University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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It has been a long summer for some. The monotony of working every day, missing friends and constantly obeying parents is taking its toll. You deny the urgency you feel for returning to campus ™ close quar- ters, noise, rotten food and cold showers. But deep down, you can ' t wait for the day you begin to pack. A mental plan for get- ting the most in the space in your car dominates your mind. Returning to UofE for your second, third, or fourth year seemed like it would never happen. Upperclassman anticipation is shared with others. Future freshmen debate about what to bring, which address book to fill, and washing instructions from Mom for wool clothes. Leaving your hometown and people you grew up with can be scary. The week or so of adjustment deemed orientation cushions the blow somewhat, Ice cream socials, greek parties, picnics and enter- tainment monopolize free time so you can ' t get homesick — yet! Normal school routines begin before you ' ve caught your breath. Discovering where your classes are and how they differ from high school is always a challenge. Adjusting to dorm life is not always easy, either. Sharing your space with a stranger is trying. For most students, the adjustments are made easily and you fall into the main- stream of college life. Athletics, films, and Greek and G.D.I, activities consume your time and energy ... as do doing laundry, washing pop-corn poppers, and returning borrowed clothes. Top Moving your things con create organized havoc, but only to someone who has never moved into a dorm. Bottom Left — Students at the annual Parents ' Picnic enjoyed the warm afternoon and socializing almost as much as the hot dogs that were served. Bottom Middle — Selecting classes for the quarter can be a job that requires heavy concentration. Bottom Right — Freshmen stu- dents treat themselves to ice cream at the Presi- dent ' s rose garden social. As Year Begins.

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Anticipation Builds

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Below — Hughes Hall tries to gain visitors by advertising o big change- Bottom Right — Parents and students alike enjoyed the picnic held on Morton Hall ' s lawn. Top Right — At the years beginning, even Harper ' s food tastes good. Several parents questioned their children as to why they complained about the food so much. Top Middle — Most of the time moving in requires the help of family members, plus orange and silver U-Houl trailers. Right — Finally settled in, Hughes Hall freshmen are treated to the annual Rookie in the shower night. Beginning The School Year Brings