Texas Christian University - Horned Frog Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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DEDICATION THE STAFF of the 1949 Horned Frog is happy to dedicate this edition to Dean Raymond A. Smith of the T. C. U. School of Edncation. Since coming to T. C. U. in 1920 as head of the education department, Dean Smith has seen the department grow into one of the largest in the University. Daring his first few years here Dean Smith was the University's only Professor of Edncation. He he- came Dean of the school in 1943. In recognition and appreciation of Dean Smith's ontstanding con- trihntion to the University, in 1944 the LL. D. de- gree was conferred itpon him hy Texas Christian University. To Dean Smith, scholar, teacher, gentleman, friend of all with whom he comes in contact, he- loved hy stitdents and facnlty, respected hy all as an ontstanding example of Christian achievement, may oiir hnmhle efforts in a small way convey the esteem in which he is held.

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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: AJ we come to the close of the 1948-1949 session we are deeply gratefnl to all who have had a part in making this one of the most significant years in the life of Texas Christian University. The erection of the Anditoriitm and Fine Arty Bnilding, the adoption of a Jonnd and perman- end retirement plan for oar teachers and worhers, and the eftahliyhment of a system of distinguished profexxorfhips will mark this as one of the milestone years in the history of the Inytitittion. Of eqaal significance, and perhaps of even more ,rig- nificance if the moyt conftrnctive and creative spirit which has heen maintained among the teachers and students daring the session. We helieve that most of onr Jtndenty have foitnd this session not only qnite profitahle hat also most enjoyahle. To those of yon who are gradnating, may we express the most sincere good wishes and also express the hope that yon will maintain a very clofe relationship with the School after yon leave nf. The fntitre of all private institn- tions .fnch as this depends in very large meafnre npon the active cooperation and good will of the gradnatef. M. E. SADLER, President Texas Christian University