Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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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

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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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Olympic Visions Rivaling the spirit of the Olym- pics, the Bears athletes achiev- ed the best in BSC Sports. Last year, Bridgewater won the Smith Cup, an honor that goes to the school with the best overall athletic achievement in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC). This year Bridgewater had to compete intensely to retain the Cup. Being the best is a part of the strong athletic program that predates the Civil War and the tradition continues to this day. For the particpiant or a observer, there is a large number of opportunities to be part of the Bears ' intercollegiate and intermural athletic program. There are 18 intercollegiate varisty teams for men and women and the inter- mural sports program includes flag foot- ball, volleyball, and street hockey, and club sports such as women ' s soccer, wrestling, and men ' s lacrosse. This athletic program allows the students, faculty, and staff opportunities to compete in a wide range of sports in an atmosphere that stresses sportman- ship, fun and enjoyment. The Bears roar as they rush toward the field just prior to the Homecoming Game against Worcester State. They won the game 20-13 and ended the season with a 6-1-2 overall record and by winning the MASCAC championship. 12