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

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PAINTIN ' ONE ON: Ka- trina Stapleton, pre-business freshman gets her face made up by Allison Leva before a UT Fashion Group spon- sored fashion show. photo by Hannes Hacker. RAISED VOICES: Sharon Callender, Gala Beverly and Georgie Ta- mayo perform with the Long- horn Singers on the West Mall during Round Up Week. photo by John Foxworth UT ' S 8TH WONDER: Mem- bers of Delta Gamma sorority and their dates ride on The Leaning Tower float during the Round Up Parade, April 7. photo by John Foxworth. RALLYING FOR FREE- DOM: Chinese students Rong-Zhen Quion, Daiting Rowte and Dong Huijin dis- play banners protesting the government of China at a West Mall rally. photo by George Bridges. 6 A University Masterpiece

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ith enrollment topping the 50,000 mark, large classes proved to be the norm. Registering for a required course such as History 315K meant spending a semester in a lecture hall filled with 500 other students. This problem lessened once a student completed 60 hours and attained upper-division status. Although many courses filled to capacity each semester, students enjoyed the opportunity to explore their options through electives. Small classes such as Beginning Sculpture, Archery, and Playwriting were available as was one-on- one music instruction for virtually any instrument. Because of the University ' s first-class reputation, the possibility of studying under Nobel Laureates, CEO ' s of successful corporations and accomplished artists enticed students. Impressive research facilities attracted highly-qualified instructors in nearly every field. A University Masterpiece 5

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hether horseback riding, fencing, peer counseling, or the oil business, virtually any student ' s interest or ability could be satisfied. Over 450 different student organizations represented multitude of activity. This vast array of student involvement allowed members to explore social, professional, political, scholastic, cultural and athletic endeavor. While the University often seemed huge and impersonal, it was also highly specialized, and offered every student the opportunity to find a niche in the UT community through membership in organizations. By participation in these groups, students formed friendships, developed contacts and attained knowledge outside of the classroom. A University Masterpiece 7