Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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O'Neil The Pteasantburg Burger King is a great place to get late-night dinner. Photo by O'Neffl Haywood Mall h the best place for Furman students to do thetr shopping It may always be crowded, but Garcia's is one of the favorite places to get a great Mexican dinner! The downtown Hyatt r regularly th ‘ site of Furman fraternity functions Photo by O'Afetf Diversions offers a sophisticated atmosphere for dancing. Photo by O’hietH Greenvte 9

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ENVILl When asked. What do you do for iur f ‘ Forman students responded with a variety of answers. Beyond the gates of Forman, the city of Greenville offers students a number of options for entertainment Many students enjoy escaping into Greenville for a quiet, enjoyable meal Greenville offers many tine eateries tor those who are tired 01 cafeteria food Favorites among students include Garcia's. Bennigan s Tavern, Ruby Tuesdays, and Streamers. Other students are called on only by the late-night rnunchtes. Kathy Heaton enjoys after dark doughnut runs ' Other students enjoy the exciting night life of Greenville, dancing the night a wav at local night spots such as ’'Celebrity's or Diversions'' Students who enjoy a more relaxed environment often see a movies at the Bijou Finally, many students en-ioy getting away from Furman to take advantage of some of nature's medicine These folks go on excursions to the infamous KA Rock. Students t an often appreciate this kind of relaxation on a Friday afternoon following a tiresome week of c lasses ami tests. Student who often complain that Furman has no social lire have probably not taken the time to explore their possibilities Greenville offers a variety of entertainment alternatives to satisfy a colony of diversified interests. Anne Cue Although not as fast-paced as other cities, Greenville offers lots of off-campus activity for students, 0 Stpdertt hie

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There was no warning for the Class of '88 when they first arrived on the Furman Campus September 5, 1984. They were greeted by varsity cheerleaders at the gate, and even before they stopped the car. orientation staff surrounded a new- student and helped with the belongings to haul into this new home. Thus began Orientation, days and nights of nonstop activity. Nothing was left to chance, for every hour was planned fully. Placement tests, meetings and pre-registration were scheduled for the days, while parties, dances and socials were planned for the evenings. An ice cream social, a square dance and a pep rally were just a few of the activities planned to transform these strangers into a part of the Furman family. The freshmen even marched to their first football game sporting Class of 88 T-shirts provided by the Alumni Association. Other activities included the President's reception and various brother sister hall functions to help them get acquainted. Such things as theme parties built lasting relationships that would be a source of comfort and fun in the years to come at Furman. Many freshmen feel the orientation can be too much of a forced mingling in too short of a time. On the other hand, Karen Hutson, a freshman from Georgia, commented that the busy activity helped, and she especially enjoyed the brother hall “I didn't have time to miss my friends and family I didn't even think about being homesick! Renee Mace, a resident assistant on 6-200, thinks that the purpose of Furman's Orientation is to introduce the new students into college life and to show them that college is more than just books and tests. It's fun! Mary Lynn Streater Fall 1984 brings new faces to Furman, and Orientation welcomes them with a busy week of event ■