Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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After the formal meetings and seminars, the Furman campus came alive with intense excitement as the Paladin football team prepared to go up against the Western Carolina team. Although the Paladins did not win, It still proved to be a lot of fun for everyone. Following a disappointing game, parents and students participated in drop-ins sponsored by various groups. The drop-ins gave the parents an opportunity to get to know their student’s friends and their respe-five parents. Ray McKinney, Carolyn McKinney’s father, felt that “the best part of the day was meeting all the other parents. Because new friends were made on Saturday evening through the students, big groups of parents and students went out to dinner; for many students this was the most memorable part of the MMy favorite part - of the weekend ■ was going shopping for new winter clothes and going out for some real food!” A Special Weekend weekend. Jana McConaughhay’s said “My favorite part of the weekend was going shopping for new winter clothes and going out for some real food! After good-byes were exchanged and plans were made for the upcoming Fall Break, parents, somewhat exhausted from the excitement of the weekend, left their children to the monotony of studying and the anticipation of approaching fall break. Carolyn McKinney Byrd Furman T-Shirts and sweatshirts told Many events were geared to let parents quickly on Porcnts' Weekend Dana Pitts meet faculty, stoff and other parents. On-rings up two shirts for a visiting parent. dy Ward and her family socialize or on outdoor drop in. 12 Student Life

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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

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The Talent Show included acts such as duets. dancing and even sign language done to a song. Kelly Batson sings True Love solo. Many students whose parents could not come were adopted by friends' families Laura Bradford eats a picnic lunch with Joy Aldridge, Robert Kilam and their families. Byrd The Paladins went up ogatnjf Western Carolina the Saturday of Parents Weekend Clad in purple, even the parents showed Furman spirit Parenti Weekend 13