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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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.
Inter Fraternity Council
Inter Fraternity Council
Inter-Fraternity Council, Fraternities & sororities, Contests, Susquehanna University.
Formed in 1920 as the number of fraternities on campus climbed, the Inter-Fraternity Council was meant to ease competition between the Greek organizations. The group established rules for Greek life and helped to guide inter-fraternity social life. This photograph shows students enjoying a watermelon eating contest at a festival sponsored by the IFC in 1966.
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.
James W. Garrett
James W. Garrett
Garrett, James W., Football, Susquehanna University.
James Garrett became athletic director and coach of the University's football team in 1960. Under his direction, the Crusaders enjoyed an undefeated season in 1962. Coach Garrett left the University in 1966.
Library
Library
Libraries, Buildings, Susquehanna University.
The library at Susquehanna University was originally constructed in 1928 and then expanded on its south side in 1958. This image captured the library as it appeared in 1961.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation, Parking lots, Susquehanna University.
The age old problem of campus parking! The 1960s saw a large increase in the student body and with it a boom in campus cars which put parking spaces at a premium. This photo shows a campus parking lot during Orientation Week, 1964.
Smith Hall and Aikens Hall
Smith Hall and Aikens Hall
Dedications, Buildings, Dormitories, Aikens Hall, Smith Hall, Susquehanna University.
New student residences, Aikens and Smith Halls, were dedicated in 1961. Shown here are photographs of the new dormitories and their dedication ceremony. President Weber can be seen conducting the dedication.