Founder's Day 2012

Did you know that on or near December 19, we celebrate Irving B. Weber's birthday? If Irving were alive today, he would be 112 years old! Purpose of our Founder's Day Celebration • Celebrate Irving B. Weber’s Birthday and honor his memory • Educate students about Weber’s life and contributions • Recognize his service and emulate Irving Weber through service projects Did you know that Irving B. Weber: • was born on December 19, 1900 in Iowa City • worked at Sidwell Dairy Company delivering ice cream right after high school, throughout college, and joined the firm after college graduation • founded Quality Chek’d Production Association which is an international organization • loved swimming and was the first all American swimmer from the University of Iowa • was renowned for ringing the gold plated bell to signal the start of each home swimming meet. He picked up this tradition while attending the Olympics in Tokyo in 1964. • contributed more than 850 articles on the city for the Press Citizen. • wrote several books on Iowa City. • said, “I’m the first ordinary citizen to be so named and I’m greatly impressed to be able to follow in the footsteps of three presidents, two governors, and several renowned educators” for whom other IC school were names. • often said, “I’m just an old hometown boy who happens to have a good memory.” • was known and recognized for participating in various service organizations in the area Day of the celebration: Plan to wear your Weber t-shirts, in Irving’s honor! 9:00-10:00 a.m. Buddy Service projects Ice Cream with lunch, in Irving’s honor!