High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 9 text:
“
D IT is to Ralph Dorn Hetzel, our late beloved president, that the 1948 LA VIE staff respectfully dedicates this volume. October 3, 1947 brought to a sudden end a career of selfless devotion to The Pennsylvania State College-a career during which Dr. Hetzel earned for hlmself a lasting place in the hearts of students and faculty as one of Penn State's great presidents. In his time, Dr. Hetzel received many honors; by his own admission, he deemed none greater than the title of Prexy, bestowed spontaneously by the students after they had put him on trial. One of his favorite diversions was to recount the story: u After the announcement of his selection as president of the College, the Collegian printed an editorial saying that while the Board of Trustees could bestow upon Dr, Hetzel the academic rank of President, only the students could award him the title of Prexy. Dr. Hetzel accepted this challenge, believing that his success at Penn State was dependent not only upon his academic achievements, but upon his ability to win the loyalty and friendship of the students. Several months after his arrival in State College, a delegation of student leaders came to his office and escorted him to the auditorium where, in a very formal ceremony, he was officially titled Prexy. Dr. Hetzel came to Penn State in 1926 after serving nine years as presi- dent of the University of New Hampshire where he gained the distinction of being the nation's youngest college president. After receiving his degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1906, Dr. Hetzel began his career at Oregon State College as an instructor of English. He later became director of the extension service, and served in that capacity ulntil 1917 when he received his appointment at the University of New Hamp- s ire. Dr. Hetzel's entire career as an educator was devoted to service in con- nection with land-grant colleges, which he believed were destined to grow in strength and influence because of their democratic character. He had been ,z-tn - --., .. .. ma. t -. -1- av Hmmm- . e soug o 0- am 5 a e un-s 'g' g p Ies, an- suc- ceeded in launching a several million dollar building program in the 1930's. The many new buildings erected during his administration and the expansion Program planned for future years stand as a tribute to his efforts.
”
Page 10 text:
“
Dr. Hetzel headed a great program of re- search and cooperation with government heads and the military ot the College during World War II. Moreover, he directed read- justment of the College to the departure of a great percentage of the men students, and the arrival of service trainees. He saw the College through the war years, and then devoted h?m- sehc just as tirelessly to the problems of con- version back to peace. With the passing of the GI Bill of Rights and the return of veterans to the campus, Prexy showed a quick sympathy and under- standing for these older, maturer students. Under his direction, hundreds of trailers were leased from the government and the trailer town of Windcrest was born; the Pollock Cir- cle and Nittany dormitories were erected for men; and campus life was geared to the prob- lems and desires of the veteran student. Dr. Hetzel was regarded by his associates in the faculty and administration as a work- ing president. He spent long hours in plan- ning and moulding the destinies of the Col- A familiar figure of athletic events. Greeting students on his twentieth anniversary at the College. President and Mrs. Hetzel entertain Governor Earle
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
