Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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the symposia took place, and on January 18, the formal inaugural ceremonies were performed. The enthusiasm and accomplishments shown by the extra-curricular organizations marked the school year as one of unusual progress. The Cotillion Club sponsored a series of name Band dances that were enjoyed by thousands. A new activity, the Tulane Theatre, was organized, and its first presentation, Three Cornered Moon, was so well staged that the success of the group is assured. The Tulane Glee Club, having 90 members, and that of Ncwcomb, numbering over 200, distin- guished themselves on several occasions, most notable of which was a NBC broadcast, which won them national acclaim. There were certain administrative branches established during the session that have been particularly active. Outstanding is the Tulane News Bureau which, under J. H. Randolph Fcltus, Assistant to the President, super- vises news releases to the press, thus assuring that the public is adequately and correctly informed regarding Tulane ' s activities. From the brici (iiuline above, the editors hope tli.it they have indicated the remarkable progress made in the 1937-1938 session by the new adiiiiiiisrrntion toward a bigger and better Tulane. Frans Blom Director, Department of Micidie American Research. Kducated in Copenhagen, Denmarli, he received his M.A. from Harvard. Became interested in arch- eology «hile working with an oil company in Mex- ico, later in charge of Harvard ' s Citiatemala Ex- pedition. It is he who put Tulane ' s Department on the top. Prefers riding mules in Mexico to driv- ing cars in .America. Pierce Butler . iillii)r, sclnilar, teadur, Dean of Newcomli College. iCdncated entirely at home before entering college, he received his Ph.D. fron) Johns-Hopkins. Of his many hooks, the most famous — Life of Judah P. Henjamin. His works on Shakespeare are authori- lic. Prefers chess and solitaire for relaxalinn. J. H. Randolph Feltus Diplomat, executive, .Assistant to President, Director of Public Relations. A beaming personality behind a (|uiet, reserved front makes friends and intUiences peoeple immediately. His abilit — the ideal answer lo a president ' s prayer. Randy ' s hobbies — collecting pipes anil l ird hunting. [2n

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