The Yucca, Yearbook of North Texas State College, 1961 Page: 111

                                
Fall Graduation Largest in NT History
The largest winter commencement in the college's
history was held this year when 349 students re-
ceived degrees. The previous record number of grad-
uates was in January, 1959, when the figure reached
327.
Of the 349 graduates, 3 obtained high honors and
14 received honors. Three doctor's degrees went to
college instructors while 38 master's were awarded.
President James Carl Matthews led the procession
while Dale Peters played Wagner's Prelude to "Die
Meistersinger." Rev. Don. H. Watterson of Denton
said the invocation and benediction. Special music
was furnished by Eugene Conley, tenor, who sang
"Sound an Alarm" from Judas Maccabeus. Jack Rob-
erts of the School of Music accompanied him.
Following the graduation exercises, 10 graduating
Air Force ROTC cadets were commissioned as sec-
ond lieutenants.

DR. MATTHEWS and Rev. Don H. Watterson of Grace Temple Baptist Church
converse before the ceremony where 349 graduated.

ADMINISTRATORS and deans of the six schools and colleges stand at atten-
tion while waiting for the candidates to take their seats in the auditorium.

DR. SIDNEY Hamilton of the psychology department adjusts
his robe before lining up in the hallway for the procession.

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