Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH A new generation catches a glimpse of what’s to come. yy ickey Mouse ears and bug Jy f antennas hover above a -— sweaty mass of 650 confused and startled freshman as Fish Camp be¬ gins in Deware Field House. Camp coun¬ selors, dressed in novelties relating to themes for their individual camps, pre¬ pare freshmen for four days of aggie expo¬ sure, history and fun. As the A M shuttle buses roll out of East Kyle parking lot on their way to Lakeview Methodist Assem¬ bly near Palestine, Fish Camp and new friendships begin. Fish Camp, an Aggie tradition since 1954, was first established by Gordon Gay. The idea behind it was to provide a program to help freshmen realize what A M was about and to feel more comfort¬ able with their new surroundings. Today, Fish Camp provides these same services to about 2600 freshmen each year. “It was a great chance for freshman to learn about Aggie tradition and to make new friends,” freshman Deborah Musachia said. Planning for Fish Camp begins with the fall semester. Through an application and interview process, chairman, sub-chair- man, and counselors are selected to help the director and associate director with Fish Camp. Freshman register to attend one of the four sessions offered by the Student “Y” at their summer conference. Many opportunities are offered to the freshman at Fish Camp. The freshmen are introduced to the many organizations and aspects of A M and encouraged to get involved. Everything from intramurals, student organizations, and Aggie tradi¬ tions are presented. Friends made are another major impor¬ tance of Fish Camp. “It was four d ays of meeting people, playing games and party¬ ing, “freshman Karen Gribschaw stated.” Summarizing his feelings on Fish Camp, 1986 Fish Camp Director, Chris Wallace said, “It has fun, friendship and Aggie love and sharing.” Lisa Johnson

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ABOVE: The Dixie Chicken on University Drive is a favorite watering hole for all stu¬ dents at A M. LEFT: Aggies enjoy food, drinks, and a couple of games of pool at Duddley’s Draw. think I just want to watch for awhile. Don’t look into the lights after a few of those. It will really mess you up. Hey, have you seen my friend? She’s still in the bath¬ room? Can she walk out? Not again! Uncle Charlie’s and Zephyr’s also held their share of celebrators for sound system tunes. I finally finished this week. Monday seems like a year ago. It is definitely Miller Time. I deserve it, I’m Bennigan’s Bound. No dog deserves this kind of homework. Three papers and a mid-term? I can NOT go. No way. Dollar margaritas? O.K., but just for a little while, then I have to come back and study. The lights go on. Strains of “Good night, Irene” play. The party’s over. Couples group, new friends are made and you look for the people you rode with. Your room¬ mate giggles, “I’m riding with somebody else.” Who is this guy I’m talking to anyway? He looks a whole lot different in the light.

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LEFT: Junior, Kathy Ingram, a camp counselor, gets into the spirit of Fish Camp by yelling with the freshman. BELOW: The evening quiet times are some of the more memorable moments of Fish Camp. A cross burns on Lake Palestine at Lakeview Methodist Assembly.