Bradley University - Anaga Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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' .Cty X 'T -.f . in-. . 1964-65 BRADLEY DADS' ASSOCIATION OFFI- CERS. First Row: Mr. W. C. Swanson, Arlington Hgts. President, Mr. Ben C. Farnsworth, Lockport, President? Dr. T. W. Van Arsdale, Jr., University President, Mr. Harry J. McClarence, Pekin, First Vice President. Sec- ond Row: Dean Leslie H. Tucker, Peoria, Treasurer Dr. A. G. Haussler, Peoria, Executive Secretaryg Mri Charles E. Moore, Washington, Second Vice President. Bradley University celebrated its 35th annual DAD'S DAY November 14, 1964. The gala ac- tivities began at 9:30 Saturday morning with registration, guided campus tours, and a spe- cial coffee hour for faculty and parents. Also, during the morning hours open houses were held by dormitories, sororities, and fraterni- ties. A luncheon taking place at Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse added to the day's spor- tive events. At this special affair plaques were awarded to the Honorary Directors by Presi- dent Talman W. Van Arsdale. Mr. Ben C. Farnsworth of Lockport was named president of the Dads' Association for 1964-65. Here too, the esteemed title of Chief of Dads' Day was bestowed upon Mr. Fulton A. Dixon of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Mr. Dixon is the father of John Dixon, a freshman. Next on the day's agenda was an exciting football game. At half-time Mr. Dixon was presented with the traditional Indian headdress and a trophy by President Van Arsdale. For many fathers, as Well as mothers, Dads' Day was an excellent opportunity for becoming famil- iar with the academic and social environment in which their son or daughter had become a part.