Elizabethtown College - Conestogan / Etonian Yearbook (Elizabethtown, PA)

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We Dedicate Q. ' UIETLY . . . unassumingly ... he took his place in classes pondering the thoughts extolled in lectures and texts. Efficiently . . . effectively ... he recorded college progress in the Etownian and the Conestogan. Dramatically . . . characteristically ... he portrayed the lives of great men on the stage. Faithfully . . . objectively ... he enlisted to serve in the Armed Services of the United States. In this way he became a part of all whom he had met. And so students unanimously requested that the 1955 Conestogan be dedicated to the memory of Paul Eugene Greiner. During his four years of college study, professors knew that if Paul undertook a responsibility, it would be ac- complished without fail and accomplished well. In his junior year he captured a first class honor rating for the college newspaper. The Etownian. In his senior year he repeated this notable performance for the yearbook, Conestogan. Both press ratings stressed unusual journal- istic insight and maturity of approach. Reporters who worked with him appreciated the wit of his assignment cards and the ability with which he organized the ma- terial. Students remember him spell-binding audiences with a directness and abruptness of speech which startled them into attentiveness and appreciation for his subtle humor. Sock and Buskin members found producing a play an enjoyable task when Paul had a leading role — none of the eccentricities of an artist, but a natural who was considerate and helpful. His performance as the Dau- phin in Anderson ' s Joan of Lorraine will never be forgotten nor his inimitable puppet caricaturing in the light comedy, Lima Beans. Paul revealed himself to those with whom he worked constantly. Not easily swayed by the world ' s opinions, he, with the keenness and sensitivity of a true artist, lived with the world ' s masters in books, music, and art and brought the philosophy of great men into the world of being. He entered the service on June 21, 1954, realizing that duty is a stern taskmaster, but that, as a citizen, he must put the honor of his country before his own desires. Thus, it was that upon news of his death, at the age of 22, many felt that his passing was untimely. But to those who knew him best the life of Paul Eugene Greiner was full, rich, and deep. His life was not a mere existence but actual living — serving and inspiring others and receiving in- spiration from them.

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1955 Hesto9 i Published by The Student Association Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown. Pennsylvania vr.;5fiM{ Editor — Hazel Crankshaw Business Manager — Donald Zook ZUG MEMORIAL LIBRARY ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNA. ■I n ■■ ■■ ■I H V

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p PAUL EUGENE GREINER 1932-1954