Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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A campus tradition Both pine branches and bows decorate Burke Administration Building. The combination of snow and decor made it difficult not to get ex- cited. Photo by J. Springer Celebrating Christmas college style Christmas on campus has always been a special time and this year was no different. Decorations were beautiful, spirits were lifted, and everyone joined in celebrating the tradi- tional holiday. Pine trees were brought on campus and stood decorated on the grounds and in the buildings. Lights, wreaths and b ows were hung for everyone to see and enjoy. Students also decorated their dorm rooms with a seasonal flair. Doors were covered with red and green wrap- ping paper topped with ribbon. Christmas music flooded the halls. Mailboxes were filled with greeting cards wishing all a happy season. Some students decorated minature trees in their rooms and hung stockings from the mirrors. Almost everyone strung glow- ing lights in their windows for those who passed by to admire. Fourth floor Nesbitt even went so far as to combine their decorating efforts and through each room on the quad-side of the building, forming their lights into a different letter, spelled out Happy Holidays. The ways which students chose to celebrate Christmas on campus were all different yet special in their own way. For Freshmen it meant a first chance to decorate their own individual tree. For Seniors it was the last opportunity to see the quad lights reflecting off the snow- covered ground, and for us all it meant establishing our own traditions and memories which will effect our lives in the seasons to come. K. Dexter © Hall doors are wrapped in an assortment of colors and styles. Students took much delight in making their doors stand out during the season. Photo by Z. Burdine Lights glow in the windows of the President ' s House. The beauty of Christmas was very evident around campus. Photo by G. Wickersham 28

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t f V ;■ . . ■ ' • JLjvery campus has one. Every student knows of it. Everyone has hung out there at least once. What is it? It ' s the place where the action is, the center of activity. For other colleges it might be a hill, stream, or grove, but at Olivet it is known to all as the Decker Quadrangle. It stands in the center of Olivet ' s campus and was built especially for the students. It is a the place for fun and unity which can be seen all year long. As the school year began, the quad saw new friendships being made as students met and con- versed on the concrete benches. When the weather cooled and autumn came, the outdoor fireplace was put to good use. Bonfires glowed through the night ' s darkness and students ' voices were heard singing the old The Quad Squad Students find a place for fun and friendship familiar camp songs, while they roasted marshmallows and hot- dogs. The night before a big foot- ball game, the quad served as a place for school-wide spirit, as students gathered to cheer during pep rallies. As the autumn season passed and the last leaves fell, the quad awaited winter and the new happenings it would bring. The campus soon became covered in white as students started a new semester. On early chilled days, girls dreaded crossing the quad alone because they feared that the minute their shoes touched the icy surface, an embarrassing fall would follow. Not everyone shared this same fear though. Pro- fessor Wiese and some male students couldn ' t wait patiently enough for days like this when they could get a running start and try to slide from Benner library to Ludwig Center. During crisp nights after a big snowfall, the quad became a major battlefield and freshmen experienced their first real snowball fight. Students dressed in their heaviest ski jackets and furriest mittens ran in groups from their dorms to join in the excitement. The snow soon melted and spring came around the corner. Puddles along the brick surface served as the only reminder of the glistening snow students had seen for the past three months. As the weather warmed, the flowers and trees were seen once again in their fullness. After the lunch and dinner hours, students enjoyed the change of weather while licking their SAGA ice cream cones. Couples were noticed sitting on the benches and grass in quiet conversation and students were once again enjoying the quad which had been with them throughout the changing year. £) (K. Dexter) ? Kim Meyering kicks in joy with some help from Brian Lake. Kandra Dilts stood by refusing to help. Photo by ]. Springer Student Life 27

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Chuck Taylor and Janice Stice study before class in Larsen Fine Arts Center. The two-story high tree was just one of the lovely decorations. Photo by ]. Springer Carla Henry puts the finishing touches on the tree. As much fun as it was putting up decora- tions, it was even more fun taking them down in preparation for going home. Photo by Z. Burdine Student Life 29