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

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• Ins has since become a well-received biennial project. Approximately 70 choir members have participated in each of these six-week tours, performing in major Eu- ropean cities and visiting points of educational and cultural interest. Hecognizing their common interest developed as members of the Choirs directed by Mrs. Taylor, nicni- Iwts of the Choir in 1955 organized the (.’Impel Choir Association to perpetuate this unique fellowship, l ist year Mrs. Taylor was elected president for a three year term, a fitting role for this woman whose deepest interest lias been with the students she has served. Mrs. Taylor studied at the University of California at Los Angeles and earned the bachelor of science and master of arts degrees at New York University. She has also studied at Teachers College, Columbia University. Teacher, scholar, educator, administrator, and sportsman—all characterize Dr. Bcrnreutcr, vice-pres- ident for student nlhiirs emeritus at the University and a nationally known psychologist. Holding the title of professor emeritus of psychology, he has served the University and the field of psychology with great dis- tinction. Author of the personality test that bears his name, Dr. Bcrnreutcr came to the University in 1931 after receiving his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Stan- ford University. In his first year lie served as assistant professor of psychology and became director of the newlv established Psychology Clinic. That same year his Personality Inventory broke new ground in the field of psychological testing, and is still one of the most widely used' of its kind. As an administrator. Dr. Bcrnreutcr organized and became the first director of the Division of Counseling in 1956. A year later he was named special assistant to the president for student affairs, and in 1958, he was appointed dean of admissions and registrar. I It was named vice-president for student affairs in 1964. He served as secretary of the Senate for seven years and was chairman of the Administrative Committee on Student Affairs lor the last ten years. Making educational innovations. Dr. Bcrnreutcr integrated and streamlined the University's testing and admissions procedures primarily in data processing and computer techniques which are now standard through- the Nation. An avid baseball fan. Dr. Bemreuter counseled the Kansas City Athletes one summer. He was primarily responsible for the recognition I ‘‘laws as u varsity sport at Penn State and received i intercollegiate Phillips Award for outstanding achievement in the advancement of college chess. Because of their sincere interests in the Penn State |,’l( tyH and their untiring efforts to achieve a better we are proud to dedicate our yearbook, I a Vie. to Mrs. Will» C. Tavlor'and Dr. C. Bemreuter. 0» bi-annual European tour. Mrs. Taylor (right) preps llic Chapel Choir for Westminster Abbey concert Primarily responsible for the recognition of chest at Penn Stale. Dr. Bcrnreutcr finds enjoyment in the game 5

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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

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