Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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same — Houseparty. As the weekend drew near, there was a sudden awakening among those who had put off sending invitations, resulting in contin- ual use of the telephones. Living groups busily plan- ned their Friday and Saturay night parties. Then, w ith a mad rush, the weekend came . . . and went. 2300 people were thrilled with the Fabulous Dor- sey Brothers on Friday night at the Houseparty dance. On Saturday, the football game attracted thousands of spectators, as well as a strong Brown Team. The 34-7 loss, while discouraging, failed to dampen our spirits, as we readied ourselves for the Saturday night parties. The campus turned into a New- Orleans with strains of jazz coming from every house. Partyhopping gave people a chance to meet old friends and make new ones. Church, and an afternoon walk on Sunday pro- vided the necessary sobering effects, and all too soon we found ourselves saying goodbye. What had started a few hours before was gone, leaving for some a little heartache, and perhaps a little head- fa) of the record crowd at Fall Houseparty look on as couple attempt to Charleston . Oh, what a miserable day! Lehigh ' s thoughts match the weather as waterlogged spectators watch Lafayette humble Lehigh 46-0.

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The Student Story The Story of the Year 1954-1955 began in Sep- tember 1954. While many of us were enjoying those last few days on the New Jersey beaches, Le- high was once again taking on the appearance of a University, as freshmen poured in to be orien- tated in a new way of living. For many, it was their first time away from home, and the battery of tests, and the barrage of propaganda served only to bewilder them. They soon learned, how- ever, where to get something to eat, and the route to the nearest movie theater. They quickly made new friends, found out all about Houseparty, be- came familiar with the campus, and developed the art of mountain climbing, all in one short week. When the upperclassmen returned, stories of wild and adventurous summers circulated freely. It was widely agreed that the vacation had been the best part of the past year. Everyone was con- vinced that the fun was over when registration began. The freshmen were indoctrinated into the hurry up and wait routine of the long lines, but the upperclassmen were quick to inform them that things were much better now, than in the old days . During the registration period, there were many and varied complaints around the campus, such as: Oh, no! Not six eight oclocks again. ; Fourteen dollars for two books! ; What line do I go to next? ; and Who do I see to drop this course? . Eventually, registration was completed, and the Registrar and his staff retired to their aspirin and nightmares. The first day of classes arrived, and the fresh- men rushed out at 7 : 45 carrying all their books, while the upperclassmen sauntered out at 8:05 carrying only a slide rule. After a few weeks, every- one had pretty well settled down into the routine of another year. It was noticed that a rainy day had more effect upon wearing the clinks than Cyanide did. We lost our first three football games, with the 48-46 loss to Bucknell especially disheart- ening. The team abandoned their losing ways in the Gettysburg game, emerging victorious, 20-6. Academically, the first round of hour quizzes came and went, and we regarded our professors w ith mixed feelings. Soon, however, tension gath- ered in the air, and bull sessions developed more often, and lasted longer. Their subject was all the Freshman Week festivities, including the Freshman Smoker, began the activities of the school year.

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ache too. For most, it had been a weekend of joyous memories. It seemed that Houseparty was no sooner over when Lafayette week was upon us. In the fra- ternities and residence halls, students were busy manufacturing evidence of how badly we would whip the Leopards. Wood had been gathered for the bonfire, and the freshmen were busy guarding it. A few of them sported new hairdos, styled by tonsorial artists from Easton. Friday night began at the pep rally where the Team was cheered, while Lafayette ' s fate was predicted by the Fresh- man skits. After the bonfire, the pajama parade across the bridge completed the evening. All these pre-game activities appeared in vain on Saturday, as thousands of drenched, but loyal , Lehigh fans watched their Team lose 46-0, in one of the most lopsided games of the long rivalry. We managed to upend their goalposts, but somehow, the wooden souvenirs didn ' t mean much to us. It felt good to get back to our campus and forget about the after- noon ' s activity. Thanksgiving vacation arrived, and with it, our own private Valentine ' s day. It was at this time that many received notification of how well they had applied themselves to the main purpose of attending Lehigh. Parents listened patiently to their son ' s story of how the pink slip was a Regis- trar ' s mistake, but they were not impressed. Vaca- tion ended quickly, as always, and we headed back to school determined to do better. The basketball and wrestling fanatics replaced the avid football fans, but amidst the praise and good wishes for the Teams, tragedy struck the stu- dent body. Bruce Thompson, known to all for h is basketball wonders, was suddenly stricken with polio, and subsequently died. The Lehigh Family knew they had lost a real competitor and a true friend. The Wrestling Team looked good in defeating their first opponents. Many felt that perhaps this Winter brings with it slippery hills and icy walks. 11