Florida Southern College - Interlachen Yearbook (Lakeland, FL)

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s s O Often it seems that our lives here were char- acterized by the constant frenzy in which we survived. But in the midst of it all, we had a need to escape, to find that which was inside and was real. Constant interruptions, blaring stereos and noisy roommates sent us fleeing to the quiet, serious atmosphere of Roux library. Not only was it a place to be alone, but it forced us to concentrate and delve into the studies that brought us here in the first place. Sometimes we just needed a few minutes to gather our thoughts and relax from the day ' s tensions. We left the confinement of stark walls and cluttered desks, reminders of upcoming exams, to stretch out on the grass and enjoy nature. We found comfort in close friends, peace in an afternoon nap. We sometimes allowed our- selves the pleasure of daydreaming or being absorbed by a good book (anything other than a textbook.) We were affirmed and revitalized by our qui- et times, by silent conversations with God. We knew that only by taking time for our own needs could we retain our sanity and give our best. We learned that times spent with only ourselves or those closest to us were some of the most important times of college life. For in those moments we dreamed and we discov- ered.

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Y c •adition is a word that often brings to mind dull thoughts of even duller activities. But tradi- tion is not always staid and formal; it is a lively part of Florida Southern. We have made our own traditions, our own rituals. We rolled the freshmen women ' s dorms at Halloween and painted the SAE lion when- ever we could. The Terrible Towels became a familiar sight at volleyball games. We held candlelights and shared the jo and excitement of discovering who had become la- valiered or even engaged. We celebrated birth- days by singing Happy Birthday in the cafe and then dunking our friends in the lake. We carried on national traditions in our initi- ation ceremonies for fraternities, sororities, and honorary organizations. Convo may not have been the most popular ritual on campus, but it was always here and it brought us into contact with many public fig- ures and groups. Always, we ended the year with Honors convo, during wich we recognized FSC ' s outstanding students. We had other col- lege traditions such as Founders Week and the crowning of Miss Southern, the Miss Interla- chen contest, and the Honor Walk student. The Festival of Fine Arts was a special part of our campus activities, opening annually with the performance of Robert MacDonald, our art- ist-in-residence. We also formally opened each academic year with the first campus worship service and the stately academic professional. This year we welcomed a new Bishop, Dr. Earl G. Hunt, to the Branscomb stage as we began our year together. Through our years here, we have exper- ienced and shared these moments-in the spirit of tradition that is Florida Southern College. 7