West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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n between tours, Kim ronin relaxes in the un. Two days of summer become a Emm EtLneeE For novice Mountaineers pRESHMAN orientation, that annual event, stole two days from summer vacations to bring students to the campus for a crash course in being University stu- dents. After checking in at Towers dor- mitory, freshmen and accompany- ing parents were ushered to a series of get-acquainted meetings and lectures. By the end of that first day, students had suf- fered through math, chemistry and foreign language place- ment tests, listen- ed to droning speeches, climbed mountains of steps and toured both campuses with no trouble. Well, almost no trouble. Senior John Canfield, an orientation guide, said that being stuck on the PRT with a car full of freshmen was an unforgettable experience. A barbecue and a get-together mixer were spon- sored for the freshmen after the tests. Freshmen soon realized that naivete did not belong at the University. Upperclassmen convinced some unsuspecting freshmen that turning a support pole in the PRT car would speed up the car. Interesting trivia was also given to freshmen. Facts such as that Woodburn Hall would fit in- to the press box at New Mountaineer Field or that the Evansdale McDonald ' s sold more Big Macs per capita in 1975 than any other McDonald ' s in the United States. Orientation guide F e m i Ojawon was rated by freshmen as the best guide. His plan for making students at ease included: 1 . Spot a weakness in the group, like guys all from the same hometown or guys too shy to talk to girls. 2. Introduce all in the group. 3. Establish communication. 4. Make stu- dents at ease by asking all sorts of questions. 5. No two guys were allowed to walk together nor two girls. Success, oppor- tunity, academics and reality, (SOAR), was the theme developed by Vivien Jones, orientation chairman. Guiding stu- dents around cam- pus was reward- ing. Guide John Miesner said, I liked the idea of meeting students and would recom- mend this as an enjoyable summer job. After the two- day crash course, freshmen left for home stuffed with facts, names of new friends and advice for being University stu-d- ents when they would return to campus in late August. — Carla Baker 31og + 211og -? stumps Ray Kemerer, from Youngwood, Pa., as he completes the chemistry placement test. An exhausted freshman takes in a film presentation at the Mountain Lair. Freshman Orientation 11

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Getting a headstart on his peers, Rob Winkelman receives assistance from WVU Bookstore employee, Terri Samson, to find his required texts dur- ing freshman orientation. David L Zicherman Freshmen get their first taste of campus on a tour of Woodburn Circle. One of the purposes of orientation, which is illustrated here, re- mains the finalizing of schedules. 10 Freshman Orientation

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Town and University folk prove Through a street fair and fireworks piREWORKS, clowns, a magi- cian, sidewalk booths — key at- tractions were there. No, not for a carnival but Morgantown ' s street fair. City and University of- ficials promoted the September 2, fair, setting a tone of cooperation for the year. Designed to br- ing together townspeople and students, the fair was organized around the theme A Community for Unity. Speakers at a rally began the festivities. City of- ficials speaking of their support for better com- munity-Univer- sity relations were Florence Merow, mayor, John Cease, city police chief, and Emily DeVincent, presi- dent of the Downtown Business and Pro- f e s s i o n a 1 Associ-ation. University spokesmen in- cluded George Taylor, vice- president of stu- Kerplunk, splash goes Joyce Shirley, Anchor Lounge bartender, as she is knocked off the perch by an ace pitcher. iii £.1i J .: Demonstrating aerobic fitness for Morgantown citizens and guests, members of the De Barra Mayo Health Club dancer- cise in High street. dent affairs, and Tyrone White, chairman of the Community Rela- tions Committee. Passers-by checked out the sidewalk sales and arts and crafts booths of area artisans. Bands, jugglers, clowns and a magician delighted spec- tators of all ages. Demonstrations by city fire fighters, karate and physical fitness enthusiasts also entertained the crowds. A dunking Clowning around, Frances Pisano solicits her Mountie buttons and tee ' s. , machine was set up to raise money for charity. Area bartenders and dee jays were popular victims for the fund raiser. The goodwill and fun could not end before the marching band put in an appearance. Parading down High Street, the band led its followers to the riverfr ont where fireworks ended the fair on a spec- tacular note. David L. Zicherman . S In a street fair side show, Mr. Fred McMillan brings a wooden marionette to life as he entertains the crowd. 12 Street Fair