University of San Francisco - USF Don Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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II O I) V LARKY LAWSON President S T IJII E N T OFFICE If IS Tin- I niversity of San Francisco is the only Jesuit institution which allow the students the rcsponsihility of self-government. This privilege is granted to the governing body, ealled the Executive Council, hy the constitution which is nationally renowned as a model for student government. the purpose of the fund drive has been to build a greater I niversity externally, the task of the Executive Committee has been to build a greater University .from wi'hm. Led by. Student Body President Carry R. 'Lawson, tItis' y.car'f: Student -Government aimed for progressive programs which would develop a better . . ‘(Su iperalive spirit amon ; the students (»f the University. The practical achievements of this group are ample proof of their success during the past year. During the year 1949-1950 many organizations were reactivated. Freshman orientation program was established for the first time since the prewar years along with a new Frosh athletic club ealled the Numeral Society. The rallies operated under a new plan featuring well-known entertainers. Campus improvement projects originated hy the hoard were carried through, such as: rebuilding of stairs and remodeling of the lounge. The Basketball. Soccer. Tennis, and Frosh Football teams were awarded suitable trophies for their outstanding work through the funds of the ssociatcd Students. Setting up the machinery for belter receptions and closer cooperation between the Bay Region schools was another important action of the year. Many other lasting projects, too numerous to mention. were begun hy this group. The students assisting Lawson this year were the following officers: Bill DufTv. Vice President; Gilbert J. De La Mora. Treasurer: John A. Merrill. Corresponding Secretary; Fred R. Beluike. Recording Secretary: Robert E. Bundy. B. S. C. Chairman: John E. Benson. Head Yell leader: James Kenney. C. I. C. Representative. The presidents and representatives of all four classes composed the remainder of the Council. The work of this group, under the moderation of Fr. Gerald J. Nagle, S. J.. will long he remembered in the years to conic. The many projects and ideas put forth hy these men will become more and more obvious as the rule of Student Government becomes more evident. BILL DUFFY FRED BEHNKE Vice-President Recording Secretary JACK MF.BRILI. Corresponding Secretary GILBERT l)E I.A MORA Treasurer