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

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ounging on the steps of Willard LBuilding, many students relax between classes and take in the scenery. Bud Sltlu uestion: What did the following have in common? Eating stickies , tailgaiting, going to the Creamery, Homecom- ing, pictures on the Nittany Lion Shrine, going to the Skeller, sitting on the Wall, and going to the Blue-White game. Answer: They were all Penn State traditions. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, tradition is defined as the passing down of a culture from gener- ation to generation; any time- honored set of practices, be- liefs, etc. The above activities were so popular that they have been repeated for years. Most students partici- pated in several of these tradi- tions, and some may have been involved in just one. But all students were at least fa- miliar with them. Penn State has long been associated with tradition. As you read this, you are holding a tradition in your hands. The yearbook, La Vie, has been published since 1890. The campus newspaper has been published since 1887. These publications always set high standards for themselves, and students came to rely on them. Another tradition found only in Happy Valley, was going down to Ye Olde Col- lege Diner tor a late snack of grilled cinnamon buns, com- monly known as stickies. The most popular time for a stickie seemed to be at 3 a.m. on Fridays and Satur- days. When the bars closed, many people would come in for an early breakfast or just to sober up. The warm, gooey stickie just wouldn't have been complete without a scoop of ice cream on the side. Speaking of ice cream, where was the traditional place on campus to go for ice cream? The Creamery, of course. Mrs. Carol Bowers Class of 1962i said, The Creamery was the place to go for good ice cream when I went to school here. Her daughter, Gwen Bowers 0r.,DUSl supported that tradi- tion by saying, I have been eating Creamery ice cream for as long as I can remember. My parents would bring me up for home football games, and by the time I came here as a student, I was quite familiar with the Creamery. Another tradition handed down was going to the Skeller, located on South Pugh Street. According to Mrs. Bowers, the Skeller was one of the most popular bars to frequent. As many upper- classmen land a few naughty underclassmenl knew, it still was. Many of our traditions were associated with football. Football games tand winning theml were perhaps the oldest and most popular. For over a hundred years, students, fac- ulty and alumni turned out to support the Nittany Lions. Some traditions associated with football were singing the Alma Mater our way, passing the Lion, the Wave , and of course, tailgaiting. If any of these were not performed, the game just wasn't complete. Traditions were a very im- portant part of University life. Besides providing us with a common association, they were also a lot of fun. In today's serious world, tradi- tions were a way of uniting us through good times spent together. E Article - Debbie Brady Layout -- Beth Doluisio Across the generations, the tradi- tion of posing for a picture at the lion still is and always will be a favorite. 10 Traditions Dave Basin P aw prints on chests and checks are Penn State traditions that add color to any event. Rob Finch

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Ftv 4 V V ever before had students so keenly felt a sense of unity, and every- thing seemed to promote it in some way. The year began with two pep rallies and even before classes started, students were filled with e . pride. PSUm'ted-A junior Celebration brought 6 t . i ' 'i tOgether the junior class for the first time, since 't a - many transferred from one of the University's 'v i, ' i t ,, a two-year commonwealth campuses. And the Be A t! Part From The Start pep rally welcomed the fresh- man Class. Both events gave new students the opportunity to enjoy 4 W ' t ngwlmz chZJ 51 - - m. v.3..pN ,Mr. .5 p a f ... V . . ;, immediately upon arrival and introduced them to - r 1 -. the Universityis collection of traditions. w ' Students were also introduced to a new comput- i' - erized meal plan which enabled them to share ' meals with friends in nearly any dining hall to meet at a new non-alcoholic campus nightclub. The Asylum provided an opportunity for all stu- dents-greeks, independents, or athletes, e to so- e cialize and dance under one roof. h The entire University family was brought clos- er together as a national championship football team unveiled its abilities during a centennial sea- m t t e , e son. Thousands of students, alumni, and loyal K t 'A fans reunited in Tempe, Arizona to share in the championship claim. 1 i across campus. Friends also had the opportunity XX 't TRAVELING TO M CLASS, students employ w r '- many devices besides their feet. Bicycles, skateboards and cars roll people along on side- ; W walks and streets. See Trans- i i . ' 0 NW 01 4. s h L, V c p r um I page6 David Humislon

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Brad Sltler common site on campus, a Ahungry squirrel eats out of the hand of this girl. true Penn Staler this with walkman and boo 5 out in the HUB fishbowL Brad Siller These students r05t against the obelisk, which houses every known rock in Pennsylvania and contains an infamous Penn State legend Brad Sltler Traditions 11