Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Joseph K. Nichols (actually Nicholes). He received a Commercial Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 255. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1916. Joseph K. Nicholes. He received an AB Degree in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 88. ~ ~ ~ ~ Joseph Kelly Nicholes (1887 - 1964) was born in American Fork, Utah. His parents were Joseph Nicholes (a twin) and Eleanor Kelly. He graduated from Brigham Young Academy in 1908 and served an LDS mission to Denmark from 1909-1912. As mission secretary, he had complete charge of the Church's Scandinavian emigration to the United States. Upon his return, Joseph taught at Dixie High School from 1912-1914. He attended classes each summer at Brigham Young University and studied there full-time from 1915-1916 to complete his Bachelors degree in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. He became president of Dixie Junior College in 1919 and continued to teach science and mathematics. In the summer of 1923 he went to Stanford University where he received his Masters degree in chemistry in 1924. He returned to Dixie and again became president of the college in 1926. He loved St. George and served the community as director of the St. George Chamber of Commerce and president of the St. George Building Society. He was also president of the St. George Stake of Zion from 1925-1930. When the LDS Church was unable to continue its support of Dixie College, Joseph spent many hours working for the transfer of the college to the state. After moving to Brigham Young University he retained his interest in and affection for Dixie. Joseph taught chemistry at BYU from 1933-1960, and was chairman of the Chemistry Department from 1945-1955. During his tenure, it developed into one of the strongest departments at BYU. He inspired many students toward graduate studies in science and medicine. His honors include the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Teaching Award, the Utah Award from the American Chemical Society, and in 1961, Brigham Young University presented him a D.Sc. honoris causa. Joseph also taught LDS Church history at BYU for many years and served as a member of the LDS Sunday School General Board from 1938-1946. He married Olive Maiben in 1912. They are the parents of nine children. ~ ~ ~ ~ The family: Joseph Kelly Nicholes and Olive Maiben Nicholes, married June 5, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had nine children: 1. Henry Joseph Nicholes, born March 24, 1913 in St. George, Utah [BYH Faculty 1946-1947]; 2. Eleanor Louise Nicholes, born January 14, 1915 in American Fork, Utah; 3. Max Maiben Nicholes, born June 12, 1916 in St. George; 4. Ruth Nicholes (Miller), born March 25, 1919 in St. George [BYH Class of 1937]; 5. Virginia Kirsten Nicholes, born April 15, 1922 in St. George [BYH Class of 1940]; 6. Elizabeth Jeanne Nicholes (Blaine), born November 24, 1925 in St. George [BYH Class of 1944]; 7. Margaret Ann Nicholes (Otterstrom), born January 27, 1927; 8. Mary Joyce Nicholes (Woodbury); and 9. K. R. Kelly Nicholes [male].

Class of 1911. Ray D. Nichols [actually Nicholes], of American Fork, Utah. Normal [Teacher Prep]. Actor, trainer, "queener" [ladies' man] and "deacon." He fights with forethought usually, but sometimes acts on intuition. Declares that he sprung from the lower animals (at the circus). Wrathfully patient in times of danger. Source: BYHS Yearbook 1911. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Ray D. Nicholes. He earned a BYH Normal Degree in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, page 222. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1927. Ray D. Nicholes. He received a BS Degree in 1927. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 4, page 222. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray Deloss [or Delos] Nicholes was born on June 2, 1890 in American Fork, Utah. His parents were Joseph Nicholes and Eleanor Kelly Nicholes. He married Fern Scott on May 28, 1913. He died on August 11, 1931. Interment, American Fork, Utah.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1916. Niels K. Nielsen. He received an AB Degree (English) in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 114.

Class of 1917. Emil K. Nielson. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1917. Source: Annual Report, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 80. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1934. Emil K. Nielson. He received a BS Degree in Education in 1934. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 80.

Classes of 1920 & 1921. Class of 1920. Ivy Nielson. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1921. Ivy Nielson [female]. Source 1: Photograph of the BYH Graduating Class of 1921. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1921. Ivy Nielson. Source 2: 1921 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1921. Ivy Nielson [Seager]. She received a High School Diploma in 1921. Source 3: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 288. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Ivy J. Nielson [Seager]. She received an AB Degree in Dramatic Arts in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 288.

Class of 1900? Peter Nielson. Peter [Nielson] was born on June 7, 1881 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a son of Axel Nielson and Anna Sophia Larsen. When Peter was 5 years old, he came to the United States of America with his mother. Peter received his higher education at the Brigham Young Academy in Provo. Edna Snow Nielson. Edna Snow was born December 12, 1879 in Pine Valley, a daughter of Willard Snow and Mary Melissa Meeks. Edna was six months and her sister Mary was one and a half years old when they moved to Thurber with her parents. Her father drove a team of oxen and her mother drove a team of horses and took care of her two children. Edna Snow Nielson died on November 13, 1965 in Springville, Utah. Her interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1913. Peter Mads Nielson? He received an A.B. Degree from BYU in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 72.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Ross Nielson. He received a BS Degree in Secondary Education in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 450.

Collegiate Grad of BYH, Class of 1918. Ralph F. Nilsson. He received an AB Degree in History & Government in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 408.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1922. Hazel Noble. She received a BS Degree in "Ho. Admin" [Home, Hospital, Hotel, Hospitality?] in 1922. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 340.

Collegiate Grads of BYU, Class of 1923. LeGrand Noble. He received an AB Degree in Political Science in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 326.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Henry Oberhamsky [actually Oberhansley]. He received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 255. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1915. Henry Oberhansley. He received an AB Degree in 1915. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 286.

Class of 1910. Ray Oberhansley. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1910, in the Normal Department. Source: 1910 BYU Banyan, BYH section, list on p. 83. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1913. Ray Overhausly [actually Oberhansley]. He received an A.B. Degree in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 96. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray Alma Oberhansley was born circa 1886, and lived in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Florence Taylor on January 5, 1912. Florence Taylor was born on August 23, 1890 in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her parents were Earnest (or Ernest) Leander Taylor and Mary Magdalene Arnesen. She married twice: First, to Ray Oberhansley in 1912. She second married Waldemar Bowman on January 2, 1921 in El Paso, Texas. She died on October 18, 1980 in Beaver, Utah. Interment, Cedar City, Utah. Ray Alma Oberhansley died on May 15, 1915.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1920. Vern Oberhansley [not Oberhansly]. He received an AB Degree in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 123.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Madge Oberhansly. She received an AB Degree in English in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 450.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1917. Louise Ogden. She received an AB Degree in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 344.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1929. William V. Oldroyd, Sr. He received a BS Degree in Accounting & Business in 1929. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 410. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: William Victor Oldroyd, Sr., age 91, died at home March 27, 1998 of natural causes. He was born April 18, 1906 in Fountain Green, Utah to Thomas Jolley and Mary Andersen Oldroyd. He married Hannah Reynolds in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 30, 1933. Together they lived in Provo and raised eight children. In 1978 they moved to Orem. He attended schools in Fountain Green and Provo, and graduated from BYU in 1929. He was a bookkeeper and an accountant. He worked as an United States Postal Employee for 25 years serving as a Provo letter carrier. He was instrumental in starting, and served as secretary treasurer of the Provo Postal Credit Union for many years. He was Assistant Utah County Assessor for over ten years. Mr. Oldroyd was a life-long member of the LDS Church. He served a mission to the North Central States from 1926 to 1928. He held many church callings and was a high priest of the Orem, Utah Sunset Heights Second Ward at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Hannah of Orem; four sons and four daughters: William Victor [BYH Class of 1951](Joyce) of Provo; Esther (Gerald) Denkers of Buena Park, California; Mark Thomas (Virginia) of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Hannah Louise (Arlo) Jorgensen of Seal Beach, California; Nancy (Richard) Kowallis of Cypress, California; Allen Kent (Anna) of Fairfield, California; Sue (Terry) Pyne of Orem; and Robert (Susan) of Provo; 41 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30, 1998 in Orem, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Provo Daily Herald, March 29, 1998]

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1913. Anna Ollerton. She received an A.B. Degree in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 15.

Class of 1918. Fay Ollerton. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 52. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1921. Fay Ollerton. She received an AB Degree in English in 1921. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 52.

Class of 1921. Sadie Ollerton [Clark]. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1921. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 170. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. Sadie Ollerton [Clark]. She received an AB Degree in English in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 168.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1923. Albert Ray Olpin. He received an AB Degree in Mathematics & Physis in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 204.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. J. Lloyd Olpin. He received a BS Degree in Mathematics in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 326.

Class of 1920. Gertrude Olson [sometimes Olsen]. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Gertrude Olsen [Keeler]. She received a BYH Music Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 40. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Gertrude Olsen [Keeler]. She received a BS Degree in Music in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 40. ~ ~ ~ ~ Gertrude Olson was born on June 3, 1901 in Alpine, Utah. Her parents were John Olson [sometimes Olsen] and Jessie Gertrude Hunter Olson. Gertrude married Ralph Budd Keeler on August 19, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gertrude Olson Keeler died on September 8, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her interment, Provo, Utah.

Class of 1920. Roland Lars Olson [not Olsen]. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Roland L. Olsen. He received a High School Diploma in Arts & Manual Training in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 40. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. Roland L. Olsen [actually Olson]. He received a BS Degree in Accounting in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 40. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Roland Lars Olson, 87, died Thursday, June 21, 1990 at his home. Born September 9, 1902 at Mammoth, Juab County, Utah to Lars L. and Alice Taylor Jenkins Olson. Married Estella Goddard March 25, 1925 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death November 4, 1970. Married Rose H. Calaway May 1, 1971 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. Reared and educated in Provo, Utah. Mr. Olson became a apprentice millman at age 12 and journeyman at 15. He graduated from Brigham Young High School, Class of 1920, and BYU. He did post graduate work at Oregon State University and USU. He taught school, 1929-53, at Eureka, Roosevelt and South High in Salt Lake City. He was employed as an electronics specialists at Coleman Engineering during the construction and operation of rocket test site at Hurricane Mesa. He retired in 1963. Mr. Olsen also farmed and owned Berry Springs Ranch. Active member LDS Church, served as both ward and stake Sunday School president, bishop, and temple ordinance worker for 29 years. He and his wife, Rose, served a mission in West Australia, 1972-74. He enjoyed woodworking and other handicrafts -- he specialized in restoring old trunks. Surviving family members include his wife Rose, St. George; four sons and two daughters, R. Dean Olson, Irvine, Calif.; Eldon L. Olsen, Gardena, Calif.; Alan K. Olson, St. George; Richard N. Olson, Riverton; Mrs. Reed (Enid) Newbold, West Jordan; and Mrs. Stanley (Diane) Esplin, St. George; stepson, Donald Calaway, St. George; 36 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert L. Olson, American Fork/St. George; and sister, Mrs. Alma (Lucille) King, Orem. Funeral services were held Monday, June 25, in St. George. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Friday, June 22, 1990.]

Class of 1917. Beatrice Orrock. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 427. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1935. Beatrice Orrock (Olsen). She received a BS Degree in Education in 1935. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 427. ~ ~ ~ ~ Beatrice Orrock was born on October 8, 1897 in Richfield, Utah. Her parents were John William Orrock and Annie Christina Morrison Orrock. ~ ~ Beatrice married twice, first to Leslie John Olsen on September 11, 1918. Leslie John Olsen was born on January 5, 1895 in Brigham City, Utah. His parents were James Peter Nielsen Olsen and Mary Karsten (Kistin) Hansen Olsen. He died on January 20, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His interment, Brigham City, Utah. ~ ~ Beatrice second married Frederick Kasper Wagner on June 16, 1934. Beatrice Wagner died on April 11, 1985 in Elko, Nevada. Her interment, Elko, Nevada.

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1923. John Oscarson. He received a BS Degree in History & Political Science in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 124.