Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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Whistle While You Work In keeping with the approach of last year ' s initiation, the freshmen class of 1980-1981 gathered buckets, bags, and brooms and headed down the hill to clean up the streets of Dayton. Under the direction of master sergeant John Farris and other senate members, the troops swept streets, gath- ered trash, washed windows and experienced a washing themselves in the form of a rainstorm. This type of initi- ation was begun in an effort to promote more goodwill be- tween Dayton and the college and has been quite success- ful. In fact, this type of initiation may soon become another of Bryan ' s traditions. 15 Initiation

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Politics strike President ' s Reception Once again this year new students at Bryan were privi- leged to meet their first date under the flowered arch at the President ' s Reception. In keeping with the election year, Mrs. Mercer planned a mock political convention, with pa- triotic music, speeches, and even the roll call of the states as the program. After all the votes were counted the dele- gates made their way through the receiving line to the re- ception downstairs. As the evening drew to a close many were relieved and others were sad to see it end. The Presi- dent ' s Reception is one event Bryan students remember for a long while. President ' s Reception 14

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College picnic comes home This year due to the high price of gas, the all-college picnic was held on campus. The fun and games took place in the bowl, with mostly freshmen participating. Dr. Billy Ray Lewter led a short devotional before the picnic began in the Triangle. There were barbequed chicken, potato salad and baked beans along with beautiful sunshine and good friends. It was a relaxing day for students as well as the faculty and their fam- ilies, before the hectic routine of classes began. 16 All-college picnic