FLORIDA'S EXTRA CURRICULARS

 The student who wishes to devote his energies and talents to more than
scholastic endeavors will find a widely diversified program of extracurricular
activities at Florida covering almost every field of interest. Education need
not be confined to the classroom; in fact, in extracurriculars the student often
has a chance to put much theory learned in the classroom into actual practice.
 Student government and politics form one of the fields holding the most
interest for the student body. Florida has long been known as a training
ground for many present-day politicians and statesmen. Former presidents
of the student body include Senator George Smathers, ex-Governor Fuller
Warren, and Representative Charles Bennett; Governor Dan McCarty and
Representative Billy Matthews were vice-presidents.
 Publications is another prominent field at Florida. Headquarters for the
major student publications is the Florida Union Basement, which houses the
offices of the "Florida Alligator," newspaper; "Seminole," yearbook; "Orange
Peel," variety magazine; and "F-Book," handbook. Higher positions on these
publications are appointed or elected, but no experience is necessary for be-
ginning work. Additional publications are published by various colleges and
organizations.
 If a student's talents lie in dramatics, he'll find his field in the activities
of Florida Players. Membership in Players is based on a point system, but
actual membership is not a requirement to participation in productions pre-
sented by the Players. In addition to the major shows, experimental plays
and the laboratory theatre program provide students with experience in
dramatic work. Members of Florida Players also venture into the fields of
radio and television.


 Florida Players productions provide training in theatre a well as entertain-
 ment for the campus.