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

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President McKinley visits The University 1902 In 1902, basketball and tennis were the mainstays of the women ' s athletic association. 1 President William McKinley visits Austin and The University, making him the first U.S. president to visit the campus. May 3, 1901 jftj An appropriations bill before the 24th Legislature includes funds for building the first University dormitory for women. Sept. 24, 1901 |1| Mrs. Kirby ' s Rule proposed by Helen M. Kirby, lady assistant, forbids ladies and gentlemen to study together in the library. - 1901 The term Bachelor of Arts degree is adopted to replace Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Literature in academic departments. Jan. 22, 1902 Because of widespread cheating, notice is served to the students by the faculty that students caught violating the honor code will be expelled. Jan. 22, 1902 Baseball, America ' s national pastime, had an earlier start at the University than did football. A varsity team was formed in 1886. Above is the 1901 team coached by A. C. Ellis. The University ' s First Century 19

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7900 Band initiates football music shows JL Requirements for athletes and required physical education courses for freshmen are instituted by the Athletics Committee. Oct. 15, 1900 fc The Texan announces the cancellation of the UT-LSU football game at the news that the LSU team had been disbanded. Nov. 6, 1900 111 The All Saints Episcopal Chapel at 27th and Whitis opens. Nov. 9, 1900 The University Band first plays at the football game between The University and Kansas City. Nov. 24, 1900 111 For the first time, seniors decide to order caps and gowns. Dec. 8, 1900 |h Students meeting in mass form a temporary organization to study the possibility of forming a students ' association. Jan. 10, 1901 111 Because of low demand, The Texan lowers its subscription price to $1.00 for the remainder of the year. Jan. 8, 1901 JL The Athletic Council awards T ' s and monograms to the members of the football team for the first time. Jan. 13, 1901 111 According to a Texan editorial, The great chief reason why Texas separated from Mexico was because the people of Texas refused to be governed by an inferior race ... Feb. 12, 1901 u 1 President and Mrs. William L. Prather give an at home for the students. Prather, a former member of the Board of Regents, served as the University ' s third president from 1900 until his death in 1905. March I, 1901 M A letter in The Students ' Forum in The Texan complains about the loud and boisterous conduct at black baseball games on the University field. It advocates limiting use of the ballpark. March 27, 1901 Organized in the fall of 1900 by Dr. Eugene Schoch, the band made its debut during the Texas-Kansas City game. Pictured is the 1905 version of The Showband of the Southwest. 18 The University ' s First Century

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1902 First Students ' Association is formed General Robert E. Lee while President of Washington College in Lexington, Va. closed his addresses to the student body with the words: Young Gentlemen, The Eyes of The South Are Upon You ' . THE EYES OF TEXAS William L. Prather was a student at Washington College while Lee was President and often heard The Eyes of the South are upon you. On Nov. 4, 1899 Prather was elected President of The University. In his first address to the students, he paraphrased Lee ' s words and closed by saying, The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You. John Lang Sinclair, B. Lit. ' 04 wrote the lyrics to The Eyes of Texas. The song was first sung publicly May 12, 1903. Written fora minstrel show to benefit the varsity track team, The Eyes of Texas was composed on a strip of laundry bag and sung to the tune I ' ve Been Working on the Railroad. Ill The first women ' s fraternity, Pi Beta Phi, is formed on The Univer- sity of Texas campus. Feb. 19, 1902 111 The faculty passes a resolution opposing the use of alcoholic beverages at student functions. March 19, 1902 111 The Texan prints an editorial complaining about professors holding class after the bell. March 26, 1902 111 A Women Students ' Association is organized. May 21, 1902 111 The first Students ' Association is formed and its constitution adopted. May 24, 1902 M Carrie Nation, a moralist and spokeswoman against alcohol, makes her first visit to campus. Prior to her lecture, students informed Ms. Nation on the general depravity of the faculty which she subse- quently blasted in her speech. Oct. 16, 1902 ft The Legislature discovers during a special session to investigate the Permanent University Fund that the state owes The University $1,543,563.36. Jan. 7, 1903 til The University Press Club is formed. The purpose of the club is to have students write their hometown newspapers about life at The University. Jan. 10, 1903 111 Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association sponsors a contest with a $50 prize to the best essay on the subject: Are fraternities an aid or a hindrance to the development of the college man? The aim of the study is to get the facts, and second, to stimulate research in the field of sociological thought. Feb. 4, 1903 f A quartet sings at a benefit for the Varsity Track Team at the Han- cock Opera House. They sing The Eyes of Texas for the first time. John Lang Sinclair penned the song in order to add one more peppy song to the evening program. May 12, 1903 M it The Regents order that Helen Marr Kirby ' s title of Lady Assis- tant be changed to Dean of Women and Managing the Woman ' s Building, and that she receive an annual salary of $1,500. They also order that she be given a seat and vote in the faculty elec- tions. June 12, 1903 The first state-supported college dormitory for women, the Woman ' s Building, is dedicated with an official open house. - Oct. 23, 1903 20 The University ' s First Century