calio FRESHMAN EDITION Che Battalion Volume 61 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1964 Number 6f DEAN A. A. PRICE Dean of Veterinary Medicine DEAN J. P. HANNIGAN Dean of Students 51 PRESIDENT RUDDER AND CHANCELLOR HARRINGTON left, A&M University President Rudder; A&M System Chancellor Harrington. VICE PRES. SETTLE University Research DEAN F. W. R. HUBERT Dean of Arts and Sciences Growth Of A&M Attributed To Top University Officials DEAN WAYNE C. HALL Dean of Graduate School DEAN W. J. GRAFF Dean of Instruction COL. D. L. BAKER Commandant of Corps CAPT. B. M. DODSON Maritime Academy Head The growth and excellence of A&M can be attributed to the top administrative university officials. The administrators are constantly working toward the betterment of the university not only in name, but in mind and spirit. Dr. M. T. Harrington, chancel lor of the A&M University System, has served at A&M as professor, Dean of Arts and Sciences, dean and president of the college. He became system chancellor in 1953. President Earl Rudder began college at Tarleton State College and received his B. S. de gress in industrial education at A&M in 1932. Rudder became president in 1959 after serving as vice president for one year. Dean of Students James P. Han- nigan came to A&M after retiring from the Army as a brigadier general in July of 1959. Hannigan is responsible for the development and welfare of students in areas other than academic. Dr. William J. Graff Jr. assumed the position of Dean of Instruction in 1961. He works closely with the views of the faculty to the ad ministration and the views of ad ministration to the faculty. Dean of Arts and Sciences Frank W. R. Hubert studied history, government and education adminis tration and received three degrees, from the University of Texas. Hubert joined the A&M staff in 1959. The Dean of Engineering, Fred J. Benson, first came to A&M in 1937 as a instructor. He is former vice-director of the Texas Engi neering Experiment Station and executive officer for the Texas Transportation Institute. Dr. Wayne C. Hall became Dean of the Graduate School in 1960. In addition to his direction of graduate studies, Hall is an active researcher in plant pathology and physiology. Dean of Agriculture R. E. Pat terson has served at A&M since 1943 and as dean since 1960. Patterson received a bachelors in agriculture from Louisiana State University and received his Mas ters and Doctorate at A&M. Dr. Alvin A. Price became Dean of the College of Veterinary Medi cine in 1957. He received his D.V.M. from A&M after receiving his B. S. in dairy husbandry and serving in the Army. Col. Denzil L. Baker assumed duties as professor of Military Science in 1963. He directs Army ROTC instruction and oversees the operation of the Corps. Baker is a 1933 A&M graduate and a vet eran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. Capt. Bennett M. Dodson became head of the Texas Maritime Ac ademy with its creation in 1962. Dodson has commanded a destroyer and was executive officer of the battleship Iowa. H. L. Heaton has served in the registrar’s office at A&M since 1934. Heaton holds his B. S. de gree from Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College and his M. S. from A&M. Tom D. Cherry is Director of Business Affairs for the university and is responsible for overall busi ness of the school. Dr. Andrew D. Suttle Jr. is vice president for research. He is a graduate of Mississippi State, and received his doctorate from the University of Chicago. DEAN R. E. PATTERSON Dean of Agriculture DEAN F. J. BENSON Dean of Engineering TOM D. CHERRY Business Affairs Director H. L. HEATON Director of Admissions StAMd Ik UtJB To QuyYoOQ 0006 ORDER BY . MAIL HOW. TELL OS WWAT YOUR MAJOR WILL BE AMD YOUR BOOKS WILL BE READY FOR YOU TO PICK UP WITHOUT WAITlMGr IM LIME •»»<>. • all Books cam EE RETORWED IP NECESSARY 1 IPUPoTS CONSIDER OUR BOOK POLICY NOW! When You Buy From Us—We’ll Buy From You At Prices That Can’t Be Beat. We Will Buy Back All Books We Sell When Edition Is Still Current. We Guarantee Full Cash Refunds For 2 Weeks To Allow For Errors And Course Changes — You Can’t Lose! LOU WOULD RATHER SEE AGGIES SAVE MONEY ON USED BOOKS IN SEPTEMBER THAN RUN OUT OF FUNDS IN OCTOBER Loupofcs North Gate, College Station 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AGGIES Please Reserve My Books Now For September Name Major Home Address Outfit or Dorm I need books for the following courses: I understand that my reserved books must be Picked up within 3 days after registration. Please send me prices of the following supplies and equipment:, □ Drawing Instruments □ Slide Rules Q Uniforms 0 Military Shoes 0 Others: Clip and Mail Today