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

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-by Tony Piccioni Athletics And Academics Training For Success thletics and academics have gone hand-in-hand throughout the university's history. By laying Ankle deep in the snow. Architectur- al Engineering ma- jors Bob Desmar- ais, Kari Nystrom and Steve Colby complete a survey- ing project on Old Main lawn for an advanced mechani- cal engineering class. the proper foundations, each has honed impor- tant skills and attributes that have given our students the competitive edge over the competition in the job market as well as on the playing field. In addition to an impressive season showing by the Nittany Lion football team, many of our athletes suc- ceed in competition with the nations finest teams. The Womenis Lacrosse Team captured the first place title in the National Championships, Men's Wrestling was second only to Iowa, and the Women's Field Hockey Team second only to Wesr Virginia. Sports- manship was continually stressed and we cheered on our favorites as they repeatedly won with class. Both our athletes and our students were goal set- ters. For over four thousand students each year, grad- uation was their own championship title , the culmi- nation of years of hard work, the realization of ambitious goals. At Penn State, they had prepared themselves foruwhat lay ahead and were ready to achieve even more. There was a quality of life at Penn State which appealed to people of all walks of life. We felt it from the first moment that we set foot on campus. It was an air of openness and geniality, and air created by our people. Back To Square One

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2w ehy Susan Duugltcrty T UDENTLIF Characterized By An Unequalled Spirit hat is it that inspires alumni to come home to Penn State year after year? It wasn't just the breath-taking campus grounds and buildings, thought-provoking classes, or even the numerous sporting events. There was an enthusiasm that was Charging the hoop. this student broke through the defense to sink this basket during a pick-up game in North Halls. Throughout their stay at the Univer- sity. students main- tained a careful balance between academics and free time with an un- equalled spirit. It's such a rush at the end when you know that you've done something special and that you can stop danc- ing. See the story of the Dance Mar- athon on page 28. ul'loagie. Penn State's oldest alum- nus, celebrated his lOan birthday and continued in- volvement with the University. See the story on Alumni on page 62. within every person who came in contact with the school. This vitality began with the first day of orientation. New students moved in, made friends, went to classes, and as the year rolled on realized what the upperclass- men already knew-that they wereh't attending a gener- ic university. This distinct vigor was enhanced as major events brought the students together in force. For example, homecoming was a burst of spirit and pride. The tradi- tions abounded with the bonfire, midnight vigil, parade, tailgates, football, and alumni from across the country. The alumni came back to be a part of the spirit that exists here-a spirit joining thousands of diverse personalities. Despite the powerful union which created all this pride, students still remained their own distinctive selfs. This dichotomy allowed for new dimensions and view- points in all aspects of the university. The dramatic and subtle differences in the characters making up our stu- dent body and the interaction among these personalities made even casual happenings like a pickup basketball game great fun-a spectacle worth seeing. E D l T O R Andrea Halliwell Student Life Divider