Mervyn K. Cox (1936-) was born in St. George, Utah, and raised on the family dairy farm. He is a graduate of Dixie High School where he lettered in four sports and was a regional champion in tennis. He received his associate of science from Dixie State College. During his years at Dixie he served as president of the “X” Club, was active in sports and was a dancer in Marion Bentley’s productions of “Kiss Me Kate” and “Brigadoon.” He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Zoology and was a member of the “Blue Key Honor Society.” After graduation he chose dental school over a chance to fly with the U.S. Air Force. He received his DDS degree from the University of California in San Francisco and graduated second in his class. He has been honored with the Mosby Excellence in Scholastic Achievement Award and as a member of the National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Cox returned to St. George as the first practicing orthodontist in southwest Utah. He is a charter board member of the Dixie College Foundation and has also served a term as its president. He was an original investor in Skywest Airlines in 1972 and has served on its Board of Directors for 28 years. Dr. Cox and his family are major benefactors of Dixie State College, and his generous gifts have made possible the M. K. Cox Auditorium, the Dr. Mervyn and Sue Cox Dental Hygiene Clinic, the family fountain sculpture garden and carpeting for the Browning Library. He is married to Sue Stout and has twelve children.

Dan C. Watson (1922-) was born and reared in St. George, Utah graduating from Dixie State College in 1941. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. His claim to fame there was winning the BYU song-writing contest with his song, “Waiting For You.” He pursued graduate studies at the University of Utah and Northwestern University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, much of that time as secretary to Major General Douglass T. Green, and as military court reporter. Dan has composed 130 songs, many related to Dixie State College and his love for the school. He has been published in A View from the Edge, Talent - Poets and songwriters of Tomorrow and Utah Sings. Dan served as the administrative assistant to five Dixie State College presidents. He was the Dixie State College Commencement Chairman for 29 years. He has served as executive secretary for each of the following: the Dixie State College Board of Trustees, the Dixie State College Alumni Association, the Dixie Center Control Board, Leadership Dixie and the Dixie Regional Medical Center Foundation. He has been honored by each of the following: The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce “Special Citizen Award,” Brigham Young University “Community Service Award” and by Dixie State College “Distinguished Alumnus Award.” Dan has served as master of ceremonies or guest speaker for Dixie State College alumni banquets, Rebel Awards, Founders Day assemblies, “D” Week, homecoming and various State of Utah functions. He has served as the Dixie State College alumni president and on the Diamond Jubilee Extravaganza. Dan is an icon of the “Dixie Spirit.” His service and dedication to Dixie are heartfelt and generous and have spanned over 40 years.