Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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DEDICATION To Susquehanna University . . . a pathway to a better future, for the youth of America, through education . this hook is respectfully dedicated. Class of 1959

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ternities were added, that of Phi Mu Delta and Theta Chi. In 1957, however. Bond and Kev officially became a chapter of the national fraternitv, Lambda Chi Alpha. The three social sororities have had a much shorter his- torv than those of the fraternities for it was not until 1950 that national sororities were permitted on campus. There had been two local groups in existence for several years and thev became affiliates of Alpha Delta Pi and Kappa Delta. In the fall of 1957 another national group was added that of Alpha Xi Delta. Along with these social sororities, Susquehanna also boasts a music fraternitv for women known as Sigma Alpha Iota. The social life of the campus is of great importance to these groups but the aims of these groups are not purely social. Each holds as true ideals the high standards of the llnivcrsitv, that of the worth of a college education and a Christian life. Entertainment, in the form of plays and shows was given bv the students in the Selinsgrove Odd Fellows Hall. Glee Club, picnics, and parades were all a part of the social life of the campus. Many of these activities have stayed with us in the form of the Susquehanna Plavers who represent the dramatic minded of the campus. The Glee Club has been surpassed bv the talented members of the Chapel Choir. There remain however, the parades with the band and impromptu picnics along with the extra added attrac- tions of concerts by the band and orchestra and the Star Course lectures. Not onlv social activities but athletic activities have al- ways interested the students. Since the first football game with Sunbury in 1892 sports have plaved an important role in the extracurricular life of Susquehanna. Gradually the program expanded until it included not only varsity football, but basketball, baseball and track teams. There is also much emphasis placed on the intramural sports of both men and women. In the varsity field, however, Susquehanna boasts quite a few undefeated football teams and not to be forgotten is the era of the Grand Old Man of Football Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr. His few years of coaching here at Susquehanna will hardly be forgotten by those alumni and faculty who were privileged to see him at work. Not many schools can boast the privilege of having had assistance from this famous expert. This year Susquehanna University became one hundred years old. Through these years she had grown and pro- gressed from a dream into an institution of learning, high in ranking even though small in size. Her graduates in the different fields of Liberal Arts, Business, and Music have found themselves qualified to take their positions in society and are able to look back on their sojourn at Susquehanna with pride. Times change. New buildings have been added, the old ones renovated. Each year that passes sees something new happen and of more importance than that which hap- pened the preceding year. Each year students enter and leave but Susquehanna remains for there will always be students and the heart and meaning of any school, be it large or small, lies in the hearts of its students. Editor ' s Note. For a more comprehensive history of Sus- quehanna University ' s first hundred years see the History of Susquehanna published in May of 1958.

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Dr. G. Morris Smith THE PRESIDENT For almost one third of the life of Susquehanna University, it has been placed under the guidance of our present president, Dr. G. Morris Smith. Dr. Smith ' s preparation for the ministry began at Roanoke College in 1907. He received his A.B. degree from Roanoke in 1911 and after a year ' s study at Princeton University he was awarded an A.M. degree. In 1919, Dr. Smith received his diploma from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. While he was preaching he never neglected his education, and as proof of his continuing interest and study he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from his Alma Mater, Roanoke College in 1928. Dr. Smith supplemented his graduate study by work at Columbia University and subsequently received the degree of LL.D. from Bucknell University. Despite the demanding duties as president of Susquehanna University, Dr. Smith still finds time to maintain the policy of personal attention to each student. This is truly an outstanding tribute in this age of mass production and for this quality he shall long be remembered.