Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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New Student Beginnings Each year, approximately three days before clas- ses, new students enter onto the ASU campus. These students are provided valuable ASU experience through New Student Orientation. The three day program has the following specific goals: - to assist new students in defining their purpose for at- tending Arkansas State University and developing positive relationships with faculty, staff, and peers. - to help students understand ASU ' s expectations of them, and what they can expect from ASU. - to provide information concerning services available to students. - to create an atmosphere that minimizes anxiety, pro- motes positive attitudes, and stimulates a new excite- ment for learning. All of these goals are achieved in part by the follow- ing activities: ASU ' s Largest Icebreaker, ASU Presi- dents Reception, guided tours, educational sessions, meet the Dean, tips from professors, Greek Life picnic, Organizational Fair, Orientation Festival, reception for minority groups, movies, and a concert. The Student Government Association plays a signif- icant role by providing over 40 student assistants and the overall responsibility of implementing the program. A total of 15 departments participate in the program. Without the outstanding cooperation of over 100 stu- dents, and staff a comprehensive program such as this would not be successful. New Student Orientation is a great way to begin college life at ASU. Organizational Fair allowed new students to find out what ASU has to offer. Jose Feliciano and Anna Talbot direct the ASU band. New Students register for the many prizes given away by Coca-Cola Co. Al Green leads the Playfair crowd in the fun and games.

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The Springfest events on April 1 were held from noon to 1 a.m. Some of these events in- cluded frisbee golf, an egg toss, the obstacle course set up by the ROTC, and ooze ball - which is volleyball played in a mud pit. Carnival-type booths were also set up by various community groups. The number of booths was down this year due to the $25 entry fee this year. The win- ning teams in the intramurals competition included Regulator Guys II, and independant group in Level I and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in Level II. These were announced at a dance in the New Pavillion that night. Chairman of the Springfest committee, Joe Greggory of Piggot, said, the goal of Springfest is to give everyone on campus a day to have fun in an effort to raise money for a student scholarship. More than $1,000 was raised. Mr. Simon Says has been a tradition at Springfest for the past years. Bob Schaffer, who has appeared on the Battle of the Network Stars, was master of ceremonies. Radio station KASU broad- cast live segments throughout the day from outside the Reng Center. Rich Carvell, instructor in radio-television and station manager, said interviews were conducted about every 20 min- utes. Bob Schaffer, Mr. Simon Says, was master of ceremonies for the most successful event of the day.

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Freshman Orientation At AS fhe Student Government Association sponsored PLAYFAIR which allowed new New students get acquainted at PLAYFAIR. students to meet new friends. Head Basketball Coach Nelson Catalina gets new students fired-up about A- 5tate Athletics.