Graceland University - Acacia Yearbook (Lamoni, IA)

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Welcome To Graceland Initiations become an integral part of campus life during the beginning of the school year with this year being no exception. The escapades of the upperclassmen began early. Unsuspecting freshmen and others were officially welcomed to Graceland in late night hours, early morning hours or in some cases every hour, on the hour in between. Of course, their were those so-called normal daytime initiations too. New students were involved in a variety of follow the leader games, singing exhibitions, Mickey Mouse imitations not to mention contests for the best dressed frosh. Taco parties, a trip to Eagleville or dinner at the commons, or just catching up on those hours of lost sleep usually followed. Another aspect of initiations revolve around the formal initiations in which members of the house placed emphasis on the more serious side of the purpose of the house and the bonds shared within. Regardless of the method, initiations proved to be an enjoyable and friendship building experience or at least a very memorable part of the year. TS in Kiki ffl RFQ' iii' 5. K.

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Graceland Thru The Years As the alumni and friends of Graceland began to arrive students began their exit from the campus. Those remaining were provided with an almost continual round of events during the weekend. Festivities began early with a student coffee house and refreshments in the commons. Unlike past years students took a rather pathetic view in the annual decorations contest which resulted in the participation of only a few houses. Those students spent many late hours transforming parts of the campus from the Graceland of today to that of her former years to keep along with the theme Graceland Thru the Years. In spite of the low turnout in the activity, those participating found the experience very worthwhile and rewarding. Saturday arrived beginning a long day of activities for homecomers, Class and house reunions were held as well as the newly installed CHP reunion. Women's sports filled the morning with a number of field hockey games and a volleyball game. The biggest turnout and probably the most noted activity was the football game with Tarkio College. A martial arts review and dance rounded off the day. This years homecoming play was the Cole Porter production of Anything Goes directed by Celia Schall. The cast consited of students and faculty both and assistance was given by band members under the direction of Ken Cooper. The musical was given excellent revues by those attending and was one of the best productions of the like in recent years. Capping off the weekend was the presentation of the Distinguished Service Awards to two alumni of Big G and the Homecoming Worship service. Visitors left the campus with the remembrances of past years at the school of the hill fresh in their minds while present students began the weary job of recooperating and getting things back to normal for classes.