Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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tration Building, repairs to the roofs of the older buildings, more attention to better and smoother parking lots, and many other advances. Former students who return to the campus are amazed at the progress, the growth, the changes. And those who have been away several years are dumbfounded as they search for the old Tiger Den, or some other favorite retreat in years gone by. You hear them saying the old Den was down here someplace, we used to park where this building is now or this used to be wide-open space. No college is composed solely of buildings. And no year ' s summary is complete with reference to academic gains. Courses were added during the year, the departments improved their faculties, more majors were added in the Graduate School. And plans were perfected for the shift from the quarter to the semester system, starting in Septem- ber, 1954. M.S.C. students and alumni. This was shown when students by the hundreds went to the polls to maintain the nickname, Tigers, against an effort to change it to Pharoahs. The Tigers are still with us. And though the school continues to grow year by year, the friendly relationship that exists be- tween the Administration and the student body continues to dominate the campus. But this continued progress and expansion could never be carried on at the rate it has been without the splendid leadership and co-operation of Presi- dent Smith, his staff members and the many stu- dents who devote hours of extra time to advance the status of Memphis State College. Truly we can conclude that 1953-54 has gone down as another year of marked gains and achieve- ments and for sparking this program we tip our hats and say: Tradition is taking hold more and more among Thank you, President Smith. The Smiths have a most enjoyable Christmas season with the granddaughter, Lindy Lou Smith, taking the spotlight before the big tree. Lindy Lou is the daughter of Dr. Will D. Smith and his wife. Dr. Smith is an industrial engineer at Oalt Ridge. Page 9

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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

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Miss Flora Rawls, Dean of Women, dictates to her secretary, Mrs. Joan Ross. Dean R. M. Robison confers with his assistants, Miss Ethel Lewis at left and Mrs. Wanda Wing at right. M, idtratii miniAivauon All those persons pictured on these two pages devoted to the Administration play an important role in the lives of all Memphis State students. No student can attend this college without at one time or another coming in contact with these men and women. They are there to guide your school work, to help you plan your courses, to assist in finding outside employment as well as places to live, to help you locate a missing book in the library, and even to help you get well when you become ill. Too often we merely accept them as necessary evils, disregarding the fact that they all spend extra hours as- sisting students at N SC in receiving more from their college days. Don ' t just take these individuals for granted — see them when you are in difficulty — and thank them for all the co-operation and time they devote to assisting you in handling your individual problems. Medical Staff Kathryn Quisenberry Secretary to the President Dr. A. R. Hudson and Nurse Florence llling. Page W