Thursday, March 18, 2010

What's in a Name- the Final Chapter

The Sykes Gate is the main entrance to Lycoming College and named for David B. Sykes, a Williamsport native and 1938 graduate of Dickinson Junior College. Dedicated on September 19, 1999, the gate opens the college to downtown Williamsport.



Building display Sykes Gate



The Commons, built in 2007, was officially dedicated Homecoming Weekend, Octobber 2008. The 29,000 square foot building was designed with facade and landscaping to identify six houses.

The Halfmann House is dedicated to Dorothy Ruth Stecker Halfmann, a graduate of Dickinson Seminary.

The Richard H. Lundy House is dedicated to Lundy, whose construction company was instrumental in campus wide renovations.

The Joyce Lynn House named in honor of Joyce Lynn, wife of Peter Lynn, a 1969 graduate of Lycoming College.

Robert S. Lowry House is named for the husband of Rosanna Lowry. Rosanna is a 1972 graduate of Lycoming College.

The Jack Hollenback House is named for Hollenback, who was a professor of Business Education at Lycoming College. When Hollenback passed away in 2008 the college used the sizeable gift left through his estate to respectfully establish The Jack Hollenback House.

The last house has not been dedicated at this time.


Building display Commons


Dedicated in 1980 the recreation center includes the George R. Lamade Gymnasium. Lamade was a long time publisher of the Grit Publishing Company and a community leader. The building also houses a basketball court, pool, weight room, sauna, and steam bath.

Honors Hall is named for Mrs. Mary Welch. In addition to the Shangraw Performance Hall, the building housed a meditation chapel, offices for the Honors Program, Campus Ministry and Community Service, as well as a kitchen-equipped lounge.


Building display Sykes Gate


The Metzler Gates are named for Dr. Oliver Sterling Metzler, who was a member of Williamsport Dickinson Seminary's Class of 1880 and a trustee of the school from 1911-1944. These gates were dedicated on October 14, 1939. These gates are known as the Graduation Gates because they are opened only once each year, during Commencement weekend.

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