Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Students eow iegated on tde Qiawds cfo life. Law ScRoo . to tiu . be iwun ofj Q new scRoot tjeafc at the Qmuai P teSicWs PiCnicJ Next to eating, dancing i a major activity at the picnic. Numerous students pack themselves under the tent to enjoy the music t was hoi! No. not just I the weather, it was J really hot! Some thought it was a fashion show because of the diversity of styles and colors. Others mistook it for o feast because of the quantity of food and drink Still others might have scon it as a huge family reunion because of all the hugging nnd kissing Yet it was none of these. It was. in fACt. a celebration of the commencement of the new school year. All were invited to tho annual President's Pinic held on the West Campus at the 1 .aw School. With warm smilos and opened arms, students welcomed each other back to school, back to studying, back to tests, end of course, back to socializing. Students, alumni, and even administrators spewed out of cars and the buses chartered for the occasion. Upon arrival, one could detect the aroma of fried chickon, hot dogs and pork and beans, (couldn't smell the potato chips). Lines began to form at the food tables housed under the familiar yellow tent, as well as at tho booths dispensing the drinks. Many students were determined to got something to eat in case the food ran out. And they piled it on. The greasy mouths and sticky Lingers made greotlng people a little more difficult, but nevertheless, they managed. Underneath the tent was the music, and for those students who could bear to break away from the food, that moant timo to dance. The dance area was crowded. making it difficult for one to “gel down , however, the pain from the elbows in the side and tho kicks to the shin were hardly noticed For Freshmen, the President's Picnic represented In most instances, their first encounter with upperclassmen. except for their contact with Campus Pals. Many joined in the festivities, while others, with bright cyos watched and realized that their time would come to “run the yard . Freshman Tammy Bland suggested. “I came to this picnic to have fun. upperclassmen or not! Despite difficulty finding a parking space and difficulty moving about, most people enjoyed the President's Picnic However, for senior lisa Townsend, it was a time for revelation. The President's Picnic on Saturday usually means that I have to start class on Monday! So I am trying to have as much fun as I can! by Androa White Layout by Tamara Brown Food is high on the agenda of students at the president's picnic as evidenced by (he long lines at the food tables and drink stalls The Picnic signifies the impend- Eating, and dancing are among ing return to school; thus up- the activities at tho President's coming classes and professors Picnic. However, a favorite is are often topics of discussion. simply catching up on how friends spent their summer violations 22 President Pu nic

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IS ET1 ff Weekends offer the time to ul (••ing the sights of Washington Liu Brooks. (iennie Smith and Loretta Crump rat lunch while on an outing to Heines Point Shopping is .1 favorite way of passing the weekend Chip Conway and Stephanie I tghtfoot visit Hcchts to feast their eyes on the latest in fall wear Kssential but not preferable, studying often makes the weekend seem loo short. Tonya Brooks finds that she must use her weekend to prepare for exams While many spend their weekends elsewhere, the llbrarx often beckons. Mia Little finds it necessary to spend lime there reviewing material for a paper

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The President's Picnic fives stu dents their first chance to meet old friends after the summer Arms outstretched and faces smiling. Dawn Iones. Tracy Epps and Keith Miles rush over to greet a familiar face President Picnic 23 DAVB KMBDCN OAVU) CUI1KN