Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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4 - 5 ,. i E. r ifT. things were much better now than in the old day?. Again we heard the familiar rrie? of Oh. no! Not five 8 o ' clock again, 814 for fsvo books! and Who do I see to drop this course? The first day of classes arrived and the freshmen rushed out at 7:45 carn.ing all their books, while the upperclassmen sauntered out at 8:05 after a two-minute breakfast in the Lounge. The Elemen- tary and Secondary students, along with the Special Education majors, made their way between Science Hall. Noctling Hall, and Centeimial Gynmasium. while the Business students soon discovered that Navy Hall was to be their home for the next four years. During the next week buttons, frosh echoed across the campus. Freshmen appeared in some rather ridiculous get-ups. The upperclassmen. spirited by tlie Customs Conmiittee. made sure that tliese new additions to our college didn ' t get too lonely or bored. After a week of fun. we all settled down to the routine of another vear.

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THE STORY OF THE YEAR 1958-1959 The stoiy of tlie year 1958-1959 began in Sep- tember 1958. While many were enjoying those last few days on the New Jersey l)eac ' hes. Blooms- burg was once again taking the appearance of a college, as freshmen poured in to be orientated in a new way of living. They soon learned where to get something to eat, and the route to the nearest movie theatre. They quickly made new friends, heard tall tales from upperclassmen, became fa- miliar with the campus, and developed the art of mountain climbing, all in just a few days. The upperclassmen returned with stories of wild and adventurous summers. It was widely agreed that the vacation had been the best part of the past year. Everyone longed for tliose free summer days. All too soon we found ourselves climbing to Navy Hall to complete registration for the new semester. The freshmen were indoctrinated into the hurry up and wait routine of the long lines, but the upperclassmen were quick to inform them that

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a , Academically, the first round of tests came and went, and we regarded our instructors with mixed feelings. This is the toughest year yet was the general (i from the uppercUissinen. wliile the frosh just siglied and derided that college wasn ' t all fun. Foothall season brought new heroes. Ginny Hardy ' s enthusiastic cheering squad led a loyal student body in rooting for the Huskies. Mr. Mil- ler ' s Maroon and Gold Band and Mollv Matlcrn ' s majorettes tainment. ni() u led enlishteniii ; halt-tiiiif t ' liter- Homecoming weekend was soon upon us. The clubs, fraternities, and dormitories were busy dream- ing up ideas for the parade. Wood had been gathered for the bonfire. Friday night l)egan at the pep rally where the team was cheered. After the bonfire, some relaxed and some danced to records in the Husky Lounge. The Maroon and Gold Band awakened a few sleepy Waller Hall residents on Saturday morning as they entertained alumni, friends, faculty, and students with a concert on the Caryer Hall lawn. The efforts of many were yiewcd l y the judges as they watched the parade from their ring-side seats in front of the Capitol. After lunch at the Commons, the College community and week- end guests made their way to Mount Olympus to view the annual Homecoming football game. The traditional cider and doughnuts were enjoyed as friends and students chatted about past years at Bloomsburg. Dinner at the Commons and dancing at Centennial Gym was the agenda for the evening. All too soon the orchestra was playing the last strains of Good Night, Sweetheart ' as friends and alunmi bid farewell. The annual Varsity Club Dance was another out- standing eyent on our social calendar. Suspense dominated until a lovely Bloomsburg coed was crowned as Varsity Club Queen. Thanksgiving vacation arrived. Parents listened patiently to a story of how a deficiency slip, which preceded some students home, was the Dean ' s mis- take, but they were not impressed. Vacation ended (|uickly, as always, and we headed back to school determined to do better. If