University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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SIGNING interest cards for various campus rganizations is also part of the orientation rocess. Diverse student organizations such is the Flor-Ala newspaper, the Wesley Foun- lation religious organization, and Circle K «rvice club extend an invitation to freshmen. NEW GAMES help break the ice for fresh- men in Flowers Hall. Counselor Chris Dobbs leads this group. FUTURE CHEMISTRY and pre-med, pre- dental majors discuss the field with Dr. Robert Gaunder, professor of Chemistry HEAD of the Psy- chology Depart- ment Dr. George Robinson counsels these SOARees on career opportuni- ties in psychology. Soar 21

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Tkking You There STEPHEN ANDERSON THE ACTUAL REGISTRATION process is the ulti- mate reason for going through SOAR, and is the last event sched- uled during the summer sessions. (Cont. from page 19) for students to unwind. Robert Holder, assistant professor of Dramatic Arts, puts together each year ' s show. This year the show was a collection of songs from past university productions of hit Broadway shows. Songs were presented from Bye Bye Birdie, The Fantastiks, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, South Pacific, Music Man, Pippin, and A Chorus Line. The cabaret began with the song On Broadway and continued through a strong set of tunes including I Can Do That, Put on a Happy Face, Nothing Like a Dame, and Magic to Do. Holder chose the Broadway theme because he thought it would show the students some- thing they may not have experienced before. Cast members this year included Kim Cosby, Polly Gartman, Todd Goode, Tamela Hunter, Mark Mitchell, Steven Nelson, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Tonya Russell, and Richard Welborn. Immediately after the cabaret is the dance. It is a fun social event that is struc- tured as a group activity. Derek Morgan was DJ for the dance. The next day of SOAR begins with a student affairs and student services assem- bly. The purpose of the meetings is to give the students basic information on the loca- tion of various offices and the services available. The Freshman Year Simulation Game is an opportunity for students to see how their time must be organized in college. Two 20 minute semesters and a five minute Christmas break constitute the school year. Each student has a list of activities to be completed in order to get points in vari- ous areas of college life. Before the game begins, goals for their first year are set. While they are going about their tasks, the freshmen are being distracted by things such as homecoming and school closing because of snow. After the game a discus- sion is held about their goals. It usually turns out that the students had not given much thought to organizing their time. Pre-registration is the final step for SOAR students. This year ' s pre-registration went smoothly and was very orderly. The SOAR counselors are the ones who make it work. They help the freshmen relax and answer any questions they might have. Alan Bush, a SOAR counselor, said he wanted to help freshmen. As a person in new surroundings it is hard. Other counselors were James Berryhill, Shannon Cameron, Anne Clem, Chris Dobbs, Cathleen Jackson, Valerie Wray, Heath Trousdale, Paula Webb, and Regina Blake. Approximately 700 students went through SOAR. The program is a good learning experience that students look back on with a smile. It is business, but it is also fun. PROUD of the work in progress on campus, recruitment counselor Derek Morgan and SOAR counselor Chris Dobbs point out the construction work by Floyd Science Building. A new elevator was added to the building during the summer term. 20

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STEPHEN ANDERSON Z. - THE METS RED SOX conflict in the World Series had almost everyone ' s interest— and it inspired Tony Barton get in on the action (in a Walter Mitty sort of way) by playing this video game in the mall. SURF ' S UP, school ' s out- Florida is a great getaway spot for vacation-hungry students. A mere eight hour drive gets you to where the action is. 22