Looking Back
Centre County history through the pages of Town&Gown
1975
The Rotary Club of State College celebrated 50 years of community service. Dick Grant, who at the time was the only living charter member, recalled the early days of the Rotary. “We were young, full of pep and vinegar, and motivated by a sincere desire to do what we could for the betterment of our community.”
1999
Penn State athletic director Tim Curley had “Lunch with Mimi” and talked about the toughest part of his job. “We’re a self-supporting unit, which means, basically, that we have to raise all the money that we need to support the program,” he said. “So a lot of time needs to be spent not only on making sure we’re in a stable position to pay the bills today, but also on trying to advance the program for the future.”
2007
Meredith Kirby wrote about her son, Max, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, and their experience as a Four Diamonds family and involvement with THON. “There was that felling of love and support that has been with us constantly through Max’s ordeal,” she wrote. “We were part of a big team — a family — and we did not have to battle cancer alone.”