University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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WOODY l.lLES Next yeafs president. JOE NESBITT A hard fought campaign put Joe Nesbitt behind the Secretary-Treasurer's desk in the Student Government office. While in office he fought the battle of the books with just as much diligence. Homesteod's favorite son had as his aim the establishment of a better finan- cial system for student government and a sep- arate office for the finance department. The fruits of his labor appeared when the finance crew invested in some oxygen masks and alti- tude pills and moved up to the third floor of the Florida Union. Joe's even voice and unruffled disposition betray the proverbial conception of the bad- tempered red-head. A business-like manner, a cheery smile for everyone, plus enthusiasm for hard work have paved his way to member- ship in the Executive Council, Blue Key, and Hall of Fame. As Student Personnel Manager for the cafeteria, he gained much of the book- keeping experience which aided him as sec- treas. The only books which seem to give him any trouble are those of the Spanish variety. SECRETARY-TREASURER JOE NESBITT His office handles student fumls. r 26 wooDY LILESC A great Veep supplemented a great Presi- dent. Woody Liles, a man Plant City can well be proud of, gave new respect to the Vice- Presiclent's office. Woody's alert eye spotted many potential Student Government problems and showed a willingness to cooperate or fight for a remedy. His work on committees exhibited rare thor- oughness and efficiency, his work in striving for and achieving a Student Traffic Court dis- played his ability to accomplish a difficult goal. The law setting up the Court, which he and Executive Council member Linder Smith wrote, was a masterpiece of ingenuity and foresight. A junior in Lavv School, Woody has been selected for the Hall of Fame and is a mem- ber of Blue Key, The students Won with Woody when they elected him next year's President of the Stu- dent Body. VICE-PRESIDENT

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BOOTH FRANK PRUITT Labor Organizations ,- STAN BARCHAN BEN OVERTON GEORGE WRIGHT Social Affairs Menas Affairs Legislative Affairs THE CABINET To assist the President in the fulfillment of his executive duties are eleven men and women who comprise his cabinet. lt is the duty of the cabinet members to assist and advise in the performance of functions along specialized lines. They are responsible directly to the pres- ident for the performance of their duties and rank in the order named for succession to the presidency. The Secretary of the lnterior's principal duty is the supervision of all Stu- dent Body elections. lt is the duty of the Sec- retary of Finance to serve as financial liaison officer between the government and all or- ganizations coming within the student budget. The Secretary of Organizations' job is one of liaison, too. It is his duty to act as the middle- man between the government and all campus organizations. The Secretary of Labor keeps a cautious eye and adequate files on student employment at the University. A NDiamond', in the rough. The Secretary of Social Affairs serves as liaison officer between Student Government and those groups sponsoring social functions. lt has also become his duty to supervise and run the annual Miss University of Florida contest, held each spring. The Secretary of Religious Affairs helps administer to the re- ligious well-being of all students. lt is the duty of the Secretary of Public Relations to bring the University, particularly the Students' point of view, before the public's eye. The Secretary of Women's Affairs serves as the spokesman for coeds in governmental activi- ties. The Secretary of Veterans' Affairs is the go-between for veteran students and the Ad- ministration. lt is the duty of the Secretary of Legislative Affairs to represent the student body in state legislative functions. The Secre- tary of Men's Affairs serves in a liaison ca- pacity between the male student and govern- ment.

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lee V ,Ji-up ,E GEORGE ALBRIGHT JACQUES ADNET mn, . J. E. BARKER PAT CLAFLIN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Executive Council is the Legislative Branch of Stu- dent Government. lt is composed of representatives of each college and school in the University. The number each sends to the council is determined by its enrollment in the preceding year. These men and women are the law-makers of Student Government. They pass such laws deemed nec- essary for the proper reauisitioning and allocation of stu- dent funds to those groups benefitting from the student budget, They have the power to accept or reject any re- quest for student funds. They also pass or reject those per- sons nominated by the president to serve on his cabinet. DON CORBETT LOUIS COTTON . iii? ' . A y tg-5 i-,fy ' ml.: Q9 i 'V 4 M ..,, ,f ' wifi 't fs. 'T 1 l i lt is the power and responsibility of the Executive Coun- cil to impeach or remove from office any officer on grounds of malfeasance of duty. They also have the authority to pass Student Body laws to supplement the Student Body Constitution. Unlike some institutions who claim to have Student Government, the University of Florida's Student Government is a working, going concern. lt represents an integral part of student life. Without it, there would be no Honor System. Many students would not have the op- portunity to learn the workings of good government before actually becoming a part of it in the work-day world. EVANS CRARY GRANT GODWIN