[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
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                       TRIBUTE TO PANZER COLLEGE

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 1997

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Montclair State 
University's Panzer School of Physical Education and Hygiene on the 
80th anniversary of its founding. This institution of higher education 
has trained countless physical education and health teachers for New 
Jersey's public schools. It is, therefore, indirectly responsible for 
the good health and physical fitness of generations of New Jerseyans.
  Panzer College began in 1917 as the Newark Normal School of Physical 
Education and Hygiene, founded in response to a new State law mandating 
the teaching of physical education in the State's schools. The name was 
changed to the Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene when 
the school moved to East Orange in 1925. The college's namesake was 
Henry Panzer, president from 1920 until his death in 1932.
  In addition to Henry Panzer, his successor as president, Margaret C. 
Brown, was also instrumental in the school's success. It was under her 
leadership that Panzer, previously a 3-year school, became a 4-year 
institution and began granting bachelor's degrees.
  Panzer College served as a single-purpose institution for more than 
four decades before merging with Montclair State in 1958.
  Today, the Panzer School is the home of a highly respected human 
performance laboratory and a physical fitness center that benefits the 
entire campus.
  Graduates of the school have worked as physical education and health 
education teachers, coaches, directors of athletics, and in other 
academic roles. Many have moved up as principals and assistant 
principals, with a number having risen to the post of school 
superintendent.
  I commend the faculty, staff, and students of the Panzer School for 
their excellent work. Academic skills are vitally important but 
students must learn to keep themselves healthy and fit as well. The 
Panzer School has helped millions attain that goal.

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