Grace University - Charis Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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ri en ta tion Freshmen Orientation means a time of meeting new people and new challenges, and getting ac- quainted with college life. Amid the hassle of moving and getting settled in, came special meetings, en- trance exams and, for a change of pace, the freshmen picnic, held at Hanscom Park. Early in the year, the freshmen suffered a humiliat- ing initiation by the upperclassmen who forced them to wear pacifiers for an entire day. However, they soon put this humbling experience behind them and became an indispensible part of life at Grace. Spiritual Orien tation involved a series of thought- provoking lectures by Curt Lehman, a pastor from the Berean Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. He empha- sized quality Christian living and challenged us to excel even more in the upcoming year. ,V.V W- ff,f f- f I ,. ,, I VV -, I . if f My X M ffiw f X la. ffm. i 18 Activities 1 f iii ,mf

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utdoor Recreation to file As the Outdoor Recreation class ventured off on their Labor Day Weekend camping trip, they soon discovered they were in for more excitement than they had bar- gained for. Their experiences in- cluded strapping backpacks on soft shoulders, crawling up the green wooded hills of Indian Caves Sta te Park, and consuming the best greasy pancakes ever ea- ten. Many were tempted to think as Kelly Mallory, What am I do- ing here? However, after surviving the first shock of reality, they quickly learned to appreciate the strug- gle, knowing how much they would benefit from this learning experience. Says Ann Toms, I just liked the feeling of pushing myself and knowing I could do it Activities 19 5 1 at N3 Emi M 'W 4 3-. , .rf if fr-T' 4 ,, 'F-. , 1 ,vm gyfgn. 3 fy 2.5, W3 5. n