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

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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

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The men ot Fisher H.ill serenade a srnup oi ladies with Enrique Iglesi;is ' Bcape. Tlie performance, complete with accompanying choreography, was one of manv of its kind that became the highlight ot the Frcish-O w ' eekend. (Photo oounesy of Susan Dunn) The Fnsh-O st.itf i Lvnis H.iil cikes a Irak (nm their dunes to pi«e tor a picture. As staff meniters, upfcrchissniai helpsl the freshmen set nxnx-d in ,ind arranged manv ( f their ;Kn 1ties with different domvs thnxigixxit the ttieekend. (Phoco cnunesy oj Steph Sdliiger) Cc yy KA L fe