University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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Administrative Officers Degree plans, drop cards and occa- sional failing slips come under the general heading of business in the dean's office, but behind the scenes, DR. B. B. HARRIS, who occupies the head chair, usually finds it more to his liking to discuss the com- parative quality of guns or to swap stories of the ones that got away with his student visitors. It's the first impression that counts and DR. ALEX DICKIE, registrar, has convinced many a prospective student that North Texas is The School by his quick smile and willingness to help the green frosh. Another popular trick is his ability to remember names after the same frosh has turned to serious senior.