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

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Ill o a in This building, which is part of a two-unit structure, represents the fruition of 27 years of struggle, repeated recommendations, and un- tiring effort on the part of many people. These words were written by Dean Matherly shortly before his death, and since so much of the untiring effort was his, it is only fitting that the new Business Administration Building should be named in his honor. In the words of Dr. Allen: It is with mixed emotions that we dedicate this build- ing regret for the loss of Dr. Matherly ' s leadership and pride in this tangible monument to his memory. Matherly Hall was completed at a cost of some $600,000, and em- braces 35 classrooms and staff facilities for 70, as well as an auditorium with a capacity of 120. This is the first unit; the second will stretch to Anderson Hall, thus completing the project so dear to Dean Matherly ' s heart. m ill II

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II u 4 o V o o V o Many men are referred to as great educators, but comparatively few fully deserve that appellation. One of these few was Walter J. Matherly. Since coming to us in 1926, Dean Matherly ' s part in developing not only his own College of Business Administration but the University as a whole is difficult to over- estimate. His untimely death plunged the campus into deep mourning, for not only was he a superb organizer and administrator, but he was also a friend to the students. A recognized authority in the economics field, he likewise took an active and leading part in public health works and was a member of a multitude of honorary organiza- tions. In spite of the enormous load he carried he found time to lead the direction of the University ' s Athletic Association, besides serving on a variety of committees and councils of other campus functions. One of the greatest services he rendered the University was the wonderful job he did as chairman of the committee that planned and set up the University College. Never too busy to talk to students and help them with their problems, he served as faculty advisor for some fifteen years to his social fraternity, Sigma Nu. Such charters of the future as Walter J. Matherly best exemplify the meaning of the phrase Our American Heritage. To this educator, economist, civic leader, family man and, above all, friend, the 1955 SEMINOLE is sincerely and respectfully dedi- cated.

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table of contents CHAPTER I The Administration 17 Student Government 27 CHAPTER II Colleges 33 Classes 82 Military Ill CHAPTER III Beauty at Florida 119 Student Leadership 133 Student Publications 141 Fine Arts 153 Features 167 Activities 177 CHAPTER IV Varsity Athletics 193 Intramural Sports 217 CHAPTER V Inter-Fraternity Council 224 Fraternities 225 Pan-Hellenic Council 268 Sororities 269 CHAPTER VI Advertising 291 Senior Activity Index 306