Salem College - Dirigo Yearbook (Salem, WV)

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L.f'L'4T5v'7'-7 .A efqgsq 1. , , - H efiefiu- 4 Z The cafeteria, ready for use, awaits the formal opening and dedication. The boy's dorm, nearing completion, stands majestically overlooking the campus. a IN SIZE

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WE GROW Excavation begins as the first of many loads of earth is loaded from the building site. :sf 1 ,,- - , l , L Salem' s buildingprogram has brought about aradical change in the campus. There is a new dorm for women housing 41g a new dorm for men opening next year housing 120 meng and a new cafeteria. This program was brought a- bout by the help of the United States Govern- ment and private enterprises. The new facili- ties have served to initiate even further growth on campusg the enrollment has increased, with students coming not only from many different statesg but alsofrom several foreign countries. The increased pride brought about by Sa1em's growth has initiated student action and partici- pation in renovating the recreation hall. Salem is becoming a gr eater and better Salem College. IO

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'pw' So this is our new home? The Women's Residence Hall, located on the corner of High Street and West Virginia Ave., was opened for occupancy at the begimiing of the 1962 spring semester. Students living in the various dor- mitories are able to enjoy well-planned meals in the new college cafeteria, located on the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Ave. This attractive dining hall opened for services to the students dur- ing the 1961-1962 semester break. The dedication of this recent construction took place January 28th. At this time, some 300 alumni andfriends of the college were present for the open house reception in the Women's Residence Hall and for a candle light buffet at the new cafeteria. W'E GROW The girl's dorm, ready for occupancy.