The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 3, 1976 Page: 2 of 12
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THE OPTIMIST
September 3 1976
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Freshmen Who had attended the three
orientation sessions during the summer were
allowed to register along with uppcrclassmen.
In recent semesters the freshmen class was
not allowed to register until all the
uppcrclassmen had begun
Dr. B. J. Humble vice president for academic
affairs said the major reason for the change was
to stagger the freshmen class throughout the day
rather than let the 1000-plus freshmen desqend
oh the registration area during the fast several
hours. It would also enable professors to give
freshmen the time and consideration they
deserve Dr. Humble said.
But by changing the system a serious
injustice was done to freshmen who attended
the fourth orientation session the one
immediately before the fall term began.
Many of them came from more than a
thousand miles awdy making ft impossible for
them to attend any earlier orientation. Several
freshmen sections could have conceivably been
full before the fourth orientation freshmen even
started to register.
Another disadvantage was that many
freshmen option to take sophomore-level Bible
courses rather than the recommended freshmen-
level courses for one reason or another. In the
registration order used Monday all freshmen
whose last names begin with A-N and who had
attended the summer orientations got a crack at
the sophomore-level Bible classes before the first
sophomore was allowed to enter the registration
area.
Depending on how this system works out Dr.
Humble said a pre-rcgistration procedure may be
investigated.
We would like to see a pre-rcgistration system
worked out for students planning to return the
next semester. Registration day could then be
devoted to the freshmen class and new students.
With this method far fewer students would
sign up for classes on registration day which
would give professors more time to spend with
each student Since all freshmen would register
the same day it would give each of them as fair
a chance to get in a certain section as ever
before.
We. urge that something along this line be
worked out. Any registration system will be
unfair to somebody but the disadvantage forced
on the fourth orientation group is inexcusable.
Looks like food yew
Another school year has started.
It'll be the first full year as a university and
we look for it to be a good one.
The school's growing. Ground is scheduled to
be broken this fall for a new dormitory for
women and the Don H. Morris Center for the
Communicating Arts.
The faculty's interested in the spiritual life of
the students. On its own initiative the'faculty
has committed itself to reaffirming the purpose
of the university.
We're proud of ACU but will readily admit
that it's not perfect
By means of the editorial columns this year
we hope to work toward improving the
institution. We won't necessarily pat everyone
on the back; we won't necessarily be out for
blood. Our desire is to applaud what we think is
right and cast a frown toward what we think
should be improved.
We welcome comments and suggestions for
editorials from any member of the ACU family.
Here's wishing you the very best throughout
the school year.
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Don't worry freshmen youll survive
By JOHNNY CARROLL
Dear College Freshmen
Probably by now you've about had it up to here with
just about everyone giving you their unsolicited advice
on how you should live your college life. Well I hope
tills isn't considered so much as advice but reflections.
Reflections on what I found it like to be a freshman here
Ave years ago.
After my senior year In high school I really thought 1
was going to be somebody big when I came to ACU. I
discovered I was in for qufte a shock.
Thrust among 4000 total strangers it was difficult for
me to feel much self-worth based on how important I
thought myself to be or who I was in high school. As if
my identity depends on those things not on how
important I am to God and who he says that I am.
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For a long time I didn't feel like I was a part of things.
Loneliness and depression characterized my feelings. I
didn't truly sense that I belonged. Of course pouring
over one's high school annual at night doesn't help
nutters much.
Gradually I began to become involved in several
extracurricular activities. Now these hold some of my
fondest memories of my years here. My only regret
might be that I didn't get more involved and sooner.
But much more important to me then and now are
some of the people I've met. By becoming involved in
their lives and them in mine I found my greatest sense
of belonging. And it's these memories that I'll cherish
(he most for the rest of my life.
But making friends didn't come easily for me. It took
me some time to learn that the secret to having friends
was to be a friend first. As I became genuinely interested
and concerned in others I found they in turn would be
interested in me and my life. It just didn't work trying
to persuade them to care about me if I didn't first care
about them.
Lest I paint too bleak a picture of college life there's
a lot of fun and excitement to be had too.
Middle-of-the-nlght dorm pranks throwing others in
the fountain and being thrown in trying to scrounge up
dates etc. It can also be a time of tremendous learning
and growth - intellectually emotionally and
transcending both of these areas spiritually.
God has so developed and matured my life during my.
stay here that I doubt if many of my old high school
pals would recognize me today. I wish the same for you.
So good luck to you as you begin your college carcert
and let's hang in there together.
Carroll Is a graduate Bible moforfrom Whitney.
mi rf-v 4 ACU Station Box 1263
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Editor Brent Stutxman
Manning Editor .Tammy Kutl
Featurei Editor Cindy Stocking
Sports Editor BIN Robert
Production Manager Alkon Pcdrn
Photographer DavM Dtf ard
Advertising Manager BJ1 Roberta
Faculty Advisor Dr. Chaitea Marlcr
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 3, 1976, newspaper, September 3, 1976; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91888/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.