Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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Sharing the Special Times The Bridgewater Family. Many students, as well as the rest of the college community of ad- ministrators, staff, faculty, and alumni, find it to be one of Bridgewater ' s most unique assets. Started in the early days of Bridgewater Normal School and con- tinued as the school grew into Bridgewater State College, the Family has remained as a caring and supportive campus community and environment. It reflects the college ' s belief that the col- lege years can be, and should be, years of adventure and happiness, full of fresh ideas, and enjoyable experiences. Being a part of the Bridgewater Family begins on the first day of Orientation and never actually ends, as the students graduate as a part of the over 25,000 alumni. The administration, faculty, and staff go out of their way to make the students feel at home, offering advice and solutions to problems. Over the years, students meet a wide variety of people in their classes, dorms, clubs and organizations. It is rare that they do not find people who soon become their best friends in celebrating the good times, and being there for the bad times. Sharing the special times with the Bridgewater Family is one of the unique realities of the Bridgewater experience. In front of the Campus Center, Lisa Apovian, Kim Haiman, Stephen Frati, Beth Welch, Bill Moreth, and Tina Pecoraro all hang out together. 10

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Taking in the Campus Scenery The breathtaking campus scenery of Bridgewater State College is a source of favorable comments from visitors and a source of great pride to the students, faculty, administration, staff, and alum- ni. Upon seeing the campus for the first time, many people exclaim, This is how a college should like. Twenty-six major buildings, har- monious in distinctive red-brick architec- ture, are spread over a 170 spacious acres in a small college town. The quiet residental community of Bridgewater is a town of pleasant homes, small businesses, and scattered farms. The college enjoys an ideal location, a short drive from Boston and is situated on the South Shore, the fastest growing area in Massachusetts in population and businesses. The changing seasons of New England leave their mark. Each fall the many trees which line the campus paths turn into spectacular hues of brown, red and yellow in the cool breezes of autumn. Winter brings brisk, cold winds, occasional snow, and brillant blue skies. By late March, spring arrives and the Quadrangle is green once again. The breathtaking campus scenery and buildings is Bridgewater ' s best asset, reflecting the college ' s nearly 150 years. As the oldest existing campus structure, the Art Building Was built in 1906 as a gymnasium. Throughout the years, it has served as a library and a of- fice building. It now houses the Art Department and art classrooms. Just beyond commuter parking lot is the Shea Durgin Hall, largest residence hall on cam- pus, housing over 700 students.

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Close friendships is one of the best reasons for joining a fraternity or sorority. Both Carol Pakiela and Sylvie Camacho are members of the Phi Pi Delta fraternity. Instant friends. Julie Affanato and Pamela Hall quickly get together for the camera, as they enjoy the music at the Fall Concert. New Friends! Incoming freshmen often find new friends by joining a club or organization. Carolyn Hearn, Linda Dutra, Michele Donnelly, and Krysta Koppenal are members of SARC (Student Alumni Relations Council). 11