Alcala Yearbook 1993-1994

First Impression

orous series of interviews. This process was established to ensure that the 0-Tearn would be comprised of only the most energetic, creative, and personable students. Under the direction of Carol Lyman, Director of Student Activities, Dr. Tho– mas Cosgrove, Dean of Stu– dents, and 0-Team Chair– person Laura McKibben, Orientation Week becomes a sea of activity for new USD students. "The goal is to keep fresh– men active and happy," said one 0-Team members. "If we can keep them excited about their new surround– ings, they won't have time to be lonely."

Each year, new events, along with time-honored 0- Week traditions, are pre– sented for student enjoy– ment. USD sponsors trips to local tourist attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Harbor Cruise, and Old Town. At the Ori– entation Week Bazaar, AS members and friendly ven– dors happily greet passersby. The fun continues well into the evening. The Luau and Casino Night prove to be crowd favorites every year. You are now a senior, looking back at your years at USD, so thankful to have the lasting memories of your Orientation Week.

You are a freshman, about to begin your first year at USD. Though you have dreamed about this moment for so many years, you find yourself missing the security of home: your city, your house, your room, the people who love you. A group of dedicated students and staff at the University of San Di– ego have created Orientation Week to make your first im– pression of the campus a memorable one-and to lessen some of this heartache. The preparations for Ori– entation Week began long before you received your ac– ceptance letter. Potential 0- Team members submit ap– plications and undergo a rig-

WHICH WAY DID HE G07-These two freshmen lose their way and their new friend at Field Day.

THE ORIENTATION TEAM

~ Orientation Week