Stetson University - Hatter Yearbook (DeLand, FL)

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INTO FOCUS ' 87 new oerson for two!) to live aue. and the Edmunds Center Dance. ii ■ Anew person (or two!) to live with . . . food from the Com- mons . . . feeling lost . . . feeling lonely . . . What ' s a new student to do to keep up with all of these changes in his her life? FOCGS helps provide the an- swer, through contact with the FOCGS advisor and week-long programs. While new students are adjusting to life at Stetson, their FOCGS advisor be- comes an anchor in their lives, someone who can answer questions, introduce them to new friends, and show them the ropes around Stetson and DeLand. In keeping with tradition, the FOCGS staff hosted a week of events, including the Goombay Smash luau, the Flagler Beach party, parent and student infor- mation sessions. New Student Barbe- que, and the Edmunds Center Dance PLAYFAIR, an exciting and innovative icebreaking session, brought new stu- dents together in a special way. Addi- tions to the FOCGS agenda included a New Student Dating Game and a rendi- tion of Early Afternoon with Da terman ... Stetson Gniversity as a whole has undergone many changes during the past year, and adjusting to these changes is the name of the game. The FOCGS pro- gram has been addressing the topics of change and ad- justment for years, helping new students become Stetson Proud Hatters. Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Qarth Jenkins ponders a question posed by Andy David Letterman Necit. CONFUSION turns into confidence as Stetson University ' s new students learn the ropes during FOCUS week. Focus 11

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The 1987 FOCUS staff: Back: Andy Reich, Todd Davis, David Whidden, Randy Walton. Third Row : Scott Lynch, Kevin Neat, Derrick Kupier, Tamnny Firman, Elizabeth Younggren, Kim Danley, Joellen Matrundola, Vikki Hodgkins, Clemente Inclan, Bill Gray. Mike Kelly. Second Row: Bob Mugavero, Matt Lacey, Bill Hamilton, Pete Beebe. Front Row: Kellie Taylor, Sherri Rice, Mandy Raiford, Michelle DeLude, Caria SanGiovanni. Not pictured: Frank Bell. Ready to answer all new students ' questions are Beth Younggren, Michelle DeLude, Kim Danley, Scott Lynch, Pete Beebe, and David Whidden. FOCUS Advisor CarIa SanGiovanni meets casually with her FOCUS group. How many new students will be dunked in the foun- tain during their first year at Stetson? 10 Focu

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OING GREEK Rushees are greeted by Barbara Raines as they see the new Pi Phi house for the first time. FRANTIC WEEKS lead to happy endings as the 1987 Rush boasts the biggest pledge class ever! 12 Rush Over 300 shouting observ- ers watched as fourteen Delta Sigs formed a hu- man pyramid and as Sigma INu pledges jumped through the air, landing safely (?) in their new brothers ' arms. Songs and cheers were all a part of Fraternity Bid Pick-Up as 134 men pledged Stet- son ' s eight fraternities. Although approximately the same number of men rushed fra- ternities this year as last, a higher percentage pledged. This may be attributed to many changes, in- cluding more creative Rush parties with greater emphasis on the bene- fits of the over-all fraternity sys- tem. Under Geoff Timm, IFC Presi- dent, Stetson ' s fraternities enjoyed a year of high pledge retention, improved programming, and Rho Chi Cheryl Watier with Tracey Frick, Stacey Swanson, and Carmen Rajos. enthusiasm. This Fall ' s sorority Rush also boasted a large pledge class, due in part to sever- al changes in the Rush format. For the first time, sororities Rushed in their own houses, serving to enhance Rush parties and h eighten members ' excitement. Also, because of delays in construction of the houses, Rush was postponed one week. This allowed sorority members more time to prepare for their Rush par- ties and to meet individuals interested in rushing informally. Whatever the reasons, sorority Rush was a definite success this year. Al- though about the same number of wom- en participated in Rush this year as last, 27% more pledged a sorority. This trans- lated into 169 new pledges, the largest Panhellenic pledge class ever. Delta Sigma Phi reaches new heights. V