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

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7 . ' mlfhd WHERE ALL OF SMU HANGS OUT SMU students are contantly on the scam and prowl for a good place to hang out, and since it is the job of the editor to portray the school as many students will remember it Qwhether favorable or notb, these two pages are a tribute to the key places of 85-86. And though some of these places may not represent the whole com- munity, their inclusion is warranted because these establishments are utilized by a large segment of our population. Fact is, that all students at one time or another have become all too familiar with them. What is even more interesting is how they are all interconnected, one may begin at one place and very easily end up at another. The decision to include the questionable pic- tures is totally the responsibility of the editor, but there was no negative argument from the manag- ing editor. As to the selection of these, they were chosen due to their popularity as based on the number of students who are familiar with their functions. But as long as SMU students persist in having a party, and they always will, places like these on the pages will continue to thrive. I think the students should not change, but only be amused at what really goes on because the purpose of any yearbook is for students to look back, reflect and laugh. 1-1 ..f,,,, V N. ,,,s Umm 'A-I ' L 9 F t ' ,. t-f f':ersesct tJ'r i' . -. W A ,+. .i , I ff iii. , f - -.ji ' - rfr- . .t -Q ,tt.,.tt N Q, F , . . My- ztisgj, 5t,,ff-tt. ' ,. . f ., 2 W if A t -A - --'- - i , J - K. , ,, .L - - Only if you are over six years oldg even Cheers has a limit. City Hall Police Department UNNERSITY PARK I hear they are having a mixer at traffic court with counselor Wood

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'w The position of Vice President for Student Affairs requires Walter Snickenberger to remain in touch with student interests, pursuits, and feel- ings. In his ten years with SMU, he has seen the school change, becoming progressively stronger academically, while increasing the number of students involved in various activities. He feels that in order for any school to have a successful student body it must maintain a balanced dicotomy be- tween the academically motivated and the organizationally motivated stu- dent. Finding both motivators in one student is the goal of this, and every administrator. Vice President Snickenberger sees the University more cohesive today than it was ten years ago due in part because it now acts more as an institu- tion, working together, making things happen for students. Upon arriving to SMU, the goals he set for the University were increasing the quality of academics and increas- ing activity and involvement. He sees the broad and flexible program offered by the University as having allowed many students to pursue their interests and obtain a more well balanced education. And while the school had made rapid and impressive gains, it faces many challenges ahead. The largest of which concerns the ability to afford the improvements it needs for the decade ahead. Vice President Snickenberger feels that any student qualified to receive an SMU education should not be denied the opportunity because of finances. He also feels strongly that we need to somehow fund student activities more complete- ly, whether this requires student dona- tions or fund raising. It is an issue that must be met because every year the students have larger and better ideas and look toward the school to fund them. He also thinks that one of the greatest assets of the University is its location. Just look at SMU's strength and reputation in the city our graduates occupy many of the leader- ship positions in business and politics, according to Snickenberger who also stated that this helps with the great challenge of competing with other private schools and UT in Austin. He further stipulates that he has never come to grips with the rich kids party school image. He feels that the strong academics override this perception because the admissions is fairly selective and the courses can de- mand much time and effort from the student. For students this means that they have to set priorities of academics first or they will not be returning to SMU. Snickenberger states that the positive experience felt by the students makes them better alumns. Increased involvement helps not only in organiz- ing the process for undergrads but also the continued commitment for graduates. In his ten years of service he has been most impressed by the friendly willingness of the students to cooperate in a positive manner with the administration so that the Univer- sity can work for the betterment of ,Z at if ' Q ' f f 1 each and every student. For this reason, the University is moving for- ward and the future is bright. .1 f 4

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You forgot your laundry again? The old standard. Where it all ends ,f ,MM The last year! This is where lr all begins,