Beehive

A Beehive is a 12-13 year old participant in the Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The name beehive was first used in the LDS Church's organization for young women in 1913, when a Beehive Girls program was organized. In 1920, the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association operated the Beehive House, one of the former residences of Brigham Young, as a dormitory for young girls. In 1943, the ... more

A Beehive is a 12-13 year old participant in the Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The name beehive was first used in the LDS Church's organization for young women in 1913, when a Beehive Girls program was organized. In 1920, the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association operated the Beehive House, one of the former residences of Brigham Young, as a dormitory for young girls. In 1943, the beehive was adopted as the class symbol for the youngest class of young women in the church. In 1950, the youngest class was officially given the name of Beehives. The symbol of the Beehives is a young woman bowing her head in prayer. The Beehive purpose statement is: "A Beehive becomes a Young Woman of Truth as she follows the promptings of the Holy Ghost, seeks truth, and strives to live and share it." The name beehive comes from a symbol commonly used in the church during Young's ministry; the beehive symbolizes hard work and unity in a... less