University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Xh tK oiev e k ? 2 Z d - v[. Campus life is whate er you want to make it. It ' s easy to find your niche here or campus. -Meredith Kaye Freshman The way that e eryone li es together in the dorm develops an atmosphere that creates close friendships. The intramural aspect is unique because e eryone can get involved. -Jared Wickstrom Junior Everyone participates and interacts together. Porm activities help build relationships. -Michelle Lombard! Freshman It ' s a welcoming place where everyone says hi to each other. -Garrett Westhoven Junior 16 Ca ' v e Life.

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© Bf i ( ijW uATANicur Residents of Farley and Stanford Halls got all decked out before belting out tlieir favorite tunes during karaoke. Sing-alongs such as this one were one of the more popular indoor activities for freshmen to take part in during the weekend. (Photo OMnesy of Qaire Fadel) Pejflcc. CilAiiMiNcA Dressed for the occasion, the men of O ' Neill Hall go all out for the annual tie excliange, even bringing flowers for their dates. Tlie tie exchange was just one of many traditions that freshmen were introduced to during their first weekend on campus. (Plioto courtey of Sitsan Dunn) K AHiNt; FRE C(?MlMC FIl M AB£Ai ALL EE. TUC. W ELD. FRCAlJMttJ AEEJVC. OH CMAPUA TOJO Di.ri 6Ef(7EC. MOAT upperclassmen. These two days are reserved for an orientation process that introduces the incoming class to Notre Dame ' s campus history and to one another. The freshman orientation weekend, or Frosh-O as it is more commonly known, is an abbreviated version of the weeklong orientations many universities and colleges hold for their freshmen throughout the summer. This means long days and very little sleep for these campus newcomers. Tlie Class of 2006 was greeted as soon as they arrived on campus by members of their domVs Frosh-O staff who helped to unload cars and carry everything up to the rooms. Wliile most parents who brought their children to campus were relieved by all of the help with moving in, their services were still required when it came to making trips all over tow:i for any new necessities that their children needed to purchase. Tlie staff then led the underclassmen through a weekend of icebreakers, ganies and traditions. From ninning tlirough Stonehenge to giant games of musical chairs and capture the flag, freslmien were presented with numerous opportunities to meet new people and begin the transition into college life. Freslimen also leanred cheers and songs that could be heard all over campus at almost any hour. During Frosh-O, the O ' Neill guys serenaded our dorm with ' You ' ve Lost that Lovin ' Feeling ' at 2 a.m., said freshman Qiroline Connor. Wliile the weekend was catered to helping freshmen feel comfortable and welcome on campus, it was not all fun and games. The freslunen attended a mandatory meeting at Washington Hall to learn a few things about the university. The honor code was discussed in detail to make sure these students understood the rules they were going to be expected to follow over the course of their college careers. As the parents went home and upperclassmen arrived, the class of 2006 began to adjust to their new surroundings. Though freshmen were more tir ed and nervous than other students, the newcomers were able to settle into their new home and truly become a part of the Notre Dame family. by claire f adel 18 rve£ i ' Ww . Ov ievttc LOA