University of St Thomas - Summa Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Our Growing University t 4m: t, MW . w E ! W Mm t w waywwwwwww 4W WMM QT? mm Ax ' $ n M t t y ,, MWX ff M'xmwmme , Hrchitect's drawing of proposed new building The motto-Crescamus In Christo-ehas a personal meaning to each student and teacher at St. Thomas. In order that this great ideal be realized in its fulness, there must also be a growth of the physical plant. Mindful of this, the Qdministration and friends of the University. have seen to it that the latter growth has kept pace With that of the student body over the nine years of its existence. In 1947, the University of St. Thomas opened its doors to sixty students and eleven faculty members. Many alterations have been made since that first year. Now there are three hundred and forty-five students, thirty-four faculty members and over one million dollars in physical assets. Within the year, of 1956 construction of the school's latest planned buildings Will begin. The school will be equipped to accommodate five hun- dred students Within the year and facilities for one thousand within ten years. The new building will include a cafeteria, auditorium and class- TOOII'IS. Qerial view of present campus

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. fztztrsrwu Fine Hrts Building Men's Residence Buildings Adele In 1955-56 Sul Ross Hrms West Main Residence