College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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The audience listens to responses during the question and answer session of (CBS news commentator) Eric Sevareid ' s talk given during Parents Weekend — Photo by Lori Friedrich. After his Xa k entitled The Press, the President, and the Power, Sevareid takes time to shake a few hands. — Photo by Lori Friedrich The Randolph Residences dedication was part of the Parents Weekend program for Saturday afternoon. Rector of the College, Edward E. Brickell, addresses the crowd — Photo courtesy of W M News. Parents Weekend 21

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Honoring Thy Mom and Pop Students Show Rents Around the Place A couple of freshmen were seen hang- ing out of a Yate ' s window, unfurling a banner down the side of the building which read Hi, Mom and Dad Then came the realization — sandwiched in between Homecoming and Fall Break, Oct. 10-12, was Parents Weekend. But what did this mean? To some it meant a few days of salvation from Captain Sham- rock. To others it was a time to admit that parents weren ' t so dumb after all. To most, however, it was a hectic, sunny weekend full of activities ranging from the football game to shopping at the Pottery Factory. The Parents Weekend schedule kicked off with a freshmen parents discussion on Friday followed by the traditional re- ception in the Wren Yard hosted by Dr. Graves. Saturday ' s events included a total of 12 information sessions or seminars, the football game, and dedication of Ran- dolph Residences Freshmen ' s parents were more likely to participate in the planned activities than upperclassmen ' s parents. Participating parents found the seminars informative but with so much happening at once they were often unsure which way to turn first. Many upperclassmen ' s parents noted that the planned activities were too time-consuming, separating parents from their children. Some parents also cited that the cost of participating, while not prohibitive, could instead have been spent towards dinner at the Arms or lunch at a deli. Everyone, however, said they With a cast heavily weighted with freshmen Company was a ma|or attraction for parents during the weekend — Photo by Barry Long really enjoyed seeing W M ' s first victory of the season against Dartmouth. Monday morning, the Hi, Mom and Dad banner was still up, but the mes- sage was extended over the course of the weekend. Next to it hung another which read Take Me Home! — PF, ■ 20 Parents Weekend

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Tolerating a Bit of Defacing An Inside view of the mess within Chancellors, Once completed, this building will be occupied by the School of Business Administration — Photo by Barry Long. Resting his eyes from the wreckage within, a con- struction worker assesses the campus from a win- dow in Chancellors, — Photo by John Ber ' , F Pedaling up the walkway, Haile Wilson makes his way to the library This completed pro|ect complies with the state mandate requiring accommodations for the handicapped — Photo by John Berry Sorority houses undergo major overhauls, dis- placing many Greek women from their houses for one semester — Photo by John Berry 22 Construction