Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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Ruter Hall V-:, Martin Ruter Hall was erected in 1955 in honor of Martin Ruter, pioneer Method- ist missionary and educator. Funds for the building were provided by the Central Texas, Southwest Texas, and Texas Con- ferences of the United Methodist Church. Moody- Shearn And Herman Brown Hall Moody-Shearn Hall is one of two resi- dence halls making up a complex occupy- ing the northwest corner of the campus. The halljS were put into use in 1966. A gift of the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Moody-Shearn was named in honor of Mr. John Shearn, an early graduate of Ruters- ville College, one of the parent schools of Southwestern University, and in honor of Mr. William Lewis Moody, o Jr. Herman Brown Hall is the second resi- dence hall in the complex, which features exterior corridors and private courtyards. Both halls provide accomodations in four- student suites. Construction of Herman Brown Hall was made possible by a matching gift from the Brown Founda- tion, Inc. of Houston, and the generous gifts of Mr. Herman Brown, who served on the University Board of Trustees for 20 years.

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McCullough Hall . McCullough Hall was made possible through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCollough of Fort Worth. Located on the east wing of McCollough-Hall is L.K. Hall. L. Kuykendall Hall laura Kuykendall Hall is a women ' s residence hall erected in 1962 and com- pleted remodeled and air conditioned in 1967. It is named in honor fo the late Laura Kuykendall, for many years dean of women of the University. Directly east of this hall is Kurth. Warns Kurth And Mabee Hall Kurth Residence Hall is a women ' s dorm completed in 1962 and named in honor of the late Mr. E. L. Kurth. Mabee Residence Hall is the newest of the wom- en ' s dorms. The Brent Atrium was dedi- cated on December 4, 1985 in honor of Mrs. Lillian Blanch Brent who graduated from Southwestern in 1931 and made funding for the atrium possible. J.E. L.E. Mabee Foundation contributed $1,000,000 toward the construction of Mabee Hall, and their challenge grant en- couraged many others to participate in this $3,200,000 project.

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The President ' s Home The President ' s Home overlooking the Kurth Golf Course, was a gift from the late Mr. and Mrs. P.E. Turner of Houston. The home was given to the University to hon- or former President and Mrs. Durwood Fleming. M ■ - ' n SWWSP1 2 ■ i i Fraternity Houses Located on the western portion of the campus are four fraternity houses. Each house is the center of fraternity activities, and is the site of many social events dur- ing the year. They all contain living areas, kitchens, and dining and recreational areas. These buildings house Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order, lota Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Texas Gamma Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and Alpha Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. am pus