Thursday, September 13, 1934 ‘When I Was a Freshman’ Just 30 Odd Years Too Soon Survey Reveals Epoch of History Concerning' 23 • Prominent Faculty, Administrative . . Members of College Today "Great oaks' from little acorns grow’.' runs an old proverb. In com mon parlance the venerable- old ax iom might well be re-phrased to.“onc« a lowly freshman” when thirty-two, years of history concerning present .Penn State faculty members is roll ed- back; Witness the following: President; Hetzcl was entering the University of Wisconsin as a freshman; Hugo Eczdek, director of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, was a freshman at the University of Chicago; Dr. Charles F. Noll, of the department of agronomy, was a freshman here; and Dr. Ray H. Dot terel*, of the philosophy department. wa3 in the first year at Franklin and Marshall College.- Thirty-two years ago Dr. Joseph P. Ritenour, College physician, had be gun his studies at the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania; Prof. William Gibbons, of the jour nalism department, was engaged in Blankets Linens EGOLF’S Dru Goods and Notions Lingerie Draperies CO-ED BEAUTY SHOPPE Is prepared to give you the latest in new fall hair styles arid all other forms of Beauty Work. Phone 888 VERA SENSOR, BEAUTICIAN Opposite Postoffice, on Beaver Avenue “It’s toasted” V Your throat protection—against irritation—against ct graduate work .at Buekncll Univer sity; Dr. Frederick W. Owens, head of the department of mathematics, had just been graduated from the (University of Kansas; Dean Charles W. Stoddart, of the School of Liberal Arts, had just received his philos ophy doctorate from the University jof Wisconsin; Dean Frank D. Kern, of the Graduate School, was a junior at the University of Idwa. Dr. Stevenson W. Fletcher, of the horticulture department, had just been awarded his doctorate from Cor nell University; Prof. Charles L. Kin sloe, of the electrical engineering de partment, was a senior here; Dr. Wil liam S. Dye, of the department of English literature, was a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania; and Raymond. H. Smith, College comptroller, was a sophomore here. Thirty-two years ago several mem-] hers of the present faculty were studying of foreign, universities. Dr. Francis M. duMont, head of the de- Origin of Jimmy Leyden’s ‘Victory’ Song Is Revealed by Composer’s Roommate One of the first which will | for composing tunes on the spur of be, taught to the freshman class is the moment. One spring morning Ley- ‘Victory,” Penn State's famous foot- den arose singing a s,ong about Penn ball ballad—a song that has thrilled State that sounded unusually attrac .he hearts of loyal Nittany students live to Hansen. .'or nearly two-score years. “ Whcre’d you get the song, There are few graduates of Penn he yelled. State during this span of years who "«Jusl made it up,” came the an- have not felt the influence of Jimmy , T „, , „ „ „ * “Write it down and I’ll publish it Leyden’s stirring song of Penn State. an( , jve you two cents roya i ty on And there are few students at Penn evei . copy so ] ( i» Hansen replied. State today whose pulse has not been « rl | do it> » camo the re p onse . •lulckened by the strains of “Victory” And so “Victory” was composed, on the athletic field. Clarence Robinson, then director of There are not quite so many slu- music at Penn State, assisted in the dents, however, who have learned of preparation of the song, and several the incidents responsible for the com- editions were successfully placed on position of this song. The story of the market. its origin was told by Albert A. Han- So from its modest beginning “Vic sen, ’l3, Leyden’s roommate, to Ed- tory” has developed into a song that ward K. Hibshman, alumni secretary. W as sung by the soldiers during the Hansen was one year ahead of Ley- World War, a song that has been den in College but both students re- adopted by hundreds of schools in the sided in one of the old'wooden rooms United States, and above all, one of of the ancient and historic track Penn State’s most cherished tradi housc, once the home of Penn State tions athletes, but recently torn down to make way for a more imposing struc ture, According to Hanson, Jimmy pos sessed a fine tenor voice, a remark ably sunny disposition, and a knack | partment of romance languages, was j a senior at the Valentin College, France, while Prof. Paul R. Blanchet had just graduated from College Cha tal, France. Members of the present faculty who were stiM in high school thirty-; two years ago included Prof. Asa E. Martin, head of the history depart ment; Prof. Carl \V. Hasek. of the department of economics and sociol ogy; Dr. Jacob Tanger, head of the department of political science; Dean of Men Arthur R. Warnock, Dean Frank C. Whitmore, of the School of Chemistry and Physics; and Wil liam S. Holfman, College Registrar. Dean Edward Steidle of the School of Mineral Industries, was still in grammar school, as was head coach Bob Higgins, Paterson Hosiery Shop Old Main Art Building—E. College Avenue Welcomes the Class of -1938 ■■■i. AND OFFERS ■' /> ..... "LADIES’ FINE HOSIERY' 10 " SLIPS PAJAMAS DANCE SETS CHEMISES GOWNS BRASSIERES GIRDLES POCKETBOOKS In Fact, Everything in the Line of Ladies’ Accessories. THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Summer School Sets Enrollment Records Word has been received here from the State Department of Public In struction that the College continued to have the .largest summer session enrollment among all Pennsylvania colleges and universities. In the face of a general 6 per cent slump in enrollments, registration here was 5 per cent higher than dur ing the previous year, a total of 2,- 790 students having registered at the College. In 1933 the total enrollment in summer sessions throughout the state was 14,125. This year a total of 13,138 attended 45 sessions at 31 colleges, exclusive of state teachers colleges, the announcement said. Sev enteen colleges and universities this year suffered a loss in summer stu dent enrollments. king / 7 'Bet&k Jean center leaves are used in Luckies—because the clean center leaves are the mildest leaves...they cost more...they taste better. Convocation To Open 10th Freshman Week (Continued from page one ) The .special mass meetings will :onie to an end on Tuesday night ,vhcn the athletic association will con duct an athletic rally. John E. Fleteh .•r, *35, athletic association president, will preside at the rally and present the various captains and football. let termen. Counselor’s Meeting Scheduled Three counselor’s meetings are scheduled for each of the twenty four sections of the new class, while the class will assemble according to schools for instruction on methods of study. To assist students in maintaining good physical condition during their College life, all first year men will be given a thorough physical exam ination by the College Medical de partment. The examination will be given at the dispensary in the base ment of Old Main and the health record will be used as a guide in sug gesting remedies for any physical de lects which may prove injurious to the student. To Hold Song Practices Uniforms to be worn for R. 0. T. C. courses will be issued during this week at regularly assigned periods from the storeroom in the basement of McAllister hall. The deposit fee for the uniforms will bo paid at the regular registration. The period from 11 o’clock to 12 o’clock each morning will be set aside for song practice in the Auditorium. Prof. Richard W. Grant, head of the department of music, will be in charge, assisted by a staff of cheer leaders. The Freshman Week schedule also provides for two periods of library practice in charge of library assist ants. At these periods the new stu dents will receive instruction in the use of the card systerti as well as in reference room work. An opportunity to become acquaint ed with the College campus buildings and points of interest is offered by the P. S. C. A. in the form of campus tours. The trips were started yes terday, but students who were un able to go yesterday should meet in the lobby of Old Main at 3 o'clock this afternoon and also at 4 o’clock. Campus Bulletin Announcement of the trials for the Penn State Players will be made at the presentation of “The Tavern” in Schwab auditorium Saturday night at 8:15 o’clock. Freshmen should bring fountain pens to their registration in Recrea tion hall because the College does not furnish pen and ink. Hetzel Releases List of Changes Made in Faculty Restricted Finances Continue To Hamper Expansion of Research Personnel This week more than fifty person nel changes were announced by Presi dent Ralph D. Hetzel. The announce ment recorded chiefly changes among the junior academic stall ranging from assistant professors downward. Restricted finances continued to ham per expansion and the count showed a net increase o L oniy three new members on the teaching and re search staffs. A total of 31 appointments below the rank of associate professor were made, according to the announcement. Some of these appointments were made to take care of vacancies cre ated by staff members on leave of absence. Others were made to fill 20 vacancies caused by resignations. In addition to the junior appoint ments two appointments of rank above assistant professor have been recommended, to the, executive com mittee of the Board of Trustees. These are the appointments of H. N. Watenpaugh, recommended to be associate professor of soil technology and the appointment of Dr. C. H. Austin in metallurgy. The junior appointments follow School of Agriculture: G. F. Brown,, instructor in farm crops; H. S. Brun ner, instructor in agricultural edu cation; Michael- A. Farrell, instruc tor in dairy husbandry; Willis Kerns, assistant professor of rural sociology extension. School of Chemistry and Physics: R. E. Marker, research assistant in chemistry. School of Education: Dorthea L. Sulzbach, instructor in home econo mics. School of Engineering: H. N. Fair child, instructor in mechanical en gineering; F. E. Hyslop Jr., instruc tor in fine arts; H. A. Myers, in structor in engineering extension; Andrew Triche, assistant professor of engineering extension; Edwin Zol ler, instructor in engineering exten sion; J. L. G. Weysser, instructor in engineering extension. Mr. Wyes ser last year was an instructor in the School of Mineral Industries. School of Liberal Arts: J. H. Fer guson, instructor in political' science; G.. W. Henninger, instructor in mu sic; D. W. Lee, instructor in Eng lish composition; R. L. Miliscn, in structor in English composition; Dr. J. P. Seisam, instructor in history. School of Mineral Industries: G. L. Hasslcr, assistant professor of pe troleum and natural gas engineering; E. S. Hill,- research assistant in pe troleum and natural gas engineering; Helmut Landsberg, instructor in geo physics; J. L. Myer, research as sistant in fuel technology; G. R. Pole, assistant professor of ceramics; B. S. Ellefson, research assistant in ccrenmics. College Library: Julia Whitemore, assistant cataloguer; Amelia Young, serials assistant. Arts and Science Extension: K. A. Craig, instructor in chemistry; S. N. Wren, instruc tor in chemistry; Evan Johnson Jr., instructor in mathematics; Constance K. KnobelsdorfF, instructor in for eign languages. Miscellaneous: 11. R. Riley, jr., assistant in the de partment of Public Information; Charles A. Myers, assistant in the Student Union. Dr. Boucke Recovers Dr. 0. Fred Boucke, of the depart ment of economics and sociology, has recovered considerably from the ill ness with which he was stricken last May, and will meet his regular class es on September 10. ‘Alumni News’ Out The September issue of the “Alum ni News” is scheduled to appear to day. A special feature of this is sue will be a complete picture of the College buildings on the front cover. Authorized FRESHMAN Apparel... DINKS « BLACK TIES , BLACK SOX Page Three R. O:T.C. Department Adds 2 New Officers; Albrecht Transferred Two now officers have boon at tached to the department of military science and tactics,' and one member of the local post has been transfer red. They arc Captain Ralph G. C. Nemo, of the infantry corps, and Li eutenant Lee B. Washburne, of the engineering corps. Lieutenant Frank M. Albrecht, of the engineering corps has been, transferred from the local post to the Rivers and Harbors board at St. Paul, Minnesota, after serving here since-December, 1021). Captain Nemo has just completed a two-year course at the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and because of this training Is erigible for service I at the Army Headquarters in Wash- I ington. Prior to attending the staff school at Fort Leavenworth he was in troop service. Lieutenant Washburne has just re turned from a tour of foreign serv ice. He was graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1927, from the Uni versity of California in 1930, and from the Army School of Engineer ing in 1931. P.S.C.A. Plans Campus Tours For Freshmen Campus tours for freshmen men and women, arranged by the P. S. C. A., under the guidance of J. Fran cis Gehr, ’3(5, will be conducted this afternoon to acquaint the new stu dents with some of the fifty-odd Col lege buildings. The tours, which will last approxi mately one hour, will leave* Old Main lobby at 3 and at 4 o’clock. Tanger Edits Book An edition of the present State Constitution as amended to 1934, for use in schools and colleges in Penn sylvania, is being prepared by Dr. Jacob Tanger, of the department oE history and political science. It will appear sometime this month and will be published by the Pennsylvania Book Service, Harrisburg. The PENN STATE PLAYERS ; Present y ‘ "The w Tavern 77 by GEORGE M. COHAN ■ + Saturday, Sept. 15 8 o’clock + In The Auditorium All Scats Reserved 50c + on sale at Treasurer’s Office Thurs., Fri., Sat. Corner Room Fri. Night, Sat. Afternoon
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