Alcalá 1987

Months ofpreparation finally paid off for the "O-Team" as they welcomed students toUSD.For three days the team engaged in non-stop training and preparation. By Monday, the O-Team was more than ready to exert all their built-up energy. From day one the freshmen were literally run ragged. On Sports Day, students were marched down to the soccer field where they were to run in several events.TheO-Team demonstra­ ted the t rad i t i ona l s teamro l l er / caterpillar, The freshmen caught on quickly and weresoon rolling all over one another, This, along with the infa­ mous "Amoeba" were the most enjoy­ ableevents towatch, Thepurposeof the events were notonly tohave fun, butto serveasan ice-breaker andget toknow acqaintances better. SportsDay ended with a"splash" as the O-Teamtradition­ ally attacked the unsuspecting fresh­ men with water balloons. The attendence at all of the events was greater than expected, Itwas the O-Team's hard work, dedication, and genuine understanding that helped make Orientation Week so much fun. Freshmen askedO-Teammembers why they had joined the team. Reasons varied but in general it was to meet people and become involved with a great school activity. Many people ex­ pressed aninterest in becoming part of the Team. It isthis spirit and enthusiasm which the students possess that make this community what it is. We may be small, but unity iswhat keeps the spirit of USDalive.

Some have trouble keeping in stepwhile squaredancing in the patio.

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Lara Galatzremembers the vital necessities whilemoving in.