This is Cedar Crest (1954 circa)

[Applause] [Music] She's [Applause] Every she [Music] we our best she we [Applause] [Music] this is Cedar Crest Cedar Crest College in the rolling Countryside of beautiful eastern Pennsylvania a fully accredited four-year College of liberal arts devoted to training young women in The Art of Living a growing Progressive College of nearly 400 students and a capable experienced faculty of 40 eight buildings comprise the physical plant set on a spacious Gull of partially wooded land on the outskirts of allent toown a center of early Pennsylvania German culture and the Queen City of the Lehigh Valley adjoining is the city of Bethlehem home of the world famed Bach choir allent toown the population of 106,000 combines with Bethlehem and nearby Easton to form the Tri Cities area of more than 350,000 people at the western edge of Allentown lies Cedar Crest fitted gracefully to the trct of 104 Acres containing 380 varieties of trees and shrubs providing spectacular displays of color in the spring time and fall and with Evergreens predominant relieving the bleakness of winter this is the heart of the college the administration building behind its classic Greek columns is the center of activities at Cedar Crest it contains administrative offices many of the classrooms and Laboratories also a complete mail service in the college Branch Post Office combined with the student supply store in business education the student learns typing shorthand business law and English expert use of office equipment and proper business procedures the wonders of nature revealed by science microscope study in a cedarest science laboratory also in the ad building young chemists at work Cedar Crest girls in the physics and chemistry lab here is a student experiment in its final stages and now the colorful result her classmate however comes to a different conclusion complex physical processes are studied in biology and this girl isn't squeamish in another phase of the work the human body and its functions are examined with the help of Psy the only dummy in the class tousser here still serves mankind taking leave of the administration building we stroll toward the new and nearby Alumni Hall functional as well as beautiful in its modern architecture it houses an apple Auditorium with a seating capacity of 600 at this Chapel assembly attendance slips are [Music] taken prominent in the service is the college vested choir its members are filing in now [Music] proceeding down the aisle the choir takes its place upon the stage students participate at religious assemblies but the benediction is given by a faculty member the small Auditorium in Alumni Hall called The Little Theater is used by specialized groups and for lesser assemblies this is a drama class in session Lee's Memorial Chapel in the same building is also ideal for intimate meetings and a dignified restful and religious atmosphere almost the entire north side of alumni hall is devoted to the art Department a colorful and integral part of the cultural development at cedarest not all these students will become professional artists and illustrators but all will gain through doing a finer appreciation for works of art other classes too are conducted in Alumni Hall these girls are studying philosophy it contains a number of secluded soundproof music practice rooms organ is taught in the chapel and in the auditorium and the more accomplished vocalists are included in the versatile College Choir let's listen to rehearsal of the hym of the [Applause] day there is a Ru of Faculty consultation where instructor and student may discuss in confidence and privacy any problem which might arise in connection with college work Cedar crest's main dormatory is Curtis Hall a large e-shaped building with complete and gracious living quarters the attractive rooms here are home to Cedar crft students from many parts of the nation and from foreign countries as well let's follow along and take a look inside may we come in modern accommodations include the comforts you see here fitted for study and for Leisure Hours even pets of A Sort may be found sometimes a novel container for this one a typical dresser top assortment and an example of wall decoration to be found only among collegians some Play While others study until dinner time at least the College main dining room is located in Curtis Hall a most popular place with every student the regular meals are served here in cheerful and spacious surroundings for outsize appetites or for those who want only a sandwich there's a handy snack bar counter service for those in a hurry or take your time at one of the tables for relaxing away from study and sleeping quarters the students were invited to use the lounge in Curtis Hall just the spot to meet and entertain friends important uses made of the College library many do most of their studying here it's not only the quietest spot in the building a central place for classmates to meet and compare their notes but the one location where all types of reference works are always close at hand while we're still in Curtis Hall we can visit the college infirmary got a cold or sore throat here's what we'll do minor hers are looked after too more rooms for students are contained in a separate dormatory Crest Hall Crest Hall is smaller but just as modern as Curtis Hall and equally comfortable with the same congenial atmosphere and beautiful surroundings this is the president's home and this is Hillside house the practice house and model home for home economic students here the skills of homemaking are t color matching is an important preliminary to dress making the girls learn sewing by Machine as well as by hand step by step they're taught the modern seamstress art for personal satisfaction economy and to prepare them for becoming more versatile wives and mothers meal preparation is important too these girls for instance have devised an extra tasty salad they can bake a sweet sweet roll as well and they're taught to serve the food they prepare you can see that these dishes are never wasted company's coming and that calls for a special table setting instructor and classmates can be highly critical seems there's even an art to pouring water and to placing Cutlery as well as using it nobody likes to make a bed but they must be made and remade and Cedar Crest girls learn correct and efficient methods yes there's even a baby to care for at Hillside house the students feed clothe and take complete charge of a real live baby they also engage in child study through observation more of the Practical education that goes hand inand with the liberal arts courses the Cedar Crest College program also offers healthful Recreation activity golf for instance on the professionally laid out n hole course owned and operated by the college golf is a sport at cedarest that's truly enjoyed by almost every student tennis instruction is given on the campus courts here tennis classes are held drills are prescribed and the girls play singles and doubles matches when the weather is good tennis is always in season hockey enthusiasts well ped against the flying Puck and hardwood sticks here's a try for a score and a masterful save by the goalie there's croquet and volleyball for those who enjoy it basketball any time of year say these girls are good baseball of course and there's a hit or is it nope she's out at first archery is popular with many girls at cedarest but it's not as easy as it looks a graceful exercise in modern dancing enhanced by the flowing costumes another example of healthful Outdoors activity regular classes in the open shade on warmest days and when subjects lend themselves to such refreshing treatment sociology and psychology students go even farther a field observing the work of social agencies in New York and Philadelphia extracurricular opportunities include the international relations club and foreign language societies attended by Foreign students from other colleges the annual Greek plays rank among the great cultural events of the Lehigh Valley girls may study broadcasting and theater techniques recordings are made of the students delivery for self-examination and progress guides this girl has heard herself as others hear her a YWCA Bazaar provides cus fun plenty of good things to eat their own best advertising games galore and a chance to daa faculty member a volunteer he doesn't seem to mind and afterward cooling drinks for all Junior Prom while many social Affairs including dancers are held on the campus this extra special event is taken to one of the country clubs cedarest officials faculty members and their wives and junior class officers greet the arriving [Music] guests escorts are from nearby colleges and universities some from the celebrating Junior's home communities and all are here for a memorable evening of dancing and entertainment with music by a favorite band the girls and their escorts and a traditional prominade for Big City fun New York and Philadelphia are close at hand allent Town itself is a city of homes whose residents take friendly and prideful interest in the students and doings at Cedar Crest College these dwellings are on the west side of the city near the college campus Allentown is also a city of 87 churches of 39 denominations this is Old Zion where the Liberty Bell was hidden from the British and where Cedar Crest had its start in 1867 the famous public park system has an acre of Park to every 100 persons Allentown has several Coral societies a symphony orchestra and operatic group and a number of excellent bands frequent showings of sculpture and paintings are held in the public library and art museum the finest stage shows come to the city direct from New York and there's an Ive Little Theater Company mberg College for men is located in allent toown 2 a scene at Lehi University at adjoining Bethlehem Moravian College also at Bethlehem and Lafayette College in nearby Easton Parents Day at see the crest features a colorful program of class singing on the broad steps of the College administration [Music] [Applause] building [Music] the on [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] now follows the traditional vesting of the graduating class formal bestowing of the academic caps and gowns which may be worn until degrees are received at commencement exercises each graduate to be selects a relative ofal friend to help her Dawn her gown then the dean of women places a graduation cap on the head of each class [Music] member Refreshments are served near the scene of the vesting and pictures of the vested girls are taken by friends and families the yearbooks are out and being called for at the College Store comes alumni day with scores of graduates from other years returning to the campus distinguished alumni are gathered for picture taking in the foyer of alumni hall meantime College grounds are humming with alumni activities some of the visiting graduates renewing friendships in front of Curtis Hall an alumni luncheon is held and speaking of old grads one of these cedarest girls is back for her 75th class reunion on graduation day the school year is climaxed all that has gone before was merely preliminary to this the most colorful most solemn and most important of all school activities every year in ceremonies such as these about 70 girls are graduated culminating their four years of study and impressive rituals such as this procession by the faculty in graduating class through campus Lanes to the open air theater soon you'll see the amphitheater a natural pocket near the administration building backed by pruned hedge RS and a great summer circle of tulip trees the setting also used for the annual Greek play and other outdoor performances in debly please this great event of the year at Cedar Crest is also well attended by the town's people president of Cedar Crest since 1942 Dr Dale Moore Awards the diplomas by virtue of the authority vested in Me by The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and by the Board of Trustees of CED Crest College I hereby confer upon you the degree of Bachelor of artarts with all the rights and privileges pertaining there to president Moore himself was educated in the United States England and Canada he is a former College pastor at the University of Michigan and professor of religion at Lafayette College after presentation of student diplomas the graduates are seated in the amphitheater from here in their special front and center section they watch the awarding of honorary degrees recipients are persons who have distinguished themselves in public life or through exceptional service to the college Dr Moore is making the presentations at the close of this ceremony we'd like you to meet the president now may we present the distinguished president of Cedar Crest College Dr Dale H Moore Dr Moore C Crest is happy to present these views of the college they are designed to give you a true picture of the institution its grounds and buildings its facilities for housing and instructing the young women who are committed to its care and a view of these girls themselves the scenes which you have witnessed show our students at home in their room at their meals in the common dining room in their classroom and their Laboratories at work at play and at worship they show the environment in which they live and study and the close relationships which exist between faculty and student which is Possible only in a small College they show the instruction that is given regular courses scientifically programmed for the building of sound bodies and sound Minds they show the religious phase of their lives which is so important here Cedar Crest is committed to the instructing and guiding of its students into the paths of upright and useful living and of intelligent service to the community we commend it to your thoughtful consideration pamplets brochures and other literature detailing the curricular tuition entrance requirements the backg grounds and qualifications of Faculty members and the many and varied often unique advantages offered the high school or Academy graduate who enter CED a Crest are available now without obligation simply write for them to Cedar Crest College Allentown Pennsylvania the student who matriculates at cedarest College enters an accredited four-year liberal arts institution offering academic careers of the highest order a student who has graduated from cedarest Will have acquired the basic knowledge expected of all educated people in addition she has had the opportunity to secure those more intangible values of Tolerance friendliness broad-mindedness and the desire to fulfill her individual and social responsibilities all summed up in the one word character if these are the things that you are seeking in a college for yourself or for your daughter cedarest confidently and proudly invites investigation come see us soon won't [Applause] you