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Andrew B. Christenson

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Andrew B. Christenson
Christenson c. 1917
6th Principal of Ricks Academy
In office
1914–1917
Preceded byEzra C. Dalby
Succeeded byGeorge S. Romney
Personal details
Born1869 (1869)
Manti, Utah, U.S.
Died1931 (aged 61–62)
Spouse
Sarah Jane Bartholomew
(m. 1896)
EducationBrigham Young Academy
University of Michigan (BA)
ProfessionEducator

Andrew B. Christenson (1869–1931) was the president of Ricks Academy from 1914 to 1917.

Christenson was born in Manti, Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young Academy. In 1896 he married Sarah Jane Bartholomew (1875–1966) in the Manti Temple. Christenson was then a teacher and principal in Kanab, Utah. He later studied at the University of Michigan where he received a BA in Literature in 1901.

Christenson served as principal of LDS High School, the predecessor of LDS Business College, and was on the faculty of Brigham Young University before coming to Ricks College. During his term as president of Ricks the school first offered college level courses.

Christenson was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Academic offices
Preceded by Principal of Ricks Academy
1914 – 1917
Succeeded by