Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

Page 20 text:

Father Reinert gives a brief review to the freshman on college life and activities. The familiar administration building takes on a startling proportion for the new observers. Parents and new students are received and welcomed by the faculty and administration. The impending blackout — only five minutes to hunt up a flashlight.

Page 19 text:

Trunks . . . boxes . . . bags, and there is still more to come. The question is, Where can we put it? Careful now. Just three more loads here and then we can start to unpack the trunk. Freshman Week Filled with the anticipation and excitement of a new ad- venture, four hundred freshmen took full advantage of their get acquainted week at Creighton. Alpha Phi Omega service workers were busy directing the confused freshman and his worried parents on their first exploration of the campus. Dormitory proctors were completely occupied issuing room keys, carrying luggage and assuring the mothers that the rooms were warm even on the coldest days. Moderators of the dorms were caught with the spirit of the week and allowed their charges to stay out until shortly after the bewitching hour. Members of the Student Union Board of Governors had started the wheels of the new year into motion and their picnics, fun nights, and other activities kept the newest Creighton genera- tion occupied. By the end of the first week, all the good-by ' s and remember to write soon ' s had been said. Perforce the abandoned freshman became adjusted to his new life. A few of the fellows had bought their first pipe; girls were trying out the latest fads and all knew the exact location of the Dean of Men ' s office. At week ' s end, the observing senior could see that his fellow Creightonite was beginning to enjoy the new ex- perience with confidence and enjoyment as well. Dad: Don ' t worry, Mom, he ' ll be all right. Mom : Yes, but can we get along without him.

Page 21 text:

Tom Tibbels, a past master on college life, intro- duces his brother, Terry, to the proctor Fred Schneider. One can claim many firsts at school. This happens to be Terry ' s first meal at the Student Center. In the process of getting all of his books, Terry takes time out for a glance at his English book. The 1958 influx of freshman arrived on cam- pus. Terry Tibbels was a typical aspiring member of the newest generation of the Creighton family and new experiences was the phrase that prob- ably best told the story of his first week at Creigh- ton University. During those first few days he met many of his fellow classmates through the mixers, orientations, and picnics. At one of these frosh picnics, Terry met Cass Schrier and there must have been a certain attraction for the following evening they were seen on a movie and pizza date. After the bewildering and tiresome ordeal of registration, Terry and his 400 peers were plunged into a whirlwind of studies. Their faces wore the resigned and weary expressions of those who have realized that the excitement of Freshman week is only the first trial run in a long four year race. A Typical The end of a hectic day is in sight as Terry completes his last form at registration.