Bradley University - Anaga Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Left: Dr. John C. Meyer receives the Francis C. Mergen Memorial Award for Public Service. Below: Dr. Merrill Foster receives the Samuel Rothberg Professional Excellence Award. Bot- tom tleft to rightl: Outstanding Alumni Marty Ryan, Harold A. Pete Vonachen and Dick Day. Photos by: Dave Hamernils. .2 IJ ,. --,,, ..- .lk -' 'fgv ., ff - 25

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Founder's Da This year, Bradley University stu- dents, alumn, faculty and administra- tion celebrate the 89th Founder's Day. lt was 89 years ago that Mrs. Lydia Moss Bradley saw great hopes for the future when Bradley Polytechnic lnsti- tute was officially dedicated to her deceased husband and six children on October 8, 1897. Founder's Day is celebrated the Wednesday that falls closest to the 10th of Dctober because the original day ofdedication was a Wednesday. lt is a day to not only reflect on Bradley's founder, but also to recognize the talented alumn and faculty of Bradley University. Various awards and honors were given to faculty and alumn. Some of those who were recognized are: Dr. Merrill Foster, professor of geology, received the Samuel Rothberg Profes- sional Excellence Award, Dr. Robert C. 22 Scott from the department of economics received the Putnam Award, and Dr. John C. Meyer of the philosophy and religious studies department received the Francis C. Mergen Memorial Award for Public Service. Among those recog- nized as outstanding alumni: Marty Ryan, senior producer of the NBC 'lToday Show , and Harold A. l'Pete Vonachen and Dick Kay were co-winners of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Vonachen is president of Vonachen's Junction, lnc. and is involved in various other businesses. Kay is an award-win- ning political editor and commentator for NBC and WMAQ-TV in Chicago. Above: Bradley Chorale performs at Founder's Day ceremonies. right: Dr. Robert C. Scott receives the Putnam Award. Photos by: Dave Hamernik.

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lt's Halloween October could be a rather dreary month if it werent for Halloween. While some people think that costumes and candy arejust for children, many Brad- ley students would disagree. A quick stroll dovm a dorm floor and it's obvious that Halloween is for big kids, too. Orange and black streamers decorated T.V. lounges, hallways and doors. The aroma ofhot apple cider and baked pumpkin seeds also filled some of the hallways. Ghosts, vampires, skeletons, prin- cesses and killer bees were all seen roaming the campus. Dorms sponsored parties in their T.V. lounges and cafet- erias. Some complete with pnzes for best costume and bobbing for apples. Pumpkin carving parties were also very popular, especially among the fratemi- ties and their little sisters. Some Bradley Students took advan- tage ofthe day to help some younger children have some fun. Members of Delta Tau Delta and Gamma Phi Beta took over the Student Center Ballroom and filled it with games and prizes for area kids. Fun for all! Below: Big Brother and Little Sister share a Halloween hug. Right: Dennis Duzak and Paul Winkler model the latest in Halloween headpieces. Photos by Kristi Williams XA. 'X 24