University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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1956 Ibis ‘Dedication Harry Provin Serves UM 3 Decades WHEN THE UNIVERSITY of Miami swung open her freshly painted doors in the humid fall of 1926, a tall, thin, dark-haired, distinguished-looking gentleman joined her impressive ranks as the first director of athletics. Today, just three decades later, his dark hair slightly sprinkled with gray, the same gentleman is still here. From the athletic field of 30 years ago to his private office in the new Ashe Building, he has been a penetrating force in molding the traditional patterns of our growing institution. As the University has grown in stature, so has he grown in stature; as the University has become a symbol of learning, so has he become a symbol of all that her open patios, open breeze-ways and open minds reflect. And so it is to the man, Harry H. Provin, and to his three decades of unselfish and untiring service, resourcefulness and determination, that the 1956 Ibis is dedicated. He is one of two active members of the original administration still on the staff. The other is Dr. Jay F. W. Pearson, second University president. Mr. Provin’s career as director of athletics and director of physical education in Miami catapulted him to fame. Not only did he direct the first University football team, but he also launched it to undisputed victory. The infant Hurricanes scored 122 points against their opposition’s unlucky total of 13. The enterprising Mr. Provin, in order to promote international goodwill, arranged an international football game, the only one of its kind. The University of Havana surrendered to the powerful UM team twice by the identical scores of 23-0. A victorious football team was not Mr. Provin’s only early contribution. He was a member of the original committee which adopted the familiar school colors of Biscayne green, burnt orange and white, which arc also the City of Miami colors. In 1929, Mr. Provin relinquished his job as athletics director to tackle more pressing problems in the role of dean of men. Two years later he was in a huddle over the steadily climbing enrollment in his newly appointed post as registrar. After serving as director of admissions for nine years since 1945, he is currently director of alumni affairs and high school relations. UM'S FIRST GRID squad in 1926 was guided by Howard Buck, coach; Harry Provin, athletic director; and Ernie Brett, assistant. BUCK AND PROVIN got together in March of 1955 to discuss old times over a copy of the first Ibis, published in 1927. HARRY H. PROVIN IS IN HI: IjoiiRhAk A fiviki E WITH UM. NOW AS DIRECTOR OK ALUMNI AFFAIRS F UNIVERSITY OF MIAMj

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1956 Ibis Contents Face Of The Campus Features Fine Arts Activities Sports UM At Work Organizations Graduates An Essay In Color . . . 7 Building Views . . 16 Administration . 22 Ibis Queen .... . 34 Beauties . 36 Orientation .... . 42 Notre Dame Rally . . 44 Homecoming . . 46 Sketchbook .... . 52 Ibis Citations . . 53 Celebrities .... Graduation . . . 56 Ring Theater . . 60 Symphony .... Lowe Gallery . . . . 70 Student Government . 74 Publications . 78 Band Of The Hour . . 86 Debate Team . . 88 Cheerleaders . . 89 Football Basketball .... Swimming .... Tennis Other Sports . . 124 Intramurals . . . . 129 General Classes . 138 Research .... Marine Laboratory . . 146 Evening Division . . . 147 Radio-TV-Films . . 150 Nursing . 152 ROTC Art Department . . . 158 Sororities .... Fraternities . . . . 188 Honoraries .... Professionals . . 250 Clubs Legal Groups . . 282 Religious . . . . Medical School . 294 Law School .... Other Graduates . . 308 Editor’s Note . . 350 Advertising . 351 Index ghted May, 1956, by the w t 9 9 -- Undergraduate Student Body of the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.