Honored Founder

Martha Jane Knowlton Coray

Every year during Homecoming we honor a founder of BYU. This year we are honoring Martha Jane Knowlton Coray, a former member of Brigham Young Academy's first Board of Trustees, and a powerful light within the BYU community and around the world.

As part of this honor, Martha Jane Knowlton Coray is the focus of this year's Brimhall Essay Contest. Students submit essays that incorporate the connection between Martha Jane Knowlton Coray, the Homecoming theme "Lean into Light," and their personal experiences. These essays and the founder will be honored at Homecoming Opening Ceremony on October 17th.