University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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STARTING OVER From registering for classes to moving into the dorm, freshmen discover they aren ' t in high school anymore. HE SWITCH FROM HIGH SCHOOL to univer- sity life caused anxiety and stress for some freshmen while others adjusted without a problem. However, students discovered that getting involved in activities made the transition a lot easier. Freshman Mary Capps said being a pledge gave her a way to get involved. “Pledging Phi Mu allowed me to make a lot of new friends who will be here my whole college career, it helps me get adjusted to classes and studying, and gave me the chance to have lots of fun things to do,” Capps said. Many freshmen said that New Student Orientation was a great way to get familiar with the University. Students became familiar with the campus, registered for classes and made new friends along the way. Freshman Jason Brown said it was a worthwhile event. “It could have been a waste of time, but being from out of state, 1 got to see the campus for the first time,” Brown said. “I thought the orientation leaders were fairly open- minded and accepting.” After orientation, moving into the residence halls was a nightmare to most freshmen who tried to make their small room a home. “I have met a lot of people living in Fulhright dorm, but moving in was a real hassle,” Capps said. “Getting orga¬ nized and situated took days, and it never really felt like home.” Freshmen who moved into the residence halls early and went through rush got a head start on making new friends. “Rush gave me a way to get adjusted even though the week was very stressful,” freshman Kristin Jarrard said. “If you get into a sorority, it gives you a group of friends to identify with.” Freshmen impressions of the campus were mostly favor¬ able according to Capps who said, “The people on campus are so nice and friendly that you feel welcome.” Y KIM T R 6 t Y STUDY BREAK Freshman Clinton Bennett takes a break from studying in Mullins Library. Freshmen often found it difficult to adjust to the required work load while juggling social opportuni¬ ties with new friends. As a result, some freshmen often struggled to keep up with their classes. M. Roberts photo welcome to orientation A JSK A teS UNION WELCOME TO ORIENTATION During the New Student Orientation sessions during the summer before the fall semester begins, orientation leaders help incoming freshmen prepare for campus life, advise them on clubs and organizations and help schedule classes. M. Roberts photo Freshman Year

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MOVING IN Freshmen endured the humid August heat as they hauled box after box of belongings into residence halls while nervous parents dreaded the minute the car was unpacked and it was time to say goodbye. M. Roberts photo FINDING A NEW HOME Sorority Rush, Aug. 17-23, allowed freshmen to see what Greek life was all about. Since sorority members returned to school two weeks early to practice skits and songs and get their houses ready, it was a relief for both the members and the freshmen when Bid Day arrived. M. Roberts photo SCHOOL SPIRIT At the freshman pep rally on Aug. 27, students show their school spirit by attempting to learn the school song. The freshman pep rally was a time when new students were acquainted with the different chants and cheers done at football games. M. Roberts photo 12 Student Life

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Coming Home, rr Hog Style when the old W J FROM THE PEP RALLY TO THE GAME, alumni cheerleaders to the coronation of the queen, there was no celebration quite like home¬ coming weekend. It s the time of year when the alumni go hog wild with the students, and, according to sopho¬ more Mike Solomon, it s a time for connecting old football game, traditions with the new. It is always a pleasure to see old friends in but Si familiar places like our alumni did this weekend, Solomon said. And, it s fun to see them as well, tradition. Some students said that the alumni brought back the spirit the school needed, since the Razor- backs were experiencing a rough year. One tradition that helped boost the fans spirits was the appearance of the alumni cheerleaders. The alumni cheerleaders really brought a sense of traditionalism to the whole game, said senior Monica Carter. The pep rally gave students another way to get pumped-up about the game. Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Nu won the living groups spirit competition during the pre-game celebration. It was really special to see our house pull together and work hard for the school, Kappa member Jacqueline Goldsmith said. Winning was a great way to start the weekend. Living groups showed spirit by decorating their houses for the weekend. Junior Ladonna Goodin said that decorating the Phi Mu house was an important part of the festivities because all the girls worked together. Since the house decorating was a competition, all of us worked hard to make the house as spirited as possible, Goodin said. Winning was not the main reason we chose to decorate. We like to show our support. It is fun to drive down Maple and see all the houses on the way to the game. Unfortunately, the winning did not continue Saturday when the Razorbacks lost to the Georgia Bulldogs, 27-3. Despite the loss, several students said that the weekend s festivities were worth the effort. Senior Renessa Dunlap believed that all the activities were fantastic. Even though we lost the game, homecoming was a success, Dunlap said. The stands were packed, and the crowd was really motivated. Everything turned out great! met the new to celebrate notjust a Even though we lost the game, homecoming was a success. The stands were packed, and the crowd was really motivated. ■ Senior Renessa Dunlap Y MATT H E L M E BIG SMILE Standing before her loyal subjects, junior Kim Polite presents herself to the fans at the homecoming football game after being crowned. “Actually being crowned was the greatest part of homecoming. Although I knew that I was queen, the coronation made it official.” M. Roberts photo 14 Student Life