Avila University - Anthem Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Condls Donell Left: Renee Mozeitis of the Student Ori- entation Stoff leads o group of new students in o victory celebration during orlentotion activities. Below: George Hoermon receives some much needed assistance from Justin Larson during move-ln. Condis Donell Above Left: Maureen Ward! Either you ' ve got a lot of dirty laundry or you ' re moving in some of the com- forts of home. Above Right: Some new students complete the first of whor seems like hundreds of forms necessary in collegiate life. Condis Donell

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GETTING STARTED There ore three rituals basic to be- ginning college: orienration. registra- tion, and move-in. Orientation is the official first taste of college life. It introduces incoming stu- dents to one another, the philosophy and policies of the college, and its environment. Gullible students are en- couraged to participate in a variety of per tricks (ice breakers) designed to stimulate student interaction, and test their sense of humor and embarrass- ment. These tricks become learned behavior, and become a part of their college life. Students are given hand- books and handouts stating the in- stitution ' s purpose and operating pro- cedures. These philosophies and policies fend to seem irrelevant at the moment, becouse students are pre- occupied trying to formulate their own purpose and method of operation. Campus tours ore given by currently enrolled students who serve as Ori- entation Leaders. These leaders usu- ally have a vogue idea of where they are going — maps ore used. P Above: Ken Dudzik, do an about face and get rhar carper back in the hall! Right: New Stu- dents have to go through a lot in order to register for classes! Just one of the get- acquainted ' ' activities during orientation Candis Donell Registration is commonly referred to os the rat race. This can be the most frustrating and ironically the most re- memberable part of college. An im- age of a human ping pong ball in a maze co mes to mind. The ultimate in strategic planning and memory recall Is required to success- fully accomplish move-in. The objec- tive of move-in is to transport all be- longings from home to school In one trip, and load the elevator with as much as you possibly can and still have room for yourself. There are two key thoughts to keep in mind when moving in. First, save your energy for arranging your room; avoid using stairs and carrying heavy boxes — use elevators and two wheelers. Sec- ond, remember to pack everything; especially everyday necessities. Sure, you packed the both towels . . . but where ' s the soap? — Patrick Wood and Mary Pat Veerkamp I Candis Donell 10 Orientation

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ENJOYING THE TIME I ' m siftin’ in closs enjoyin ' the rime. What o wonderful little pow-wow, What a wonderful meeting of minds. We ' ve come to hear the teacher. Hey teach, whot do you say? Why nor throw o little insight my way. You soy, if I hove o question — raise my hand. And you ' ll be more thon hoppy to expand. You ' re giving us knowledge and that ' s a good gift. I appreciate the way you chollenge me to grow, the way you stimulate my mind, and how you lend me a helping hand when I ' m failin ' behind. Yeah teach. I really appreciate your kind, as I ' m siftin ' in class enjoyin ' the time — Patrick Wood ADOve: lassie Bader seems to enjoy the nature of a science project. Right: . . . the leg bone is connected to the hip bone . . . 12 Student Life Tassie Boder