Maryville College - Chilhowean Yearbook (Maryville, TN)

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On September 6, 1977, we arrived — excited, energetic, perhaps slightly bewildered. Then be- gan the week-long phenomenon known as new student orientation, and we slowly became ac- quainted with Maryville College and with each other. In this week of learning and fellowship, we became prepared for our four-year college exper- ience. We were first organized into study groups, where we began to find out about college life. We learned about our fellow group members and shared our opinions. We wrote essays and took placement tests in math, English, languages, music, and swimming. We researched college history and learned traditional college songs. We finally dis- cussed course offerings and core requirements, and, with the help of faculty advisors we regis- tered for fall term. But our study groups did more than study. Groups competed against each other in various games and activities — including volleyball, ten- nis, Softball, swimming, ping pong, frisbee, chess, and checkers. We sang, danced, partied, and just enjoyed the fellowship. We had our own choir. We had a square dance, a Friday night party, and a Saturday night semi-formal dinner. Sunday brought a trip to Tremont, where we hiked, threw frisbees, ate a picnic supper, and sang around the campfire. The week was culminated with the aca- demic convocation. The week was a valuable experience for us. It helped us adjust to this change in our lives. We became familiar with all aspects of the college before we started classes, and we got to know each other and many of our teachers. In short, this week effectively prepared us for our future here at Maryville College. 11

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Dorm Parents ■ . .- ... £ • ■« DAVIS — Delburn Sharon Boggs DORM I — Elissa Evans COPELAND — Susan George Miller 12