Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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President ' s Reception Is ATest For The Stalwart The week before the President ' s Reception is filled with anticipation and dread for the new students. As the traumatic night arrives, each one meets his blind date, fears the ordeal of running past laughing, rice-throwing upperclassmen, and faces the long receiving line of smil- ing administrators and faculty. Re- freshments and a lively musical pro- gram help most of the initiated to unwind and enjoy a pleasant, un- usual evening. ' 20 Campus Life

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REGISTRAT ION GRIN b : a R it Registration means students add books and classes and subtract from bank accounts; teachers sort class sections and puzzle over multiplied loads. When the last line vanishes at the day ' s end, the entire college sighs with relief— another registration is over so a new semester can begin. UPPER LEFT: Sandy Harris begins the awesome task of moving in . UPPER MIDDLE: Dr. Mercer opens the first meeting of Spiritual Emphasis Week. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Doddridge assists Betty Barrows in arranging her courses. LOWER LEFT: Student Senate Members welcome new and return- ing students. LOWER RIGHT: A positive attitude helps at registration time. Campus Life 19

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UPPER LEFT: A long line of friendly smiles and firm handshakes awaits each student. UP- PER MIDDLE: Dr. and Mrs. Mercer along with John Main are the first to greet the students. UPPER RIGHT: Cindy Meehan reaches the Reading Room where refreshments are served. LOWER LEFT: Harrassment by upperclassmen is at its zenith during the President ' s Reception. LOWER RIGHT: Even the greatest of times has its dull moments for Mr. Don Hill. Campus Lifo 21