A Brief History of the Regulation of Fraternities in the University of Texas

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1917. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE REGULATION OF FRATERNITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SESSION OF 1912-1913. Pacts Leading To Regui.ation. On January 8, 1913, a mass meeting of non-fraternity students was held, at which the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, We, the non-fraternity students of the University of Texas, believe that the further existence of fraternities and sororities is detrimental to the best interest of this University; and Whereas, The question of Iheir abolishment is to be considered in the coming session of the Legislature; Wherefore, Be it resolved that we, in mass meeting assembled, do hereby respectfully petition that the President, Faculty, and Board of Regents of the University cooperate with us in the present movement to abolish said fraternities and sororities, and lend their aid and support to any bill to that effect which may be submitted. At a meeting of the General Faculty on January 14, 1913, a committee of non-fraternity students made the following petition: To The President, Dr. S. E. Mezes, The University Of Texas. Dear Sir: We, the undersigned Committee, representing the non-fraternity element in the University of Texas student body, do hereby address you, the President, and, through you, the Faculty and Board of Regents of the University of Texas, as follows: Through the course of years, the fraternity question has become a vital issue before the student body of this institution. During this time, the greater portion of the student body, known as the barbarians, have given this matter their thoughtful and serious consideration. The expression of their opinion culminated in the resolution hereto attached. [See above.] This resolution was adopted at a mass meeting held in the Main Auditorium of the University of Texas on Wednes...