Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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The A(SI Farm Cottage, built in 1934, will give way to the new as a dorm is erected on the ground where it now stands. The cottage, south of Martin Hall, has housed four faculty fami- lies in its 35-year history. Now empty, the cottage awaits its eventual destruction or removal. One of the most attractive aspects of the farm cottage is the old Mexican tile on the front porch which welcomes visitors. The Texas A I University Alumni Association got its first executive director this year, Joe Bishop. Bishop awarded Johnny McNabb the President ' s Cup as winner of the alumni ' s Homecoming Golf Tournament. This year a bilingual program was established which offers undergraduate studies in agricul- ture, business administration, and engineering. The graduate recei ves a bachelor ' s degree and a bilingual certificate which guarantees he can function in both English and Spanish. Dr. Mario Benitez, program director, discusses it with student Adolfo Vasquez and Dr. Robert D. Rhode, who conceived the program.

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A Year of Campus Change 1968-69 With a 20 per cent enrollment increase, eight new buildings are in various stages of plan- ning for A SI. An Industrial Arts building, costing approximately $346,193, was started this year. At the groundbreaking ceremonies were Dean Robert Rhode; A. F. Gross, lA de- partment chairman; Dr. John W. Glock, Dean of Teacher Education; and President James C. Jernigan. A student voices his opinion on the spring elections at the Speaker ' s Corner. New to A I this year was the Speaker ' s Corner, co-sponsored by Press Club and the Forensics Club. Students could voice their opinions on subjects ranging from campus problems to the Viet- nam issue. The sessions, started in March, were held every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.