Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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Contents Academics 7 Activities 51 University 137 Greeks 203 Sports 291 Seniors 341 3

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 Foreword “For the glor)’ of old State . . begins the first verse of our Alma Mater. For the Senior Class, perhaps these words have more meaning now than ever before. To capture these memo- ries the La Vik stall presents a pictorial summary of academic, athletic, and extra-curricular ac- tivities. For the future that wo wait . . . offers a di- rect challenge to make the best use of l oth formal and informal knowledge offered to us. It remains with each of us to take the achievements of these years into a new world of change and enrich- ment. Making the most of our future from our past, inav we go forth seeking success. We thank you “. . . dear old State.

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W1LLA C. TAYLOR Professor Einrrita of Music Dedication Two distinguished members of the faculty and staff of The Pennsylvania State University, Mrs. Willa C. Taylor and Dr. Robert C. Bemrouter, retired dur- ing the past year. Each had devoted .'15 years to the University, much of this time being devoted to the interests and welfare of students. Possibly the single most compelling memory stu- dents will have of Mrs. Taylor is tier dynamic person- ality which has commanded the devotion and interest of thousands of students since 1931 when she began teaching at Penn State. Best-known for her work in developing the Cha| cl Choirs. Mrs. Taylor has been named professor emerita of music. in 1912 she accepted the directorship of the Chapel Choir which was expanded to include the Meditation Choirs with the growth of the University. Member- ship in the combined choirs now numbers more than 300. It was Mrs. Taylor who is 19-18 initiated the Spring Choir Concert which has become an annual campus event. During the University's centennial year, 1955, she arranged a concert tour of Europe by the choirs, and ROBERT C. BERNRKUTKR Vim-Presklctil for Student Affairs Emeritus 4