakefield II, and Julie Ann Johnson Wakefield. J. F. W. III married Emma Susan Higgs. J. F. Wakefield III died on December 24, 1964 in Provo, Utah. His interment, Provo City Cemetery. He was 37 years old at BYH graduation, and 50 years old at his BYU graduation. ~ ~ ~ ~ John Fleming Wakefield III and Emma Susan Higgs Wakefield have at least two children who also graduated from Brigham Young High School: John Homer Wakefield, BYH Class of 1920; and Thomas Lynn Wakefield, BYH Class of 1922. John Fleming Wakefield III is the grandfather of Robert Lynn Wakefield, honorary member of the BYH Class of 1970.

Wheatten, J. Tracey

Wheatten, J. Tracey

Tracey Wheatten

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. J. Tracey Wheatten. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, page 341.

Wilkins, Winifred

Wilkins, Winifred

Winifred Nuttall

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Winifred Wilkins (Nuttall). She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 271.

Young, Nora E.

Young, Nora E.

Nora Young

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Nora E. Young. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 218.

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