CATALOG 1952-1953


realized in the fact that, since its establishment, a surprisingly insignificant number of
the Court's decisions have been altered upon appeal.
 The penal purpose of the Honor Court should receive less stress, perhaps, than its
educational purpose, which is its most important function. The responsibility of ac-
quainting every member of the Student Body with the purpose, advantages, and princi-
ples of the Honor System is placed upon members of the Court. In line with this
work, members of the Honor Court participate in the orientation program each year
during Freshman Week. In addition to a series of explanatory talks at that time, special
chapel programs are conducted by the Honor Court during the school year. Honor
System talks are delivered in the high schools of the State upon request and at regu-
larly scheduled times each spring, and radio programs are broadcast especially for the
high schools from Station WRUF in Gainesville. In this way the Honor Court has
endeavored to fulfill its responsibility to the students who undertake the problem of
self-government and self-discipline at the University of Florida.
 The parent of every prospective student should feel that it is his responsibility to
stress the paramount importance of honorable conduct on the part of his son or
daughter while in attendance at the University of Florida. Dishonest action brings
sorrow both to parent and to student.
 Because University students have proved worthy of the trust and responsibility in-
volved in administering an Honor System, this feature of student government has be-
come the greatest tradition at the University of Florida. It must be remembered that
inasmuch as it is primarily a student responsibility, the future of the system rests with
each new class of students entering the University.
 The University faculty and administration pledge their support to the Honor
System. Each student must support it or in failing to support it, contribute to the loss
not only of a cherished tradition but the right of self-government. We at the University
of Florida are fully cognizant that by fostering and supporting the ideals of self-govern-
ment as reflected in student government, the support of American Democracy will be
more thoroughly imbedded in the hearts of tomorrow's leaders.

 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

 The University of Florida Intercollegiate Athletics Program is among the best in
the South and compares favorably with the programs of leading institutions throughout
the nation. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the South-
eastern Athletic Conference, the University guides its Intercollegiate Program by the
policies and regulations of those organizations. Major sports are football, basketball,
baseball, swimming and track. Minor sports are golf, tennis, cross country and rifle
shooting.
 Physical facilities for intercollegiate athletics comprise the Florida Field Stadium
seating approximately 40,000 spectators, a completely equipped varsity tennis stadium,
two baseball diamonds, swimming pool, running track and stadium. In addition, large
practice areas are available. The Florida Gymnasium of the College of Physical Edu-
cation and Health provides spacious and excellent offices, dressing and training
quarters. Basketball facilities include four practice courts and the 7,000 capacity
indoor stadium.
 INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS AND RECREATION

 The function of Intramural Athletics is to encourage the student body to participate
in organized athletic sports and wholesome recreation. The Department of Intramural