West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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WEST CHESTER: The State Stoic The Borough Our college has shared its name with the Borough of West Chester, in which it is located, since it was founded in 1812 by the West Chester Academy. The Borough of West Chester received its name in 1788, when it was changed from Turk ' s Head. The two have grown and evolved together, and today each plays an important and indispensable part in the life of the other. West Chester is the many fine shops, movie theaters, and restaurants that we so of- ten frequent: but it is also much more. West Chester, with a population of only twenty thousand, is a major center of business and government. Because of its position as the Chester County seat, the Borough provides ample oppor- tunities to observe regional and local government in action. West Chester is also a place to learn: about society, about people, and most important about ourselves. If one is caught up in the tur- moil and confusion of everyday work and study, then one need travel only a few minutes beyond the campus to find rolling hills, small farms, and tranquil parks in which to relax and find peace of mind. We discover that our learning does not end in the classroom; it is for- tunate that we have a place like the Borough of West Chester in which to continue our education. A lonely road to a not so lonely place