Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Bob Powell Keeping time with the music, Anna Conner and Joy Jordon watch the dance. Bob Powell When it’s Furman steaks. I'm an A-l man. says Lee Hughes to Thomas Hopkins. Orientation 13

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Setting Sail The excitement, confusion and fun of orientation week were off to an eagerly awaited start. The excitement mounted as the last sad good byes were said; each one of the kids officially became a college student. Many of the new students seemed to be uncertain of what was about to happen to them. Ruth Swindell of Charleston. SC, commented. This is kind of scary. I wish my parents didn't have to go so soon. The orientation schedule, entitled Launching , was filled with many activities, tests, and social events which occupied nearly all of the students' time and prevented homesickness from setting in. All of these things to do don't even give us time to think about being homesick. noted Sally Scarbrough of Wood-bridge, Conn. Orientation offered the transfer students and freshmen an exciting taste of the social aspect of college life with such events as a square dance, a Love Boat disco, a rained-out field day. an evening with Dr. Johns, president of the University, and finally, an abundance of icecream so- cials. Once the freshmen started their classes and got settled and adjusted, Mix Week was announced to acquaint freshmen with sophomores. The sophomores have been really nice ... showing us around and telling us how to do all the things we have to do for our classes. commented Nancy Seidule from Mobile. Ala. The mixing was off to a fun-filled start with a cook-out at Poteat Field on Monday. A beach party by the lake, an ice cream social, and a hayride continued the week's events and successfully acquainted the two classes, easing the lonely feelings associated with being thrown into a new environment. Overall, orientation was successful in achieving its task of uniting the freshmen with the upperclassmen. Most importantly, the assistance of the dedicated staff workers created an atmosphere helpful in acquainting the freshmen with their new found home-away-from-home and officially launching them into their college careers. Robin Wahl i] 1 Bob Powell Bob Powell An enthusiastic Susan Bullock takes the lead during the square dunce. At the President’s Reception. Janet Ledbetter meets the Furman Administration. Just one of many questionaires during orientation, musical preferences are surveyed by Divighf Moffitt. 12 Student Life

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Wear The Threads Are Skirt lengths as economic indicators? Maybe so. In the 60s, the economy was in pretty good shape and skirt lengths rocketed upward to the micro mini. As the economy slowed, hemlines plummeted to midi's and maxi's of the mid-70’s. Well, if students are an indicator for this brand of clothing economics, it would be hard to establish any concrete theories today. Fashion here is an array of opposites. Skirts are up and down. A line or western wide. Shirts are loose and blousy or high-necked and fitted. Variety is the word for college fashion. With the freshman class, in swept a new individuality. They are not to be pinned down. One day a short skirt with bold-colored blouse, the next day a ruffly western look with boots. Monica Hammond. a freshman, puts it. I buy what I like. As one sophomore adds. Anything goes with the freshmen. The word on short skirts, at this point, is that they won’t go to the dizzying heights of the 60's. Most hemlines run just above the knee. And women are quick to admit they're not for everyone all the time. It takes the right figure and the right temperature. I like mini's in the spring, admits one wearer, but it's too cold in the winter. And of course, there is always prep. This style has turned into a real institution. If the word for the freshman class is individuality, the word for prep is conformity. Izods. button downs, loafers and cheenos are classics that may never die. One suit in a classic style will last for years. Herringbone. as senior Margaret Platt stated, will never fade away. But whether it's western, vogue, prep or your favorite ratty blue jeans, it's all a matter of individual style. I'm going to be me” says sophomore Belle Raines. And that means looking my best in conservative clothes or vogue fashion or the western look. You have to be yourself no matter what. Susan White Jomming out at the BE beach party, lill Bullard and Daniel Pruitt display the Hawaiian look. 14 Student Life