Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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Freshmen go 'first class' Freshman Follies participants went First Class by adding a new dimension to the show. The event, nor- mally containing unrelated numbers, was divided into three segments - broadway, country and western, and oldie goldies. Three choruses, made up of approximately 100 students, performed a medley of songs appropriate for each segment. Individual acts also focused on the Sharon Bryant, co-coordinator of Freshman Follies, said she and Jeff Nelson, co-coordinator of the show, wanted to make Follies a variety show, rather than just a talent show. The freshmen spent three weeks preparing for the show, working until 4:30 a.m. on the final dress rehearsal. Bryant said they worked that late because Capturing the audience with a variety of acts, the participants opened with Another Op'Nin', Another Show and ended with a patriotic spotlight on America. Other acts included a mime, a tap routine and vocal numbers. Freddy Martinez from Dallas balanced several items on his chin, including a coat rack and a bicycle. Nelson said, Freshman Follies is valuable because it gives the freshman class the opportunity to work together and get to know each other very early in the Bryant said the most valuable reward of Freshman Follies was the friendships the freshman class members developed. The First Class performance provided not only entertainment for the audience but also first

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Intro to Abilene Christian 1301 Psychology 2320. Recreation 1101. Bible 2352. Although all freshmen may not have received credit in these classes during their first semester, they sampled each classes' curriculum at Fish Camp. The students were given many opportunities to broaden their liberal arts education during the weekend. Fish Camp activities included devotionals, get-acquainted games, apple bobbing and group interaction. lazmine, a rock band made up of ACU students and exes, performed. A slide show of freshman orientation sessions reminded students of summer days when they prepared to enter college. The weekend would not have been complete without the mud fight - a quasi-recreational activity. For four guys, the fun was spoiled when they were in- jured in the mud pit. None of them was seriously in- jured, and the weekend proceeded normally. Freshmen, counselors, camp directors, faculty and staff members played a part in the Fish Camp weekend. Each participant perceived the weekend in Fish Camp all the elements that a freshman finds at ACU are represented: friends, fellowship, never get- ting enough sleep and insanity. Steve Gilbert, Fish Camp director and senior from Oklahoma City, said: It was different from other Fish Camps. It was not as structured. I tried to deal more with the person. I achieved this through my attitudes and the attitudes of my staff. Ginger Barnett, Fish Camp counselor and junior from Alta Loma said: Fish Camp is something really neat for freshmen to get to know each other. It's a time to let freshmen know that you're there to help them if they need it. The speakers at Fish Camp were Rick Atchley, pulpit minister at Southern Hills Church of Christ, and Lynn Anderson, pulpit minister at Highland Church of Christ. Michelle Dauner, freshman from Jefferson City, Mo., said: The best thing about Fish Camp is the in- terest that is shown by the upperclassmen. It seems they really care that the freshmen feel important and welcome. It's a lot of fun to let loose, but you also leave feeling really good about being at ACU. — Tim