Susquehanna University - 1980 to 1989

Active Filters:
  • Subject = Sports

About This Collection

This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs, and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1980 through 1989.
Displaying 17 items
Filter
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Sports, Susquehanna University
Members of the 1984 Crusaders basketball cheerleading squad put on their happy faces while executing a complicated mount for their yearbook photo.
Crew Club
Crew Club
Crew, Team rowing, Sports, Susquehanna University
The Crew Club Team was recognized as an official sport in November 1986. With a generous gift from the SGA as well as proceeds from a row-a-thon, the club planned to be on the water and racing in the spring of 1987. The happy announcement and an invitation for new members appeared in the Crusader newspaper.
Cycling Club
Cycling Club
Cycling, Sports, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University
The Cycling Club was established in 1986. The group's activities included group rides as well as participation in races in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The group's membership is shown in this 1987 yearbook photo.
Football
Football
Football, Football players, Sports, Susquehanna University
The 1983 Crusaders football team was the first undefeated team since 1962, and the first MAC champion since 1970.
Frisbee Club
Frisbee Club
Sports, Students, Lutter, T., Skakandy, M., Cregeen, E., Sencindiver, C., Levermore, C., Morris, K., Elder, P., Lahr, D., Susquehanna University, Frisbee Club
The Frisbee Club was formed at Susquehanna University as an alternative to traditional sports in 1981. The club would meet with other universities in the area to play ultimate frisbee.
Golf Team
Golf Team
Golf, Sports, Ruziska, Mike, Camassa, Jay, Aimone, Mark, Rybecky, Paul, Scarbek, Dave, Fricke, Rob, Terreri, Todd, Myers, Matt, Susquehanna University
In 1930, under the direction of Luther Grossman, Director of Physical Education, tees and greens for a six-hole golf course were put into place on the athletic field. Students were able to borrow clubs and play a round of golf. Golf would later become an intercollegiate sport and Susquehanna's first golf team was established in 1986. Members from this team are shown posing for their yearbook photo.
Ice Hockey Club
Ice Hockey Club
Ice hockey, Clubs, Sports, Susquehanna University
The Ice Hockey Club was open to anyone who was interested in the fundamentals of ice hockey and enjoyed playing the "world's fastest sport". The group participated in leagues and made road trips to compete with other colleges. The club smiles for the camera in this 1988 Lanthorne photo.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Football, Sports, Susquehanna University
A Susquehanna mother proudly poses with her son at the Parents Weekend football game in 1981.
Racquetball Club
Racquetball Club
Racquetball, Sports, Athletes, Athletic clubs, Students, Susquehanna University
The Racquetball Club was established in 1982. Games were played on regulation size courts, and clinics and tournaments were held to help students hone their skills. The club gave students an opportunity to participate in a sport that might otherwise be out of their reach financially.
Student Clubs
Student Clubs
Sports, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University
This 1985 yearbook photo shows the members of several sporting clubs that would later evolve into true varsity sports that continue to be played at Susquehanna today.
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Lacrosse, Women, Sports, Susquehanna University
Women's Lacrosse existed as a "club team" with limited funds at Susquehanna University for many years. The team was scouting for members in 1982 and was finally recognized as a varsity sport in 1990.
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Lacrosse, Sports, Women, Susquehanna University
Women's Lacrosse existed as a "club team" with limited funds at Susquehanna University for many years. The team was scouting for members in 1982 and was finally recognized as a varsity sport in 1990.
Women's Softball
Women's Softball
Softball, Sports, Women, Wengryn, Deb, Sholtis, Judy, Rossi, Grace, McRoberts, Heather, Lewis, Kim, McClymont, Felicia, Beamesderfer, Lyn, Conrad, Robin, Sorber, Meg, Czap, Kay, Bailey, Sue, Dawson, Liz, Schoen, Jennifer, Buck, Sylvia, Fore, Debora, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University's 1986 women's softball team smiles for their yearbook photo.
Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis
Tennis, Women, Sports, Huber, Heidi, Smith, Dianne, Herdling, Diane, Delbaugh, Connie, Gregory, Rhian, Harrison, Barbara, Kymer, Karen, Mowery, Dee, Susquehanna University
The University's 1986 women's tennis team is pictured in this yearbook photo. Title IX opened the door for more women to participate in varsity sports.
Women's Track
Women's Track
Track athletics, Sports, Women, Jones, Ruth, Schoner, Denae, Possessky, Michelle, Rebuck, Biz, Vagias, Tina, Lain, Candy, McLaughlin, M. J., Reidy, Chris, Stulb, Cindy, McKenna, Karen, Marr, Laura, Ermert, Jim, Susquehanna University
The advent of Title IX required that resources be allocated equally between men's and women's sports. Women's track was one sport formed as a result. Posing for their yearbook photo are the members of Susquehanna University's 1986 team.
Women's Track
Women's Track
Track athletics, Sports, Women, Susquehanna University
Originally organized as an informal "club team," women's track became a recognized varsity sport at Susquehanna University in 1982.
Women's Track
Women's Track
Track athletics, Women, Sports, Susquehanna University
Originally organized as an informal "club team," women's track became a recognized varsity sport at Susquehanna University in 1982.