Reader comments
Students honor President Hinckley with Sunday best
47 comments | Read story
Wasatch Parent | 10:03 a.m. Jan. 29, 2008
Students from Wasatch High School in Heber City also participated by dressing
up.
tandju | 11:23 a.m. Jan. 29, 2008
Monday morning we devoted our seminary hour to remembering Pres Hinckley and let
the kids talk about him and how he influenced them. These are kids who get to
church at 6am every weekday then go to regular school afterwards. These are kids
who choose to put their religion first like all of those who wore there best
clothes to respect a favorite leader. This is a generation of youth who we can
be proud of. There are an awful lot of adults out there with agendas of their
own making who would have us think badly of these youth. Pres Hinckley though
highly of this generation of youth and so should we.
Mrs. Spackman | 2:02 p.m. Jan. 29, 2008
The students looked so nice on Monday.
It was such a reverant gesture, in honor of the passing of President Hinckley.
I wish they would dress uo every day! :)
It was such a reverant gesture, in honor of the passing of President Hinckley.
I wish they would dress uo every day! :)
Comments continue below
Impressed | 2:22 p.m. Jan. 29, 2008
When I went to the elementary school my grandkids attend there was a high school
student there with white shirt and tie. It was refreshing to see that when there
are so many in the sloppy attire of the street gangers. I though, 'what a
great inspiration to the kids here". When I watched the news and saw the
students had done this out of respect for President Hinkley, I understood.
What a great bunch of kids we have. Maybe there is hope for the future after all, if these kids are our future leaders.
What a great bunch of kids we have. Maybe there is hope for the future after all, if these kids are our future leaders.
JHS respects the Prophet | 1:35 a.m. Jan. 30, 2008
i attend Jordan High School and it was amazing to see all the people dressed up
for the prophet, i to recieved a great number of texts telling me to dress up
and i did, it was amazing to see all the people who did dress up, i had friends
that aren't even members of the church dress up in respect...it was amazing
David | 3:18 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
I am not sure how it all spread, but many of my Early Morning Seminary students
here in Elk Grove, California also got the word and dressed up as well. What a
great tribute to a great man.
Jan Aiello | 3:14 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Even youth from all over Texas were sending out text messages Monday morning to
dress up for school in honor of President Hinckley. These youth are bonded by
association in their wards, seminary classes, and even EFY attendance. President
Hinkley has been very loved and admired by our Texas youth!
Terri | 3:23 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
I am deeply impressed by those students who dressed up in honor of President
Hinckley - and those that would have if they had gotten the message. Their
parents must be very proud of them. Way to go!
Latter-day Saint in California | 3:29 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
What a testimony to our dear prophet-that the many students chose to honor his
memory in that way-to forgo their usual mode of school dress (somewhat sloppy
and unkempt). They showed their fellow students and teachers the high regard in
which they hold Pres. Hinckley. The prophet was very successful in communicating
with all age groups and it is so obvious that the youth especially feel of his
warmth and sincerity. What a joy to behold - these youth, our future leaders,
examples to us all.
Cosmo | 3:55 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Word got around to a lot of schools in CA, ID, etc. where there are sizable
groups of LDS kids. I was impressed by the thought put into this--and the ease
with which the word was spread. I wonder what would happen if we texted our
testimonies to one another with such fervor! Perhaps that would also be an
appropriate way to honor the Lord's prophet at his passing.
Cheryl | 3:57 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Srudents in Idaho Falls did it too. I am sure that President Hinckley would have
been looking down with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye at the
impact he had on these yong people!
Larry Holmquist | 4:11 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
This is a tribute to the amazing youth we have in the church to show such
respect for President Hinckley and his family!
Karen in CA | 4:28 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
I'm in San Jose, CA, and I, too, dressed up on monday, along with many of
the people in my seminary class. It's amazing how quickly the word spread.
Up in Rexburg | 4:34 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Either the message got up to Rexburg, Idaho or they were just similarly inspired
to do the same thing; but quite a few kids wore church clothes to school here on
Monday too.
Honoring President Hinckley AZ | 4:35 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
My children also dressed up to honor President Hinckley. We received text
messages from numerous people so they were even dressing up in Round Valley High
in Arizona to honor President Hinckley. I am so impressed that the students
came up with a way to show their love and appreciation. It made them think of
him throughout the day.
In Nevada as well | 5:55 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
This was done at Henderson high schools as well located just outside of Las
Vegas by seminary students. Many questioned what the holiday was for and this
gave the students the opportunity to share their love for their beloved Prophet
and how they were blessed to belong to a church which has restored priesthood
authority.
genealogygirl | 6:02 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
We first heard of Pres. Hinckley's passing from texts messages sent to our
children. Kids in many high schools in Las Vegas, NV also dressed up - my kids
received multiple texts to do so. We will miss Pres. Hinckley and his keen
sense of humor.
LB | 6:55 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Many of the LDS students at Tooele High School also dressed in their Sunday best
to show their respect for President Hinckley. He will be greatly missed by all.
What a wonderful example he has been to so many of us...member and non-member
alike.
Mykinda | 7:17 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
I was cetainly impressed with our youth in their desires to show reverance and
respect for President Hinckley by their wearing of 'church dress' to
school on Monday. Not only did the High School in Moapa, Nevada participate,
but the Middle School here as well. What great youth we have.
Sheryl from Yuba City | 7:45 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
I'm filled with admiration and awe for the youth of the church.
Thank You! ;-)
Thank You! ;-)
Jan Gilroy,Ca | 8:55 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
My Children and many of their friends in CA also dressed up to honor Pres.
Hinkley. My daughter got texts from Sacramento as well! I homeschool with a
friend and her daughters also dressed up.
Amy | 9:03 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
We dressed up in Chandler Arizona at basha high!!
it was a great experience!!
it was a great experience!!
Thatcher, AZ | 9:03 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Dressed up here too.
stewy2135 | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
No longer have kids in school but I am so proud of those that dressed up for the
day in honor of Pres. Hinckley. Gives me hope for the future. Thank you youth
for your example.
Alec Hurston | 9:26 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Mesquite, Nevada did their part, over 90% of seminary students got the memo and
dressed.
committed youth | 7:48 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I have worked with the youth for several years during the 30 years of my
membership. This is one of the most inspiring moves the youth all over the
church decided to do.
It will remain an experience etched on my soul for a long time. Great youth show great respect. You are the future leaders of the Church.
It will remain an experience etched on my soul for a long time. Great youth show great respect. You are the future leaders of the Church.
Zekemom | 8:28 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Texts made it to my son and his friend here in Mesa, AZ before 10 pm Sunday
night. Its so cool to see our youth "Standing for Something."
TEXAS 1 | 11:10 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
WOW !!!!!!!!!! The kids got it right !!!!
What a wonderful, inspiring act of reverence & respect. What a self-less act of kindness provided to the Hinckley family. What a testimony.
Isn't action like this what Christ called us to do, to be seperate & different shinning examples to our world of His love.
What a wonderful, inspiring act of reverence & respect. What a self-less act of kindness provided to the Hinckley family. What a testimony.
Isn't action like this what Christ called us to do, to be seperate & different shinning examples to our world of His love.
Ruth | 1:16 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
The text messages made it to Hawaii too! What a special way to honor our past
Prophet!
Tiffany | 2:13 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
My daughter said that most of the kids at Lehi High were dressed up. Thanks kids
for all your inspiration!
Tyrone | 3:34 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
What a blessings for us to have Pres Hinckley to be our prophet.I appreciate
everything that he done for me.I love Pres Hinckley.
KC | 4:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Young Men and Women in Illinois got the message as well. We will all remember
our beloved prophet
Peggy | 5:41 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Seminary youth in Benicia California got the message. My son was proud to dress
up and was able to share with kids at school about our prophet.
Jennifer | 8:33 a.m. Feb. 1, 2008
The Youth of the Vancouver West stake Washington state started texting Sunday
night to each other asking that each student wear white shirts to school in
Honor of Pres. Hinkley. Girls and Boys alike wear the white shirts. It was neat
to see the love and respect for their prophet.
Linda | 1:23 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I am so amazed at the amazing generation of youth we have. When President
Hinckley passed away, we were having a family party and we weren't watching
TV. But within 15 minutes our high school aged daughter began receiving text
messages on her cell phone, from at least 15 friends, talking about his passing.
Within minutes there were messages suggesting everyone dress-up at school the
next day, in his honor. She said the atmosphere at Lone Peak High School in
Highland, Utah, was different in some way on Monday - nicer.
Gina | 3:11 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I am a student at Southern Virginia University and our phones were going off
every few seconds as well. Monday morning a very good majority of the students
here also wore their sunday best. When my roomate and I got the text, we sent it
to others on campus and youth we knew from back home in NY. Its so amazing to
see how widespread this was. It just goes to show how much President Hinckley
meant to the youth of the church.
lds4alifetime | 3:42 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Youth in Massachusetts did this today because we did not find out about
President Hinckley's death until very late on Sunday night. The youth
decided to do this on Friday (today) after being inspired by the youth who did
it on Monday. We have a wonderful young generation coming up in the church and
the church will be stronger than ever and grow intensely!!
From Alaska | 12:11 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008
This was a very touching tribute. I am so very moved by these youth!
Here's another tribute we could pay...What would happen if each member of
the church gave 97 to either the PEF or the temple fund. Even youhg children
could earn 97 pennies. Teens could earn 97 dimes. Adults could give 97
dollars. How would the Pepetual Education Fund or the temple fund grow if we
all did this. Can you spread this by text and see what happens?
mrs sonia melton | 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
this was a very touching tribute because pres hinckleys favorite apostles, he is
sadley miss by my daughter michaela, who loves him so much. fr mrs melton
How wonderful! | 2:07 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I am so proud of our youth. Pres. Hinckley would have been very proud--is very
proud--of our young people. I was amazed in reading through these comments how
diversified this response was. Youth from all over the country responded.
I'm sure there had to be some prompting from the Spirit for this to happen
so quickly, with the same idea, all over the country and maybe beyond. I hope
and pray that the feeling of love, respect and reverence that the Youth of the
Church have for Pres. Hinckley will prompt them to continue to do their best to
Stand a Little Taller (interesting way to put it from a man who was not
physically very tall, but spiritually a giant), to "B" their best, and
to remain faithful. "Shall the Youth of Zion Falter? No!"
Anonymous | 7:14 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I had the privilege Of going to President Hinckleys services and feeling the
spirit so strong.Being cold as it was, there were smiles, blankets, and
Yes...the Youth dressed up the Sabbath way...the Prophet knew and as we waited
in line around the temple grounds into the Tabranacle and then the rush to the
COnference Center, there was Smiles, Warmth and enjoying the choir practice for
the services. All of a sudden the whole Center became silent and everyone raised
to our feet as the Prophet and Apostles and families entered...Continue to
remember the "B's" dear youth and B the example to us
adults..."Shall the Youth of Zion Falter? No!" True to the
Faith...Dare to Be Square...Choose the Right....The Spirit Does Move in
Mysterious Ways, It's Wonders to Preform...
Always Remember...If it's ment to Be it is Up To Me!!
Continue to "Stand a Little Taller"; Remember the importance of the Cane and White Hanky....
Always Remember...If it's ment to Be it is Up To Me!!
Continue to "Stand a Little Taller"; Remember the importance of the Cane and White Hanky....
Bret.B | 11:34 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008
Way to go youth!Thats is what Preident Hinckley ment by "Stand a little
taller"
Thank you! We will all miss him! but thank heaven that we knew him!
Thank you! We will all miss him! but thank heaven that we knew him!
Rachel From the big AZ! | 9:41 p.m. Feb. 4, 2008
I felt a little awkward wearing Sunday dress to school, but I was SO glad that
I did! It felt amazing to show respect to President Hinckley like that. Many
members of the church really came together to talk about President Hinckley. I
heard a lot about how he addressed the youth so often, and his amazing sense of
humor, but I think i am mostly going to miss him because it was him and his
quotes, and his talks that got me through the hardest parts of my life so far.
THANK YOU PRESIDENT HINCKLEY!
Mrs. C. | 1:15 p.m. Feb. 6, 2008
When my son came out of his room Monday morning with his Sunday attire on, I was
a little taken a back. All he said was, "In honor of our Prophet"!
I was so touched and impressed. I had no doubt in my mind that our Middleton, Idaho youth would be showing their respect for a great man that they admire and love. Pres. Hinkley said he was the "Prophet that know one listened to". Obviously the youth heard something!!!
I was so touched and impressed. I had no doubt in my mind that our Middleton, Idaho youth would be showing their respect for a great man that they admire and love. Pres. Hinkley said he was the "Prophet that know one listened to". Obviously the youth heard something!!!
Albert | 5:22 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a wonderful gesture for these young people to honour such a remarkably
awsome man as President Hinkley. I am not sure what we did here in Australia but
i really feel we should have done something.
Alex- Philippines | 9:39 a.m. Feb. 14, 2008
I cried as I saw the picture (and read the news article) of the youth in their
Sunday dresses in school as a tribute to Pres. Hinckley, more when I read their
accounts and parents as posted here. Their act serves as a strong message of
testimony across the general membership of the Church. It did to me...
7 angels | 6:18 p.m. Feb. 19, 2008
This is so awesome! I love reading up on this. I got so emotional looking at
the pictures and reading everyone's comments. Thank you youth! I wish that
I could have thought of that and have my 4 children attending elementary wear
sunday best. A great example you have set the younger children!
Add your comment
Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.
Words Remaining
E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.
Students at Murray High wear Sunday clothes in memory of President Hinckley. Hundreds of students in Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties received text messages asking them to show support by wearing dresses, white shirts and ties to school Monday.
Related content
- Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies 4:19 a.m.
- College football: Big-5 glance 12:34 a.m.
- Sports on the air 12:14 a.m.
- Missions teach players perseverance 12:08 a.m.
- Scout answer to church's prayers 12:08 a.m.
- Project helps Guatemalan kids 12:07 a.m.
- No expiration date on gratitude 12:07 a.m.
- Nursery Rhymes' gratitude 12:07 a.m.
- Temple Square to use LEDs 12:06 a.m.
- Mormon mom helps hungry children 12:05 a.m.
- Cave rescuers committed to free man
- Howard made the rivalry a rivalry
- Donny and Kym dance to victory
- Twitterati to BCS: 'We hate you.'
- Cougars cruise past Southern
- Loyal to Cougarettes, Crimson Line
- Y. focused on 10-win season
- BYU has slim shot at BCS
- Thunder rolls by Jazz
- BYU ties give Utes an edge
- BYU would like friendlier rivalry
259 - Glenn Beck to enter politics?227
- Protests against Phoenix LDS temple209
- RSL wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks202
- Bronco, Kyle rubber match139
- BYU records with win133
- Letters: Rushing to judge Palin129
- Thunder rolls by Jazz110
- Boys basketball rankings110
- Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin103
Latest comments
Wouldn't this be a good way to get rid of the carp in Utah Lake? Provide some...
Unlike its general membership, the church is known worldwide for their love...
to two fine women with outstanding husbands and coaches. GO UTES!
This may be true but it only works when grocery shopping. By Black Friday...
I hope some of our Utah state legislators are reading this report and maybe...
What a waste. I'm an American living and working with the rural poor in...
Next three years Syracuse girls state champs! Young and very talented!!!!!...
I'm sorry for the loss this man's family will experience. What was to be an...
Finally a president that does something constructive. Dave, stop telling...
I hope they get him out as soon as possible. What a horrible experience for...
Advertisements