Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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s now Visits t femphis J tate During January students at M.S.C. had a de- lightful visit from the snowman, as pictures on this page indicate. The campus truly became a sheet of white as Photographer Charles Cadwell brought out in these pictures. r :W ip But that didn ' t stop many from having a gay time. Some took to making snowmen, while others just went out and posed for the photographer in cos- tumes more suitable for the traditional Sunny South. Page 6

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President and Mrs. Smith attend one of the football games at Crump Stadium and find the day rather chilly. W.S.C.W, oi ed nu an Cfs • • • It is always difficult to select from a crowded year ' s activities any one individual event that stands out above all others. However, for the 1953-54 school year, it is doubtful if any student will ever forget the campus spirit manifested by the student and administrative groups alike that reached a new climax following the Tigers ' stun- ning victory over the visiting Mississippi Southern footballers. And it was such an instance that brought to all students attention the closeness between the Ad- ministration at M.S.C. — as represented by Presi- dent J. M. ' Jack ' Smith and all his staff members — and the Student Body. Not one of the hundreds of students who wit- nessed the Big Game and saw President Smith hoisted on the backs of students who carried him around Crump Stadium after that game will ever forget the scene. And no student will forget the Monday morning rally after that victory which end- ed when President Smith promised students he would bring a big name band to the campus as a reward for a task well handled. Last year the DeSoto cited the terrific Progress and Expansion that has taken place since President Smith became head of Memphis State College in 1946. This expansion has continued with -more building going on, another wing for the Adminis- One of the most attractive buildings on the Memphis State campus is the President ' s where Mr. and Mrs. Smith live. This home is located at the entrance of the college from Southern-Patterson. Page 8