BYU-Hawaii: 50 years and counting
Jubilee celebrations include re-enactments, devotionals, concerts
Published: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005
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BYU-Hawaii alumni, faculty, staff and students in Laie celebrated the
jubilee of BYU-Hawaii in a big way Oct. 15-23. Among myriad events
commemorating what was once called the Church College of Hawaii, founded in
1955, were a Gladys Knight concert (Oct. 15); devotional with BYU-Hawaii
President Eric B. Shumway (Oct. 18); an Evening with the Governor, during
which Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle spoke (Oct. 19); a re-enactment of the 1921
flag-raising ceremony that led to then-Elder David O. McKay's vision of a
future university in the community (Oct. 20); a devotional with President
Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the First Presidency, and Presidential
Luncheon during which Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann addressed guests (Oct.
21); and a multi-stake conference during which President Monson, along with
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve and Bishop Keith B.
McMullin of the Presiding Bishopric, delivered addresses.
Photo by Gerry Avant
Spectators gather on street leading to the Laie Hawaii Temple to watch a parade that was part of BYU-Hawaii's Jubilee events. President
Thomas S. Monson served as grand marshal of the parade, which had more than 70 entries.
Photo by Monique Saenz
Dr. Barlow Bradford conducts the Honolulu Symphony in world premiere of his orchestral composition, "From the Fowl's Perspective," during Extravaganza at BYU-Hawaii Oct. 22.
Photo by Gerry Avant
President
Thomas S. Monson pauses on his way out of Hawaii multi-stake conference to interact with young children. Each gave him a "high five," slapping their palms together.
Photo by Wally Barrus
R. Eric Beaver of Hawaii Reserves speaks at dedication of a marker at the site of the Church mission school when
David O. McKay attended flag-raising ceremony.
Photo by Gerry Avant
Even in the rain, parade performers dance with enthusiasm and smile broadly.
Photo by Monique Saenz
Flags at BYU-Hawaii.
Photo by Mark Philbrick/BYU
During jubilee celebrations at BYU-Hawaii on Oct. 20, Randal Allred portrays then-Elder
David O. McKay during re-enactment of a 1921 flag-raising ceremony in Laie, Hawaii.
Photo by Gerry Avant
President Thomas S. Monson, center, of the First Presidency, Elder Robert D. Hales, right, and Bishop Keith B. McMullin attend multi-stake conference Oct. 23.
Dallas Low, 96, labor missionaries supervisor, took photos when President
David O. McKay dedicated Church College of Hawaii in 1955.
