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The DeWalt siblings— Natalie, Stephen,

Janell, and Ted—enjoy getting together

for lunch. Janell said, "I love having my

family on campus because it brings a

feeling of being at home. Being a fresh­

man this year, it is so

easy to be homesick so

it's really nice to have

my family here." All were

students with the excep­

tion of Ted who was the

grounds supervisor for

the college.

Living at home with your family is one thing, but I

what is it like to attend college with family? Having a sis­

ter, brother, or parent on campus can be a blessing. Some

students even had grandparents on campus. "I really enjoy

having my grandparents [Dr. and Mrs. Lexie Wiggins] on

campus because of their love and support," said Josh Wil­

son. Senior David and sophomore Bri Johnson were part of

three generations represented on campus. Grandmother,

Mrs. Karen Johnson, worked in the Student Life depart­

ment, mother and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jeanne Johnson,

worked in the food service.

Some students wished their siblings were with them.

Jessica Johnston enjoys

Lucy Heinz said, "I cannot wait until my sister comes next being able to talk and laugh

year. We are already planning on being roommates! I think with her freshman sister,

Melissa. Jessica said,

the biggest problem we will have will be having to figure "Family is one of the Lord's

out how to share the car." Having family on campus can richest blessings, and I

count my sister as just one

provide an escape from feelings of homesickness that of many I have so graciously

many freshmen face in their first year at school. Sharing been given."

a unit with a sister or having a brother near can make the Annette Dzedzy joined her

brother Frank and sister

difference in the way one adapts. Bethany this year. Because

of illness, Bethany spent a

year at home recuperating

and returned to graduate

with her brother.

Family/JMorrill