Panzer College - Olympia Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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here ive stand in humble rev- erence all in praise of yon . . . Dedication The Class of May 1945 dedicates the Olympia to Albert J. Gorton whose kindly influence and generous counsel has guided our journey through Panzer College. In his own patient and steadfast way, Prof has influenced the course of our college life, and has won our sincere regard and respect.

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History of the College Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene was founded in Sep- tember, 1917, while this nation was engaged in the first World War. From data collected by the selective service at that time, it was discovered that thirty-three per cent of the men called for national service were physically unfit. As a result, physical education was made compulsory in the public schools of the nation by state legislatures. In New Jersey, the Pierson Act stipulated that, There shall be established and made a part of the course of instruction in the public schools of the State what shall be known as ' A Course in Physical Training ' . This act became school law, but there were no institutions in the State for the preparation of teachers of physical training and hygiene . Therefore, in the fall of 1917, a group of interested men and women established the Newark Normal School of Physical Education and Hygiene in the City of Newark. Randall D. Warden and Matthias H. Macherey, Supervisors of Physical Educa- tion in the Newark Public Schools, were elected President and Vice-President respectively, of the newly founded institution. The normal school offered a two-year course in physical education and hygiene to prepare both men and women teachers. Mr. Warden and Mr. Macherey relinquished their connections with the school in 1918, and Henry Panzer was appointed President. Property was purchased in East Orange and a new building erected in 1926. Immediately after the change in location, the school was reorganzied and became a teachers ' college. In December, 1928, the State Board of Education of New Jersey approved the four-year curriculum and authorized the college to grant the degree of Bachelor of Physical Education. The name of the institution was changed by the Board of Trustees to Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene in honor of its President, Henry Panzer, who died in October, 1932. As his successor the Trustees elected Dr. Margaret C. Brown, who had been Dean and Registrar of the College since 1921. In 1938, the State Board of Education gave Pan zer College the authority to confer a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. The year 1945, the twenty-eighth anniversary of Panzer College, found our nation engaged in World War II. The faculty and student body were reduced considerably due to selective service while the accelerated program attempted to increase the immediate need for teachers throughout the nation. However, in spite of the difficult changes and adjustments to be made, our college continued its excellent work in educating teachers and the extracurricular program was maintained and even increased. Our students and alumni are on the march . . . and soon they will be coming home. Panzer College will have its doors and its heart wide open to the future educators of this nation.

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IN MEMORIAM When the battle cry of freedom sounds And this World War shall cease, When the boys come marching home again And nations are at peace, When angry skies are freed from smoke And oceans once more blue, Our heads will bow in silent prayer In gratefulness to you. Ensign Donald Wadams, United States Naval Reserve Gold Star Alumni Lieutenant Arthur John Kroncke, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Irving Frank Workhoven, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Theodore John Wisnefski, United States Army Corporal John James Tyne, United States Army Private Sidney Levenson, United States Army Private Gene Lieberman, United States Army Gallant men, they gave the best they had to offer for their beloved country. Soldiers of sterling character, they were men among men and gentlemen worth knowing. The students of Panzer College will long remember the strength of character and loyalty reflected in their achievements. Their sacrifice will serve as an everlasting tribute to the ideals of democracy.