David Oman McKay was born on September 8, 1873 in Huntsville, Utah to Eveline Evavs and David McKay. David McKay was one of the founding members of Weber Stake Academy. He received his early education in Huntsville and at Weber Stake Academy. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1897, where he was valedictorian and class president. He served an LDS mission in Great Britain from 1897-1899. When he returned he was hired to teach literature and history at Weber Stake Academy. He married Emma Ray Riggs in 1901, and had seven children. He served as principal from 1902-1908. During his tenure, Weber Academy expanded its buildings and started the publication of the Acorn, the school yearbook. He was called to be a member of the LDS Church's Twelve Apostles in 1906. After resigning as principal, he served on the Board of Trustees and was an active champion for the school throughout the rest of his life. He became a counselor in the First Presideny of the LDS church in 1934 and President of the LDS Church in 1951. He died on January 18, 1970.