Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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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

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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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The preparation began on Thursday. Signs went up in the halls and rooms became amazingly clean Laundry was done and hair was cut These tell-tale signs mean only one thing - it's Parents' Weekend' Many other colleges have a similiar event, but the Furman community makes this time tor parents extra special. Carol Brown, a freshman from Signal Mt.. TN was. not expecting it to be a big deal However, it was outstanding Everyone was involved. Getting families involved in the Parents' Weekend activities is not difficult with all that there is to do Professors offer seminars on a variety of topics The dining hall provides a delicious meal that is supposedly an accurate representation of normal Furman food The football game and talent showcase provide wonderful entertainment to culminate the events of the weekend Other than the planned activities. students find more attractions to participate in. Shopping is an often used alternative, or a really good dinner is always an enjoyable idea. Sharon Harrison. a freshman from Atlanta, liked showing my school as she spent time touring the campus with her parents. After the weekend is over, students return to their studies, temporarily well fed, less homesick. and extremely satisfied Karen Horn More than at any other school. Furman Parents' Weekend is a very special time and a highlight during the Fall. RENT’S WEEKEND m v 12 Student Lite