Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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■ Changes were available. This information would have helped them decide if they wanted to stay out all night or not. Although the procedure went fairly well, some changes still needed to be made. Prior to altering the system being used, the college considered implementing a lottery system. After a study by the resident life staff, a study by Dr. Thompson's office, and suggestions from the Resident Student Association, the idea was dropped. The changes made to the existing procedure were: the opening of Gordinier Lobby the night before deposits would be accepted to keep students out of the cold: the use of student monitors: the provision of refreshments: and the presence of school officials. On the night before housing deposits, around 7:00 p.m. students were arriving at Gordinier to begin their all-night wait. They brought with them sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, hot pots. T.V.'s. food, books, and games to make their wait as pleasant as possible. Student monitors worked quickly and efficiently getting the 500 students organized. These monitors were interviewed and chosen by Dr. Thompson as monitors for Spring Fling weekend. The housing deposit evening was their practice for up coming Fling. Student reactions varied considerably that evening. Many fell that even with the changes in the present system, there had to be some other way. Leah Scharff. a sophomore business major, said. There must be a better way to get your dorm deposit in than this. It's not practical. With a more humorous outlook on the procedure. Gina Moon, an Elementary Education major, stated. If the food doesn't kill you. the housing deposit will. John Kerbough. a senior who was serving as a monitor, said. It could be better organized. He suggested a ticket system. This idea was supported by several of the students there that night. Also, many of the students felt that the college should take the upperclassmen into consideration when admitting freshmen. Although many different activities went on during the housing deposit camp out. studying was probably the most widespread. Students demonstrate various postures conducive to their work.—Photo by Mike Mingcy Seemingly stacked on top of one another. Bill Maltcrn and girl friend Bonny Witchry catch some sleep together. The two had been there since five o'clock In the afternoon.—Photo by Darrin Mann

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many of their friends came for moral support and to help pass the time away. Students also brought backgammon, cards, and books to keep them busy till morning. One student. Cleveland Bonner, brought his bed with him in hopes of getting a good night's sleep. The night continued with a few very minor problems such as butting in line. There was only one shoving incident, which happened once the doors had been opened. Dean Barber was pleased with the overall procedure of the evening, considering the number of people that were Involved. After the deposits had been accepted, students were told that there were rooms left over. This upset many who had spent the night out In the cold: they fell they should have been told how many rooms Some people had the energy to stay owake for 12 hours, but others found a comfortable spot on the floor and dreamt of future dorm living. Doug Evans is preparing himself for the morning battle for a room.—Photo by Darrin Mann A few students didn't care for what the school provided to drink and brought their own thirst quenchers. Bill Vitulli turns to his wine skin to momentarily wet his whistle.—Phofo by Mike Mingcy, As comfortable as possible on a pile of blankets. Teirric Jones passes the time by playing backgammon and listening to music.—Photo by Mike Minyey

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Two students near the head of the girls' line. Joyce Myers and Janet Myers, both juniors, felt that it was better organized than it had been the previous semester, and they were pleased to see some members of the administration there during the night. But there were also students who said they enjoyed the way the Fall 1981 housing deposits were handled more than they did the Spring 1982 deposit procedure. Steve Bartos was one of these students. “This semester (Spring 82), we drank hot chocolate and coffee: last semester we drank Strohs and Jack Daniels. Even though many students were unhappy with the system used, when asked about other procedures such as lottery, assigning rooms by QPA. requiring all seniors to live off-campus, or assigning rooms by alphabetical order, they became even more upset. With the present system, they at least had a chance for a room, where under the other procedures it would be all up to luck. Kelly Byrnes Behind the bars of Gordinicr Zoo roamed one of the most ferocious mammals in Millersville-the exhausted, frustrated upper classman.—Photo by Mike Mingty As the night passed Into morning, hopes of keeping busy and entertained were abandoned. Depositors, now bored, just wanted to get the ordeal over with.—Photo by Darrin Mann This lucky woman spent the night with Playgirl's most desirable men. Kathy Slusan finds a ' subject'' to study that is far more interesting than history. — Photo by Joe O'Connor. Students lined the halls of downstairs Gordinier waiting to make their housing deposits for the fall —Photo by Damn Mann