Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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 Square dancing for those freshmen is just the beginning of tho exciting year ahead' The opportunity to meet Dr. Johns and other school officials at the President s Recoption is an exciting way for freshmen to start out the year Serenading to their sister halls, those freshmen aren't missing a beat. The girls toss candy down as the guys give their version of 'Brown Eyes '' ORIENTATION 9

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IT’S AN ADVENTURE Adventure '87 appropriately titled Freshmen Orientation at Furman this year. Beginning a college career affords students the opportunity to explore new horizons. The class of 1991 embarked on their Furman Adventure on Wednesday. Oct. 9 when they moved into their dorms. The day included meeting roommates. surtemates. Resident Assistants, and Freshmen Advisors, saying goodbye to parents, and beginning the schedule of meetings which would fill the next several days. One of the first steps in the student’s journey was the welcoming speech given by Dr. Johns. The students continued their progress by taking placement tests and attending meetings with advisors. Social events such as the R.O.T.C. sponsored ice cream social. Simon Sez. the square dance, the midnight serenade, the President's Reception, and the FUSAB dance allowed students to meet other members of their class and to explore some of the available clubs and groups on campus. Eden Isbell said she enjoyed the square dance. Robert Page said. I literally wore out my shoes dancing at the square dance.” Cameron Crapps said. I loved the midnight serenade. Lori Wyndham liked her Dialogue group where she had the opportunity to meet and become friends with other students in her class. For students such as Jennifer Killiam. registration made the greatest impression. Jennifer said. It was not as bad as I had expected. Freshmen Orientation itself was an adventure as Freshmen struggled to learn a new campus and a new lifestyle. They started forging a new path as they participated in Orientation; however, the work did not end with Orientation. Upon the completion of Orientation Week. Freshmen finding that they had survived registration, were now ready to begin the true adventure: the next four years of college and the rest of their lives. Involvement In the many organizations at Furman was encouraged at tho activities (air Flowers already. Each troshman girl is presented with a red rose from a guy on her brother hail before the President s Reception. 8 ORIENTATlON

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 PARENTS INVADE FURMAN They came from as far away as California. By plane, R.V., station wagon, and rental car. parents flocked to Furman's campus for Parents' Weekend 1987. The weekend was packed with activities for parents and students beginning on Thursday night. October 8th. and ending on Sunday. October 11th. Among the events parents and students could participate in included: golf and tennis tournaments, a Band Extravaganza, a faculty reception, Faculty seminars, pre-game drop-ins, the football game, and the Phi Mu Alpha Talent Showcase. Parents were also invited to attend classes with their students on Friday to see how difficult a day at Furman really can be. One of the many highlights of Parents' Weekend was the football game against Marshall's Thundering Herd. Parents showed as much enthusiasm as students while cheering the Paladins to victory. Parents also enjoyed meeting their sons and daughters friends. Students seemed to appreciate the homemade goodies their mothers brought for them. Many students enjoyed a shopping trip with their parents and dinner in a restaurant. For the parents, however, lunch in the Daniel Dining Hall was a special treat. All of the students on the Dining Hall staff were required to work lunch on Saturday to accommodate the large number of parents who wanted to try Furman's famous fried chicken and mashed potatoes. There were mixed feelings on Sunday as the parents were leaving. Some students sympathized with Tracy Hulsey who said, It was great to see Mom and Dad ... I really missed them. Others agreed with a student who was ready to regain her independence. She remarked, It was very annoying spending every minute of the day with my parents. No matter how far parents had to come to get to Furman, or how they got here, Parents' Weekend was worth the trip. Not only did they enjoy seeing their sons and daughters, but they enjoyed experiencing Furman life firsthand. Andrew Hinton and Keith Pierce, of 'Something Else sing The Philosophy Song ' 10 PARENTS HughM