Stetson University - Hatter Yearbook (DeLand, FL)

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I.L1 ,rf ocus FOCUS Welcomes new Students FOCUS, for Friend on Campus, is Stetson ' s orientation program for new students. Completely staffed and operated by students, FOCUS serves to acquaint the incoming freshmen to life at Stetson and pro- vide them with a reference point. The FOCUS advisor is the new stu- dent ' s first friend on campus, intro- ducing him to all aspects of Stet- son — academic, social and resi- dential. This year ' s FOCUS Co- Chairmen, Jenni Paquette and Dave Ragan, and the whole FOCUS staff worked hard to create the most successful week ever. The first week is FOCUS week. Students attend workshops, meet with FOCUS advisors, and attend various social events. Among these are the first-ever Indoor Street Dance, the annual Luau, and the Beach party. FOCUS lasts only a week, but the friendships that are made during that week last for years.

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,.fi- ■ f- ... ■ m. ' ' %i?iy- s 5iA?VHSw-: ' , ' - y . ¥ .f. n if- li - ' ' V oc . ' ' ' Renaissance has affected Stetson life. Students have experienced a rebirth of the conservative lifestyle, preferring the traditional to the experimen- tal. Political activity is gaining popularity as students register to vote. The school is being reborn with a new mall in front of Stet- son Hall. Restoration is the key word for the renovation of Stetson Hall, complete with matching siding, air conditioning, and wood trim. The President ' s house has also been restored, with the replace- ment of the columns. Parking was improved with the paving of Chaudoin ' s parking lot. Revival says it all for the re- birth of Phi Sigma Kappa fraterni- ty at Stetson after a year spent in limbo. Stover Theatre has wit- nessed a revival of classical dra- ma this year with both Roman Comedy and Melodrama. Each year, new students add to this Renaissance, Restoration, and Revival.

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Opposite Page, Far Left: At the annual Organizations and Activities Fair, new students can sign up for tlieir favorite campus activity. Opposite Page, Tbp Right: Tfiree on a String, a Bluegrass group out of Birmingham, shared their blend of music and humor with students during FOCUS week. Opposite Page, Bottom Right: Waiting in line to rent a refrigerator has become a sort of initiation into life at Stetson. This Page, Tbp: FOCUS Staffers Richard Faulkner and Cindy Carison give directions to new students on opening day. This Page, Left: The Luau is an annual happening during FOCUS. If you ' re not careful, you may get tossed into the pool.