A terrible ice storm struck Stephenville the day students went to the Empire-Tribune to pick up the first issue. During the days as a junior college, UP and US were formed. These spirit organizations for men and women were begun in 1921 and 1923 respectively. They are the two oldest organizations on campus. These secret organizations have selected membership.
Old members select the new members each year.
When first organized, the two groups would meet late at night and prepare signs for upcoming athletic events. The basic signs at this time were long signs on canvas which were stretched between trees on the campus. The clubs met in the attic of the old rec hall which now houses the Printing Center. The identity of the senior members was disclosed in the photo of the groups when the yearbooks were distributed. Senior members stood facing the camera while underclassmen faced away from the camera with various and sundry items placed over their heads.