University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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--ri.- ' v :? ' ? ' ' ! - ' :- ? v . ■Ci- ' y ' h i - S ' f-y «R mm (£. a 9 •JSfJ Y VIRTUE of three resolutions passed by the Alumni Kpl Association at its annual meeting in Austin on June 12th, 1911, the Organization for the Enlarge- ment and Extension by the State, of the University Plan of Higher Education in Texas, had its origin. The Alumni Association by these resolutions legally consti- tuted and officially named the organization. However, the grateful friends of the University, in appreciation of the indispensable services of the real founder and father of the idea, Mr. Will C. Hogg, have popularly designated this creation the Hogg Organization. In accordance with the resolutions of June 12th, Mr. Clarence Ousley, Judge Parker, and Dr. Mezes were named as an Initial Committee. The resolutions pro- vided that this Committee adopt a constitution and by- laws, select a permanent Standing Committee, and ap- point some suitable individual who will undertake with- out remuneration or expense, to provide a fund of not less than $25,000 per year, nor more than $50,000 per year during a period of five years. In the by-laws that were adopted it is provided that the objects of the organization are: (a) To stimulate thought and arouse aspiration for higher education in Texas. fSM ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' - ' ■ ' • ' -

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■ WttirS-SfS js;: .S ' Ty O X Alumni Aaenrialinn For a long time it has been the hobby of a history instructor in the University to plan an altogether unique course, whose purpose it will be to consider current events in the light of their significance as material for history making. Certainly the current session would have been an auspicious year in which to inaugurate such a course. For instance, at this time, without doubt the strongest wave of revolution that has occurred since the passing of Napoleon III is sweeping over the world. The gossips say that on the irresistibly charming shoulders of Mile. Gaby Deslys rests the responsibility for starting this movement because her influence over young Manuel led the irate Portuguese to exile him and establish the Republic. Down in Mexico this wave of revolution has the population in agitation, also; and quite lately it has appeared in benighted China. Nowhere has its influence been unfelt. In the University of Texas it has most profoundly affected the Alumni Association. It is not too much to say that this body has been revolutionized, and that thereby the prospects of the entire University have been changed. Two dates will be forever preeminently important in its history: 1883, when it was founded; and 1911, when its Alumni Association was resuscitated. The credit of this revival is in the main due to the strong personality of two Houston Alumni, Judge Parker, and the President of the Association, and Mr. Hogg, the father of the so-called Hogg Organization. This Hogg Organization is in a sense an alumni creation and because of it, 1911 will ever be a banner year in the Association ' s history, but this organization is of too profound significance to be regarded for a moment as a mere alumni project. Of alumni affairs, narrowly speaking, certainly the most delightful was the re-union at the hospitable and beautiful residence of Judge Parker on the occasion of the Houston game in November. It was the most successful social function ever given to the alumni association, and for its success all credit is gladly accorded to the genial hosts. Judge and Mrs. Parker. On March second another significant precedent was established: In each senatorial district of the State a banquet was given to which all resident alumni of the University were invited. Reports that come in from these re-unions are very encouraging and it is expected that the University will be greatly benefitted when these March second banquets come to be recognized and observed as a regular custom. It would not be orthodox to conclude a report on the Alumni Association without some reference to Mr. Gregory ' s gymnasium. When last interviewed, he reported that the cause was progressing nicely. mmmimmmmi::

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1 I J- z p.6ITy St ' I (b) To secure the best thought and counsel of competent persons engaged in educational work throughout the United States and Europe. (c) To investigate and to advise the people of Texas what the scope of the higher educational institutions should be, and what method and adequate means of maintenance should be provided. This will be accomplished by the application of modern business and scientific methods of investigation and determination. (d) To elaborate and present a program, thoroughgoing and modern in its details, responsive to the various activities of a great commonwealth. The by-laws likewise provide for the Standing Committee, and in addition for an Advisory Committee, anrf a Corresponding Committee. The membership of these committees is as follows: Standing Committee: Clarence Ousley, S. E. Mezes, E. B. Parker, W. H. Surges, T. W. Gregory, John W. Hopkins, F. C. Proctor, Geo. A. Robertson, M. Sansom, and R. L. Batts; Advisory Committee: S. P. Brooks, Will C. Hogg, Franklin Kell, C. Lom.bardi, E. O. Lovett, Charles Schreiner, Ed. C. Lasater, and F. M. Bralley; Corresponding Committee: Seth Shepherd, Tom Randolph, H. P. Steger, and H. P. Hilliard. Lately, Mr. Arthur Lefevre has been elected Secretary for research, and Mr. F. M. Bralley, Executive Secretary. The individual chosen to raise the funds and to whom the preponderance of gratitude is due is Mr. Will C. Hogg. During sev- eral months Mr. Hogg virtually gave up his private affairs and devoted his whole time and ability to pledging the necessary finan- cial support. The success of his efforts has been most gratifying. Four hundred and fifty supporters of the University have agreed to subscribe $30,050 a year for five years. An advertising fund of such an amount administered by men with qualities such as are possessed by the managers of the Hogg fund, will make the University of Texas a factor of profound significance among American educational institutions, no less than the predominant factor in the uplift of every community in Texas. Already Mr. Hogg has won for himself a place high in the ranks of the great benefactors of the people of Texas. , y ili ' ' j ' s y : -■ I ' ' « T:£- ' j!£SSiSfe!§ «f i«?f«»CSl ' S»« ' ' fA«W;«H 5tV J-»l» -«S-«a ' S -.«» -»- ' ' »-V v,,iJ»i£ »ii tlf»«,.-«-« . 1