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

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we klflb 'li O When I first think of SMU, Ienvision the marker on Bishop Ave, the mental picture of its heritage, and the feeling that this is really where I need to be. Transfer student from Baylor Tracy Gibson had always wanted to attend Southern Methodist, and she expected the transfer to be much harder than it was. I think my being in a sorority prior to the change was a great help, because it provides much of the support needed in the first semester, said Tracy, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In her limited experience here, she has become very comfortable, and sees the SMU of today as a place where her children could go, She also feels the SMU image has changed from being a truly wild party school into a social school balanced by good academics. From the outside, Tracy sees the schools reputation increasing in respectability. Tracy pointed out that SMU students do not always utilize their voice and feels that students have a right and obligation to speak out against issues like the dry campus. She definitely sees the school advancing, but is troubled by some of the attitudes displayed by students, Tracy feels that if she can offer anything to SMU it is her willingness to share, for she is happy because so many have helped her.

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. ' e rl . k5k'. A Of all the people at SMU, few are probably as in tune with what is truly going on as Vifilly, the barber at the student center. I-Ie has been active in the community for the past eighteen years -- twelvepitofiwhich have been spent in the epicenter of glocated across from the cafeteria,,,Wi1ly is the students, faculty, employees of the university, and members of the community. He has seen the school change, reverse and transform. He feels he has a fairly good sense of what takes place. When asked what the first word that came to mind when I said SMU was, he said education. Willy has seen a lot of successful people get their start at SMU. He finds that few people ever com- plain and that the campus is generally optimistic and feels that the diversity of the campus is a very good thing, especially for the future. I asked Willy why he thought he was so popular, and why so many were loyal to him, to which he modestly repliecl,f'1I give a good haircut, I guess. A few customerslhgrppened to be present and commented that he good haircut, but more than that, he is a good listener, a profes- sional, and a very likable person. Wihy said he often got wind of events prior to their occur- rence, but when I said he should have a gossip col- umn in the Daily Campus, he just laughed. His humility is refreshing, his knowledge is vast, and his ability to strike up a conversationjfriendship with all who sir in his chair have made him one of the better institutions on campus.

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, f , 4 V, V f may 1 - t if, , ,, . t Q W Wfff i .., ., , uf' QV at Pestige. S,M.U. is a prestigious school that will provide me with a good education as well as an advantage in the job marker in Dallas. The diversity of study programs and student activities also corn- to mind. In addition, the great e hiv, q .location ofthe campus is something I always think about. 1d I I expected the people to be a little more open, but once I got assimilated I found them to be friendly and open. The social life is pretty much what I expected it to be, but I did not expect the various clubs and organizations to be so inclusive, I thought the schoolwork would be as challenging as I make it. I was a little disappointed with the lack of that is just the way the students are, and it does not mean that they are not proud to go here, Academically, I have been learned alot. The classes have motivated me to to well. Socially, S.M.U. is pretty much what I up y expected, I did not think there ,yiyt 1 he so many different activities and y.'tii I I organizations. I wish I could be I involved in more extra-currics because it is a great opportunity that will never come again. My expectations have been met through my own involvement. I have met my expectations academically because I have arrived to do well, I am very pleased at how well versed my teachers are, and how they foster . Qifggchool spirit, but I came to realize I p.iey' Q the learning experience, gg S 3 .gf I see S,M.U. becoming much more involved in the local community. I also see S.M.U. students becoming more involved in state, national, and world events. I feel this upward trend can only be g advantageous in the long term, s Q if j g I really enjoy being News of the Daily Campus. I enjoy an influence on what people read think. In my capacity as News Editor, I feel that my job dictates that I project and display the true image of Southern Methodist. We dc have an image, but you must look below that to find the true essence of our school. We have the opportunity to accomplish so much, and S.M.U,.fs ability to tap that urge within us is its greatest asset. te.. W' , f... . para X if . -I4 I At! 9? 2 N. ' tit, L , 4' 1101. . 'Q'- f