Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Freshman orientation: An introduction to F9C campus life Freshman orientation begins in April with the selection of 60 freshman counselors. To be considered for the job one has to be a mature upperclassman. A reputation for being, acting, or getting crazy is helpful. Counselors decide what activities the arriving freshmen will enjoy plus will benefit their stay here at FSC. This year orientation began Aug. 27 with counselors waiting at the dorms to help the arrivals unpack. Some newcomers brought U- Hauls, but obviously did not realize that the trailers held more than the dorm rooms. The moving-in process was followed by a hotdog picnic in the Nickel. Then a Gong Show was held for the freshmen ' s enjoyment, but as always, the counselors also amused themselves. A dance began after the Gong Show. Registration began Monday and many freshmen discovered that pre-registration is a good idea. Various seminars were held between registration times. Among the seminars offered were those on birth control, study habits, and the merits of Greek life. One program that many upperclassmen wanted to attend was on What to do in Fairmont. A disco Monday night provided entertainment. Many of the freshmen proved they could dance, even if they couldn ' t think of a way to get rid of their beanies during the rest of the activities. Where is it-What is it? , an orientation tradition, was held on Tuesday afternoon, with the different groups participating in a junk art sculpture and counselor hunt. The purposes of orientation are not always clear to the freshmen. However, it is meant to introduce them to life on campus socially, academically, and emotionally. 22 Freshman orientation

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Musical, melodrama headline summer theater The Town and Gown Players presented two plays during the summer. Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried and True was a melodrama directed by JoAnn Lough. The summer musical, Fiddler on the Roof was directed by B. J. Sherman. Technical design for both plays was under the direction of Daniel K. Weber. The plays involved 3H both community members and FSC students. TOP: Pat Welch, Mary Ann Hawver and Tracey Satterfield sing as they clean house. LEFT: Steve Jones and Rosemary Tennant perform in Dirty Work at the Crossroads. ABOVE: Karen Lengel serves tea to the guests. Summer theater 21

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OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Freshmen rummage for junk during Where is it — What is it activity. MIDDLE: Student government president Neal Hamilton consoles FSC counselor Michele Stump after a pie is smashed in her face. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Everyone needs a break sometime during the hectic two-day orientation. TOP RIGHT: Aided by a counselor, a freshman competes in the hamburger-eating contest. ABOVE: These new coeds are enjoying the Gong Show. LEFT: Freshman counselors caught in their Gong Show-winning act. Freshman orientation 23