Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

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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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1968 Freshmen Class Officers
1968 Freshmen Class Officers
Class officers, Student government, Susquehanna University
Shown in this 1968 yearbook photo are the freshmen class officers. Calvin McCants would go on to become the Student Senate president in 1971.
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Easter egg hunts, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Alpha Xi Delta.
Alpha Xi Delta was a social sorority founded in 1957. The sorority sponsored the campus Easter Egg Hunt. The children of faculty members enjoy the hunt in this 1961 image.
Best Dressed Coed
Best Dressed Coed
Clothing and dress, Contests, Susquehanna University, Fraternities & sororities, Best Dressed Coed, Dowling, Cheryl.
The Best Dressed Coed was a popular contest at Susquehanna. Contestants were nominated by campus sororities and fraternities and the winner represented Susquehanna University in a contest sponsored by Glamour magazine. Hair, makeup, posture, figure and fashion were the criteria used to determine the Best Dressed Coed. Shown here is the 1966 winner of the title, Cheryl Dowling.
Cross Country
Cross Country
Running, Runners (Sports), Cross Country, Susquehanna University, Hindman, David.
Cross country track began at Susquehanna University in 1961 under the direction of coach David Hindman. The cross country tradition continues today as the University supports both a men's and women's team. This image shows the 1962 cross country team.
Dames Club
Dames Club
Dames Club, Organizations, Susquehanna University, Grosse, Jean.
The Dames Club was an organization created by Susquehanna University wives. The club held monthly meetings under the direction of Mrs. Jean Grosse. The club's membership is seen in this 1962 photo.
Debating Club
Debating Club
Debates and debating, Students, Student organizations, Susquehanna University
The Debate Club was formed in 1964 and would meet weekly to train and hone debates. The group participted in several competitions throughout the year with other universities and in 1966 participated in a debate held at Cambridge University. This image shows the Debate Club's 1964 membership.
Fisher Science Hall
Fisher Science Hall
Fisher Science Hall, Buildings, Susquehanna University, Fisher, George E., Weber, Gustave, Walz, Norman, Krapf, Bernard, DeMott, Howard.
Groundbreaking for Fisher Science Hall named for George E. Fisher, a professor of natural science, took place in 1962. This photograph shows members of the Susquehanna University community laying the cornerstone of the new building. The science hall opened for business in 1964.
Fraternities
Fraternities
Fraternities & sororities, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Mu Delta, Theta Chi, Susquehanna University
The spirit of brotherhood is reflected in these candid 1960 fraternity snapshots. At the time, the fraternities of Susquehanna University were Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Mu Delta and Theta Chi.
Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities & sororities, Students, Susquehanna University
Greek life was very active at Susquehanna during the 1960s. Fraternities and sororities helped students form close friendships while maintaining their group's long standing traditions. Initially founded as social organizations, fraternities and sororities developed service programs in order to give back to the community.
Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Buildings, Construction, Susquehanna University, Gustavus Adolphus Hall
Originally erected in 1894, Gustavus Adolphus Hall was destroyed by fire in 1964. Desperately in need of a new student union, the University began construction on a new student center which was completed in 1968.
Intramural Football
Intramural Football
Football, Sports, Lambda Chi Alpha, Susquehanna University, David, Joseph, Eberly, Charles, Bevilacqua, Dan, McCahan, Michael, Wendler, Paul, Mowrer, Eugene, Zerbe, Gary, Houser, Fred, Lips, William, Jones, George, Kachelriess, Larry, Pokornicky, Ed, Howe, Dick, Menapace, John, Galbraith, William.
The intramural sports program at Susquehanna University was a recreational league open to all students. Shown here are the members of the Lambda Chi Alpha intramural football team who brought home the championship in 1963.
Kennedy Challenge
Kennedy Challenge
Hiking, Physical fitness, Susquehanna University, Barry, Curtis, Graebe, John, Horn, John, Billote, Bill, Straubel, Allen.
In an effort to stress the importance of physical fitness, President John Kennedy challenged Americans to finish a 50 mile hike in 20 hours, a feat required of U.S. Marines. Five Susquehanna students accepted that challenge and hiked from Selinsgrove to Harrisburg. The participants clocked an exceptional time of 16 hours, 32 minutes. This image shows the weary walkers plugging away along a snow lined road.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Car washes, Fund raising, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Lambda Chi Alpha.
The sponsors of many campus activities, fraternity members pitch in with much elbow grease at the 1961 Lambda Chi Alpha car wash.
Marching Brass and Percussion Band
Marching Brass and Percussion Band
Marching bands, Drum majors, Susquehanna University, Main, Richard.
The Marching Brass and Percussion Band also included color guards and drum majors. The band performed for the crowd at home football games. This 1965 photo shows drum major Richard Main working hard to rouse school spirit.
Men's Day Students
Men's Day Students
Men's Day Student Organization, Commuters, Students, Susquehanna University, Reichley, E., Hafer, R., Gresh, T., Miles, G., Henzel, B., Lytle, R., Owens, G., Reed, R., Virchick, G., Dombroski, B., Brommer, G., Emerick, R.
The Men's Day Student Organization was established in 1965. The group functioned as a way for commuters to get to know each other. Students arranged car pools and became more acquainted with the campus community. Shown in this image are the founding members.
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Council
Fraternities & sororities, Dance parties, Susquehanna University, Griffith, Ann, Jordan, Barbara, Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council consisted of three delegates from each of the three National Panhellenic Sororities operating on campus. The goals of the Council were to promote "high social standards and sound scholarship." The Council held a pledge dance each year to welcome pledges into its membership. Shown are images from the formal affair held in 1962.
Phi Epsilon
Phi Epsilon
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon.
The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, previously kown as Phi Epsilon, was the fourth fraternity established at Susquehanna University and found its home at the former Charles Aikens residence on University Avenue.
Phi Epsilon
Phi Epsilon
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Strine, Harry, Black, Roy, Marzolf, Chester, Sandahl, Jim, Andes, Bill, Parks, Jim, Colomet, Tony, Speidell, Walt, Whitney, Jeff, London, Bud, Black, Jim, Overholt, Linford.
Phi Epsilon was the fourth fraternity organized at Susquehanna University. It joined the University in February of 1961 and one year later merged with the Tau Kappa Epsilon national fraternity. Shown are the members in 1962.
Photography Club
Photography Club
Photography, Photography Club, Camera clubs, Susquehanna University, Walton, T., Graedon, J., Jones, E,, Stocker, F., Herold, F., Hough, R., Nash, J., Scholl, G., Solem, E.
The Photography Club was organized in 1965. Biweekly meetings were held to discuss such topics as correct photography practices and dark room procedures.
Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota
Music, Performances, Susquehanna University, Sigma Alpha Iota, Blee, Judith.
Sigma Alpha Iota was a national sorority for women studying in the field of music. This photo shows member Judith Blee in performance in 1961.