Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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l Settling in at Creighton W elcome Week marks the beginn- ing of college life for freshmen. Cars packed to capacity came filled with parents and students. I guess the thing I remember most about Welcome Week was the second day of check-in, the parents of a new resident thanked me for making it so easy for them to leave their daughter at Creighton, Gallagher RA Peggy Ryan said. I think the real thanks goes to the hard working group leaders who made everyone feel welcome. One freshman said the real test of nerves came in tolerating two sets of parents, yourself and your roommate in one dorm room. Arranging and rear- ranging took hours until the room shaped Casino Night, sponsored by Delta Upsilon, is an an- nual event held during Welcome Week. into a liveable home. Meeting roommates was also an ex- perience. That moment builds with ter- rific anticipation of what to expect. The moment arrives and it doesn ' t seem quite as bad. Before leaving campus, parents were assured their children would be in good hands. It was a time to meet new people and also say goodbye to mom and dad, trying to hold back the tears. For many, the true feeling of freedom set in later in the week when they realiz- ed they were really in college. The idea of no curfews and no parents waiting up when you came stumbling in the door seemed almost too much for some. The Splash Down Party provided an opportunity for students to make friends during Welcome Week. 15 Wricnme Wrek

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Mrs. R.J. Dooling, center, works in the Campus Store during the registration rush. A Splash Down Party cooled off freshmen in the Kiewit Center pool during Welcome Week. 14 Welcome Week

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Settling in at Creighton Other Welcome Week actvities includ- ed a Welcome to Creighton address, delivered by Father Michael Morrison, S.J., university president; a splash down party at the Kiewit pool complete with chicken fights and beach balls; and a beach party with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses and shorts. Students danced on the Lyold and Kathryn Skinner Mall, participated in Showtime and gambled at Casino Night, sponsored by Delta Upsilon frater- nity. Group leaders: First row: Sandy Schaefer, Mike Nohr, Julie Puhl, Jeanne Franco, Matt Nigro, Jim Dunlap, Karen Ireland and Keith Farley. Second row: Mary Beth Vorhees, Ralph Attanasi, Karen Senff, Robert Allen, Mary Kapustka, Lori Schweickert, Tim Sully, Mary Sonnek and Teri Brockhaus. Third row: John Dotterweich, An- thony Solimini, Kerry Ford, Kim SouUiere, Anne Broski, Lisa McMahan, Jackie Staudt, Kristi Von- nahme, Chammy Sassano and Janet Wilcock. Fourth row: Paul Markwardt, James Letcher, A sports picnic, sponsored by Phi Kap pa Psi fraternity, faired a good turnout despite dreary weather. For many freshmen, one major obstacle of the week was registration. One lesson learned during the first week: how to stand in seemingly endless lines. The organization during Welcome Week was fantastic, Patrick Angel, a Council Bluffs native said, afterward I felt I had made more friends than in my four years in high school. Janet Berning, Drew Steiner, Tom Merkel, Ann Bernholtz, Marc Kurtz, Cyndi Owens, John Har- tung and Mike Carlson. Fifth row: Tim Kutz, Tom Siddoway, Andy Boggust, Karen Rowen, Roxxy Farrington, Cyndi Hoover, Cindy Laba, Jeffrey Sisel, Terese Harrington and Shannan Neppl. Top row: Peter Theis, Ruth Beyerhelm, Diane Diemer, Amy Heithoff, Maria Avery, Pam Gewinner, Kelly Soulliere, Anne O ' Connor, Gene Riotte, Mary Kate Wells and Kathleen McCarthv. 16 Swanson Hall residents check in with dormitory personnel during Welcome Week. Upperclassmen Marion Opela and Karen Rowen enjoy an evening activity during Welcome Week on the East Quad Mall. Welcome Week