Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

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This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs, and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1950 through 1989.
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Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Susquehanna University, Faddis, Elaine, Williams, Elaine, Getsinger, Maryann, Phillips, Muriel, Howling, Roger, Doig, Richard, Pirie, Warren.
Always at the ready to cheer on their team and rile up the crowds, the 1950 cheerleading squad has its picture taken in front of the New Alumni Gymnasium. The members in the front row are Elaine Faddis, Elaine Williams, Maryann Getsinger, Muriel Phillips. In the back row: Roger Howling, Richard "Puppy" Doig, and Waren Pirie.
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Freshman Dinks
Freshman orientation, Students, Susquehanna University, Clothing and dress
The custom of freshman students wearing dinks and name buttons began at Susquehanna University in 1913 and carried on through the late 1960s. Shown here are examples of a freshman dink and name button.
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Mealtime
Eating & drinking, Cafeterias, Students, Susquehanna University
Students share a meal in the dining hall in this photograph.
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Susquehanna Belles
May Day, Homecomings, May queens, Susquehanna University
Post-war, May Day and Homecoming were again celebrated. This 1950 Lanthorn photo shows May Queen Joan Apple and Homecoming Sweetheart Jane Southwick. Both were selected by the student body. Joan Apple would later help to establish the Jane Conrad Apple and Joan Apple Zimmerman Fund in 1980. The fund is used to purchase books and sponsor events related to Elizabethan Studies. The Jane Conrad Apple Rare Book Room in the Blough-Weis Library was created in Jane Apple's honor.
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