Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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coniients . . . adn msHaHon . . . . .. 14 students . . . . . a . . 36 athletics . ., . . . . . . 88 greeks . . . . . . . . . 110 cwgamza ons . . . . .. 148 patrons........173 index.........197 Student Bridgei'most photogenic structure in Porter County.

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before we begin if itis true that a picture is worth a thousand words, the 1950 Beacon represents the equivalent of a miliion words. Our hard- working corps of photographers bore the brunt of producing this year 5 edition. -. Compilation of the 1950 Beacon has com- 2- 'n'. --'- .Udined. the ingredients of an ideal task. There 3'33 : 503-595 thard work, butthis has always been 1:3 tinged:e with the real excitement of experi- . mentationg... .- , ... FoHQwi'ng: the pattern set by previous aw; :siiiziffwfi e'fffhikfht .wp'rking with a minimum budget, 23:: 5 .. . .we: hqve flied to provide students with as 121-, .3 :3. -'.'- ngupi'aic 0mg, complete a picture of the year 12.1 1950 osges'sibie. ' E:::. 3-335? aThe Editors. Air view of West Campus.

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we dedicate the 1950 beacon to O. P. During the academic year 1949-1950, President OP. Kretzmann observed two important milestones in his life; his 25th anniversary as an ordained minister and the beginning of his tenth year as Vaipois prexy. Students, iacuity-members, administrators, church digni- tarieSgsome 450 OF 0.13.15 FriendSegathered at a banquet held in the gymnasium November 4, 1949, in honor of his 25th year as a minister of the Word. Although OP. wouid refuse credit For the astounding growth of Valparaiso University in recent years, his con- O.P. breaks ground on the new campus. . . . . . - - Viction In the Ideals of a Christ-centered Cltadei of education have constantly spurred the university Family on in its struggle to achieve a Vaipo of expanded physical and spiritual standards. Actual construction work is probably the oniy phase of Vaipo's building program that OP. has not thrown himself into 100 per cent, but we think that the picture of our president with a shovel is symboiic. Candie-Iight dinner held in the gymnasium in honor of O.P.1s 25th anniversary as a minister.