William "Bill" Lewis Jr.

Lewis, William Jr.
Football players
Susquehanna University.

In 1968 William "Bill" Lewis Jr., a Political Science major, was the first African American to graduate from Susquehanna University. He would later return to the University in 1986, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. He remains on the board as of 2009. During his time at Susquehanna, he was involved in many activities. These wide-ranging activities included intramurals, Football, Phi Mu Delta fraternity, Student Counselor, Student Senate, JIFC President, Assistant Head Resident, Leadership Conference, Honor Code Committee, Constitution Revision Committee and Sophomore Tribunal Co-Chairman.

1964 ca.

Selinsgrove – Snyder – Pennsylvania – United States

Black and white photograph

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SUH_1964_0398

RG 8.6 Football Collection

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