Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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DEDICATION Many founders of America, as well as Lehigh ' s founder, Asa Packer, are dis- tinguished for their commitments to technological and cultural exchange. Shortly after our University was founded in 1865, its leaders expressed hopes of merging engineering skills with progress in the humanities, in the effort to pro- duce an adaptable, versatile graduate. Eleven decades later, the University continues to pursue the same direction. Dr. John J. Karakash, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, provides an excellent example of this pursuit, thus making appropriate this dedication to him of the 100th Epitome. Dean Karakash has conducted pioneer- ing research on the prototype electronic digital computer, on radar systems and bioengineering projects. He also joined other researchers to study mechanical hearts. Before he came to Lehigh three dec- ades ago, Dean Karakash earned respect and recognition in other fields. He was an international and Balkan Olympic javelin champion, a translator in several languages, a columnist and a music crit- f, 20, Dedication

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TO THE 1976 EPITOME THE FOUNDERS Pages 180 through 189 offer a literary and illustrative it of the Founders. This essay, written and researched by Marty Baron, (Rob Feldman assisting), includes a portrait of the founding and developing stages of Lehigh, and personal features on the early, outstanding human products of the University ' s educational techniques. PORTRAITS OF THE PRESENT The balance of the 1976 Epitome spans the more traditional yearbook elements outlined below. SPORTS, pages 284 through 321, provides the names, faces and scoreboxes for athletics in 1976. Edited by Helen Richardson, Dan Solis-Cohen, Jay Pennick and Fred Haynes, this section also includes a four-year wrap-up, outstanding athlete features, and an intramurals listing on page 321. SENIORS FACULTY, pages 84 through 177, also comprises more than a catalog of seniors and their professors, by department. Edited by Helen Richardson and Andrea Kaplan, this section features a 14-page essay of early Lehigh life reprinted from founding issues of the Epitome. Photo reproductions were prepared by Warren Bradway. ADMINISTRATION, pages 324 through 333, reflects the theme by including the educational philosophies of selected ad ministrators, including President Deming Lewis, Dean John Karakash and Dr. Lora Liss. LIVING GROUPS, pages 192 through 281, presents portraits of today ' s Lehigh students living in dormitories and fraternities. SENIOR DIRECTORY spans pages 336 through 359. COMMUNITY, pages 362 through 375, includes glimpses of Lehigh business interests. ANIMATED HISTORY, in the effort to provide a proper balance of coverage for the reader, offers a humorous history of four years of undergraduate life, from the perspective of Lehigh men and women. Jeff Bloom and this editor collaborated to produce copy for the animated history, (pages 376 through 389), while Gene Mater provided his art work and sense of humor for graphic effect. Even though the 1976 Epitome exceeds in length many preceeding volumes, the staff concedes many omissions and oversights. Every Lehigh graduate will remember different aspects of four years as a student. A yearbook staff only can strive to produce a literary and photographic framework for these years. We hope that our portraits have come close to achieving this ambitious goal. LAUREN EISENBERG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, 1976 EPITOME Editor ' s Guide, 19

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Even more important to Lehigh students, Dean Karakash possesses the same commitment to others that distinguishes leaders. As a resource- ful, perceptive educator, he has adapted his teaching techniques to environments outside the classroom, such as the cafeteria, snack bar and student lounges. This commitment has often kept him working overtime on campus until 2 a.m. This Renaissance Man is distinguished by two of his pursuits. First, for bridging the gap separa- ting many students from faculty members. Sec- ond, for his own technological, cultural and ath- letic strides which have proven the various fields can be blended successfully. In 1976, Le- high University should continue to pursue this direction for its students as vivified by Dean Karakash. Dedication, 21