CALTECH STUDENT HISTORY NOTES

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THE SOUTH HOUSES

Prior to the construction of the south houses, three student delegates, Robert Lehman, Phillip Schoeller and Walter Scholtz went on a tour of the U.S. and parts of Europe to study the best type of living conditions for students. Robert Lehman clearly played a major role throughout the planning process. The plan developed called for four distinct houses rather than dormitories. ``Fraternities have agreed to dissolve to best work out a plan on a thoroughly democratic basis''.

First floor plan of the south houses.

Second floor plan of the south houses.

With the establishment of the four new student houses, intermural sports were changed in 1931-32. Previously these had been organized as contests between the years. Now they were organized as contests between the four houses plus a team from the Non-Resident Club, often known simply as ``The Club''. Moreover, the series of contests known as ``Discobolus'' began almost immediately and continues to this day.

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Last updated 4/10/04.

Christopher E. Brennen