Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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FURMAN ... The Step To EXCELLENCE Choosing Furman meant taking that extra step above the level of mediocrity. It meant a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. At Furman, students were challenged to become better than average through both rigorous academics and opportunities to become involved in the diverse array of extracurricular activities. Being a relatively small, liberal arts university, Furman offered the personal touch and opportunities to pursue excellence and in-volveness that could not be found at the larger universities. The close contact among students and faculty enhanced the college experience for all involved. Furman had a reputation of excellence from the start with both faculty and students being nationally recognized. In recent years. Furman has produced high achievers who have brought prestige and national recognition to Furman. The sincere interest of the faculty in promoting student achievement can be seen in the long hours they spend counseling. advising, and preparing themselves for the classroom. When not working with the students, the faculty continued to grow and learn, promoting their own excellence through intensive research and study. Three books by Furman professors have recently been published. Learning to use SPSSX by Drs. Gilles 0. Einstein and Elaine C. Nocks, An Introduction to Psychology of Religion by Dr. Robert W. Crapps. and Revelation and Faith by Dr. Therin Prince. Aside from academics, Furman offered many opportunities for students to further develop into a well rounded adult. There were opportunities to become involved in music, fraternities and social clubs, community service, faculty guided research, and many other organizations and social and cultural opportunities. For those who chose to take their step to excellence yet one step further there was involvement in the R.O.T.C. program and the chance to observe another nation first hand through foreign study. The step to excellence at Furman is only a beginning. As the senior year drew to a close, students realized that the commitment they made to excellence in choosing Furman was a stepping-stone to career excellence after graduation. Unlike their competitors. Furman students were well rounded individuals with a strong academic and social background. They possessed the drive and ability to go that extra mile in their pursuit for excellence. 2 OPENING

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STUDENT LIFE For many Furman students, the true liberal artaedu-cation was not wholly experienced »n the classroom, but rather through outside activities, which provided an outlet for the students' Inhibitions. Although students were serious about studying, nearty all of the students were Involved with some type of extracurricular organization. Most of the student life on campus was centered around events that were sponsored by the school. Homecoming and Parents’ Weekend were among the more traditional events. During Homecoming weekend, fraternities, social dubs, and other organizations participated in a spirit contest and worked funously on floats and banners as they competed for the spirit trophy. Furman University Student Activities Board. Association of Furman Students, and Student Services also worked to promote student life by bringing concerts and dances to campus. The off campus student life was mostly provided by fraternities and social clubs. One of the most popular events that fraternities, social clubs, and other extracurricular organizations sponsored is Beach Weekend or House Party Beach Weekend was a chance for overy-one to get away from the pressures ol dally life and just relax with friends Those who were not Involved with extracurricular organizations may turn to Greenville for entertainment in dubs, shops, cinemas, and restaurants In the Greenville community. The combinations of these aspects of student life served es the key to the development of well rounded individuals as well as the development of relationships that would last forever. ♦'STUDCWT UFE