Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Freshman Orientation • 13

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A 4 4 TV freshman counselor is a role model. He must be able to show empa- thy and project confidence. • • • Sarah Miller, senior, education major, said, In attending freshman counselor camp, I have had many experiences such as learning to work with others, follow- ing directions and most of all understanding freshmens ' fears. After a warm welcome from the freshman orientation committee on Wednesday, Aug. 21, freshman settled into dorms and then attended a picnic on the hillside and broke into groups. A variety show was provided for en- tertainment. On Thursday, a dance was held featuring the New York City Breakdancers with WVAQ of Morgantown ra- dio station FM 102 providing the music. The following day the freshmen counselors patiently helped everyone through the long lines of registration. That evening freshmen and counselors relaxed at a pool party at Wave Tek with music provided by WVAQ. Monday evening students enjoyed an outdoor concert with Stark Raven before starting classes the next day. Through the activities provided, lonely people met lonely people, making new friends and learning the rou- tine of their new environment. For freshmen, it ' s their first time away from home and we are the first people they will know and the first impression they have of the college, summarized Tim Watson, a counselor for two years. Freshman orientation took every person who partici- pated to make it the success it was. STARTING SOMETHING, students are oriented to Fairmont state during the pic- nic on the hill. PATIENTLY WAITING. Student Affairs counselor Bill Bailey, and counselors Paul Eliot and Mike Steffic keep an eye on the opposing team during the camp volleyball tournament. 12 • Freshman Orientation

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' Happy Days ' — here again A One of the highlights of the football season was Home- coming. As Homecoming week approached on campus. Student Government officers selected a theme and made preparations for the activities. The era of the ' 50 ' s and Happy Days were chosen to rep- resent the 1984 event. The festivities began on Tuesday, Sept. 25, with a banquet for queen candidates in the Dining Hall. That evening, a sock hop got un- derway in the Turley Center Ballroom. To gain entrance, students had to dress in ' 50 ' s clothes. Bob Hank served as disc jockey, playing ' 50 ' s music. The sock hop featured dance and best-dressed con- tests. Also, a practice game of Twister took place to 4 4 A b° ve average turnout for Homecoming made it a success. Hard work went into prepara- tions. prepare for a Twister event scheduled later in the week. Wednesday ' s activities continued with a drive-in movie planned for Rosier Field, but moved to the Ball- room because of the weather. The movie American Graffiti was shown at dusk and re- freshments were served throughout the evening. The game of Twister was held on the lower football field on Thursday with approximately 600 people participating. That evening the Homecoming parade with queen can- didates, floats, marching bands and parade marshall, Bill McLaughlin of Community Bank Trust made its way down the main streets of Fairmont. Although it was pre- ceded by a downpour, the parade was a success. SHOWING THEIR COLORS and their pride. Laura Hard- way and Ty Tarley approach the field during Homecoming ceremonies. GHOULISH COSTUMES strike terror among onlookers as the Homecoming parade progresses through downtown Fairmont. 14 • Homecoming