Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Holding their husbands. movie goers Karen Ehmer. Susan Conway. and Mary Kay Ward attempt to stand after an hour of sitting. Climbing on the furniture Is a last resort for these desperate Air Band Contest groupies. Photo by Chip Byrd FUSAB Presents...

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Providing students with a diverse on-campus entertainment, planning recreational activities to meet the high standards of the Furman students and scheduling different forms of escape for test-weary Paladins were the major responsibilities and accomplishments of the Furman University Social Activities Board (FUSAB). Under the leadership of Adair Dean, president, the 32 member board planned and successfully carried out Homecoming, fall and spring dances, concerts (jazz miniconcert. air band contest). Spring Fling. Horseplay and the rest of the events on the FUSAB calendar. Movies, ranging in taste C p Bytd and style from Tootsie to Gandhi, were presented on the weekends at a low cost and served as a viable alternative to the $4 admission price charged for films at local movie theaters. FUSAB members, who proved themselves to be hardworking and dedicated, were chosen through an application and interview process. After being selected, the members were divided into six committees which accommodated the board's purpose of trying to schedule something on campus every weekend for students. Although the committees were under the leadership of chairmen and executive offi- ce By.0 cers. Miss Betty Alverson, director of Watkins Student Center and FUSAB advisor, was an active force in the organization. Adair Dean summed up FUSAB’s success: “I have enjoyed being on FUSAB. It gave me a good feeling to know that we were helping others and making things possible for the students that they enjoyed doing. Of course, the members of FUSAB weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the array of social events — the rest of the student body benefited from all the hard work. Bob Paul 18 Student Life

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On Wednesday, September 7,1983, the class of 1984 arrived on the campus. The fresh faces came from 29 states, one territory and three foreign countries to begin four years of hard work, to form lasting friendships, and to be swept into the whirlwind of activities that is orientation. Orientation always moves at a rapid pace, and as many social activities as possible were squeezed into this year’s calendar. An ice cream social, a square dance, a FUSAB dance in the dining hall, a pep rally and a football game gave the students the opportunity to meet their fellow classmates and to adjust to Furman life. After the president’s reception on Friday evening. the new students used their own creativity to throw brother sister hall parties. Lane Kent, a freshman from Marietta, Ga., commented, “None of us had time to think about being homesick; I hardly had time to sleep.” The busy orientation schedule, however, included more than just social activities. Students spent time taking placement tests, meeting their advisors, and pre-registering for the first time. The orientation staff and other upperclassmen also enjoyed the week’s activities, although they had a different viewpoint. The week may be fun for us, said Paul Moore, an R.A. from Longwood, Fla., “but for the freshmen it’s something really exciting. They’re beginning their careers at Furman, and you just can’t match their excitement and enthusiasm Cindy Roberts Bringing out hidden personalities, freshmen punk out at a brother sister hall party during orientation. Serving refreshments at the President’s reception. Cathy Morrow and freshman John Marino get punchy. Greeting the new freshmen. Mrs. Johns fulfills one of her many responsibilities as the first lady of the university. En route to a brother sister hall pajama party. Kelly Prindible. Debbie Cann, Beth Hensick. and Nevanne Hensley undress for the occasion. 20 Student Life