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[[Image:Romneybldgnew.JPG |right|thumb|The George S. Romney Building, located on the BYU–Idaho campus.]] |
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'''George S. Romney''' was the president of Bannock Stake Academy, now [[Brigham Young University–Idaho]], at the end of the [[First World War]]. He was a key figure in helping it to survive the [[Great Depression|postwar depression]]. Bannock Stake Academy is today known as [[Brigham Young University–Idaho]]. |
'''George S. Romney''' (1874-Dec. 19, 1935) was the president of Bannock Stake Academy, now [[Brigham Young University–Idaho]], at the end of the [[First World War]]. He was a key figure in helping it to survive the [[Great Depression|postwar depression]]. Bannock Stake Academy is today known as [[Brigham Young University–Idaho]]. |
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Romney was a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. When he was young his family moved to the [[Mormon colonies in Mexico]] so that his father could continue practicing [[plural marriage]], which was illegal in the [[United States]]. |
Romney was a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. He was born in [[St. George, Utah]].<ref>Howard, F. Burton. ''Marion G. Romney: His Life and Faith''. (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1988) p. 10<ref> When he was young his family moved to the [[Mormon colonies in Mexico]] so that his father could continue practicing [[plural marriage]], which was illegal in the [[United States]]. |
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After marrying and having several children, Romney returned to the United States at the start of the [[Mexican Revolution]], specifically to flee the disruptive activities of [[Pancho Villa]]. |
After marrying and having several children, Romney returned to the United States at the start of the [[Mexican Revolution]], specifically to flee the disruptive activities of [[Pancho Villa]]. |
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Revision as of 20:25, 21 January 2008
George S. Romney (1874-Dec. 19, 1935) was the president of Bannock Stake Academy, now Brigham Young University–Idaho, at the end of the First World War. He was a key figure in helping it to survive the postwar depression. Bannock Stake Academy is today known as Brigham Young University–Idaho.
Romney was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in St. George, Utah.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).[1]
Under Romney's leadership the school instituted standards of dress and conduct that all students agreed to follow in 1922.
In 1923, the name of the school was changed again to Ricks College, but Romney continued to lead it in its broadened mission. In 1930 Romney was replaced by Hyrum Manwaring.
After his service as president of Ricks College, Romney served as president of the Northern States Mission of LDS Church. He died while serving in this position and was replaced by Bryant S. Hinckley.
Romney's son Marion G. Romney became an apostle and a member of the First Presidency of the LDS Church. Romney was also the uncle of Michigan governor George W. Romney.