Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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: Orientation Assistant ' s Chris Stroff and John Mihlik take advantage of the indoor barbecue. 10 Freshman Orientation

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Incoming Freshmen Sample College Life which are designed to pol- ish their leadership skills and their ability to relate” to those who are new to a college atmosphere. Be- sides guiding each fresh- man through activities, such as registering and making a schedule, the O.A. ' s job is to make every- one feel at home.” Orientation, however is not all work and no play. This year a student activi- ties fair, for student club re- cruitment was added to the agenda. Recreation during the day consists of volley- ball and softball and social- ization at night is in the form of a mixer. After the mixer the university ' s newest members stay in the dormitory in preparation for life as a resident student.” Orientation Assistant, Brian O ' Brian conducts a get acquaint- ed rap session with future un- dergrads in the Main Lounge. by FRANK GENTILE A s the Spring semes- ter winds down, and students prepare themselves for final exams and summer vacation, the Seton Hall staff prepares it- self for a major, annual summer event; Freshmen Orientation. This years pro- gram consists of four, two day sessions spaced throughout the month of June. Orientation is a time for future undergraduates to get acquainted with the campus, peers, and faculty. It is a time for incoming freshmen to see first hand what life at the university is really like. The freshman spend two days on campus under the watchful eyes of student Orientation Assistants, (O.A. ' s), who are chosen for their leadership abilities, as well as their compassion. The O.A. ' s, under the direc- tion of Assistant Vice Pro- vost Wendi Webster-O ' Dell and Sister Catherine Wa- ters, prepare for their posi- tions during a week of train- ing. They attend workshops Back-Frank Gentile, Claudine Carbone, Larry Macaro, Maria Di- Mattia, Dyanne Diemer, Janice Hergert, Chris Stroflf, Betsy Cross, Michele Olsen, Terry Devecka, Michaele Notarangelo. Middle- Larry Blackmon, Alex Cortizo, Frank Ruiz, Debbie Davison, Brian O ' Brian, Tom Mulligan, Bruce Berman, Greg Fath, Kathy Kenne- dy, Rob Cifrodelli. Front-Tony Sallustio, Jeanna-Mar Carriere, Maxie Rivera, Willie Ortiz, Isabel Vinhas, Lucia Tambone, Jill Potts. • Freshman Orientation 11