Wake Forest University - Howler Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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For the freshmen, the end of Orientation Week meant a final eonference with an advisor, one last test, and the end of a seemingly endless schedule. For new and returning students alike, however, the end of one routine was only the prelude of another. The Wake Forest community mo cd from the intense quiet of its opening week into the tense frustration of Registration; and, as the last course change was made, the 2,955th identification picture taken, and the final text book bought, the Clampus prepared itself for the finite nnitine of Fall Term, 1965. Hi 111 BH Ifflffl ■imAJMJM- ' lHM

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Preschool retreat provided hours for reltixation — ajid boat collisions — brfore ihc hectic orientation week. A first glimpse at Wake Forest ' s re- ligious tradition is annually presented to new students at the Interdenominational CtounciTs rustic pre-school retreat. Held just before Orientation Week, the Retreat oHers incoming and former students a period of introspection, discussion, and entertainment in preparation for the coming school year. In the peaceful, pastoral atmosphere of Clamp Hanes. students hear a -ariety of guest speakers present topics ranging from theology to campus life. This year, retreaters heard comments by Dr. Edwin Wilson. Dean of Wake Forest C ' ollege, and by Sam . bernathy. co-worker of Martin Luther King. Carrying out the Retreat ' s theme of personal religious commitment. Dr. .Sam Hill of UNC spoke on Christianity as a St ' le of Life. Open-air commtmion and esper .serxices culminated the weekend (jf worship, studw and fun. 15 WfW ' i

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Among ihf many trials of onetitalion wck that Freshmen encounter is the adjustment to crowded college closets. OPENING WEEKS BRING TRADITIONAL CONFUSION AND FRUSTRATION Two hutuired pounds of luggage and twenty pounds nf books make opening week a test in patience and physical fitness. 17