Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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passed through the line and sat down to eat. The food we were eating wasn't Mom's and we weren't sure what it was, but we ate it and made the best of the situation. After supper, it was time for a Freshman Convocation in Wesley Chapel. Freshman Convocation included songs, skits, and a welcoming speech by Dr. Hoffman. The fel- lowship and sincerity at the Convocation made us feel whole again and we were no longer alone in ci crowd of people. September 8- Monday morning came, leaving two days before we actually stated into college life as a full-fledged student. Enthusiasm ran high as we walked towards Lehr Memorial for a program by the Student Senate, whose main obiective was to get us involved as a part of the university. As we left the auditorium, an air of belonging came upon us as we walked throughout the campus-we were Freshman Polar Bears! Monday afternoon was spent going from building to building, and from office to office, getting signatures for the Polar Bear Name Tags. As a result, we learned where many of our administrators worked and what they looked like. We also met many fellow students in line. As the afternoon wore on, it soon became time for Freshman inventory which, to our surprise, did not turn out to be head-count of the Freshman class. Instead, we filled out forms that asked all kinds of questions about our past histories. After dinner, the churches of Ada offered homemade desserts to the students. We were thus able to meet some of the people of the community, including a few professors who were able to give us some hints about the college courses in which we would be enrolled. Afterwards, a dance in Mclntosh Center enabled us to shun the anxieties which were building up as Wednesday ap- proached. September 9- Tuesday was the last day before the beginning of classes, As the day of endless speeches and meetings wore on, tension mounted. The Organization Night, which was sponsored by CBOG that eve- ning, helped us to forget about Wednesday for a while and to find out what organiza- tions were functional at ONU throughout the year. There was a table set up for each organization and members were available to talk to us about their particular organiza- tion. We came away with ideas and pamphlets regretting that, because of time, we could join only one or two organiza- tions. At the same time, while Organization Night was underway, the Center was in action! We could bowl or play billiards at no charge, we could listen to a concert, or we could make an ice cream sundae. Yet, as Tuesday came to a close, we arrived at the sudden realization that the beginning of classes was only a few hours away. But, instead of dreading the beginning, we look- ed forward to meeting the challenges of being a student at ONU. Sue Quinn Opposite above: Alden West one of many freshman attending Dr. Meyer's open house, enioys refreshments served by Janet Small. Remaining pictures: Moving in is the start of four years of college. l l l l l l l l l l l l l l I Staff Wei com GS ll Frost' 'L rt., 1 ,Q 1-.' - rf,-F 5, ri 1-qjvfl 13 3: ., J. Ji! it c 'L ' 1.11: FL- -1: 15.9-,' 1 , .fig lift! is'-its i . -, ,, - , 1 ' lill' .,r il' f iii - f -pl I 5

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