Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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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 ■

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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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After the presidential reception, Natalie Smades and Rachel Franks show their l ghter side Photo by O'NeiB Of At the Freshman Pep Rally, Christine Hartzell, Paige Winters, and Bill Yeats watch the cheerleader stunt Photo by O'Ned! Debbie Innes, Karen Ehmer and Michele Jordan get crazy at the Studio 54 party Photo by O'NeiB Orientation 11