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

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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.

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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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EXPRESS iG THE SPI1 m OF A M “It’s neat the wa; for the upcomin y everyone gets fired up g year.” s the first day of classes drew to a close, A M stu- dents gathered at Kyle Field for one of the first traditions of the year, All-University Night. On and off-campus Aggies were present to welcome back old students and to introduce the incoming freshmen to A M. “I think it’s a great way to let freshmen and even upperclassmen see and hear from some of the people who make things happen on this campus,” commented se¬ nior Melissa Muecke. “It’s neat the way everyone gets fired up for the upcoming year,” she said. Head Yell Leader senior Thomas Bu¬ ford opened the yell practice with general welcoming comments to the crowd and then turned the microphone over to Dr. Frank E. Vandiver, president of the Uni- veristy, for his official welcoming state¬ ment. Other welcoming speeches were made by Dr. John J. Koldus, vice presi¬ dent of student affairs, and senior Sean Royall, student body president. Whoops filled the air when Athletic Di- rector and Head Coach Jackie Sherrill was introduced to inform the crowd that the Aggies were going to be Cotton Bowl bound. Sherrill then presented Buford with an A M jersey in recognition of the time and effort he had put into practices with the team. Whoops and cheers contin¬ ued as Sherrill introduced the new mem¬ bers of the team and the candidates for the Aggie 12th Man Kick-off Team. The yell leaders rounded out the even¬ ing with the first yell practice of the year. Students were led in the traditional Aggie yells, while dorms and corps outfits added hump-its of their own. “I wanted to come for my last time since I’m a graduating senior. I love hearing the crowd get fired up and listening to the different yells by the dorms,” commented senior Dawn Mill¬ er. Following All U-Night students were able to meet each other at a Howdy dance, which was held at the Hall of Fame. By Denise Moehl 24 Life