Southwest Texas State Teachers College - Pedagog Yearbook (San Marcos, TX)

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His Ambitions ' ' Dr. and Mrs. Jones receive a briefing before the inauguration cere- monies (above). Below, a well-wisher greets Dr. Jones at the luncheon. San Marcos Mayor Ellis Serur, addresses the large luncheon audi- ence as Dr. Jones listens intently. Below is the medallion presented to the new president at the investiture ceremonies in Strahan Gym.

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February 14, 1970 will always be a day that will be remembered at SWTSU, especially by Dr. Billy Mac Jones and his family, for it was his day and theirs. Begin- ning at mid-moming with investiture ceremonies, the day held many a memory for the new president. At bottom left. Dr. Jones, flanked by faculty marshalls, marches out of Strahan Gym following his inauguration. Upper left sliows Dr. Jones making his acceptance speech. Seated behind him are his wife, sons Jeff, Woody, Rusty, and Scotty (hidden). In the front row are J.L. Huff- ines, Jr., who conducted die ceremonies. Dr. Norman Hackerman, inaugural speaker, and Dr. Henrietta Avent, representing the faculty. Above, Huffines, president of the Board of Regents, slips the medallion over the new president ' s head. Then, fol- lowing the inauguration. Dr. Jones greeted distinguished guests, faculty, and students. And below. Dr. and Mrs. Jones stand fifdi in line at the introduction of the president and other dignitaries at the formal ball. The ball was held in die Student Center which was converted into a gala fantasyland for the social highlight of the day and of the season.