Austin College - Chromascope Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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H The early 40's show an increasing number of social organizations along with the liter- ary and scholastic organizations. The Alpha Delta Chi Sorority and the Phi Sigma Alpha Fraternity were the first evidences of social organizations. Also, students from different sections of Texas organized clubs. In the past four years, an almost complete transition has taken place in the organizations and their purposes. The majority of the organizations are strictly social, and in ad- dition departmental organizations have been formed. For example, the Business Admin- istration Club, the Future Teachers of Am- erica, and the Sociology Club. Maybe this is evidence that we are becoming more social minded, rather than literary. On the other hand, it might be that our organizations are to some extent furthering our knowledge as well as giving opportunities for social contacts.

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■ FOREWORD S’ C uring the presidency of Dr. ( I I Clyce, the average enrollment ' J was 365 students and a teach- ing staff of 18. Luckett Hall, Thompson Hall, Y. M. C. A. Building, Power House, and Sherman Hall were the only buildings on the campus. In 1924 Austin College celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with Dr. Tom Mar- shall as the Commencement speaker. That same year, twenty L. L. D. degrees, fourteen D. D. degrees, and seven Litt. D. degrees were awarded. In 1930 Texas Presbyterian College merged with Austin College, and their grad- uates were counted among alumnae of Austin College. On 1931 Dr. Tucker became I President of Austin College. ' J The college was low on fin- ances and George Landolt was hired as Business Manager to endeavor to solve the financial problems which had grown out of the depression. There ensued a time when there was a large amount of bartering of produce, horses, cows, pigs, etc., among the students and faculty in the handling of accounts. A drive was made and completed in the 30’s, to redeem by the college and friends of the college, all of the bonds. During this same period an unsuccess- ful effort was made to unite Trinity and Austin College. r. Guerrant became acting President of Austin College in 1943. Since he has become president, seven buildings have been built. These include: Paul Coffin Dormitory for Women, Field House, Infirmary, Hughey Memorial Gym, Snack Bar, Music Building, and the Administration Building. In the past four years there has been an average enrollment of six hundred students, and a teaching staff of around sixty.

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Sherman Hall Sherman Hall was constructed in 1914 to replace the Main Building which was destroyed by fire. The people of Sherman contributed largely toward its erection. This is a three-story brick structure housing the college auditorium and the college library. Basketball Kitchen of