 Students were still subject to the principle of "in loco parentis" and its related curfews, dress codes, and strict enforcement of regulations, although they also enjoyed activities ranging from fads and pranks to officially condoned events such as Kappa Delta Pi's spelling bee and an antebellum-themed "Old South Week".1959 alone also witnessed the lifting of a long-standing ban on national fraternities and sororities and the establishment of the Forum Arts Program that brought "distinguished speakers and cultural attractions" to campus.What is now Texas A&M University–Commerce was renamed East Texas State College (ETSC) in 1957, after the Texas Legislature recognized the broadening scope of the institution, in recognition of the school's expansion beyond its original mandate of teacher education.