University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Dedication Contents A well-known figure lo the people of Houston is the able representative of the University of Houston. General A. D. Bruce. A chancellor. General Bruce is the titular head of the University. Since Ik joined the University in 1951, he has served the institution well in many ways. Probably General Bruce’s greatest single recent contribution to the University, its students and its future is his labor on the proposal for making the University of Houston a full state tax-supported institution. In special appreciation of this outstanding work we feel it fitting to dedicate this I960 HOUSTONIAN to a man dedicated to the cause of furthering the University ... an able chancellor, a fine man and an ambassador extraordinary . . . GENERAL A. D. BRUCE. ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY li Cl. ASSES 1$ Freshmen 16 Sophomore 58 Juniors 67 Seniors 75 Graduate 'H Law Students 93 COLLEGE LIFE 7 FRONTIER FIESTA—ITS EVOLUTION 169 ORGANIZATIONS 199 Religious Groups 200 Scholastic. Honorary Societies 205 Service Clubs. Publications 208 Greeks Professional and Special Interest Groups 275 SPORTS 309 Football 310 Basketball 324 Track 334 Baseball 8 H Golf 345 Tennis 351 Intramurals 354 All-Americans and Olympics 358 PROMINENT CAMPUS PERSONALITIES 365 Miss Houstonian 366 Beauties 368 Favorites 377 Best Dressed Coed .................................... 380 Outstanding Students ................. , — 381 Homecoming Queen 391 Honorccs, Celebs - 392 THE EDITOR’S PAGE------------------------------------------391 ADVERTISING AND STUDENT INDEX.................... ...... 395 198018

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THE 1960 HOUSTONIAN Foreword HOUSTON CITY LIMIT University °f Houston THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON . . . well into its twenty-sixth year as a full-fledged University, was founded for the purpose of giving citizens of the Houston area an opportunity to continue their education beyond the high school level. Like the city of Houston, the University is young in comparison to other institutions of its kind. But its dynamic, progressive attitude has commanded the respect of cognizant on-lookers. Since its beginning in 1929 as a junior college, 25,062 persons have received degrees and certificates from the University of Houston. The majority of these graduates have settled in the Houston area adding to the city's wealth physically, materially and culturally. Now, at the beginning of the Golden ’60's, the University reflects the spirit of Houston, its struggles for recognition in the past, its vitality and drive of today and its hopes for the future. Ponder, if you will, this thought as you scan the pages of this tribute to Houston: Is it any wonder that the University of Houston has been titled 3 HOUSTON’S OWN UNIVERSITY?

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Houston — The South's Largest A dynamic, fast growing, modern city, Houston, Texas, provides a cosmopolitan setting for the University of Houston. Moving up a step in I960 to become the sixth largest city in the nation population-wise, and retaining its position as second largest in land area, Houston is the heart of the oil production, refining and organic chemical area of Texas. Rice, cotton and cattle arc its major farming and ranching industries, while the Port of Houston is unsurpassed among the nation’s ports in oil and cotton tonnage moved annually. Houston has many facets of which to be proud. Among them are: Its Texas heritage of independence gained from Mexico at the Hattie of San Jacinto fought near Houston. Its endless cultural and entertainment facilities highlighted by the symphony, opera, stage plays, museums and an annual rodeo. Its advanced communications and transportation systems, culminating in International Airport. The Texas Medical Center with over a dozen institutions representing an investment of some S56 million, most of which has come from Houston philanthropy.