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

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C. P. BONER Dean of the University Previously Dean Boner was Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Boner has also done extensive work with guided missiles with the Defense Research Laboratory, which is a big job in itself. As Dean of the entire University, Dr. Boner has a big job, but finds the time to dabble in the arts. CHARLES HERMAN SPARENBERG Comptroller Mr. Sparenberg was Auditor for the University be- fore becoming Comptroller this year with the re- establishment of that office. A University ex- student, the Comptroll er was intramurals wrestling champion while in college. CARL JOHN ECKHARDT Director of the Physical Plant and Procurement Mr. Eckhardt has been an instructor and professor at the University since 1926, doubling that with a variety of other big jobs. In 1953 he became Director of the Physical Plant and Procurement. Author of over 130 engineering articles, he is well known to University students as an Elder in the University Presbyterian Church as well as a Professor. JACK GREER TAYLOR Endowment Officer Mr. Taylor entered the University in 1931 as a freshman and received his BBA at the University where he was captain of the basketball team his senior year. He received his Masters degree at New York University. He served two years in the Navy during the war before returning to the University. F. C. McCONNELL Director of Auxiliary and Service Activities Mr. McConnell received his MS in Educational Ad- ministration at the University in 1938. He was a school superintendent and served four years in the Air Force, then returned to the University in 1946 to take his present position. GRAVES LANDRUM Auditor Mr. Landrum has been Auditor since January of this year, but has been with the Auditor ' s office for a number of years. While attending the University he was a Business Administration Major and worked his way through school doing part time work in the Auditor ' s office. He was ap- pointed Assistant Auditor in February of 1947 and held this position until January of this year. Page 14

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Boa ui Chairman TOM SEALY Vice-Chairman DAVID M. WARREN LEROY JEFFERS, Houston LEE LOCKWOOD, Waco DR. L. S. GATES, Center J. R. SORRELL, Corpus Christ! MRS. EDGAR TOBIN, San Antonio CLAUDE W. VOYLES, Austin D. K. WOODWARD, JR., Dallas LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeffers, Woodward, Tobin, Sealy, Logan Wilson, Warren, Voyles, Sorrell. INSET: Lockwood, Oates Page 13

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ARNO NOWOTNY Dean of Student life Dean Shorty ' s name appears in Who ' s Who in America, and in Who ' s Who in American Educa- tion, but he ' s best known on the UT campus for his sympathetic interest in student activities. A great favorite on campus. Dean Nowotny is faculty advisor for Friars, Cowboys, and Phi Eta Sigma, and is national president of Alpha Phi Omega, as well as a member of the National Executive Board of Phi Eta Sigma. At one time Dean Shorty was a cheerleader. CARL V. BREDT Associate Dean of Student Life Mr. Bredt, who was associated first with the University in 1935, has been in the Dean of Stu- dent Life ' s office since 1948. An avid sports fan, Mr. Bredt once officiated at Southwest Conference football and basketball games. His varied in- terests include golf and training bird dogs. The genial associate dean is now in charge of men ' s housing. WILLIAM D. BLUNK Assistant Dean of Student Life Dean Blunk keeps busy with UT students ' extra- curricular activities. Dean Blunk is the official censor for campus shows and is chairman of the Rally Committee and Orientation Committee. He is also active as Secretary of the Dads ' Association and is editor of their publication, ' Dad ' s Digest. ' HENRY Y. McCOWN Registrar and Dean of Admissions The name signed on all those letters you get be- fore you come to UT becomes a reassuring beacon that smooths away admission-credit-panic. Dur- .,- ing registration Capt. McCown ' s hearty smile belies the pandemonium taking place in his always busy office. This is Capt. McCown ' s twelfth year with the University, five of which he has been Registrar. He is a retired naval officer and holds the Navy Cross and the Legion of Merit. PAUL L. WHITE Director, University Health Center Dr. White began service with the University Health Center as the first head of the psychiatric unit. Now as director, he keeps up his interest in mental hygiene by giving frequent lectures on and off the campus. ALEXANDER MOFFIT University Librarian Mr. Moffit ' s tremendous job of keeping up with the 900,000 volumes in the UT library is one that is little known by the majority of students. He serves as head of the University depository in his direction of the best library in the Southwest. Page 15