Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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STUDENT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL D. S. Butler President R. W. Thames V cc-Prcs dciif V. J. McRoY Sccrcfary G. B. Harrell, Jr Tvcasiircr SENIOR MEMBERS R. L. Bradley, Jr. E. J. HoscH M. B. Mapp W. T. Woods, Jr. JUNIOR MEMBERS H. M. Brumfield J. H. Ross V. G. Tabb, Jr. SOPHOMORE MEMBERS J. C. Taylor J. S. Therrell FRESHMAN MEMBER C. M. Banks LEFT TO RIGHT: Banks, Brumfield, Ross, Hosch, Bradley, Harrell, Butler, Thames, McRoy, Mapp, Woods, Therrell, Tabb, and Taylor. SALTER BUTLER, President Student Association As president of the Student Associ.itiun for the 1937- ' 38 session, Salter Butler has been most effi- cient. AlthoU};h entering school several weeks l.itc because of football injuries, lie quickly stepped into his position and t(X)k charge of student affairs. Throughout the year he has proved himself a capa- ble and active leader.

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Left: Reflecting unique beauty, the Textile Building revels in its past glory. Above: Classes begin for the engineers and scientists.

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GOVERNMENT T. HE Student Association is the largest and most essential organization at Mississippi State. Headed by the executive council, it is composed of every bona-fide student of the college. From the very be- ginning its purpose has been to create a form of self-government, encourage a widespread interest in the various phases of student life, promote and develop spirit among the students, and insure the co-opera- tion of the college officials. The Student Executive Council is composed of the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the Student Association, four members from the senior class, three members from the junior class, two members from the sophomore class, and one member from the freshman class. The president and vice-president must be members of the senior class, and the secretary anci treasurer must be members of the junior class. The functions of the association are manifold. Through this organization an official weekly publi- cation, the Reflector, is made possible. The Reveille, official annual publication, is also controlled by the association. As required uncier the constitution which the students have adopted, the editor and business manager meet the same residence and scholastic requirements as those of the association president. The vice-president is responsible for all social functions. He is authorized to appoint a social com- mittee to aid him in these duties, and all dances given by the organization are under their supervision. The selection of dance dates, orchestras, and decorations is handled by this group. By means of a cheerleading staff, the Student Association is able to give support to athletics. A head cheerleader and four assistants, two of which are girls, are elected each year by popular vote, the nomi- nating committee being composed of the M Club and the Maroon Band. All student elections are under the direction of the executive council, and held by secret ballot. The president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and head cheerleader of the Student Association are allowed to attend one major athletic event off the campus during each year as the guest of the asso- ciation. Also the president and president-elect of the organization represent the school each year at tiie Southern Federation of College Students. In addition to the Student Association officers, all classes have a president, vice-president, and secre- tary-treasurer, and the senior class has a life secretary. These positions are filled through elections in charge of the council. By assuming some of the responsibilities of governing its own affairs and helping in directing student activities, the Student Association has filled a definite need in student life at Mississippi State; and as a member of th is association, each student feels that he is a part of the institution, and that he is con- tributing in some way to its success. ■y I '