Lake Forest College - Forester Yearbook (Lake Forest, IL)

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It was there that the group, under the eye of Eugene Ill, completed the mission that God had ordered them to do. It was quite shaky at first, but the group continued to try. One can only assume the troubles those pioneers encountered. As they toiled feverishly to complete the first buildings, the Almighty summoned Eugene Ill for what was to be the very last time. Eugene lll, l need to talk to you , commanded the Almighty. The new leader ascended the campus' highest building and stared curiously into the heavens. I thought about this a real long time and decided that you must never tell anyone of the journey you and your people have just completed. No one would ever believe it . But God , asked Eugene Ill, lt was so unusual. I feel that I should share it with subsequent generations. It will be their heritage! There was silence. Then the Almighty decided what to do. Eugene Ill, do this. I want you to tell the subsequent generations about a group of wayward Presbyterians who got off track and built a college . Come on, your omnipotence, isn't that a bit ridiculous? Just for that, Eugene III, l command you to tell that story every year! The rest is history. . . And history it was. Subsequent generations arrived from overseas lstopping at Nantucket instead of Ellis lslandl. The Almighty sat over his domain and smiled. Through the wars and famines and floods and disasters, man-made and natural, only one thing remained true to his wishes. lt appeared at the college in September of 1978. lt was known as the Class of 1982. The final year, the joy that made the Almighty smile, began this way. . .

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BOOK FIVE The group arrived at a great body of water and waited for further instruction on how to proceed. Having narrowly escaped the iniquity of Barat and Gomorrah, the chosen faculty feared for their existence. The wandering had taken them to all corners of the earth, and yet, they were still lost. As the oncoming troops of the enemy came closer, Eugene yelled up into the heavens for assistance. Suddenly, the waters of the lake they call Michigan parted and the group scampered across. At the other shore, they rested. Eugene began to feel his age. He summoned his grandson, Eugene Ill, and handed over control of the group to him. Then, without great ceremony, the old man died. The group wept, but promised to persevere and find that college in the forest by the lake, little did they know just how close they were! Eugene Ill scratched his head and diplomatically asked, God, can you send me a sign? I feel that we are quite lost! Thunder filled the heavens and lightening slashed through the sky. Everyone hid beneath their shawls and packs. Eugene Ill stood bravely upon a rock and watched as the clouds parted and a huge hand placed a sign deep within the earth before him. All uncovered their eyes and stared glankly at the sign God had given them. It said College and Sheridan Roads . And they rejoice . Barat and Gomorrah

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ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Sunday, August 30 iThe First Day, 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Noon 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p,m 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Residence Halls Open for New Students Identification Card Validation in the Pierson Rooms on Commons Lunch in Commons Parents' Convocation lLiIy Reid Holt Chapell Address by President Hotchkiss Presidents Reception for Parents at the Presidents Houselcorner of Sheridan and Rosemary Roadsl Advisors Available in their Offices for Meetings with Parents Orientation Leaders meet with their Groups lMeeting places to be announced.l New Student Meetings with Residence Staff in the Main Lounge oi each Residence Hall President's Banquet for New Students in Commons Faculty Presentation on Chicago by Professor Ron Grossman of the History Department in McCormick Auditorium Residence Hall Functions -KJ ,f