Pfeiffer University - Chimes Yearbook (Misenheimer, NC)

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(continued from pg. 3) may actually allow his chin drop to his chest. This always brings a good- natured chuckle to my lips. The Des- perate Senior has developed an atti- tude of such disinterest that most nev- er hear a word preached. The third type of chapel-goers are the Apathetic Athletes. I am not sure why so many athletes attend as often as they do.Due time-consum- ing games and practices, they are probably short of sup credits and cha- pel is a fairly painles way to earn them. The coaches must have some influence on them as Of course, many athletes can also under the category of Desperate Seniors and even if they are not,they may easily be confused. For they, have the glazed look. The athletes are not quite as serious about weekly ritual as the seniors. Their energy level is somewhat higher. They can often be seen talking, laughing, and cutting during the hour long service. Their attire is an identifiable characteristic. Many wear letter jackets, sweatpants, and teeshirts.From long hours of prac- tice, athletes are usually good friends, therefore, most sit together in a group. The Apathetic Athletes are a sur- prisingly high percentage of the stu- dents in attendance each Wednesday. A fourth type of p is the Ea- ger Freshman. Is a freshman myself, 1 can usually identify these people. They are a motley group. These stu- dents are getting all the sup credits they can, as early in their school careers as possible. They have yet to become jaded and are hoping to avoid being Desperate Seniors. It appears from my seat that most freshmen try to listen to the and on the most part, succeed, or at least do a good job of pretending. This is due in part to the fact that the newness of it all has not worn off yet. There are also the freshmen that still think that chapel can be used as a social hour. I am sure they will soon learn this is not true when they do not receive credit one morning. A fifth type of person in atten- dance is the Faithful Faculty. Sev- eral members of the Pfeiffer College faculty come each Wednesday to enjoy the worship service and sup- port the Religious Life Council, which leads the service program. Their more advanced age is the most obvious characteristic of this group. They generally occupy the pews at the front of the crowd in attendance. These pews are still about half- way from the back, since the stu- dents sit in the back as if to avoid the wrath of the speaker i i the pulpit. The faculty members are by far the most attentive people in chapel. Rarely do 1 see any of them nodding off or conversing. Of course, they come purely by choice, not with the reward of a much needed sup credit. They seem to want to be there. I can tell them apart by their atten- tiveness. As opposed to all other types present, with the exception of the Faithful Faculty, these students ap - pear to actually listen to the speaker. Another characteristic, which most other types do not have, is the Wanna Be's also sing the hymns. Only a scattering of the others ever sing. Most just stand with a dumb look on their face and, maybe, a hymnal opened before them. For whatever reason, the Wanna Be's come to worship in the name of God. It is refreshing to see some students in chapel that actually want to be. The six types of I have de- scribed make up a large part of each Wednesday's congregation. Sometimes a new person will come and I am not quite able to peg but I always search out the Cozy Couples, Des- perate Seniors, Apathetic Athletes, Eager Freshmen, Faithful Faculty, and Wanna Be's. I have come to learn their habits during the service. For me, chapel just would not be the same without them. —Cathy Jo Compton Gas — Oils Tires — Accessories Pleasing You, Pleases Us NC Hwy. 49 Richfield, MC 28137 Phone 463-7543 N.G. Roseman, Jr. B. B. Exxon SERVICE CENTER 16 OPENING

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FRESHMEN INVADE PFEIFFER ORIENT A TION They came from everywhere to invade Pfeiffer College. Luckily, these freshmen crea- tures were of a peaceful nature and created new friendships with those they met. Through the events and activities sponsored by the orientation team, these freshmen gained expe- riences of new responsibility of being on their own. m 18 EVENTS