Torch Bearer Nominations

 

What: Nominate students, employees or alumni who emulate and exemplify the Spirit of Ricks

Date: Nominations accepted through Wednesday, May 21, 2008

 

Torch Lighting History
For more than a century, the torch has been a symbol connected with BYU-Idaho. The picture below is the torch stone which was included in the original Jacob Spori building, built in 1903. It is a symobl of the light of understanding and its radiating influence.

The torch parade and the use of large lit letters began in 1915. The classes of 1915 and 1916 wanted to leave“ a lasting memento” of their stay on campus, so they decided to raise money to install 15-foot incandescent lights shaped in an “R” and an “A” on the roof of the Spori building for Ricks Academy..

 

When the lights were completed and ready to be put up, academy students and faculty gathered on April 16, 1915. Torches were lighted, and a parade, led by the academy band, proceeded up Main Street to the front gate of the academy. Student-body president, Jesse Roberts, formally presented Principal Christenson the senior and junior classes’ gift, the large “R” and “A” letters affixed to the top of the building.

 

Nominate a Torch Bearer
Nominate a student or employee today to serve as a torch bearer. Those being nominated should emulate the Spirit of Ricks at its very best. Please include specific acts of how this person has demonstrated love, humility, obedience and/or faith. Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2008.

 

Torch Bearer Nomination Application Form