Guilford College - Quaker Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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How much did you say? is a common qucslii asked at the bookstore. Worn oul in the registration line, Michael Rogers makes some last minute changes.

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In The Beginning . . . Orientation, the long process of becoming acclamated to a new situation. The very word prompts different emotions in everyone, depending on the shoes one is standing in. If you are standing in the scuffed Reebox, Spiffy or 9 West of a new incoming freshman, orien- tation means tests that could determine your next year, in- formation sessions that could lay to rest the many fears that beset you, and meetings, end- less meetings about everything from administration to zoo- logy. If you ' re wearing sensible sneakers with cushioned in- steps of a SWAT person (be- cause you ' ll be on your feet all day), it means organization, friendliness, helpfulness and sheer panic at times. To the varied feet of returning stu- dents, orientation is a routine and a time to get re-adjusted to life at Guilco. August 22 marked the date for the students ' arrival, but SWAT members had been on the ball for days by then, learn- ing to work together and to prepare the school and the new freshmen for orientation. The harried new kids on the block went through long, long lines and were poked and prodded. SWAT members smiled and directed people and rushed around. Registration was even more distracting ( . . . I ' m sor- ry, everything but IDS 101 is closed). Fun things were sched- uled right along with the IDS group meetings; the first night, freshmen mixed and mingled at an ice cream social and the movie Splash in Stern- berger. The dances of the year got off to a great start on the Milner patio on Friday night. Unfortunately the Mysterious Mister Mango day was rained out without even most SWAT members knowing what was going on. Every day of orientation is filled with official things and the equally necessary time to become acquainted with room- mates, hallmates, and all the interesting people and places of Guilford College. These frantic days eventually gave way to the calmer, but no less interesting routine of classes. Hopefully everyone got off on the right foot! Freshman Doug Shirley enjoys ice cream and con- versation with Karen Richter, Rick Lancaster and Kraig Keyes. Regislralion can cause anxiety. Michelle Masline, Troy Swann and Leigh Stone wait to be informed about their classes. Swallers Cindy Ni. dippers at the ice c waits for a cone. and Mike Freeman wield I social, as Ted Henderson 2 Oricntdtion.

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L, ?.,-J Take A Closer Look . . . Vernie Da vis pedals to work on his bicy- cle: Bev Rogers chases her dog. Sam, as he tries to catch some excitement among the students; Dan Fredricks invites lingering students to his home for a Thanksgiving feast: and, taking a closer look at Guilford College, we see what makes this place unique. There is something about the close bond that is developed between students and faculty; students and the administra- tion; and, most importantly, students to other students. Look closer: How often can you walk down the flagstone walk without being bombarded with a Hi, how are ya? and a hundred smiles (except maybe during exam week)? Yes, Guilford may be lacking in that typical social scene of frats and football fans galore, but come inside and discover special individuals who work on making memories with their friends from fresh- man orientation to senior graduation. There is a lot to be proud of here at Guil- ford, especially the sense of knowing peo- ple on a first name basis. Our small college community gives me the feeling of a family that grows with time. Guilford won ' t let students leave its realm until invaluable relationships are rooted. Each student learns to endure the hard exams and to make the most of the weekend fun. All of these experiences, from the most insignificant to the most important, combine to form the roots of a tree which continues to branch out long after graduation. So take a closer look at youryear, 1986. In the midst of autumn s color, a student reflects on the unique environment of Guilford ' s lake and woods. A student saunters towards Founders Ha one of the first days of fall. 4 Opcning