Four score ago (okay, maybe a little longer ago than that) the distinguished Pennsylvania State University was founded. The year was 1855: a time that would mark the beginning of fierce prestige, exceptional academics, and the damn awesomeness of Happy Valley.

Penn State is filled with its own unique history; stories and memories of Dear Old State are infinite. But believe it or not, there is a world outside of Happy Valley. It may be hard to believe, but it is indeed true. Yes, big momentous occasions did happen outside Centre County. And some of these historic events have been captured in paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Some photographs and paintings are so iconic, we Penn Staters can’t help but appreciate them, even if they don’t exactly scream “We Are!”

But who says they can’t? We compiled some of the world’s most infamous photographs and gave them just a bit of a Penn State edge. Here are some of history’s most iconic scenes: Penn State style.

The Scream

Artist: Edvard Munch

Year: 1893

Location: A mysterious bridge

Penn State Location: Between downtown and Old Main

TFW you realize you forgot your chem homework at home.

The Last Supper

Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Year:  1494–1499

Location: Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan

Penn State Location: Canyon Pizza

Who wouldn’t want their last meal to be served with a side of ranch?

The Birth of Venus 

Artist: Sandro Botticelli

Year: 1484

Location: A half clam shell

Penn State Location: The Duck Pond

Cover up, Venus! For the ducks’ sake!

Betsy Ross 1777

Artist: Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Year: 1920 depiction

Location: Betsy Ross’s Cottage

Penn State Location: Old Main

The star-spangled banner doesn’t have anything on that beautiful flag.

Napoleon Crossing The Alps

Artist: Jacques-Louis David

Year: 1793

Location: The Alps

Penn State Location: The Nittany Lion Shrine

Onward!… State.

The Singing Butler

Artist: Jack Vettriano

Year: 1992

Location: A beach on the coast of Fife

Penn State Location: Old Main

Who needs Frat Formal Friday? The campus is our ballroom.

Dance

Artist: Henri Matisse

Year: 1910

Location: A simplified green landscape

Penn State Location: Old Main lawn

Sometimes you’re so amped to be attending Penn State, you simply have to frolic.

The Yellow Brick Road

Movie: The Wizard of Oz

Director: Victor Fleming

Year: 1939

Location: The Yellow Brick Road

Penn State Location: Calder Alley

 

The Yellow Brick Road, a sketchy alley way, same thing!

The Titanic- Jack and Rose’s Embrace

Movie: The Titanic

Director: James Cameron

Year: 1997

Location: The front of The Titanic

Penn State Location: Overseeing the new HUB

I’m flying Jack! Jack, I’m flying!

The Friends Cover

Show: Friends

Director: David Crane

Year: 1994 – 2004

Location: Some Hollywood set

Penn State Location: Baby’s Diner

Who needs to study when you’ve got milkshakes and your friends?