Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Elderhostelers, students benefit from Sizzling summer school Summer school was the time for 250 elder adults and 1 ,600 FSC students to work together in classes and social activities from June 1 to August 6. Seven groups of Elderhos- telers, elder adults on the move, lived in Prichard Hall for one week. They attended spe- cial non-credit classes and par- ticipated in after-hour events, including dances, swimming and a Night at the Races. DR. RICHARD WARDIAN, associ- ate professor of history, delivers a lecture to Elderhostelers. While the Elderhostelers were busy with their own plans, summer school students braved 90 degree weather to attend classes. Some came to renew teaching certificates, to graduate early or just to get ahead. I went so I would have light- er loads later on, Mary Bulka, English journalism major, re- marked. Due to cutbacks, approxi- mately 176 courses were of- fered, according to Dr. John Conaway, director of admis- sions. Summer school offered more than just classes, howev- er. Student Government spon- sored an ice cream social and the Nickel sold hotdogs for 25 cents each. On the sports spectrum, a summer tennis league was in action and Falcon Camp, for ages 8-12, was held both terms. Whether young or old, sum- mer school proved to be a time for learning and fun. ELDERHOSTELERS HAVE a group discussion in Prichard Hall during a break. ELDERHOSTELERS TAKE TIME from a busy class schedule to en- joy a meal in the Dining Hall. Summer school 17

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STUDENTS TAKE ADVANTAGE of a cool treat on a warm day at the ice cream social. STANLEY GROVES, Turley Cen- ter Director, and a Turley Center employee serves students at the ice cream social. YOUNG AND OLD alike enjoy ice cream. Two Falcon campers wait in line to be served. LOIS LAUGHLIN, assistant to the president, and Dr. Robert Bauer, state Edlerhostel director, hand out copies of the 1981 Mound to Elderhostelers. 1 6 Summer school

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Stepping TnV -vq Vl into college life become oriented Am I in the right place?; , Where do I go now? and similar guestions could be heard across campus on Aug. 23, as 2,019 newcomers made their way to the Feaster Center, unaware of what lay ahead. Freshman orientation was designed to give students a chance to become acguainted with the campus and each oth- er. Freshman orientation is a good opportunity to meet new people before you settle into a hectic schedule of classes, said Stephanie Shaffer, fresh- man journalism major. Blair Montgomery, assistant to the vice president for stu- dent affairs, and Michael Bel- mear, student affairs counselor, attempted to aid freshmen in this transitional period. Sixty- five student counselors assisted them in giving students their first impression of the college. Activities for the two-day event included meetings and recreation. Freshmen attended general meetings and listened STUDENTS LISTEN INTENT- LY as freshman counselor Sam Statler introduces campus life. to speeches. After registering, paying fees and receiving I.D. ' s, they attended adviser-advisee ses- sions. To provide relief at the end of a hectic day, freshmen danced the night away, spent an evening at the movies watching with Dudley Moore in Arthur and participated in group games. The first week of a new way of life provided many new ex- periences, including dorm life, commuting, making friends and most important, a sense of independence. Even after five days of walk- ing across, campus to find themselves in the wrong rooms, standing in lines for what seemed hours and drop- ping loads of books, freshmen settled in nicely. They had found a new home on the hill. COUNSELOR TOM FITZGIB- BONS aids arriving freshmen moving into Pence Hall. TRYING TO COOK for 2 fresh- men is a warming experience for these counselors. THREE FRESHMEN WOMEN search for a place to sit after wait- ing in line for refreshments. . $ : - m 4 . | E J i 1 HQ S : 1 » i I -Ami £p »v h f ' , I T -sj v » . 33 . v .jt 1 8 Freshmen orientation