Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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Come To Auburn? Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, chose Auburn over the schools in Maryland because I wanted to be a Veterinarian. All my friends went to the University of Maryland, but I knew that I had to come to Auburn for Vet School. Unfortunatley, after my freshman year, I found out I was allergic to animals. Now I'm in pharmacy. Kandy Hart, a sophomore from Coral Gables, Florida, said she came to Auburn because I came up to visit and I liked it. My friends came here and the location was good. Many of the men questioned answered parties, sports programs, friendliness of the people and their future curricu-lums. Of course, there were also a few offbeat answers. — Bobby Lindsey, a senior majoring in marketing chose to come because two of his friends needed a third roommate for their apartment. — Jack Mallette, a senior in visual design came because of the quad and hill. — Ron Donald, a freshman majoring in engineering, came to school here because I wanted to revenge my parents. They both went to the University of Alabama. The explanations are as diverse as student themselves. Who knows? Whatever the answers given, the true reason may actually have been that mysterious, magical pull from Samford Tower. 15 VVh Auburn f

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Why Did You What lured you here, student? Was it some mysterious, magical pull which beckoned to you from Samford Tower? Or have you known since you were ten years old that Auburn University with its congenial War Eagle small town atmosphere is the only place you would consider going? Why did you come to Auburn?” It's a common question asked among new acquaintance in dorms, fraternity houses, and parties. It is obvious that many factors influence the student in choosing Auburn and the seemingly simple matter is actually complex. Here are some answers to a randomly asked Why did you come to Auburn?” questionnaire: — Sandra Lawhon, a senior pharmacy major from Winter Haven, Florida chose Auburn over other schools in an effort to get away from home.” The friendliness of the people also helped me make the decision to come to Auburn. — John C. Morgan, a Tallassee, Alabama resident, said he enrolled at Auburn because My brother came here and my parents were big Auburn fans. I guess you could say I always knew I would come to Auburn. — Kim Hooper, a junior in clothing and textiles came to Auburn because the Home Ec School is supposed to be good.” She also liked the small town atmosphere. — Hugh Presley, a sophomore from

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