Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Before, after and in between going to class and cracking books, students always found Time to Relax With so much time spent study- ing, going to class, and going to parties, many students tried to make the most of that elusive time period called spare time . Televi- sion was a good contender for first place on a student ' s list of spare- time activities during the day and night. During the day, active stu- dents opted for tennis or basketball while others worked out in The Pit or ran the track. Reading was a favorite activity for many as long as textbooks were not included. Swimming, limited to early fall, late spring, and summer, was always popular on a sunny day. Nighttime activities often ranged from dorm-room TV watching to Bomb Shelter TV watching with many students. Cu- pid hit O.U. and made romantic walks on campus common for moonlight couples such as Adri- enne Marcotte and Willie Williams as well as Tom James and Jill Helm- bold. There were no more lonely hours for those sneaky students obtaining a pet to share in their semester! Of the more infamous pets on campus were Patches, the Chi Omega House cat and unofficial mascot who became an instant friend to students, faculty and visitors at the house; Beloise, a once-resident of Alumni, became famous as the larg- est rabbit anyone has ever seen. In fact, rumor has it that she was registered as a dog in order to fly on one of the airlines. Cyndi, a short- time Jacobs resident, was a small, but adorable puppy which ended up with a permanent home in At- lanta via student, Teri Wall. A glimpse into the past. With their own way of relaxing on a sunny spring morning are Natasha Driskell, Kanna Davenport, and Donna Adair, who find time to look back over an Oglethorpe yearbook. mm

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With the summer coming to an end, freshmen were closer toward their new experience ' for those re- turning it was Just Back to School The gates of Oglethorpe wel- comed a surgence of new and old faces. It was Fall 1986— the begin- ning of a new school semester..and an outlet to a bright future. The first few weeks of school were filled with good times with old friends, mingling with new friends at the Welcome Back Dance, and a hectic orientation schedule for the freshman. The freshman attended the annu- al get-together at President Pattil- lo ' s home. Here, the freshmen and their parents met Dr. and Mrs. Pat- tillo and were introduced to other administrators, as well as other freshmen. The freshmen also at- tended speeches given by the O.S.A. members and club presi- dents. Following the speeches, they were invited to sign up for the wide variety of clubs and organizations on campus at the club fair in the Emerson Student Center. Some of the groups who were there included the Oglethorpe Players, Circle K. Rotaract, the Oglethorpe Christian Fellowship and the International Club. Between moving into the dorms, registering for classes, get- ting acquainted and reacquainted with roommates, and buying books, the students found time to do Hot-lanta. c i « ee4 23