Gardner-Webb University
THE PILOT
August 14, 1997
Special Edition
The Official Campus Newspaper
Boiling Springs, NC
Freshmen and transfers invade campus
by Karen Brower
co-editor
Freshmen and transfers will help make
for yet another record-breaking enroll
ment this fall.
Fall 1996 enrollment hit an all-time
high at 2,768, and was closely followed
by Spring 1997, according to Director of
Admissions Ray Hardee.
The numbers for the Fall 1996
semester are 10 percent higher than any
other in the past.
But this fall's enrollment should
surpass even that record.
"It's possible that overall enrollment
will be as high as 3,000 students this
fall," Hardee said.
That's the most he's seen in his 11 years
here. Such an enrollment will make for a
30 percent increase over the past three
years.
Hardee expects between 375 and 385
freshmen and between 150 and 175
transfers.
Dear Students:
Greetings to all new and returning students! This is an exciting time to
be a member of this university community. Our beautiful campus boasts a
magnificent apartment complex, a^^ftin a few months the renovation of
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historic Hamrick Hall wUl bS'coinplete. AjwI pertiaps^ the most exciting of all
tfifi physical changes will be the state-of-the-art computer net^rk will
.‘enhanceOiar communication with world.
Unii^sity is commijtwl, to providii^tSur
higlast educational experience within a caring community. T^ prodd of
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faculty and staff, for they have a commitment to you and your success^;
Yoii have my prayers and best wishes for a great 1997-98 academic year:!
Sincerely,
M. Christopher White
Big Sister Mary Gettys fills out a parking registration slip on Sunday, August 11.
Officer Dan Schultz and Campus Security worker Shane Petty helped with the check-in
process for Big Brothers and Sisters, who arrived early for training sessions.
(Photo by Karen Brower)
Orientation schedule jam-packed
This year's orientation schedule should
leave nothing — or no time — to be
desired.
Between check-ins, meetings, meals,
socials, and fun-time, orientation makes
for a busy week. Here's what's in store.
Friday, August 15
9:00 a.m. - Required meeting - LYCC
10:15 a.m. - Testing (for those notified)
10:15 a.m. - Campus Tours
10:30 -11:30 a.m. - Library orientation
by groups (30 minute tours)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00-3:30 p.m. - Library orientation by
groups (30 minute tours)
2:00-3:00 p.m. - All hearing and sight
impaired students meet in Noel Hall
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner - DCC
8:00 p.m. - Ice cream social and Music
on the Quad
10:00 p.m. - Bulldog Madness - LYCC
Saturday, August 16
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Required
Meeting - Dover Theatre
12:00-1:30 p.m. - Intramurals with Big
Brothers and Sisters - Ball fields
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner - DCC
8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. - Aloha Saturday:
LUAU - Tennis courts
Sunday, August 17
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Family Worship -
LYCC
12:00-1:30 p.m. - Lunch - DCC
1:00-2:00 p.m. - Meet with Big Brothers
and Sisters - Assigned room
2:00-3:15 p.m. - Yearbook photos by
groups
3:30-5:00 p.m. - Olympics on the Quad
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner - DCC
6:30-8:00 p.m. - Required meeting -
Dover Theatre
Monday, August 18
8:30-10:00 a.m. - Re-admits and transfer
commuters arrive and check in -
Fireside Lounge, DCC
See "Schedule" on page 3
A Look
Clubs and
Roommate
Sports
Inside...
activities
page 2
tips
page 3
Previews
page 4