Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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fk. sffl m Freshmen Retreat 1985: An Endless Cycle by Kenny Simon (The Megaphone) The opening scene was the same. The bus- es rolled in, received their cargo, and set off for the Greene Family Camp; the Jewis Camp Hiawath north of Temple. Yet another class of incoming freshmen have made it through that final barrier — the Freshmen Retreat, and are now ready to begin their respective college careers. Al- though not quite as exciting as last year ' s outing, this year did have its high points. to describe the sentiment of the weekend. The comp etition between teams was fierce. It lacked an element of friendliness that came through in the Olympics and especially in the final skits. Overall, people did enjoy themselves despite the tempera- tures of the day. As the buses were pulling out, one of the retreat ' s leaders, Don Heins, had serious doubts in his own mind as to the final outcome. Comments such as, There may be a shortage of beds, and There ' s been a run of the grunge ... showed us exact- ly where his position lay. But from the optimists ' camp, Yellow team leader, Rob Smith, felt that his team was gonna win . Whether this prediction was a serious re- flection or due to a loss of mental faculty stemming from his happy state is hard to say. Smith ' s statement, however, is a good way As far as the day went, it was so hot (tem- perature was upwards of 104 degrees Far- enheit) that spirit died quickly. One excit- ing match of sit-down volleyball between Tan and Blue teams made one regain hope. The teams were tied nine all and trading serves for the final point to win the game. Finally, after a quick volley, Tan came out of the back to score for the win. It was a magnificent sight! Almost worth the heat. People did get a chance to cool off, pool- side. It was perhaps proportionately as crowded as Miami Beach. After the tube competition, everyone took a break and played. The diving boards quickly became the center of attraction, with the likes of Ed Galloway with his almost ballet-like moves. The hero of the day, however, be- come one individual affectionately nick- named, Rambo, due to his attire. To the cries of Rambo! Rambo! Rambo! he would run from the board .... and hold his nose. He was fantastic! The retreat ended soon after dinner. Vague attempts at humor were made by all, especially during skits, which were tastelessly tacky. Ben Sherman finalized by giving a slide show and a good-bye ad- dress just short of being a tearjerker. Ac- knowledging the increase in growth of the freshmen class Sherman said, We may be growing out of this place. Whatever the case may be Southwestern ' s Freshmen Retreat does play an important part in the indoctrination of students to this campus. It is a time for good clean fun. The cycle has begun again. 23

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m i ■iiii in SUQUSt iii ■ ■■■■I! ' . •■PI I ' m 4 ; ' .» . 25 Freshmen arrive on campus. A new year begins! 25 Samantha Smith, a Maine school-girl who toured the Soviet Union in 1983, is killed in tragic plane crash. 28 Students grab their book and go back to class. 30 Buses leave for Freshmen retreat - an famous SU tradition. 22 — Calendar

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Septemb D 10 Student Elections offer a chance for leadership. 11 Pete Rose breaks Ty Cobbs record for most hits - 4192. 17 Sororities give out open bids. 19-20 Devastating earthquakes rock Mexico - killing more than 7000. 22 Farm Aid, Willie Nelson ' s attempt to help the nation ' s farmers, takes place in Champaign, 111. 22 International Students raise their flags in the Commons. 22 Fraternities hold Upperclass Rush. 26 Secretary of State, Myra McDaniel addresses students and others as a part of the Jessie Daniel Ames lecture series. 24