Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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It was a time for adjustment. From towns and cities in Ohio, and from many other states in the country, freshman students came to Oxford during August for their first taste of university life. For many, it was the first time they had been completely in- dependent from the family and hometown friends. Students were forced to quickly lea rn to deal with the academic and social conditions of the schooL Freshmen began the year with the traditional convocation in Millett Hall on the evening before the start of classes in the fall. There they were re- ceived by President Shriver and other administrators of the university. The cheerleaders and the band presented entertainment for the new students of the school. The walk to Millett in- cluded the usual ratings of the women 22 CAmPUS NEWCOmERS by fraternity members whose houses bordered Talawanda Avenue. Thus the event was seen as entertainment by many of the upperclassmen as well. For incoming freshmen, one deci- sion which had to be made was whether to join a Greek social organi- zation. Women interested in the activ- ity were present on campus one week before the beginning of the beginning of the academic year to rush the uni- versity so rorities. It was a time ma rked by hurried introductions and brief summaries of pre-college involvement and interests. Men, on the other hand, experienced the hectic activities of rush during the beginning of the sec- ond term. For them, membership of- fered an alternative residence for the sophomo re year. The academic adjustment was for many freshmen one of the most dif- ficult. The intensity of study required for university classes did not always correspond with the work style known previous to entering Miami. The size of some classes was also a source of culture shock. Ultimately, after a few weeks in Ox- ford, freshmen looked for sources of entertainment and non-academic in- volvement. Intramural sports and campus organizations were important for fulfilling this need. The newest students to the university soon ad- justed completely to campus life, set in a path which would define their Ox- fo rd expe riences. Brad McConnell ABOVE: Football games mean spirit as this enthusiastic Emerson Hall cheering section displays.

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TOP: Family members of all ages were present when students returned to com- pus in the fall. BELOW: The cheerlead- ers entertained freshmen at the convo- cation. Also present were odministroto rs such as Dean Lunine and Vice-President Etheridge.

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Photographskinn Howell LEFT: After dinner softball games are popular in the spring. ABOVE TOP: AI- most every student inevitably brings a bicycle to campus. ABOVE: Up- perclossmen sometimes Iook down on f reshmen ways. 23