Comments about ‘Inaugural LDS seminary closes’

Dear Scott,
How old is the seminary?

The seminary first opened in 1912. Just three years shy of 100 years. I loved the four years I spent there. Seminary was always my favorite class and my favorite teacher was Mr. Mitchell (Whom I had for two of the four years '58-'61).

Dear Judy,

The article states it opened in 1912.

I too loved my time at Granite High School and especially at the Granite High Seminary. My favorite teacher was Brother Lee Donaldson. I will never forget many of the lessons he taught from the Book of Mormon that year. Thanks Bro. D!

When I was at Granite in the 70's,we would sneek past the seminary to smoke cigarettes next door at "Tony's" hamburger place. Great memories of a great school. Go it Granite, raise your banners high!

I wish they could have included a picture of this place they're talking about.

Its amazing to think i didnt go to any church and some how i turned out alright

Maybe yes. Maybe no. I say no due to your numerous remarks. The small "a" was intentional.

Of course you turned out alright. Attending church isn't about you. One attends church to help others. What a selfish thought.

Did you really turn out alright? How can we know for sure? Do we have to take your word for it?

If you have to point it out to everyone then you really didn't turn out alright. It's only when others can look at you and realize it that it will really mean anything.

The church is certainly in decline.

Time to close down all the release time seminaries in UT, AZ, ID and WA and go to an early morning seminary like the rest the the church world. There are plenty of church buildings in Utah and many members to serve as volunteer teachers. This would save the church tens of millions of dollars every year. It is time for these students and parents to wake up early in the morning like everyone else. The money saved could be used to support other church schools and universities throughout the world, which are in much need of financial help. Please note the recent closing of the Church College in New Zealand for lack of funding...Doesn't seem right that we are closing schools and raising fee's at other schools, so folks in Utah can sleep in....

Jealous much?

I took released time seminary in Raymond, Alberta, Canada over fifty years ago. Utah isn't the only place for RTS.

Dear concerned member: As a graduate of Granite High and Granite seminary and now a mother in Arizona in a school district with released time I can tell you that neither me nor my children have slept in much ... in order to attend seminary and graduate my children have had to take "A" hours and summer school. I also had "early morning seminary" three of the four years I attended. I think any money spent by the church for excellent religious education is money well spent.

AZ Granite graduate: I am also an AZ mom and totally agree with you. I have four kids who are graduates of Mesa High Seminary. No sleeping in here between A hour and summer school, but my kids would never have given up their released time seminary. They have loved it. Indeed, money well spent. Strong, confident, great kids = better world. Bro. Huso and Mesa High Seminary staff, you are the best!

So where in the world is Granite High? Salt Lake? Provo? Just in case I want to drive by the old building next time I'm in Utah. Oh,...is it in Utah? Also... nice article for those in the loop.

I am here in Minnesota where my youngest had the early morning-before high school seminary. These young people have to be some of the strongest spirits I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Still, I grew up in Idaho and was grateful for release time seminary. It made my day go better and kept things in perspective--something that is rare in high school!
It is sad to see Granite's seminary closing--it is the end of an era, to say the least. I hope that the LDS youth there make the commitment to get up for early morning seminary. The adversary really doesn't like strong youth!

In Mesa AZ at Mountain View there are over 2000 kids going into that seminary bldg. My daughter graduated from there. With all of the early morning things going it would be hard to coordinate an early morning seminary time that would work for everyone. It works just great as release time...

We are now in Iowa where there are early morning activities in school as well as farm chores. Early morning seminary here starts at 5:45 !! My kids love it.

(Granite is in SLC. This is a SLC newspaper. And the bldg is only 15 years old.)