Oklahoma Baptist University - Yahnseh Yearbook (Shawnee, OK)

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Junior Teressa Yates types a name tag for freshman Donna Gislason while she waits for her survival kit from the Student Government Association. Regis- tering freshmen was the respon- sibility of the SGA.-photo by Steve Holman ,.,,,,..a-Ola How About Hand? Moving In Brought Helping Hands From SGA, Upperclassrnen And Staff he first day of mov- ing in and orienta- tion was a day of long lines, heat, humidity, and However, it was exhaustion. also a time of new friends, new faces, and experiencing dorm life for the first time. Moving in was a culture shock for some freshmen arriv- ing on the campus. Serena Na- kamura from Honolulu, Hawaii, was trying to recover from jet lag when she arrived. She said she noticed one specific thing different in Oklahoma than in Hawaii, l'm use to being around people with a lot of dif- ferent ethnic backgrounds, When l came here, it was wierd because it appeared as though everyone were caucasionf' Darlene Young, a freshman from Chicago said, 'fMoving into WMU was a mess because most of my things didn't come until Tuesday in the mail. Young felt that orientation was helpful in helping her to find her way around the campus. She also liked the ClA's. They were cool and told us what to expect and what not to ex- pectf' The ClA's were a group of students who helped freshmen learn Ka-Rip, the Freshman Creed, and the Alma Mater. They also helped freshmen get use to the campus and their new environment. For sophomore Doug Mon- teith, it was his first year to be a ClAi l liked meeting all the new freshmen because l prob- ably wouldn't have met half of them, if l hadn't been a CIA. l think orientation went real well. lt was really fun. Before orientation, and be- fore all the students arrived, the RA's were on campus. An RA workshop took place one week before students arrived. It was full of seminars, counsel- ing sessions, and preparations for everything to come as an RA, Kerr RA Pamela Brown said that the first day of moving in was like a mad rush with peo- ple beating down the doors. Another RA, Monica Mullins, had a more biblical view when she said, lt was like after the Egyptians had been wandering in the wilderness and came into the promised land. One way or another, we all arrived on Bison Hill and moved in. - Orientation

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For many students, beach togs weren't the only summer appar- el. Some like Cathey Cobb wore hiking boots and used camping equipment while vacationing in Colorado. -photo by Brad Shir- ley O ummer tlme Sunshine, Fun Times, Sand And Beach, Where Could Everyone Else Have Gone? he sun caresses my face with white-hot intensity. I sit up and spread more suntan oil over my face, arms, and legs, As I listen to the sound of the crashing waves against the shore, I reflect on how nice and relaxing the summer is. I think about my friends and how they are spending their summers. Sure, there are peo- ple just like me wasting the whole summer out on the beach. Some make a job of this - life guards. Rance Sheilds, however, said Lifeguarding would be a whole lot easier without so much sun, water, and pres- sure. Some of my other friends have fun jobs at Falls Creek. The last time I talked to Ran- dy Cox he said, Falls Creek is fun. It gives you a spiritual re- vival and the strength to go on through the year. It's a special part of my summer. There are also those who are combining traveling with more meaningful activities. Eric Fox said of his Washington, D.C. in- ternship, I not only learned about government, I also learned about myself and other people. Some people like Jay Ramer stayed on campus to help with Super Summer. I've never seen so many youth change from spiritual apathy to real excitement and zeal and radical commitment to the Lord. Their honesty blessed me. Sherrie Carns was also in- volved with Academy. I got to work with twenty-two high school girls. I learned a lot about responsibility, she said. I turn over on my stomach, giving my back equal sun time. Just as I start to fall asleep, someone kicks sand in my face. Excuse me, miss . . . miss- can you please check me out? My face is bright red, not from sun but rather from em- barrassment. A customer rude- ly snaps me out of my dream world and reminds me that I am really just another sales clerk this summer. No, I'm not work- ing on a tan, or traveling to far away places, but at least I do have a job and am busy. That's just as satisfying . . . I guess. I Summe

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K X. . . E f Z . L,A , U pperclassmen like Gene Phillips often help freshmen move in their dorm rooms on the first day of orientation. Students move in a variety of things, including books, televisions, and refrig- erators to help make their rooms more like home. - photo by Steve Holman n the first night, during orientation Erin Edwards and her friends attenc the freshmen picnic. Besides eating thf traditional hamburgers, freshmen be came acquainted with one another while meeting some of the upperclass men. -photo by Steve Holman The ture I wanted to show that Frosh can have friends, and I hope we set good examples for them. Andrea Vaught l met some of my best friends during the orientation. Some were even upperclassmenf' ,mi Miner Orientation