Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Even though the 'Ville could not top summer hot spots like the shore, it offered summertime campus fun Summer school at Millersville At first the prospects sound dismal what could Millers ville have in store for you that could top Wild wood, or any of your favorite summer spots? Well. Mlllersvllle may not bo the shore or the mountains, but yes there is life on campus In the summer' Many students commuted In the summer, catching up on needed credits Two dorms. Diehm and Harbold. were open for housing summer session students Other dorms were used for housing non student groups Band, football, and wrestling camps, a bicycling group, and the National Convention of Homeopathic Physicians were Just a few of the summer’s visitors to campus. Also, an intensive program of foreign language studies had the dining hall ringing with the international voices of German. French and Spanish Science students made a long haul to Penn Manor High School each day. while Roddy Science Center underwent major renovations Mlllersvllle saw a constant Influx of people Orientation brought up nearly 18(H) students (freshman and transfers) and their parents to the campus in order to better acquaint them with the college, register them for fall classes and take care of the last-minute testing In weekly groups, students and parents stayed overnight In Gaige Hall There were two summer sessions, one begin ning June 12. and the other one beginning July 19 Many freshman came to Millersville for the first time Other students, particularly up perdassmen. came to summer session to catch up on credits in order to graduate on time A majority of students carried about six credits of classes, which lasted five weeks for each session Classes condensed into one-third of the usual time gave most students a rather hec tic schedule But have you ever known yourself and friends to fail to make time to relax and do things that you really enjoy? Well summer school students were no different than others, and most found more on campus to occupy their time than they expected A car was not necessary for most, the campus offered nice, lazy breaks from books Eager sunbathers soaked up hot summer sun's rays outside the dorms, displaying shades of golden btown to a painful pink And yes. many students did make visits to the library, mostly seeking refuge from the summer heat In the cool comforts of the air conditioned library Despite hot weather, many students participated in summer sports In between classes. Tennis and basketball courts were always crowded, and there was always a volleyball game going on outside of Hull Hall Many people also took part In intramurals For those needing a cooling down, both Pudllo Gym and the Millersville Lions Club Pool offered extended afternoon and night hours For a nearby and inexpensive week-end get-away, groups arranged tubing trips down the Pequea River Those who stayed on campus on weekends drifted frisbees through the summer air. while others rented bikes from the SMC bike room, taking out tenspeeds. coaster brakes, and even tandem bikes to be shared with a daring friend Evenings began with meals at Gordinier A few dinners were served picnic-style on Gor dinlcr field, a relaxing way to wind up a hectic day After dinner, the College Union Board (CUB) sponsored a concert by The Pus. bingo, movies, and week end trips Bingo went over well, with CUB giving away $100 in prize money a week Movies were also shown, crowding the SMC auditorium with film buffs CUB also sponsored trips to Heishey Park and the Smithsonian Institute Other popular treats included a concert by the Lancaster Community Orchestra at Lyte Auditorium, which was well-attended by college students, faculty and members of the com munlty The Dorm Activities Councils of Har bold and Diehm Halls sponsored activities too. with popular movie nights and in-dorm pizza sales For the ambitious job-seekers, there was work In the library. SMC. gyms or in various campus offices Many people also worked as tutors, helping other students with classwork Others found work outside of campus, ven luring Into the city of Lancaster, or even as far as Park City Obviously, Millersville offered more than just classes In the summer Not surprisingly, there were all kinds of activities in progress during the summer months to please anyone's interests and hobbies Melissa Kalb Summer 21

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As the summer caine to a close and the new school year began. CUB sponsored an outdoor concert by the Susquehanna River Band. Drummer Jeff Stoner ga es out at the audience during a set. — Photo by Darrin Mann While the Roddy Science Center was undergoing renovations this summer, science students hiked up to Penn Manor High School for (heir classes. — Photo by Darrin Mann After a long day of work and classes, students take advantage of the cool summer evening breeze while working out In a volleyball game outside of Hull Hall.—Photo by Lori Fries 20 Summer

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Whether buying books, doing laundry, making room deposits, or getting food, we all had to face unavoidable waiting At one time or another we have all had to wait in line for something, somewhere Well. Millersvtlle was no exception to the rule' There were lines for doing laundry, for buying books, for getting food, and for room deposits; just to name a few One example occured in the beginning of the semester when everyone was buying books Those students who used charge cards had a line all to themselves in order to receive the charge slip Afterwards, they entered into the cash register line, where everyone else was During all this time, arms were full of seemingly meaningless books, the room temperature felt like 90°F and people were becoming frustrated and hostile Kevin Kline, a sophomore business administration major, commented. That book line is terrible, but it‘s expected; you don't plan anything the rest of the afternoon. Charlene Milligan described her feelings. It's a hot. annoying process, one I never look for ward to—and the prices of books are outrageous While in the book line, some students socialized and or complained with those around them, some tried to calculate the expense, and some even began to read their assignments. Steff Baum, a junior elementary education major continued to shop while in line. The bookstore makes out well while I'm in line; I see other things to buy Then, part of the welcoming reception for the student returning to college was the line for food Everyday people waited in line just to receive their meals When Cindy Sangrey. a Junior history major voiced her thoughts about the meal lines, her remark summed up the majority of people's feelings “1 realize you have to stand in line to some degree and I can accept that But it's ridiculous when the time in line, waiting, is longer than the time spent eating the food The line for seconds disrupts the efficiency of the food line “ There were lines for elevators also Instead of waiting, a lot of students found it easier and faster to climb steps As Sharon Miller, a senior elementary education early childhood major put it In the library you stand there waiting for the elevator It gets to the point that it's ridiculous—frustrating—and you'd rather not use it at all ” All students were bound to experience the line for pre registration It could be a time of discouragement when a course closed with the person in front of you. or a time of relief when you realized that they would have a half decent schedule for the next semester One business major reported being ill (physically) before registering and then ill again (this time men- tally) after registering Alana Wolownik. a sophomore Spanish major, found that, you have to wait long and the line is too slow It's so hard to get the classes you want A senior said that what was upsetting was. when I thought I had so many credits but still have to wait in line—in comparison to my freshman year when I was able to walk nght In One line that was not likely to be forgotten by those that were in it. was the line for room deposits One student said. I think it stinks Anybody that lives a half hour away (driving time) should not be guaranteed a room —when others from Baltimore, like I am. should because it's the only way they can attend this college ” Most people felt irritated, upset, and disgusted with the line fot room deposits Those that had tests the following day were annoyed with the thought that it was a weekday instead of on the weekend While in line, students played cards, games, read. ate. and some even managed to sleep Unfortunately there was no known solutions to headaches brought on by this bothersome, unavoidable occurance Lines were everywhere, simply a small part of life Jo ene Wolfe The wort! line that the students encountered was the line for room deposits. Most considered It a weekend event, and ended up tired and irritated. — Photo by Darrin Mann 22 Waiting