Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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m3?- 519.535th :. iw-Jntla . 4 .' .. . 411.51.441.44; SENIOR CLASS First Row, left to right: F. Meissner, D. Martin, L. Swingle. Second Row, left to right: D. Swingle. THE ClASS 0F I959eSENIORS It was Emerson who said Whoso would be a man Whether or not this statement is true is perhaps, to some minds, on open question, but to the Class of 1959 this matter of individualism is a mark of distinction. Bubbling with must be a non-conformist. youthful enthusiasm and looking with excited antici- pation toward four years of sheer bliss, the class in the fall of 1955. More than eighty students comprised the largest class ever. came to Eastern After staggering through the barrage of tests re- quired of all freshmen, the class settled down to heavy Christianity assignments applied by Dr. Baxter, engaged Freshman-Iike in dormitory horse play, and demonstrated a tendency toward diver- gent interests and activities. Ben Champion served as class president. The class entered the sophomore year diminished in numbers but not lacking in spirit. Members of the class continued to contribute to all phases of school life, to Professor Anderson's Touring Choir, to Coach OFFICERS Prof. Bowman basketball and to the academic achievements of the school. Milt Ryder became the leader of the class throughout the sophomore and Byron's team, iunior years. The class continued to participate in the activities of the school during these years. But it was not until their fine! year at Eastern that a real sense of togetherness came to the ciass. Apparent- ly the rigorous task of operating a successful senior sneak acted as the catalyst for the uniting action. Now headed by Dave Swingle, the class one Septem- ber Morn whispered, winked and wiggled its way to Lancaster County and points north, leaving a stunned student body behind to meditate on how the venture had been so masterfully maneuvered. Pleased by the communal spirit, the class sought to maintain it by working closely to plcm a final senior banquet and to leave an appropriate gift to Eastern. Looking forward to years of service in various and diverse fields, the members of the class already feel profound gratitude for the meaning of Eastern. mmemw-n...aviwmJ-nrfuvu-u-.w,.Mun:w... a. . E i i

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grime? eagle; MM ; szymx WW , BOTAN Y ClASS FIELD TRIP The members of the Botany Class saw more than the enchanting beauty of the Longwoocl Gardens during their field trip. The trip pro- vided them with cm opportunity to study the fauna of this area. Is this coffee or creosote?-What kind of ice cream?eHurry! I'm late to class!e- Don't I get pickles with that?-Whatcha' of learning? got for free? x 11W WWW VNxxg

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, m'i'HWfWWFVMV-wi - 4 V , WILLAMAE ABRAMS June Human Relations The mildesf manners and the gentlest heart Transferred from: Temple University; gradu- ated from: Baptist Institute for Christian Workers. ELINOR BANKS Ellie English I hate to humL down a fired metaphor Spotlight 1, feature editor 2,4; KMX 1, 2, 3, 4., Women's Ensemble 1, German Club 1, 2. ,5 JAMES BAGGS im uca ion IIJ II Ed f I love a broad margin to my life Athletic Committee; Softball team. DAVI D E. BARTINE Dave Chemistry An honest man's the noblest work of God Transferred from: Drexel Institute. Class president 2; Athletic Committee chairman 2; Student CounciI-V.P. 3; German Club 2, president 3; Calendar Committee chairman 3; PIX.