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

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IN ADDITION TO RAISING hun- dreds of colorful lmlhmns .1! the th Annual Balloon Derby, Laura Dougth and Regina Nimca also helped In misc $8,000 fur the March of Dimes. The event was sponsored by AKA and KKT. EAGERLY AWAITING for the arrival of hospital gurneys on the HUB lawn,1eff Bruns describes lo photographer Leslie Bayers the de- tails of the Delta Tau Delta Bedtoll. Funds cola lected from the 100 mile course benefitted

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L m2 - nvolvement. Never before had students been so motivated to partici- pate in University events. From the Be A Part From The Start pep rally, sponsored by the Lion Ambassadors to introduce new students to the University and its traditions, to the seniors fare- well on Graduation Day, it was $1351; gijfg by everyone. For the first time, dorm residents joined to es- tablish their own philanthropy. Students living on fourth floor Holmes in North Halls sponsored the First Annual Casino Day, raising $225 for The Second Mile. Not to be outdone, the Greeks also held many successful fundraisers. The Annual Balloon Derby, the Bounce for Beats Marathon, Phi Psi 500, and the IFC Dance Marathon were just a few philanthropies; each eliciting over- whelming response from both students and com- munity as participation and monetary goals were not only met, but exceeded. The Creek community combined its efforts in other areas as well. To- gether with the adminis- tration and the State Col- lege police, they established a new alco- hol policy. Again work- ing with the police, 30 of Dwellings the 52 Fraternities joined forces to combat crime. Crime Watch, started on Homecoming weekend, was an effective attempt to deter weekend vandalv ism and disorderly conduct. Clubs followed in the fraternities footsteps. Al- pha Phi Omega held their 11th Creat University Run Around, and Phi Beta Lambda had their an- nual Soak Your Heart-a-thon. The Blue Band also contributed and shared the spirit which bonded students, faculty, alumni, and community. Q-.I an t ' '9'... u: t , i' 4', l r .H' , . ,C with the squad, Tracesijim Matt Stalder contribute their; eat the pre-game performanctii

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dmiratione it was shared by all who were part of a University rich in sentiment. A wholesome respect seemed to develop within students and reached maturity as students became alumni. A bond became evident as alumni returned for the Arts Festival, Home- cofmirag, sports events, or if M w , l: t. ..-..n.w-,- 1 i a on visit to recapture 14,241! g the spirit of Happy , mna'agli'n! Valley. a I'll From shades to shoe- laces, students were adorned in blue and white. Shirts embla- WWW zoned with the Nittany Lion logo were in abun- dance. Commuters hung Penn Stater On Board signs on their car windows. And after every home football game, fans leaving Beaver Stadium were greeted by victory signs displayed on the dorms of East Halls. The games themselves provided many with the opportunity to show their spirit. Cheerleaders, majorettes, and the Blue Band combined efforts to entertain the crowds, each uniform sparkling and every foot in step. Each member was 1982 NAHDNAL CHAMPIONS as they appeared before the fans, determined to give a perfect performance. The Fans captured the feeling too. Tiny blue pawprints ran up and down the cheeks of students and alumni alike. The Blue Crew was truly devoted, painting their faces and bringing their stand-up Joepa to every game. Pregame activities were a must for any loyal fan. Alumni tailgated in style, with tables of sae vory food and Winnebagois draped with banners and stuffed lions for all to see. Whether it was during a game or driving to class, as the new t-shirts proclaimed, they were all Penn State . . . And Proud Of It!