Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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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

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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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Bryan Christensen and his mom enjoy watching Furman Beat Marshall To start the day off. fraternities and social clubs held tailgates before the Parents Weekend game. •'My favorite part of Parents' Weekend is adopting ail of my friends whose parents couldn’t make it and taking them all out to eat with my parents. Whitney Denton PARENTS 11 VIDA provided a brunch where parents could meet all of the sisters.