Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

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  • Date = 1967
  • Original Format = Black and white yearbook

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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 1960 through 1969.
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Commencement
Commencement
Graduation ceremonies, Baccalaureate Services, Adamopoulos, Tony, Weber, Gustave, Reinartz, Dr., Hopkins, Martin W., Baker, Robert S., Shafer, Raymond P., Leslie, Vernon, Susquehanna University.
Always a day to remember, Commencement 1967 was especially memorable. The Baccalaureate was marked by a massive blackout and the service was carried out in darkness.
Forensic Society
Forensic Society
Student organizations, Forensic Society, Augustine, L., Mason, G., Billman, J., Claycomb, A., Clapper, S., Marzano, L., Herrington, A., Jones, B., Lazarow, V., Hamor, N., Donmoyer, R., Poinsett, R., Shipman, S., Main, R., Gill, W., Grubb, D., Schmidt, J., Sheely, J., Susquehanna University.
Organized in 1964, the Forensic Society inspired great debate. The group participated in debates in six states, winning the sweepstakes trophy at Elizabethtown College in 1965 and 1966 and appearing in a televised debate with Cornell University. Shown in these images are the Society's 1967 officers and membership.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecomings, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Susquehanna University.
Homecoming has been a great celebration at Susquehanna since 1922. Themed floats have played an entertaining role in Homecoming parades as fraternities and sororities often tried to out do each other in order to take home the trophy for the best float. These 1967 snapshots are just a few examples of the impressive floats Susquehanna has seen in its Homecoming History.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecomings, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Football, Susquehanna University.
Susquehanna began cheering on its football team with October 21, 1922's "Alumni Day," the University's original Homecoming. Celebrations have continued over the years and traditional Homecoming activities include the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, dances, parades with elaborate floats and of course, the traditional football showdown. These images from the 1967 Lanthorn show students enjoying various Homecoming activities.
International Citizens Organization
International Citizens Organization
Student organizations, International Citizens Organization, Main, R., Chango, S., Heller, D., Breffitt, K., Mack, M., Coman, J., Michener, C., Zwicker, K., Worrell, E., Kaufmann, B., Fetterolf, S., Frost, B., Boys, S., Susquehanna University.
The International Citizens Organization (I.C.O.) was formed to help interested students become well informed voters and citizens. The group's 1967 members are shown in this photograph.
Society of Fine Arts
Society of Fine Arts
Student organizations, Susquehanna University
The Society of Fine Arts was established to promote a greater appreciation of the arts. The group sponsored trips to museums and dramatic productions as well as arts festivals. These images show the Society's 1967 officers and membership.
Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling, Wrestlers, Sports, Coaches (Athletics), Kunes, C., Knight, L., Lubrecht, J., Gill, W., Wahl, R., Linn, H., Fetterolf, D., LaVigne, R., Vak, S., Hammond, D., Bossert, T., Reinhart, K., Dicker, R., Ebersberger, A., Gibson, W., Koch, G., Peachey, T., Wise, R., Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University's first wrestling team was launched during the 1966-67 academic year under the direction of Charlie Kunes. During his tenure as coach, Kunes developed the team and beginning around 1969 had an incredible six year run, compiling a 44-18-1 record. Due to budget contraints, however, the wrestling team held its last match in 1996.