Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Olson Hall women work together to complete the task of getting the belongings from Mom and Dad ' s car to the 22 ' by 1 3 ' cubical called home for the next nine months. Struggling to unload every last suitcase and box that fills the back seat, Lisa Snapp enlists the help of her mother in completing the task of moving in. Student leaders, Jim Wierenga and Scott Hughett, encourage and enjoy fellow leaders Linnaea Ever- ill and Missy Resch in their job as roving informa- tion booths.

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Feasting on the lawn, students gather to share stories of summer vacation on the eve of the first day of classes.

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Gorging himself on pre-packaged french choco- late mousse and the real thing , at the annual Labor Day cookout, Rob Curry appears delighted with the evening dinner fare. Having returned a week prior to the start of classes, student leaders listen to Director of Lead- ership Development and Student Programs, Ran- dy Dodge. The dusk settles over the south end of campus following the first day back for students. ISAove n, Classes Begin As the summer months came to a close, the doors to six dorms opened to greet the freshmen and returning stu- dents for a new year. For freshmen this was a time of anticipation and anxiety. They seemed to have a variety of emo- tions upon arriving to campus. One freshman, Sheila Harris said, I was ex- cited and apprehensive because I won- dered what kind of people I would be living with during the next year. For re- turning students this is viewed as an oc- casion to renew old friendships. Sopho- more Kelly Franklin said, I was excited about moving back in and I wanted to get back to all of the fun and freedom. I also wanted to get back to all of my Christian friends. Freshmen were required to come to campus Labor Day weekend. They then began their college experience by tak- ing several placement tests. This week- end also provided the opportunity to get acquainted with each other. They par- ticipated in several fun activities such as campus tours, breaker gomes in the gym, and three-way volleyball at the lake. On Sunday the upperclassmen re- turned with hugs and screams. Almost immediately afterwards, the chaos be- gan in the dorms. The plain concrete walls turned into masterpieces as stu- dents decorated their rooms with car- pet, couches, pictures, lofts, and a vari- ety of other things. The headaches re- ceived as a result of this weekend of loft-pounding are long endured. The annual Labor Day picnic culmi- nated the weekend before the realiza- tion hit. Classes began on Tuesday morning and the studying or rather pro- crastination commenced. Playing carpenter, Matt Piekarski con- structs a loft to improve the appearance and open up space in his otherwise drab Wengatz Hall room.