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

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GETTING THE NEWS: Martin Wiele, Plan II junior reads the Texan on the bleachers set up on the South Mall for commencement ex- ercises. photo by George Bridges. PERMIT PATROL: UTPD Guard Sandra Kendrick discusses parking policies with a driver at a guard station. photo by George Bridges. SAFE LANDING: A member of Praetorian Guard gets help folding his parachute after complet- ing a jump. photo by Hannes Hacker. AN EAR FOR MUSIC: Two tuba players, along with the Longhorn Band, entertain the crowd at the Littlefleld tree-lighting ceremony. photo by Francis Teixeira 8 A University Masterpiece

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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

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howcasing well-developed talents, many student organizations chose only the cream of the crop to join their group. From the UT Waterski Team, to the Texas Cowboys, to the staff of KTSB, an established selection process ensured the caliber of the organization. While obtaining membership in an organization often posed a difficulty to the student, hard work accompanied inclusion. Like many organizations that required a considerable committment, Ensemble 1 09 required hours of practice in addition to performance time, and for most of the members, singing was only an avocation. A University Masterpiece 9