American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Long registration lines leading to Clendenen Gym are no pleasant sight for the freshman or the upperclassmen. The club fair held on the quad during the week gives new students an insight into activities present on campus. LUNG nr mj[AN5 3

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f WP Clad with beanies and signs, freshmen gather at the annual sophomore court to be tried for frosh demerits. over 1,000 freshman attend orientation Thirteen-hundred freshmen from 25 co untries begin their college life at American University with a full week of orientation ac- tivities. Early hours of the first day always move slowly. But at night, trunks of clothing half open in their seven dorms were deserted for the music of bands and folk singers echoing from, some fraternity open houses. The music beck- oned, the lights were dimmed, and the pace quickened. Suddenly the freshmen found them- selves amidst a new type of life. Officially the week began with the capping ceremony at the picnic where all received tri-colored beanies. They also wore identifi- cation signs on their backs, walked only on certain paths, entered only specified doors and toured Washington on chartered buses. During the week testing took place to deter- mine who would waiver basic courses. The nights were free, and filled with street dances, an outdoor movie, free meals, and open houses. There was registration for returning upper- classmen. And then it was all over. Beanies and signs were tacked to a bulletin board, lines formed in the bookstore, and on Monday morn- ing at eight classes began. Freshmen eager enough to be at the Leonard Center pool by seven in the morning take part in the Splash Party.

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Letts Hall dormitory for men was the largest addition to the campus this year. Opened in the fall, complete with its own lounges, game and study rooms and proctored by competent students, the drom houses 513 undergraduates. modern facilities appear on growing campus The opening of McDowell Hall for women last year marked the beginning of massive series of additions to the campus. At times, progress seemed almost without limits. Largest of the expansion program was the new seven-story men ' s dormitory. It was followed by complete renovation of Mary Graydon center, nucleus for student activities, now complete with its New Orleans style snack bar. For student enjoyment, the bowling alleys were completely remodeled by mid-October were completely remodeled by mid-October and pool tables were added to an adjoining room under the gym. Also in Leonard Center, Swed- ish sauna baths for 25 cents a visit were popu- lar places for relaxing. In other areas: a outdoor theatre nestled in the side of a hill was completed, the book- store was modernized as were many classrooms, the law school moves on campus and another fraternity completed its new house.