Susquehanna University - 1950 to 1959

Cheerleaders rev up the crowd at a 1958 Homecoming rally. Showing their Susquehanna University spirit, from left, are cheerleaders Jinny Letson, Judy Diehle, Peggy Dalby, Lois Kohl, D.J. Shuman and Elaine Turner.

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.

Susquehanna University and the Snyder County Historical Society held a dedication ceremony outside of Selinsgrove Hall. A plaque hangs on the side of the building commemorating the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. This photo shows the Susquehanna University Band playing the National Anthem at the Ceremony.

William M. Schnure and Minnie Ulrich Flickinger unveil the plaque dedicated to the students of the Missionary Institute who fought in the Civil War. The plaque is located on the east side of Selinsgrove Hall.

Students pose for a picture in 1959.

In 1951, under the direction of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr. and Jr., Susquhanna University had its first undefeated and untied football team. Shown are members from that team.

Under the leadership of coaches Amos Alonzo Stagg, Jr. and Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr., the 1951 Crusaders earned an undefeated and untied record. Shown is a program from that banner season. The cost? Just ten cents.

This image shows the colorful cover of the undefeated 1951 Crusaders homecoming game program.

In order to have freshmen students feel more comfortable in their new surroundings at college, the Orientation Committee would hold a "Frosh" party for the freshman. Shown is a invitation to a "Frosh" party, held the day before Valentine's Day.

We see from left to right, Peter Nunn, Jane Scott and Betty Ann Ormond moving into the dorms during orientation week in 1956.

Hazing at Susquehanna University began around 1898 and ended in the late 1960s. Coordinated by the Student Council, hazing usually involved embarassing but harmless antics performed by first year students at the direction of the upperclass students. The hazing period usually ended with Homecoming. This 1956 image shows freshman students standing on and around the sun dial in front of Selinsgrove Hall holding umbrellas and sacks and wearing mismatched footwear.

House Mothers helped to enforce residence hall rules. This 1958 image shows Dean Ruth Meister and House Mother Mrs. Marguerite Stocking visiting freshman students in their dorm room.