Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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The student body of Southern Methodist has a right and an obliga- tion to feel pride in its University. The phenomenal growth of SMU in its brief fifty years should make every student feel a part. SMU is still growing and will continue to do so. During this year alone each one of us has seen many new developments and buildings. The University was located at Dallas by an Educational Commis- sion appointed in 1910 by the five Animal Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in Texas. In 1911 the work of the commission was confirmed, and church ownership and control was accepted for the institution. Because of Methodist control and leadership, the University has al- ways been pervaded by a spirit of Christian faith and work. All faiths and denominations are represented on the campus, and the majority of these have registered organizations. The University also enjoys the services of a full time chaplain who is always free to counsel and advise. The first president of the University was Robert Stewart Hyer, whose tenure of office lasted from 1911 to 1920. He fixed the architec- tural and the academic pattern for the new institution. During this time Dallas Hall and Atkins Hall were erected, an excellent faculty established, and an endowment fund of 313279178 created. The first session began September 22, 1915, with an enrollment of 706. FON DREN LIBRARY

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Table of Contents THE CAMPUS THE ADMINISTRATION THE F ACULTY THE CLASSES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS BEAUTIES, QUEENS, AND ROYALTY CAMPUS LIFE VARSITY SPORTS FRESHNIAN SPORTS INTRAMURAL SPORTS Nun'- HONORARY PROFESSIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS GOVERNING AND SERVICE RELIGIOUS FINE ARTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS I SOCIAL 9 19 34 70 177 185 203 258 304 309 321 331 346 358 374 380 399

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FONDREN SCIENCE Y W FINCPIICR BUSINESS It is unbelievable to realize that in fifty short years the enrollment has reached an aver- age of 6,000 students, the faculty has spread itself over eight schools and colleges comprising the University, and the endowment has reached the sum of S516,000,000, The initial enrollment was drawn almost entirely from Texasg whereas studs.-nts now come from every state in the United States and 40 foreign countries. Besides the geographical range from which these students come, all are now carefully selected from their respective high schools and colleges. The new admissions policy adopted in 1958 determines admission on the basis of the transcript of credits, grades received in high school. and the result of the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The upperclassmen and the entire University feel especially proud of this year's fresh- man class. Their selection was made more carefully than ever before. This selection should and will raise the intellectual level of the undergraduates and graduates. A more academic at- mosphere will prevail, but it is not felt that this should hamper school spirit. Academic pride, added to pride in athletic activity and organization. must eventually increase the spirit of Southern Methodist University.