Utah Deaf Ski Archives
Jodi Becker Kinner
2013
Arthur Valdez, 1968. The UAD Bulletin, Spring 1968.
Inspired by the “Utah Ski Archives” article published in the Wasatch Magazine dated November 2013, I decided to create the “Utah Deaf Ski Archives” page on this website. Because of my love and passion for the sport of skiing, I think it’ll be fun to post the photos and images of skiing.
In old times, students of the Utah School for the Deaf (USD) had the opportunity to learn how to ski and enjoy the sport. Out of interest in skiing, the students established the first skiing club known as the White Eagle Ski Club on November 19, 1958. George G. Howell was the advisor of the club and he helped keep the club running. The officers elected for this organization were: President Arthur Syrett, an advanced skier and Judy Jenkins as secretary. Twenty-three members joined the club (Jenkin, The Utah Eagle, February 1959). Apparently, the name of the club had changed to "Ski Club" in 1960 (Utahn, 1960).
On March 16, 1968, Utah hosted the First Deaf Ski Convention at Park City, Utah for a week. The chairman of the convention was, Arthur Valdez with Dave Mortensen and Rodney Walker as his assistants (UAD Bulletin, Spring 1968). They were all USD alumnus.
Utah is famous for having the “Greatest Snow on Earth” and deaf skiers are fortunate to have the top ski resorts in the country close by. As a ski enthusiast taught by my parents, John and Jeanne Becker, I hope you’ll enjoy viewing the pictures of skiing.
Please do not reproduce or sell the pictures and images. This is just for viewing only. Thank you.
Enjoy!
Jodi Becker Kinner
In old times, students of the Utah School for the Deaf (USD) had the opportunity to learn how to ski and enjoy the sport. Out of interest in skiing, the students established the first skiing club known as the White Eagle Ski Club on November 19, 1958. George G. Howell was the advisor of the club and he helped keep the club running. The officers elected for this organization were: President Arthur Syrett, an advanced skier and Judy Jenkins as secretary. Twenty-three members joined the club (Jenkin, The Utah Eagle, February 1959). Apparently, the name of the club had changed to "Ski Club" in 1960 (Utahn, 1960).
On March 16, 1968, Utah hosted the First Deaf Ski Convention at Park City, Utah for a week. The chairman of the convention was, Arthur Valdez with Dave Mortensen and Rodney Walker as his assistants (UAD Bulletin, Spring 1968). They were all USD alumnus.
Utah is famous for having the “Greatest Snow on Earth” and deaf skiers are fortunate to have the top ski resorts in the country close by. As a ski enthusiast taught by my parents, John and Jeanne Becker, I hope you’ll enjoy viewing the pictures of skiing.
Please do not reproduce or sell the pictures and images. This is just for viewing only. Thank you.
Enjoy!
Jodi Becker Kinner
The boys from Utah School for the Deaf are getting ready for ski. The Utah Eagle, February 1957.
The Utah Eagle, January 1958.
The Utah Eagle, 1960.
The Utah Eagle, 1962.
Arthur Valdez, a member of the Usquebaugh Ski Club, 1966.
The UAD Bulletin, Spring 1968.
A Slideshow of the Utah Eagle Magazines
Bibliography
Jenkin, Judy. White Eagle Ski Club. The Utah Eagle, vol. 70., no. 5 (February 1959): 6.
"Ski Club." Utahn, 1960.
"Utah Hosts First Deaf Ski Convention." The UAD Bulletin, vol. 5, no. 2. (Spring 1968): 1 , 3 & 4.
Jenkin, Judy. White Eagle Ski Club. The Utah Eagle, vol. 70., no. 5 (February 1959): 6.
"Ski Club." Utahn, 1960.
"Utah Hosts First Deaf Ski Convention." The UAD Bulletin, vol. 5, no. 2. (Spring 1968): 1 , 3 & 4.