Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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A Special Fallen leaves were swept off of the sidewalks, dorm rooms were picked up, the dining room was adorned with tablecloths and flowers, and even the dining hall food was unusually tasty. What caused this craziness? Furman's Parents’ Council and FUSAB planned a special weekend in the fall during which all the parents were invited to become familiar with Furman’s campus and people. The weekend was a highlight of the fall, especially for freshmen because it was usually the first time since leaving home that they had an opportunity to visit with their parents. Laurin Mulherin, a freshman from Charleston, South Carolina, said, At first 1 was glad to be away at school; but, 1 began ‘At first I was glad . to be away at -school: but, I began to miss my parents, which made parents' week something to look forward to” Weekend to miss my parents, which made parents’ weekend something to look forward to. The weekend got off to a start Friday when parents visited classes and talked with professors. Mrs. Mulherin, the mother of a freshman “liked having the opportunity to meet my daughter’s professors. On Saturday, the activities began with an opening convocation in McAlister Auditorium. This gave parents a chance to see the student government and to listen to the Furman Singers, the Band, and the orchestra. Following the early morning festivities, there were several seminars and meetings designed to inform parents on the various aspects of Furman life. cont. Special touches are evident everywhere on campus during Parents Weekend, even in the dining hall A family finishes their meal by choosmg from a variety of desserts on a decorated table The Phi Mu Alpha sponsored Talent Show brings out the best in Furman s talented students. Holly Harris and Amy Mlxetl go bock to the oge of poodle skirts and ponytails with the song 10 Stud«nt Life

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Freshmen were not the only ones to participate in the Ice Cream Social held by the R.O.T.C Caroline Ryan. Lyle Hendrix and Kim Preacher dip Into the Ice cream Another tradition of Orientation is the Square Donee. James-Cott Marlar. Steph ante Mangels. Alison Nogy and Dick Conners find themselves In a knot, rather than a square Bsrd One of the many meetings freshmen attended ts the Get Involved program held in McAlister, telhng freshmen about the many activities available Joey Hahsky is one of the many speakers introducing ex tracurrkuhr possibilities to the freshmen Freshmen got the chance to personally meet Dr. Johns, and many other important school officials, at the Presidents Reception. Amy Wi.'fiamjon shakes hands with Dr. Crabtree Each girl had an escort from her brother hall and received either a long stemmed rose or a carnation from him Orientatlon 9

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I The cups that come u-lfh a large soft drink at the football stadium concession stands are often swh a big hit thot fans collect them for souvenirs. A pint-sired fan holds a not quite so pnt-saed stock of cups The Bookstore has one of Its busiest days on Parents' Weekend. A Furman Parent 1s one of many to browse through the store Byrd The Bookstore sponsors a spirit trolley to take tours around campus on Parents' Weekend. People ride the trolley from the Bookstore, around the mall, to the football field and back to the student center. I Parent Weekend 11