Washington University Saint Louis - Hatchet Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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X7 Shi?-E 16' d,.- . .my '- J- 1 S 1 YQ QX135, M.. , A -54-iz'--..,' Q l'i1.'srr1 .lfafl only when the student body is decked out in appropriate costume and parading through the halls and around the grounds of the school. On the more formal side, but still extra-curricular, are the various architectural organizations. Largest, and of prime importance, is the Architectural Society. Open to all students of the school, it serves to keep alive interest and a feeling of fellowship among the dwellers of Givens l-lall. The initiation hazing for new members is considered one of the most hilarious affairs on campus-at least by those not experiencing it! The two architectural honoraries are Alpha Alpha Gamma for women, and Scarab for men. To join the former, a girl must be in the upper one third of her class. Scarab, likewise, chooses its members from the upper strata. F W , J A y LUIS SFL95 In Jfiilfiifli 3. 23

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.SQAOJ of gofany -One of the best known schools of its kind, the Henry Shaw School of Botany draws students from many parts of the world toftebstock Hall and the Missouri Botan- ical Garden. Endowed by Mr. Shaw, the school serves to integrate the scientific efforts of Wash- ington University with those of the Garden. On the undergraduate level, courses are offered in several fields: botany, horticulture and microbiology, to name a few. A bit more Dean Henry N. Andrews, Ir. fffff - M. Pecpie who live in QHISS h:uses sricpiiari' , . . diversified, however, is the graduate curricu- lum which includes work in genetics, mycol- ogy, paleobotany, physiology and taxonomy. Various phases of investigation and research are also offered the graduate students, who are able to use the excellent Missouri Botan' ical Garden Herbarium and Library to great advantage in their work. Social life and fun are not forgotten in the School of Botany. Work and play are com- bined on the many field trips, picnics, weekend camping trips, and general get- togethers enjoyed by staff and students alike. During the past 53 years, 74 doctorates have been granted by the School of Botany, and while a large portion of the recipients have taken teaching positions in colleges and universities, others have become engaged in industrial work, governmental appointments, and museum positions. Heading this department of Washington University is Acting Dean Henry N. Andrew, lr., a well known paleobotanist of this area. 7