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Savannah watches Dr. Wiggins waits to Kristen’s smile
her new friends lend a helping hand
bowl at one of the during the busy
opening activites. opening week.
Savannah James Dr. Lexie Wiggins
Freshman Professor
Getting Started, (continued from page 23)
Terrah Leech
Most students feel overwhelmed
during this time. However, in
order to make this transition pe­
riod a little easier on everyone,
the office of student services
planned many activities and
other events to help relax stu­
dents’ first-week jitters.
One of the most important
events that took place was the
Christian Life Conference. Guest
speaker Dr. Mark Minnick
helped students to see the need
of assurance in their salvation
and the importance of meditat­
ing on the Word of God to have
joy and peace in their lives.
As part of the planned ac­
tivities, the Improv team en­
tertains the students during
opening week. “Improv
night is one of those events
that everyone looks forward
to. We all enjoyed our-
selves-even if I was the
cause of some laughter,”
David Caldwell said.
Brandon sits at the Dr. Stratton urges
brightens the room Stratton’s, listening the students to use
as she gets ready to others exlain why their time here to
for Greek Rush. they came to CCC. grow spiritually.
Kristen Downward Brandon Downey Dr. Richard Stratton
Sophomore Freshman President
On a less serious note, the hot bowling shoes!”
administration organized several The week’s activities contin­
campus activities, beginning with ued with Improv night and a
a miniature golf outing. Kendall Devil Ray’s game. Each of these
McGuire said, “It was a night to events helped create new friend­
remember. I made some new ships and lasting memories. Of
pals that have lasted way beyond course, many aspects of opening
that humid night and some that week, such as registering for
will last beyond these next four classes, buying books, and start­
years, to be sure.” The follow­ ing classes, made students real­
ing evening, the students went ize their new responsibilities.
bowling. “The bowling outing However, God is always in con­
was a lot of fun because it gave trol, and as Ashley Hervas said,
me the opportunity to meet new “There are many adjustments
students,” Amy Feezer said. She you have to make for college, but
added, “Of course, the best part with the Lord’s grace and mercy
of the night was wearing those it all goes smoothly.”