University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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As a tribute to Dr. Arthur Hauck's twenty-four years of service to the University, the Hauck Auditorium stands as evi- dence of the appreciation and generosity of the alumni, stu- dents, faculty, and friends who made the building possible. The 600 seat auditorium will serve as a cultural center for the University. Here concerts, ballets, dramas, movies and many lectures will be held to educate and entertain all. Maine Masque will use its facilities for production and classwork headquarters. The auditorium will also be used for conferences, assemblies, and church sendees. The University Bookstore, long housed in Fernald Hall, will have spacious new quarters in the basement of the building. A Bridge To The Present During twenty-five dedicated years spent in service to the University. Miss Helen Len- gyel, the first head of the women’s physi- cal education department, made progress the key word of her work. She enlarged her staff from one assistant to four faculty members and changed from a program of one competi- tive team sport to one for physical education majors, offering a Bachelor of Science de- gree. Her life was truly dedicated to the ad- vancement of the Maine program in physi- cal education. Dedicated in October, 1963, the Lengyel Hall, is a living memorial to the first head of wo- men’s physical education at the University. The spacious, modern building has a double gymnasium for classes and competitive indoor sports, a dance studio, lecture rooms, offices for the Department, and locker and shower facili- ties for both men and women. The department was formerly located in a wing of Alumni Hall, now being remodeled to house Maine’s educa- tion television network. Outdoor athletic fields next to Lengyel Hall provide room for outdoor hockey, lacrosse, arch- ery and golf. Outside room facilities, modern equipment and a new gym enable the depart- ment to contribute actively to the development of all women students through a diversified program. 19

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Dr. Arthur A. Hauck has carved an enviable record of accomplishments into the history of education in this state and in the nation. Dur- ing the longest administration of the Universi- ty, he ably guided the growth of an institution which grew in size and status in the hearts of the people of Maine. Dr. Hauck’s warm and ready smile, his unmistakable integrity, mod- esty. and vital concern for others won the hearts and confidence of his colleagues and his students. With this auditorium came the real- ization of one of his long-standing dreams. Two Dreams Came True Building

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The Maine Masque was formed in 1910 from an organization that was previously known as The University of Maine Dra- matic Club. The 40’s brought an opportunity for experience in all phases of acting and technical aspects in dramatic produc- tions. The Masque was selected to tour Europe and North Afri- ca in 1959. Last year. 1962. Maine Masque formed a new stu- dent group organized along the lines of a theatrical honor so- ciety. The main objectives of the new organization are to pro- mote theatre at the University and to honor those students who have made outstanding contributions to the Maine Masque The- atre. Football got its start at the University in 1892. Until 1896 the football teams played their home games on the same field in which Corbett and Dunn now stand. During the two world wars drafting and reserve status changes kept the Black Bear athletes in continual bewilderment. Yet in the 40’s many mem- bers of the Maine teams made the All-Maine Eleven. Two out- standing players. Jack Zollo and Moose Murdoch received recognition to the Little All-America squad in the mid-forties. The year 1917 saw Maine clinch its first State Series title in 13 years. This provided a pleasing contrast to 1945 when the team lost every game. 20