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EH N NINE Opening Growing Expectations .... 2 Student Life Growing up 4 People Growth Spurt 28 Activities Social Skills 62 Sports Bumps St Bruises 84 Community/Ads/Index Growing Together 114 Closing Painful Process 126 NSOL, Katrina Overton, and her orientation group display their spirit as they pose fortheirgroup picture. Orientation provided new students with an opportunity to get to know new people and the campus. photobyTinWay Mary's College St. Of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD 20686 GROWING 862-0212 (301) 1475 Population: The Dove, 1993 Volume 25 As the summer ended, and classes loomed around the corner, St. Mary's prepared for—a new year. Notjusta year ofthe usual classes, dances. Coffee- houses,—frisbee on the townhouse greens but rather a year ofchange, one of improvement and innovation. A new science building was in the making. Construction on the newbuild- ing began the previous spring and continued through the year. As classes ended, students began to see the pro- jectcoming to a close with an anticipat- ed opening in the fall. In the fall, new security systems were installed in all Residence Halls as well as new vending and soda machines. Also, the entire campuswas 'bricked.'' Itwas ajoke to many, but the new brick paths and walkways added and attrac- tive appeal to the school's physical appearance. In the spring, construction on the new townhouses began. The townhouses would be open to special inter- est groups due to their large meeting areas and fireplaces. Also, tremendous landscaping efforts were made to add foliage and color to the new brick paths. Improvements were not exclusive to the physical, the school also gained a national reputation. U.S. News and World Report named St. Mary's the number one liberal arts college in the northern region. This nationwide rec- ognition reinforced ourimage asa pub- lic honors college. Beyond the changes and improvements, life went on. Students studied and partied, athletics continued to dominate the conference, and clubs sponsored activities, dances, and wa- terfront concerts. Our dedication made St. Mary's an exceptional school. We A glimpse ofthe new science improved and grew, changing with the building in progress. The times and leading the way. -Emily P. building had been undercon- Lewis struction since the previous spring and had continued throughout this entire year. freshmen MarkViera,John Murphy, and Leigh Wilder- man rake and bag leaves for Community Outreach Day during orientation in the fall. Joey Rinaldi gets crazy at the winter formal sponsored by Queen Anne. Many students at- tended the formal to socialize, get dressed up, and dance. photobyMonicaMurphy St. Mary'sboastedjusta lit- tle afterbeing named num- berone inthe north byU.S. Mews and World Report. The administration posted the banner, forall to see. by the freedom of Conscience statue. Bricks, bricks, bricks. Almost the entire campus was bricked over as part of a campus-wide face-lift. Bricked pathways, a new science building in progress, new security systems in the residence halls, and prospective townhouse additions; the entire campus underwent changes. GROWING Mot only did the patina of the school improve, but our reputation for excellence was furthered by our ranking of "the number one liberal arts college in the northern region by U.S. Mews & World Report. These changes provided more and improved opportunities for the students. A wide variety of guests for Coffeehouse and symposiums, several formal dances, and trips sponsored by clubs were only a few. Despite these changes, life remained the same in many areas; we spent time studying, working, and playing. We were able to achieve an equilibrium between our classes, our social lives, and school activities. Some students even managed to find time to maintain jobs, earning the necessary funds for college expenses. While the school underwent changes, old traditions remained entrenched in our lives. The shoe tree, 93 days "til graduation, and, of course, birthday pondings. We were GROWING UP, learning to change with the times, while still remaining true to tradition. - Emily P. Lewis Sometimes, many studentsenjoydo- ing their work outside, especially when the weather is perfect. Fresh- man Oona McNeil, wanting to escape the diversions in her room, works peacefully on the front porch of Prince George. '/ photobyJoshuaPinetteeGfay As part ofthe campus-wide renovations, the Residence Halls received newsecurity systems. Ratherthan using punch codes to enter the dorms, students needed to have their IDs with the magnetic strip. College life is notall studying and work, students al- ways find time to relax and play, frisbee Golfwas one of the more popular out- door sports among the students. When the weatherwases- pecially nice, the campus was filled with students playing frisbee, layingout, playingfootball, and skateboarding. V\v >*>**. Fallsunsetswerealmostaguaranteed pictureperfectmoment Withthewa- Twostudentstakeafreeafternoonto ter and beautiful scenery, sunsets chat With the perfect weather and mhweearanedceeedxcdeolrolwernnetvtemoroitmeh.eenwMtaastenfryofrroasntltuitdotlreensrtaost- ahoupatpdseiaadlemiontmgaleknsicntgenteowrisytp,harefwr,hieietnndwsea,vsewsraplakorinenedg by St. John's Pond to enjoy the view alone, studying, or sleeping. -. • » - b' photosubmittedbyPerMonoFkxJen PerMarlo Floden and friend spend a fall afternoon at Church Point. The point was apopular gatheringspot in the afternoons and after dark. Often times students had bonfires on the beach complete with marshmallows and dips in the water. FreshmenErinShutesandKyDelaney helpdecoratethefrontofCarolinefor Halloween Caroline residents were fortunate to have a porch complete **& with hay. cornstalks, and pumpkins to mark theapproachofAllHallowsEve ^ photoby9tnShutes 6 STUDENT LIFE