Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Social life at Temple University is but another of the ways in which the University helps us in learning to live. Center of social life is Mitten Hall with its Auditorium for dances, mixers and dinners, with its Great Court and Alcoves for every- day talking and socializing and its Cafeteria and Grille for meals and snacks. Among the functions presented each year are the class dances, Homecoming, Carnival, mixer dances, the White Supper and Candle- light Concert, Brotherhood Dinner, convoca- tions and a host of affairs sponsored by the schools of the University. Because of the size of the student body and the difficulties in establishing friendly relations between so many people, much of the job of providing social enrichment falls to organizations, departments, and sororities and fraternities. These smaller groups within the University are often best able to help us in developing social skills for later ife. Hillbilly band at Alpha Sigma Alpha ' s rush party. Elementary Education tea. SOCIAL LIFE Nine

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ATHLETICS Action in a football game. As part of our well-rounded develop- ment in preparation for life, Temple Uni- versity presents a diversified athletic pro- gram. For those of us who are content to watch and cheer while others play there are the high-ranking basketball team, foot- ball team and soccer team, national cham- pion for the year. For those who prefer to take active part in sports there are many varsity and intramural teams. Women, too, have a complete program of varsity and recreational activities un- der the direction of the Women ' s Athletic Association. Our playing fields and practice areas are wide-flung, but for those who want to enjoy the athletic program, the oppor- tunity is here. Silcox goes up to score against St. John ' s. Eight

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ACTIVITIES Among our most valuable experiences in learning to meet later life are those we share outside of class and lecture room in participating in activities. Temple University offers us an almost limitless variety of clubs to join and things to do. Department clubs, dra- matic organizations, political clubs, language and science groups, publica- tions, honoraries and professionals, ath- letic teams, sororities and fraternities, and student government groups are some of the types of activities available. Not all of us took advantage of the opportunities in this area, but for those who did the time was well spent in en- riching and broadening our personal experience. Tylerplayers ' Harriet Schwartz in Pygmalion. All minds at work in the Temple News city room. Ten