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7 countries.

37 states.

231 new students.

355 returning contiued from page 21

students. On a more serious note, one of the most profound and moving

events of opening week was Convocation. Administration, faculty, and

1 STUDENT BODY staff came together in a circle surrounding the student body to pray

for God's blessings for the coming school year. Of this event, Mr.

Robert Carver, of the Bible department, said, "Convocation gets us

off to the right start at the beginning of a new school year. The faculty

dressed in their regalia brings into focus the academic nature of what

we are entering into. The message from the Bible addresses the heart

and brings into focus the most important aspect of the education that

is offered here."

The activities of opening week will be remembered by new stu­

dents for the rest of their college careers. "The friends that I made at

freshman activities are still my friends today. They are some of my best

friends," said senior Ted DeWalt. It was during these special functions

that first impressions were formed and lasting friendships made. Those

who faced their fears of the unknown benefited the most, and those

who filled their time with meeting people and having the best possible

attitude did not have the chance to be homesick or to worry about what

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was to come. Opening week may be just the beginning, but it is most

assuredly the most pivotal time in the college chapter.

New students and student able to meet and hang out

mentors enjoy the fresh­ with some new freshmen

man cruise. Laura Green- and I thought it was a good

hoe relates, "The cruise idea to get people comfort­

was fun because I was able with each other."

Move-in day was more dorms. He said, "I wish

work for some than oth­ we had gotten this kind of

ers. David Hall, a SLAM treatment when we were

team member, helps freshmen."

M r wood move things into the girls'

campus iife