Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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8 • Student Life Divider Student Life As spring approached, students began to enjoy the last days of school From freshman orientation in August until graduation in May, FSC students were involved in numerous events. Whether it was Homecom- ing, plays, guest speakers, dances, banquets or concerts, there was always something for stu- dents to do. Happy Days served as the theme during Homecoming week. Students participated in such activities as a sock hop, twister game and float competition. Theresa Piscitelli was crowned the 1984-85 Homecoming queen. Throughout the year many guest speakers appeared on cam- pus. They included such names as Ray Meyer, former head bas- ketball coach at Depaul University, civil rights leader Dr. Ralph Abernathy and John Malloy, author of the book Dress for Success. At the fall concert held in November, Cyndi Lauper and the Bangles performed before over 3,800 fans in the Feaster Center. The FSC Masquers entertained students through various play productions such as Annie, Gigi, The Diviners, and A Doll ' s House. The campus Nickel provided a number of activities for students which ranged from card playing and dances to social gatherings and just relaxing. Not only did students rely on school activities, but they also enjoyed activities of their own. In their spare time, students used the swimming and racquetball facilities at the Feaster Center, shopped at the malls, visited the local establishments or just plain relaxed in their dorms or at home. As spring approached and the warm weather began to break after a long winter, the campus started to swarm with students enjoying the last few days of the school year. With graduation signaling the end of the semester, 600 seniors made plans to start off their careers. w TANNING SLOWLY, Pat- ty King relaxes between orientation planning ses- j slons during freshman counselor camp at Jack- son ' s Ml

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A helping hand When thinking back to the first day of high school, do you remember how lonely and overwhelmed you were in the new environment? Now remembering the first day here at Fairmont State, didn ' t you feel the same? No matter where you came from, getting acquainted with college life seemed impossible. Every facet of college life needs some guidance and Freshman Orien- tation is no exception. This guidance is provided by up- perclassmen who are counselors to aid newcomers in the start of college life. Seventy counselors were chosen from approximately 100 applicants based on personality, grades, community and college activities by William Bailey and Michael Bel- mear, Student Affairs counselors. L L A freshman counselor is • a role model. He must a be able to show empa- thy and project confidence. We feel it ' s an important time on campus and we ' re lucky that we get the cream of the crop of freshman counselors. And it is important to realize that this is strictly a volunteer project and the counselors give it their all, agreed Bailey and Belmear. Freshmen counselors attended a training session Aug. 19 and 20 at Jackson ' s Mill to learn to work as a team and how to generate and limit conversation. The focal point was how to involve quiet students to make them feel like they belong. A freshman counselor is a role model, said Bailey. He must be able to show empathy and project an image of confidence with which he can best assist freshmen in their transition to college life. EVOKING spirit among freshmen, upper- classmen counselors chant and clap. MASTER CHEF Kevin O ' Brien grills hot dogs for hungry freshmen during the picnic behind the Library Building. HI Freshman Orientation