Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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What Did You The momentum begins to rise early in an- ticipation of the upcoming Easter break. Pro- fessors assign mountainous loads of work that will become all-nighters when we return from vacation. Many groan as they realize they have to stay longer because that — of a professor is giving an exam and not considering the students. Conversation becomes circular as the age old question, What will you be doing during break? is continually asked. Soon however, the last of the exams are taken, the mandatory classes attended and we realize We ' re out of here!!! The constraining institution is letting us go; we prepare for either an adventurous, relax- ing or intriguing vacation which looms now within reach. All of us are going in different directions; we begin to pack our bags for Florida, Arizona, Mexico, North Carolina, Boston, NYC or home. Soon however we find ourselves back and the fish stories begin to circulate. The Ft. Lauderdale people tell of the wild parties, the 40 Do for Break? to one room, the madness, the bars and perhaps some of the sun. Well, Miami beachers just plain relaxed by the pool or beach, soaking up the rays and making many jealous. The travelers to Mexico found many bargains, brushing up on their Spanish and meeting many available muchachos and senoritas. As the sun set, these fun-seekers discovered that love was in the air. The northern city visitors saw plays and operas, witnessed the Boston Marathon and were in- spired by the excitement of the city life. Home was also another spot as many of us tasted real food. Movies were seen, and the high school gang was back together again. Best of all you were in your own bed relaxing, when not looking for a job for the summer. Now back at Westminister from the too short vacation, we pull the All-nighters for the homework we never did and study for the tests the — professors told us about before vacation.

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3 am If the caffeine from all of the coffee or Coke you ' ve been drinking isn ' t really helping you to stay awake and maintain consciousness, try tak- ing some NO-DOZ. It will definitely perk up the night. 4:30 Still hanging in there? Is all of the information you ' ve been memoriz- ing like mish-mash in your brain? Are your eyes sore, tired, red, and irritated? Beginning to think you need a break? By all means, take one! A good way to clear your mind is to exercise!! No lie!! It gets your blood circulating faster and gives you energy to keep going. Besides, it ' s a great way to maintain that perfect figure. Well, if exercising at 4:30 am is not your forte, you can always go to the candy machine and buy a couple of candy bars. For some reason, this choice is more popular than exercising! 6 am The count-down begins. There is only one hour left to cram for this test. You have almost made it — keep going! 7 am Take a shower to revive your body. You may really need it. 7:30 Can ' t take a test on an empty stomach. Go to breakfast and fuel up. 7:45 Skim notes one last time, and if you think it might help, say a prayer that you don ' t fall asleep while taking the test. 8 am Open your blue book and take your test. Remember to regurgitate all of the information your brain has retained from cramming all night. 9:10 Slowly, very slowly, walk back to your dorm, frat house, or apartment and find your room. Lock your door, put your phone on Do not Disturb, and crash for about 12 hours. Do you think you can be a part of this team — The Broke — The Tired — The All-Nighters? (Sign up at your local Student Affairs Office.) Barb Merkel All-Nighters

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Fun It can be defined in a variety of ways by a variety of different people. And at Westminster, fun does take on many meanings. The fraternity party is the typical mode of fun at Mother Fair. Whether you enjoy punkin ' out at the Alpha Sigs, hot tubbin ' it at the Toads, workin ' hard for your fun at the Theta Chi ' s Tunnel party, nappin ' it at the Sigma Nu ' s pj party, or, for a change of pace, seein ' red at the Ep house, you can have lots of fun. For some people, though, fraternity parties are not the best place to have fun. For them, dorm parties are the thing to do. Though the average Westminster student is a conscientious observer of college policy, there are a few students who en- joy parties in Eich or Ferguson. Wherever the mood is the best ... or surveillance is worst. A dorm party can be non-alcoholic of course. And the participants of Hillside ' s Annual Fall Ball can testify to that. Thi s year ' s Ball was a Halloween costume party. The newly refurbished lobby, decorated with string spider webs and cardboard tombstones, proved to be an excellent place for students to mingle, dance or just plain have fun. So, as you can see, fun at Westminster can take on many forms. In fact much more than mentioned. But, however you spend your time at Westminster, don ' t ever forget . . . HAVE FUN! Chris Svitek Parties 23