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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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.
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.
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.
Student Life
Student Life
Fire alarms, Students, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
All settled in for the night and preparing to look spectacular the next morning? Fire alarms can be quite cruel as this 1968 photo proves.
Student Life
Student Life
Activities, Students, Susquehanna University
Students were always able to find a means to entertain themselves outside of the classroom.
Student Life
Student Life
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
Perhaps one of the most memorable aspects of college is the experience of life in the dormitories. From eating and sleeping to all-nighters and enjoying time with friends, these images give us glimpses of dorm life at Susquehanna in 1968.
Student Life
Student Life
Frosh Stunt Night, Performances, Students, Susquehanna University
Frosh Stunt Night was held to help freshman students become better acquainted with one another. Freshman students would sing, dance and perform short skits. Here is a group performing a "stunt" based on the growing beatnik culture in 1960.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Susquehanna University Symphonic Band, Students, Semke, R., Lewis, B., Dundore, J., Schollenberger, E., Lees, E., Buckwalter, K., Myers, N., Smith, C., Fay, V., Deibler, J., Gant, A., Dooney, M., Eppley, L., Deveau, M., Toth, S., Grammes, R., Henick, A., Swartz, S., McCullough, J., Mangle, M., Halpin, R., Bonsall, P., Stutzke, C., Nobel, K., Kupp, J., Anderson, K., Alwine, G., Rafer, S., Seaks, S., Landes, W., Hochela, R., Heimbach, A., Williams, L., Cameron, J., Byrnes, T., Yoder, J., Millbrand, K., Kauffman, C., Oberhaltzer, J., Ross, L., Josephs, S., Mauk, L., Clyde, R., Miller, R., Scaff, D., Stahl, R., Truver, S., Whitteck, S., Gehert, R., Brill, J., Jacobson, D., Stibler, R., Keller, D., Lehman, R., Freas, J., Hoffman, S., Olsen, K., Steigelman, S., Pritchard, R., Boyer, B., Ulrich, G., Gatti, W., Hoke, D., Mangle, D., Swope, T., Hummel, D.
Members of the Symphonic Band were selected during Freshman Orientation through competitive auditions. The group had an annual tour through out Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. The 1969 members of the Symphonic Band are shown in this photo.
WQSU
WQSU
WQSU, Radio stations, Students, Susquehanna University, Edwards, P., Mason, G., Richards, C., Whisler, J., Spero, R., Scholl, G., Hoffman, K., Cooke, W., Hall, D., Strawser, R., Herrold, R., Kyse, L., Corveleyn, D., Roessner, J., Ficken, D.
The Radio Association was formed in 1965 and began broadcasting under the new call letters WQSU in the spring of 1967. This image shows the 1969 members of WQSU.
Young Republicans Club
Young Republicans Club
Young Republicans Club, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University, Pulst, D., Lester, J., Barker, M., Jorgensen, C., Weber, T., Hait, F., Grimes, W., Vermillion, E., Ayers, J., Hunter, G., Rickenbaugh, N.
The Young Republicans Club was both a political and social club. In addition to helping the causes of politicians, the club also held social and networking events. Shown here are the 1968 members of the Young Republicans.