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

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Underneath a blustery October sky. these students unload another truckload of pumpkins which were sold at the College of Agriculture's Fall Fest booth in from of the Willard Building. -by Knthy Mullen 1 And victory again. The Blue Band directs the last strains of the fight songs high into the alumni Stands during the pre-game show before the Lions matchvup against West Virginia.

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Creating A Unique uality Of Life e felt it the first moment we set foot on campus. A quality of life that appealed to people of many walks of life. It was an air of openness and Pi Phi sisters ex- amined the unusual fashion show. Dress 3 Melon, during Lambda Chi Alpha's Sec- ond Annual Melon Bust. geniality that matured and strengthened throughout our college experience; a sense of warmth and pride that was reflected in the familiar cry, We are Penn State! The atmosphere that set this university apart from many others wasnit due to our academic programs or our athletic teams-although these were certainly a significant part. The factor most responsible was much simpler, much ,more basic-our people. The meld of different faces and personalities of students, faculty, and administration formed, in Penn State, a much greater whole. From our grass roots beginnings as a farmers high school, the traditional values of responsibility, coop- eration, and involvement have been instilled in each graduate. Our values are what have us to the position of a nationally respected educational institution and started our graduates on paths to greater accomplishments. Our people are willing to take matters into their own hands when they feel a change is necessary. When something needs to be done, they'll pursue their goals with unequalled spirit. Characterized by this attitude, Penn State is continually growing, building and changing, and renewing its commitment to the traditions that have formed thebackbone of this uni- versity. -jb

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Developments In The asics And Beyond nvolvement wasn't limited to any one campus, but was spread out across the state. The Com- monwealth Educational System, with its twenty- The game against the Maryland Ter- rapins was moved from the Terps home field to Bal- timore Memorial Stadium to handle the capacity crowd. Nailbiting moments occurred often and turn- overs by both teams kept the crowd on their feet. With the sup- port of their line- man and spectacu- lar runs. Penn State held on for the win. one two and four year programs, provided education- al opportunities to over sixty thousand students from across the nation and the globe. Penn State's lasting commitment to quality programs was reflected by its dedication to staying at the forefront of new develop- ments in technical and practical education. This year marked the completion of the Biotechnology Institute and the continuing evolution of newly created pro- grams in the College of Health and Human Develop- ment and in the School of Communications. Each of these programs, along with others offered by the uni- versity, was devoted to the better understanding and study of its field. Beyond the basics of the classroom, students eager- ly participated in extracurricular activities and dedi- cated themselves to campus involvement. Hundreds of student-run organizations ranging from the Cricket Club to professional and honorary societies provided students with opportunities to pursue individual inter- ests as well as develop new ones. Boasting the second largest Greek system in the nation, Penn State offered students a chance to make lasting affiliations with already established social fraternities and sororities, or to create new chapters and build traditions of their own.-jb Back To Square One 5