Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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director of the Glee Clul). along with a L nited Nations motif with selections representing all the major L nited Nations and several minor countries. Follow- ing the highly successful concert the collegians furnished music for a dance, the second since the war. The fall semester got into full swing with the first football rally on Sept. 20 on the lower field of Taylor Stadium prior to the pigskin squad ' s departure for the opening game at Kings Point. Coach Billy Sheridan found himself in an embarrassing situation when he could not equip all the boys who answered his call for soccer candidates. An initial squad of more than sixty players reported, proving that the interest in athletics had surpassed the pre-war level. Before a rain-soaked crowd of 4,000 gridiron fans, Lehigh opened its 1946 football season by outclassing favored Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy at Kendrick Field, Great Neck, Long Island. The chief opponent for both squads was old man weather, what with rain coming down in buckets. There were many anxious moments for the Bro Ti and bite supporters when several of the Engineers ' fumbles, deep in their own territory, were pounced upon by the Mariners. But because of Coach Leckonby ' s air-tight defense. Kings Point was unable to take advantage of them. Alec Templeton, the distinguished pianist and composer, entertained the students and faculty on Sept. 29 under the auspices of the Student Concert- Lecture Committee. As usual Mr. Templeton was highly entertaining, and his improvisations were delightful. The capacity audience was very receptive and left only after many encores, showing that Lehigh ' s first fall recital was a marked success. The usual exam gloom fell over the t niversity in early October. There was scurrying here and there to get notes and catch uj) on back reading, and much midnight oil burning to bring up all the Fs to Ds, but after that last final all was forgotten, and old South Mountain was once again deserted as her sons departed for parts unknown and a well earned rest. Dr. Martin D. hitaker was formally inaugurated as the eighth president of Lehigh L niversity in Eugene Gifford Grace Hall on Sunday afternoon. Oct. 20. Dr. hitaker, wartime director of the Clinton Laboratories at Oak Ridge, Tenn., was formally installed in office by Dr. Eugene G. Grace, chairman of the board of Bethlehem Steel Company and president of the t niversity Board of Trustees. In his inaugural address. Dr. Grace said that me thods of teaching and CANDIDS: Scenes at the inauguration ceremony of President Martin D. i hitaker on October 20, 1946. ■29-