Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Life at Oglethorpe University is very much like a diamond. It is full of sparkling facets that add a beauty and rarity that we will be able to treasure forever. Oglethorpe ' s location in At- lanta, our dignified and stately cam- pus, a wide array of student activities, interesting and practical classes, and creative and friendly people are all facets that join together to make Og- lethorpe an experience that is rare and memorable. Our location in At- lanta, a radiant center of culture, op- portunity, and fun, is one of the spe- cial facets that makes Oglethorpe a valuable place. Our ever -changing campus also reflects a facet of life that spans from stately study halls to mod- ern chemistry labs. The activities at O.U. are as varied as the people who participate in them. Be it a drafthouse or a faculty-student softball game, there is always something happening. The classes add another special facet to our University life, satisfying the creative, the scientific, and the practi- cal. Oglethorpe people are also a bril- liant facet, being a special and outgo- ing set of individuals who are making the best of their Oglethorpe years. All of these things and many other facets make Oglethorpe University the unique place that we know it to be.

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Is it the Atlanta area? .o linportant in the Oglethorpe students hfe because there one can find a job, recreation, sports, food, and entertainment. Atlanta is one of the fastest growing cities with more and more to offer each year. The Varsity, which is known as the world ' s larg- est drive-in, is located near Georgia Tech. At The Varsity a student is able to choose from a wide variety of fast food items ranging from hot dogs to their famous frosted orange. The Varsity is a popu- lar place to go after a late night of studying or a day in the city. Tower Place 6 is one of the many theaters located near the Oglethorpe campus. Tower Place is located near Lenox Square, a popular shopping mall for the students. Theaters are also located at Phipps Plaza and Perimeter Mall. Although movie prices are around $4.00 this year, movies are still a popular form of entertainment. Another popular form of entertainment for students is attending the profes- sional sports games. The Atlanta Fulton County Stadium is the home of the Braves and Falcons. Upon arrival in Atlanta one of the first things a person notices is the Peachtree Plaza Hotel. The trip on the glass enclosed elevator up seventy-two stories gives one an exhilarating view of Atlanta. As one can see, Atlanta has a lot to offer the Oglethorpe student. No one could find themselves bored in Atlanta because there are so many things waiting for you to become involved in.