Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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The University Story Although the men presently attending Lehigh may not realize it, the 100-year plan is drastically changing many aspects of the school. This year the Health Center and the Fritz Laboratory addition w ill be ready for student use. The average Lehigh student has heard and seen so much about their construction, however, that it is doubtful whether he fully realizes the impact they will make on the campus, when finally completed. It is probable that the proposed dormitory, the Packer Hall University Center, and the construc- tion of fraternity houses on campus will all be treated in a more or less matter-of-fact fashion by the Lehigh student. An objective viewpoint is required to understand the full importance of the changes which are taking place. If a member of the Class of 1945 were to come back to the campus today, he would most likely have trouble keeping his bearings. He would find massive Dravo House dominating residence hall hill where, in his day, there were onlv Richards DROWN HALL, the center of student activities, is a campus landmark.

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into the production. Spring Houseparty came and went. What has been said about previous Houseparties, can be reiterated now with only a few of the incidents changed. Les Elgart was thor- oughly enjoyed, and the Saturday night parties were worthy of the Lehigh name. Then, with less than a month left in the year, everyone again picked up the finals fever . To a lower classman, this final month merely repre- sented the close of another school year, as he looked forward to his college years ahead. To the senior, however, this final month was the pinnacle of his college career. He had finished four or five years of hard work aiming towards a degree, and his life ' s occupation. Baccalaureate Sunday, and Graduation on Uni- versity Day arrived, and whether the senior went on to graduate school, into the service, or into in- dustry, a definite phase of his life had been com- pleted. He had achieved the first great goal of his life. One of Lehigh ' s oldest traditions. Flagpole Day. Students watch as awards are given out for service and scholarship. Seniors listen to parting advice during the Commencement Ceremonies in Grace Hall. 13

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The proposed 29-i-man, $830,000 dormitory is scheduled for completion in 1957. r ■; i WILLIAMS HALL is the home of the Departments of Biology, Geology, and Metal- lurgical Engineering. fit M. - .it- 5 v -!■ . ¥ n- ?• Wf: ' ! ' ■ ■ fen wa % - i .-,.