Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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The weekend before upperclassmen arrived at Hope this year, the new freshman class moved into their dor- mitory rooms to begin becoming ac- quainted with their new school during Freshman Orientation. On Saturday, many information ses- sions were held for both students and parents so that questions could be answered and worries put to rest. Satur- day night marked the first dance of the year, the Freshman “get acquainted” Dance. On Sunday, in addition to the morn- ing chapel service, a Freshman Banquet was held in Phelps Dining Hall in order that students could meet professors and administration members as well as have a relaxing meal before classes began. The orientation period came to a close Monday night with the Activities Fair, where campus organizations set up booths to explain their yearly activities to freshmen and to give them an oppor- tunity to get involved in campus life from the very beginning. Shawn Wietstock A: The Activities Fair attracts many freshmen. B: Alpha Phi Omega sponsors an information booth every year. C: Two girls relax while moving in. D: Freshmen listen to a speaker during an orienta- tion session. E: This person begins moving her life possessions into her new room. Photos by Doug Lehman. E FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 17

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ANEW YEAR BEGINS. The Convocation to mark the opening of Hope's 122nd year was held on the evening of Tuesday, August 30. In ar- ranging for this festive occasion, the College reached across that barrier which has often separated two fine col- leges, and invited Professor Richard Mouw of Calvin College to bring the address. In his address, entitled “Any Ques- tions? , I)r. Mouw stressed that em- bracing Christianity does not negate the importance of asking questions. He pointed out that promiscuous question- ing serves no purpose, but that we must engage in wise and learned questioning and that for a Christian college, ques- tioning is ultimately rooted in a com- mitment of academic service to God. The climax of the Convocation was awarding an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Richard TeLinde, one of the most remarkable persons Hope has ever honored. Dr. TeLinde, a native of Waupun, Wisconsin, attended Hope from 1913 to 1915, then attended the University of Wisconsin, and graduated from John Hopkins School of Medicine in 1920. He served on the faculty of John Hopkins University for more than three decades, including a very signifi- cant tenure as Chairman of the Depart- ment of Gynecology there. He was an outstanding researcher and clinician and made many important scientific contributions. After receiving the honorary degree, Dr. TeLinde repsond- ed with the warmth and humor which so often marks a truly great person. Hope College is proud to have many persons of Dr. TeLinde’s character among its alumni. Dr. Gordon Van Wylen 16 CONVOCATION

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18 DeWITT DEDICATION