Thursday, March 17, 2016

#TBT in the Archives 3/17/16: Clubs on Campus

During the history of Shippensburg University there have been many different clubs on campus! Clubs come and go with new trends and evolve to meet student interests. This week, let's look back on the student clubs of yesteryear.

In the 1930s, Ship had a Nature Camera Club. This organization brought together students who were passionate about the outdoors and photography.

Nature Camera Club, 1931

The 1930s also saw the rise of an all-female Table Tennis Club. These women would practice against one another and hold Table Tennis tournaments to hone their skills.

Table Tennis Club, 1933

During the 1970s there was a Fencing Club at the university. Despite the group's small numbers, the Fencing Club provided its members with an opportunity to learn and practice new skills.

Fencing Club, 1975

Although Shippensburg is not near any oceans, during the '60s and '70s the university's pool was often occupied by the Aquatic Club and the Scuba Club. The Aquatic Club used the pool for swim practice, and the Scuba Club worked on their diving.

Aquatic Club, 1965

Scuba Club, 1977

Similarly, Shippensburg isn't very close to many ski locations (except during the winter months), but in the 1970s the university had a Ski Club that would take trips to ski resorts near and far to get out and enjoy the slopes.

Ski Club, 1976

Do you belong to a student club or organization? Or are you an alum who used to belong to a club, or are you related to a past club member? Do you have any old Ship student club photos, meeting minutes, rosters, or other memorabilia? Get in touch with Archives & Special Collections! Your memories are Ship's memories, and we need your help to commemorate the student experience on our campus. If you would be interested in learning more about donating student club memorabilia to the Archives, e-mail specialcollections@ship.edu or call 717-477-1516.

Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections.

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