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

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■ 1 Portraits were taken by Varden Catalogue number 53-15729. No Studios Inc., Rochester, New portion of this work covered by Yori . Body copy was set in 10 pt. copyrights hereon may be repro- Korinna. Captions were set in 1 1 duced in any form or by any |j| pt. News Gothic Condensed Bold. « Additional specifications avail- means without written permis- sion of the Editor or the individ- vi able upon request: IB S Yearbook, ual author or photographer. The ) ' P.O. Box 248121 University of Mi- IBIS is published under the super- ■ ami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124. vision of the University of Miami Copyrighted by the 1986 IBIS staff, Library of Congress Card Board of Publications and Andrew S. Parker V, EditoHn-Chief, 1986. CONTENTS 3

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0. ' AVV; 162 240 284 •V 4£4 ACTIVITIES . . . From Homecoming in the fall to Carni Gras in the spring, from S.E.C. concerts on the patio to Special Olympics on the intramural field, many events combine throughout the year to make life at the University of Miami exciting and vibrant. FEATURES ... in this global university in this global city, diversity abounds. Whether you look at the arts on campus, the trials and tribulations of an international student, or the Board of Trustees, the University of Miami is anything but ordinary. SPORTS . . . The Hurricane baseball team captured the Col- lege World Series Crown, and varsity basketball returned to campus after a fourteen year absence. With these and many other outstanding athetic teams, U.M. showed its excellence on the field. SENIORS . . . They arrived at the University of Miami four years ago, young and inexperienced. Now as they graduate ready to face the world, we honor those who have persevered and triumphed. The most outstanding among are recognized in our special Senior Spotlight section. GREEKS . . . The greek system adds a special spark to the University. From student government to campus publica- tions, intramural sports to philanthropy, the greeks are in- volved in nearly every facet of college life. Come with us as we introduce the greeks of U.M. ORGANIZATIONS . . . International students from every country, Frisbee lovers, future lawyers and businessmen, and young politicians all have organizations on this campus. No matter what your special interest or talent, chances are excellent that U.M. has an organization for you. GALLERY . . . Collect the best black and white pictures from the best photograhers at the University of Miami and put them all together in one place. That ' s what we ' ve tried to do. Enjoy the best the University has to offer in our salute to Miami and her photographers. 2 CONTENTS Library

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Miami Herald Archives 1926 UM . . . A small communify nestled between the Florida Ever- glades and Biscai ne Ba , wooden buildings, sweltering heat, and Flagler ' s railroad . . . this was Coral Gables in 1926. UM . . . George Edgar Merrick donated 160 acres and $5,000,000 to establish an institution of higher learning that would combine the best of Latin and Anglo-American cultures. UM . . . Corxstruction began on the Adminstration Unit. This building, to be named a fter Solomon Merrick, was the first on the current Main Campus. UM ... A hurricane dashed hopes of completing permanent facilities so the Anastasia Hotel was quickly; converted into tem- porary classrooms. UM . . . The University of Miami opened the doors to its first class on October 15th. 1927 UM . . . The Miami Conservatory, established in October, 1926, by Bertha Foster, was acquired as a school of the Universi- ty. UM . . . The Law School, organized in 1926 by Dean R.A. Rasco, graduated its first lawyers liscensed to practice law in Florida . UM . . . Famed local artist Denman Fink regularly taught and worked with budding student artists. UM . . . Courses were offered in Marine Zoology, the fore- runner of today ' s graduate program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. UM . . . Judge William E. Walsh completed his first year as president of the University Board of Regents — now the Board of Trustees. Walsh was a great asset to the University during her fledgling years. 4 RETROSPECTIVE