University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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orientation VICTORY! The wild joy of winning is evident as it is revealed that the Gold Section won the old, battered camp trophy. Freshman Camp aids in At Freshman Camp, one hundred and thirty-three male freshman students got their first taste of college life as they participated in a week-end of sports, recreation, and fellowship. Sponsored jointly by the University and the YMCA, the camp provided an opportunity for the freshmen to learn to work together as a team through group participation in sports. Meetings with upperclassmen and faculty members in a friendly, informal atmosphere enabled them to get acquainted with the University of Pittsburgh’s customs, activities, and academic requirements. Through this informal orientation, those who attended camp were somewhat better prepared to face the first confusing weeks in the University. Competition raged between the sections in every sport, from football to ping-pong, as the closely matched teams vied for the honor of possessing the much sought after camp trophy. The enthusiasm of the campers reached fever pitch by Saturday night as they assembled to present their skits and songs. The deciding points were won, however, Sunday afternoon at the speech contest. The winning group at camp this year was the Gold section, and for their reward they received the battered milk pitcher which serves as the “Freshman Camp Cup.” Following the awarding of the cup, all of the campers and upperclassmen met in the traditional “Friendship Circle.” Then, to prove that they were really friendly, the energetic freshmen proceeded to throw the upperclass counselors into the swimming pool. CHOWTIME AT CAMP found few complaints, either about quality or quantity of the food. There was plenty for all. but busy days, brisk air. and high excitement worked up appetites that required substantial filling. 18