University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Executive ouncil 1 Representing the entire student body by the various colleges is the Executive Council, non-executive legisla- tive branch of FIorida's student government, - Despite the fluctuating membership caused by mem- bers being called to the services, this year's council went on to prepare the student body for the emergency measures that it will be forced to accept in the next few years. lt is to be commended for maintaining the usual diligence that has characterized past councils. Hoisting the friendly flag to all Army men who made their debut on the campus this year, the Council sought to convey true Florida spirit to the khaki-clad men. Limitation of fee-supported organizations was the main action of the Council but all of its work was indica- tive of its war consciousness. Chief among its activities was approving a joint radio DVOgram sponsored by the U. of F. and WRUF describing The University's war efforts . . . adopting a community sing for the benefit of the OCS men fostering friendly relations between army men and the students . . . probed refusal of the State Board to return fees for student Officer salaries as guaranteed by the constitution . . . Oppointments . . . sadly recommended that Orange Peel fees be turned over to the strickened Seminole , . . The Alligator subhead Refuse Pep Club but Vote Themselves Keys , brought comment . . . studied possibilities of eliminating Spring politics because of greatly lessened Student body fwas later done away with in a special electionl . . . more appointments . . . ironically ap- Dtoves Florida Blue Key's amendment to the constitution for establishment of a war government . . . fthis was also approved in special electionl . . . finally recom- mendation of the Publications Board that all publica- tions be greatly curtailed or modified to meet student l3Ody needs . . . still more appointments . . . Approval of the constitutional amendment to dissolve The Council in favor of the war government by the Students brought the work of the Council to a close Until after the war, so it will cede its coveted position go the new senate which is to serve the war-time student ody, Athey Coppedge Cotfen Cox Eaton Gay Lyle Mann McCarthy Pullara Raborn Threodgill White McJunkin Agner Jones Arnold Hill Gibbons Poulos Palmer Mitchell Dale Knouer

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Vice-President Secretory President of the Student Body BILL CORRY Student Governments: Playing his outstanding fullback position, football star, scliolarly, President Bill Carry led the student government on to a very successful year in maintaining a stable administration faced with all war contingencies . . . Brilliant, energetic, President Carry carried the extra duties af a war-time president with ease and ability . . . assisted by effervescent Jerry Brown as vice-president, who after long service to the University left in February for the Navy . . . efficient, well-liked Dan Roberts kept the written business of the administration with the same skill that he guarded the coffers of the students. Cabinet members were among the most outstanding of recent years and showed their worth by tireless effort and diligence in carrying out a war-time student body program . . . Gabinerw Labor Reclamation Social Affairs Interior Organizations Finance Curt l-lolzer Clay Codrington Bob Weadock John Cox William Mac Christie Billy Lasarow

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'Nvf' we-bw CHA NCELOR RAY PEARSON 621601101 Original Cjouww College of Agriculture EARL RODGERS Sfliaczl of Arclwileclure FRANK BRANAN College of Arls and Sciences LOUIS BRADY HARRY L. COLLINS College of Business Administration JOE FLOYD ROB SMITH College of Education ALEX SHEPHERD College of Engineering LAMAR KING General College FRANK PITTMAN JULIAN DOMlNlCK College of Law JOHN BARNES Board of Masters EARL CYPEN SID ARONOVITZ CHANCELOR FRANK DUCKWORTH