University of Texas - Cactus Yearbook

“John Foxwonh U nique Texas offers more than just a diploma The University of Texas student body was as varied as the state itself. Students came from all over Texas, the United States and the world. Figures showed that 82 percent were from Texas, 1 1 percent from out-of-state and seven percent from other countries. All of them came to get an education at the University, but they left with something more. UT had a way of leaving its unique mark on students. Once a Longhorn, always a Longhorn. After all, the Ex-Students ' Association was one of the largest and most active alumni groups in the country. With over 48,000 members, Ex-Students ' clubs could be found in every state and overseas. The New York City and Alaska clubs were some of the most active. Former students were also great sources of monetary support. The University was second only to Harvard in the amount of endowment funds. Why did so many students continue to be affiliated with the University long after graduation? Perhaps they realized what being a UT student really meant and they did not want to forget it. It meant relaxing on the South Mall in the shadow of the Tower, football games at Memorial Stadium, Round-Up, and departmental exams. It meant Adds and Drops at the Erwin Center, traffic jams on Sixth Street, and studying on the third floor of the Union. Everyone had their own unique experiences while at the University, and that was what truly made them part of the UT family. For them, college was not just a place to get a degree. Rather, it was a place to learn and grow, knowing that they were doing it at the best possible place of all: The University of Texas at Austin. by Amanda Youngblood 2 Uniquely Texas ”