To celebrate David O. McKay's 150th birthday, the McKay School of Education threw a birthday party to honor its namesake and congratulate students on finishing the first week of school.

Hundreds of students were given doughnuts, candy, and stickers as they stopped by the greeting tables in the Kimball Quad next to the McKay Building.

All were encouraged to take a picture with David O. McKay, the McKay School Y, and participate in a quick quiz about his life via Instagram.

Below are a few of the questions and answers from the quiz.

Q: How many countries did David O. McKay visit in his life?

A: More than 100.

Q: Which college was David O. McKay the president of?

A: Weber College

Q: How many years did David O. McKay serve as President of the Church?

A: 19 years

Q: How tall was David O. McKay?

A: 6'1"

Students and those that participated enjoyed learning more about the life and legacy of David O. McKay.

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