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

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Campus Expansion Adds A Change In Scene Not only is the university expanding in student and aca- demic population and status, but it is also growing in fa- cilities and changing in scenery. Marking the beginning of the more current changes was the destruction of the old fish hatchery manager ' s house to make way for the construction of the new 11-story Library-Administration Building, which began use in the fall of this year. In addition to the library move from Flowers Hall the ad- ministrative offices were transferred from Old Main to the new building. The first two floors house these offices while the remaining nine floors are library and study areas. Old Main, meanwhile, was internally remodeled and its first floor now serves as headquarters for deans of individual schools, ROTC, Campus Security, and other offices.

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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.

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Old Main, the pioneer of SWT buildings, is seen in the background of the fish hatcherv before the caretaker ' s house was destroyed for the construction of the Library-Administration Building. To the far left are sketches of the Speech-Drama complex and the new Women ' s dorm. The newest addition to campus buildings, expected to be in use by January 1971, is the $2.1 million Speech-Drama complex. Construction began Nov. 3, 1969 on the old fish hatchery property, previously a favorite studying and sunbathing spot for SWTexans. To be built in a concentric circle concept, the two story building will provide class, shop and laboratory space for drama and speech students, a laboratory theater and a main theater with a 500 seating capacity. It will be sur- rounded by water with four bridges providing access. Construction on a new women ' s dormitory to be located across the street from Jones Cafeteria is expected to begin in late May 1970. The proposed nine story structure will house 448 women and will be operated on the suite sys- tem. Each suite of two rooms with an adjoining private bath will hold four girls. The $2.7 million dorm is scheduled to be ready for residency by the fall of ' 71.