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

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john Iytle freehafer I943 M965 When a young man dies, something in each of us dies with him. When he is a young man like John Freehafer, the loss is even more keenly felt. As a true gentleman, John eagerly accepted challenge, thrived on good company and conversation, and enjoyed life to its fullest. Far from infallible, he always tried. John was a happy boy who smiled readily and often. He found friends everywhere. Death, at any age, is hard to accept or understand. When death comes young, the task of interpretation is unduly difficult for those left behind. Words fail because words are merely hu- man thoughts which are futile. What Jolm F reehafer left us most of all was an attitude. The attitude to demand the most of every moment, of every situation, that life has to offer. In the truest sense, John was doing just that when he was taken. John was a dreamer of dreams with the ability to make those dreams come true. He was an idealist who viewed the world realistically, knowing changes had to come gradually. May his dreams find expression in those who knew and loved him. -Curtis Wright

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s...L-c,.g...n.-AL -- . , , . - . 4 ii, - N : f f n Q a I it ' ' 5 . x ,, ,il Q fda' x. A r . ' X i n i I . WILLIS M. TATE President of the University the president of the universit The Colden Anniversary year of Southern Methodist University was more than a milestone in time. It presented mounting evidence that the University has entered a new era in its history. An atmosphere of high expectancy makes this an exciting time to bc a part of the University. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' h lf- . Tl i ear itself We can look with pride at the achievements of Southern Methodist University during its first a century IE ann versary y evidenced the growing maturity and stature of our University. High points of the year included a series of speakers of national and international eminence, world premier of a noteworthy play, guest ' l O F' A t Center. Thou- appearances of outstanding musicians, and a full schedule of exhibitions, concerts, and performances 1n tie wen me rs sands of visitors shared in the University's Fiftieth Anniversary events. Bob Hope sent the University a birthday cake, and the magnificence of the Owen Fine Arts Center was enhanced by the presentation of the C. S. and Bernice Hamilton Organ. All schools of the University are progressing toward their goals set by the Master Plan. The previous year's pioneering freshman students in the University College extended their studies to added depth in sophomore courses inaugurated this year. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' f h f' n't of the Owen Fine Arts The arts at Southern Methodist University took a great leap forward with splendid facilities o t e lrst u is Center and expanded programs of the School of the Arts. The creative workshops of the new sophomore humanities course involved the largest number of students ever to participate in the University's arts programs. The response of these students strengthens our belief that the arts should be a part of every student's education. The renovation and refurbishment of Clements Hall gave new vitality and service to one of the University's two original buildings. Its language laboratories brought enriched instruction in foreign languages. The new SMU Foundation of Science and Engineering and SMU Foundation for Business and Economics united the resources and concerns of private enterprise and private education to advance study and research in these fields. Our raduate education continued to advance with announcement of the University's seventh doctoral program, in statistics, to begin in the S fall of 1966. Inter-institutional cooperation was augmented by organization of The Association for Graduate Education and Research of North Texas. The Institute for the Study of Earth and Man promises to develop on this campus a center for coordinated archaeological and geological research to increase our understanding of early man's origins and environments. By their maturity, responsibility, and serious concern, our students contributed significantly to the achievements of the Golden Anniversary year. We are grateful to all who participated in this year of historic commemoration and important beginnings. ln our fiftieth year Southern Methodist University became regarded with new eyes by our alumni, our city, our region, and our nation. There is growing awareness of the role of this University in higher education. In many ways Southern Methodist University has come of age. The University enters its second half-century with realization of the great challenges and responsibilities which lie ahead. Reaffirming the sound principles upon which it was founded, Southern Methodist University renews its dedication to a position of integrity, strength, and leadership in higher education in the Southwest and beyond. WILLIS M. TATE President