Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909

Research performed by Scott Cowley has identified 32 Brigham Young High School graduates. Only one has been found receiving a Commercial Diploma, where normally 10-20 Commercial graduates would be found, so at least this portion of the class may still be missing.

A famous 1909 photo shows 20 BYH Commercial students wearing identical outfits, with a large "C" on each jersey. A review of the roster shows that 14 of those pictured graduated with a Commercial Diploma in 1911. One graduated in 1910, and one graduated in 1910 and in 1911. That leaves five unknown. They have been listed with the Class of 1909 with a question mark. They include: Florence Bee, Eva Page (Wanlass), Deloss Paxman, Leon Neuren, and Cyril Duffin.

One additional BYH student, Reuben W. Radmall, has also been listed with a question mark, until further research can be done to discover his actual BYH class year.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Katie Anderson. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 281. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Katie Maria Anderson, who was born on September 22, 1889 in Fountain Green, Sanpete County, Utah? If so, her parents were John (Johan) Anderson and Eliza Maria Bischoff. Katie married Frederick Irving Abbott on September 6, 1930 in Farmington, Utah. Katie Marie Anderson Abbott died on November 11, 1958.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. William Baker. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, page 443.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Julius B. Beamson. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 139.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Wyman Berg. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 205.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Faun Brimhall. She received a Diploma in Regular Arts. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 226.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Wells T. Brockbank. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, Page 17.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Benjamin C. Call. He received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 1, Page 72.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Ellis F. Chamberlain. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 202; and Book 4, Page 420. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ellis F. Chamberlain was born on December 22, 1883 in Piute County, Utah. He died on December 22, 1958 in Salt Lake City Utah at exactly the age of 76. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Ellis Fernando Chamberlain: Former Postmaster In Circleville Dies December 22, 1958. ~ ~ Circleville--Funeral services for Ellis Fernando Chamberlain, 76, former postmaster of Circleville, were held in the Circleville Ward chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. Mr. Chamberlain died Dec. 22, 1958 in Salt Lake City of natural causes. Bishop Arthur Gottfredson conducted the services. Prelude and postlude music was played by Sondra Horton. The prayer at the home was offered by Hugh Chamberlain. D.L. Fullmer offered the invocation and James L. Whittaker gave the benediction. Music was from a quartet, composed of Harold Gottfredson, Dirk Blackwell, Bill Horton and Carling Allen. Bill Horton and Charlene Dalton sang a duet. Speakers were Nellie Fullmer and Bishop Gottfredson. Burial was in the Circleville Cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Israel Chamberlain. Arrangements were through the Neal S. Magleby Mortuary, Richfield. Mr. Chamberlain was well known in athletic circles. While at Brigham Young University he was a star athlete. He coached at Murdock Academy in Beaver and was Circleville postmaster 23 years. While in Piute County, Mr. Chamberlain was potato inspector for the Department of Agriculture and was active in other civic and church affairs. His wife is Ina F. Chamberlain (1890-1963). Survivors include his widow and the following sons and daughters: Wayne, Roe and Mrs. Merle Hooper, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Athanese Dalton, Circleville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Karl, Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Adams, Mrs. Mary Baker, Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Bertha Flygare, Lehi. [Richfield Reaper, January 1, 1959]

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Florence Chipman. She received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, Page 36.

BYH Class of 1909. Homer Christensen. Played center on BYH/BYU Varsity Basketball Team. May 3, 1886 ~ October 13, 1925 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: The announcement of the death of Homer Christensen, a native of this city [American Fork], and well known throughout the state for his work in connection with athletics, was heard with sorrow here Tuesday. Mr. Christensen's health had not been good for some time [kidney failure]. Mr. Christensen has been prominently identified with athletic activities since his high school days in American Fork [and Provo] when he gained recognition as an excellent basketball and track man. Continuing in these activities while attending the B.Y.U. he made physical training his life's work, coaching first at Springville and later at the Bingham High School and for the past few years at the West Side High in Salt Lake City, which position he held at the time of his death. The deceased was born in American Fork May 3, 1886, a son of Niels Christensen and Phoebe Chipman Christensen. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Louise Firman Christensen and the following brothers and sisters: Bernard N. Christensen of American Fork; John C. Christensen of Cedar City; Mrs. Edith Christensen Anderson, Mrs. Mable Christensen Reese, and Mrs. Marie Christensen Thomas of Salt Lake City. Funeral services were held Friday [October 16, 2025] at 2 o'clock in the Assembly Hall in Salt Lake City. Interment was made in the city cemetery there [Salt Lake City]. American Fork Citizen, Saturday, October 17, 1925

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. H. Aldous Dixon. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 197. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1914. H. Aldous Dixon. He received an A.B. Degree in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 197. ~ ~ ~ ~ Henry Aldous Dixon was born on June 29, 1890 in Provo, Utah. His parents were John De Grey Dixon and Sarah Ann Lewis Dixon. Aldous Dixon married Lucile Knowlden. Lucile Knowlden was born on December 9, 1891 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Robert Edwin Knowlden and Mable Twelves Knowlden. Lucile graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1912. She died on January 22, 1967 in Ogden, Utah. H. Aldous Dixon died on January 22, 1967 in Ogden, Utah. His interment, Ogden, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ CONGRESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY: Henry Aldous Dixon (born June 29, 1890 - died January 22, 1967) was a U.S. Representative from Utah. Born in Provo, Utah County, Utah, Dixon attended the public schools until high school, then graduated from private Brigham Young High School in 1909. He then graduated from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in 1914, from the University of Chicago in 1917, and from the University of Southern California in 1937. Instructor at Weber College 1914-1918, president in 1919 and 1920 and 1937-1953. Superintendent of Provo city schools 1920-1924 and 1932-1937. Managing vice president of Farmers & Merchants Bank 1924-1932. He served as member of President's Commission on Higher Education 1946-1948. He served as member of the board of directors, Salt Lake Branch of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 1945-1951. He served as director, Association of Junior Colleges from 1950 to 1954. He served as president of Utah State University at Logan from August 1953 to December 1954. Dixon was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-fourth, Eighty-fifth, and Eighty-fifth Congresses (January 3, 1955 through January 3, 1961). He did not seek renomination in 1960. He served as an instructor at Brigham Young University until 1965. He died in Ogden, Utah, on January 22, 1967. His interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park. ~ ~ ~ ~ Memorial on the campus of Weber State University: HENRY ALDOUS DIXON, President 1919-1920, 1937-1953. Henry Aldous Dixon served twice as president of Weber College, from 1919-1920 and again from 1937-1953. He was a member of the Weber Normal College faculty from 1914-1918. During his first year as president he was influential in planning a financial drive for funds to erect a new gymnasium. During his second term as president, Dr. Dixon was recognized nationally as a top authority in the field of vocational education. He developed the technical education program at Weber. The campus on Harrison was purchased and the first buildings constructed under his leadership. He guided the school in a period of growth immediately following World War II. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE, from a tribute published by Utah State University: Lucile Knowlden Dixon. Wife of Henry Aldous Dixon, President of Utah State Agricultural College, from August 1953 to December 1954. Lucile Knowlden was born in Provo on December 9, 1891. Her father was Robert Edwin Knowlden; her mother, Mable Twelves. Lucile grew up in Provo, attended the Maeser School, BYU High School [graduating in the BYH Class of 1912], and received her normal degree from Brigham Young University. Lucille married Henry Aldous Dixon on June 2, 1915 in Salt Lake City. She taught for two years at the Timpanogos School before her marriage. The Dixons had four daughters and two sons. Before becoming president of USU, H. Aldous Dixon had been superintendent of schools in Provo and President of Weber Junior College from 1920-1924 and 1932-1937, then president of Weber State College from 1937 until 1953. He left the presidency of USU after being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to the Eighty-fourth, Eighty-fifth, and Eighty-sixth Congresses (January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1961). The Dixons lived in Washington, D.C. for six years before returning to Ogden. Lucile was active in the LDS Church. She was president and a member of the board of directors for the Children's Aid Society, a member of the Acacia Club, and Children's Hour Club. She served as president of Weber College Faculty Women and was a charter member of the Nelke Reading Club of Provo. Lucile loved gardening, growing plants indoors and out. She especially enjoyed African violets and while she lived on campus the university horticulture group regularly brought her fresh flowers. In gathering information for her book on the president's house, Alice Chase learned from Mrs. Dixon that her "heart sank at the prospect of moving into" the president's home. The Dixon's had at that time a new house in Ogden. The president's house had purportedly been neglected and the trustees decided to "recondition" the house rather than build a new house. Despite her initial impressions, Lucile told Alice that "living there proved to be a delightful experience." Lucile died on December 13, 1986 in Ogden. She was 95 years old.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. A. Lewis Dotson. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 27.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909? Cyril Duffin. 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.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Harold Finch. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, Page 96.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Vivia Finlayson. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 202.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Clarence S. Gardner received a High School Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 24.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Nellie Hansen. She received a Domestic Arts, Domestic Science Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 241.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Dora Henry. She received a Music Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 83.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Reuben L. Hill. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, Page 137.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Edith Hindlay [actually Hindley] received a Music Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 181. ~ ~ ~ ~ Edith Hindley was born on November 1, 1887 in American Fork, Utah. She married ______ Taylor. Edith Hindley Taylor died on November 18, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Utah.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Hugh Holdaway. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 65. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYU Class of 1911. Hugh Holdaway. He earned a B.A. Degree in 1911. Source: Students Record of Class Standings, B.Y. Academy, Book 3, p. 64.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Mimmie Iverson. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 245.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908 and 1909. Charles Robert Johnson. Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Charles Robert Johnson. In 1908 he received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 273. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1908. C. R. 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Charles Robert Johnson. He received a Music Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 273. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff, Music, 1908 to 1915: Charles Robert Johnson. ~ ~ ~ ~ Obituary: Clover Johnson Sanders, daughter of Charles Robert Johnson. KAYSVILLE - She was a beautiful, charming, caring and gracious person who personified achieving the American dream, beginning her career an a high school teacher and ending it as Chairman of the Board of one of the Intermountain area's most successful companies, Clover Club Foods, a company she and her husband, Hod, built together. Clover J. Sanders died Friday, December 24, 1999, at the age of 96. She was born in 1903 in Price, Utah, to Charles Robert Johnson and Deseret Aldridge Johnson. After living in Price and Huntington, the family moved to Provo in 1908, where her father received his Music Diploma in the BYH Class of 1909 and taught music at what was then Brigham Young Academy [actually it was Brigham Young High School -- Brigham Young Academy ceased to exist in 1903]. Because of his association with the school, Clover was allowed to attend and began her education at the age of 5 at the BYA kindergarten [BYU Laboratory Elementary School]. In 1916, the family moved to Logan and Clover graduated from Logan High School. At the age of 16, she enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University) where she majored in music, drama and physical education. In 1923, she was the first student - male or female- to graduate in Utah State's physical education program. She taught at Morgan High School, and it was there that she renewed a friendship with a man she had met at Utah State, Newell V. "Hod" Sanders. The couple was married on May 28, 1928. After working at various jobs In New York and California, the couple decided they wanted to have their own business; so in 1938, armed with little more than enthusiasm, Hod and Clover moved back to Hod's home town of Kaysville with one simple desire to work for themselves. Taking their life savings, experiences learned while working at other snack food companies, and with a few pieces of second-hand equipment, they rented a "back room" in a vacant warehouse in Kaysville, and Clover Club Potato Chips was born. It was Clover's job to do the cooking. Hod delivered the chips door-to-door and store-to-store hoping to sell enough to be able to buy the potatoes they needed for the next day's batch. When a shortage of money became critical, Clover sold her prize piano to keep the fledgling company going. From this humble beginning, Clover Club grew into a major snack food company with distribution in 11 Western states. Clover credits the success on hard work, determination, and always providing a quality product. Hod died in 1980 and Clover assumed the responsibilities of Chairman of the Board, a position she maintained until 1983, when the company was acquired by Borden, Inc. Over the years, Clover has been active in many civic and church activities, including the development of the LeConte Stewart Art Gallery in Kaysville. She was one of the first two women to serve on the Davis County Health Board. And in 1989, at the age of 87, she worked to create a community center for the older citizens of Kaysville. She in survived by two sons, Robert V. (Gail), Salt Lake City; John N. (Sheryl), Bozeman, Montana; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Barr; two brothers, Reed and Lund; and a sister, Dixie. Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 29, 1999 in Kaysville. She was truly a remarkable woman, and she believed that (in her own words) "Life is what happens when you're planning something else." The family suggests donations to the Kaysville Autumn Glow Senior Citizens Center, 81 E., Center, Kaysville, Utah, 84037. [Published in the Deseret News, Sunday, December 26, 1999.]

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. Thatcher C. Jones. He received a Commercial Diploma. Source: Students record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 247.