Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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on The Beginning t 7 od created the world in t seven days. and took only one short day to make man. At VU, however, it takes six long days, commonly known as orientation week, to create freshmen. The VU creation is an often forgotten story, but the process has been experienced by all and the story is familiar, no matter how much we hateto admit it. on the first day a mass of wild, un- tamed. high school students arrived early with friends, parents, luggage, furniture, groceries, posters, plants, carpets . . , only to be swept into a series of infinite lines and meetings. As the day grewklong, 14 Freshman Orientation Valpo Creates the Class of I88 all the echoes of home disappeared and all that remained were the freshmen. L Upon seeing this, Schnabel said it was good. Oh theksecond day Valpo created tests: tests that when half-liniehed. left the freshman with the feeling that he forgot to : paokthie brain. The timing seemed unfore tunate. but to soothe the pain of this early disaster, Valpo created Playfalr as the sun set. ;- j On the third day, Valpo, created even more meetings and crises; however, more was at stake than a roommate personali- ty conflict or a forgotten math female. The developing freshman was forced to create his own future; ... an eight semester plan of stimulating classes which would not endure tor long, . On the fourth day, Valpo createc registration in the gym saying, Let there be a sea of lines, endless waits, torgetfu professorsandlost computer cardsf' Bu when Valpo'saw what it had done, i decided to relieve frustration and save the species. .. - Thus, on the fifth day Valpo said, uLe there be rest and relaxation at the Dunes. But it was short-Iived: the trek u; the dunes, the cloud and wind bum, am theeroar of the waves were quickly forgot ten .. then came the final day, the tire day of classes . . . another subject it itself. .. BMP and TE

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C. Wiedenhoefl year... each other with hugs, kisses, and a few tears. Details of the summer will be hurriedly exposed, the latest gossip will unravel itself and plans for the upcoming year will be discussed. All students, whether ltnew or liold , will experience the same moving in hassles: smothering heat; abbreviated living space; schedule changes and arrangements; elevator breakdowns; scarcity of open showers; and dorm food. Studentsi thoughts will be directed towards classes, clubs, sports, friends, and weekend activities. Tomorrow's trials will be far behind in a few weeks, but for now tomorrow seems years away. As the UeHauI waits in the driveway the hours drag slowly by . . . - TS Left: Duane Johansen and his family enjoy a few last moments together before separating for the school year. Below: During Opening Convocation, students in the rear gallery of the chapel sing in celebration of the new academic year. Below right: ltFREE Tribunes! Would you like to subscribe? B. Preuss Wiedenhoett C Opposite page, top: With Dad's help, Kathy Busack moves into Brandt Hall. Bottom: Kris Tuchardt finds that moving personal belongings into Alumni Hall isn't difficult as long as you have two things: a good friend and a moving cart! Moving in 1117i 3,; 13

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frmlmh M C, Wiedenhoeh Upper right: Freshmen interact with each other at Eiayfair. Lower right: Although registration was computerized last spring. some still had to suffer throu h registration procedures in the gym this fan. Left: ml Scharold shows his: tatent while entertainr ing ghevcrowd ax Showcase '88. Opposite page. Top left: Students start the settling in process by picking up a registration packet in Chris! College. Top right: Freshmen experience a bit of VU tradition: the an- nual Dunes day trek during orientation week Center: Jutie Evans tells Goldin Winker Ham and Dan Matteson about easy summer uving with a song from Porgy and Bess during Showcase '88. Freshman Oriemation 15