Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

The original Library building was constructed in 1928. Due to the increasingly large book collection and the need for more study space, an addition was built on the south side of the building in 1958. This image shows the University Library as it appeared in 1959. As noted in the previous image of Roger M. Blough, the Library was later named the Roger M. Blough Learning Center in appreciation of his contribution to the 1972 expansion.

Bogar Hall was built in 1951. It was named after alumnus Jerry Bogar and his son Guy Bogar. It housed the school's humanities programs, but mostly business programs were held in the building. Because of Bogar Hall's curvy stage entrance stairway, located at the main entrance, outdoor graduation exercises were held there throughout the 1950s.

Students of the University's Business School busily study the courses offered by the Department in 1957.

The Business Department was developed at Susquehanna University in 1903. Previously it had been called the Commercial Department. In 1957, the Business Department offered Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Business Education. Two and Four year diplomas were also given for the Medical Secretarial and straight secretarial courses.

As noted in the previous image, in 1951, under the direction of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. and Jr., Susquehanna University had its first undefeated and untied football team. Shown are additional members from that team and the coaches that lead them to victory.

Founded in 1953 by Dr. Al Zimmer, participation in Future Teachers of America was just one of the extra-curricular activities available to students. The organization allowed future educators to share their common interest. Shown here are its members in 1955.

Under the direction of the Men's Student Council, freshmen students built the homecoming pep rally bonfire. Seen in this photograph is the 1957 homecoming bonfire held the day before the big game.

This image shows 1955 May Queen Carlene Lamade and her court. Lamade was also Homecoming Queen that same year. May Day celebrations included a dance and a pageant. The festivities concluded with a dance around the May Pole in honor of the Queen. The court included Lamade, Carlene; May, Barbara; Frank, Barbara; Gordon, Margaret; Herman, Nancy; Scott, Ruth; Sharetts, Rose Marie; Lacock, Ann

Recreational activities offered to students in their freshman year made adjusting to campus life a little easier. Many long lasting friendships were also made during this time. Photos shown are from the freshman class of 1951.

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.

In 1950, the first woman to ever compete on Susquehanna University's Men's Tennis team was Barbara Stagg. The team was coached by her father, Amos Stagg Jr.