Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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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

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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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Student government activities: Coffee houses, cultural events, concerts, highlight 1 978-79 term A variety of activities were sponsored by student government during the 1978-79 year, in an effort to appeal to all members of the FSC community. During the fall semester, the homecoming concert with The Flying Burrito Brothers and a coffee house featuring Yukon Jack and the Wharf Rats were held. Herbie Mann, internationally known jazz flutist, performed in Wallman Hall in the fall. Dances and coffee houses were scheduled throughout both semesters with live bands providing music for dancing and listening. Nationally known relaxation expert Jerry Teplitz and the American Mime Theater Company also brought a touch of culture to campus during the fall semester. The Peking Opera Company, Dan Wagoner and Dancers and a Stillwater Atlanta Rhythm Section concert highlighted the spring term activities. 5Sti2§3! %1 HMJ B KmkA | « yjP - Jr. H nH 4 -ft PK 1 1 TOP: A Peking Opera cast member performs. ABOVE LEFT and ABOVE RIGHT: American Mime Theater Company members perform the play ABOVE and RIGHT: Students are taught how to relax by Jerry Teplitz, authority on relaxation techniques. 24 Student government activities