1. education
2. graduate school
3. college

CAMPUS CONTACTS (cont.)
Athletics
Athletic Director – Jennifer Claybrook
Program Coordinator – Jenna Jones
Athletic Training – Rob Dicks
Football – Todd Mooney
Baseball – David Kelton
Men’s Basketball – Kendal Wallace
Women’s Basketball – Vacant
Cheerleading – Karley Hicks Cross Country – Matt Donnett
Golf - Lee Richter
Lacrosse – Adrienne Berkland
Men’s Soccer—Jeff Geeter
Women’s Soccer—Jim Robbins
Softball - Jennifer Claybrook
Sports Information - John Hughes
Swimming - Susie Brown
Tennis – Matt Donnett
Volleyball – Julie Moses
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880-8295
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STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT
First Week 2013
resource manual
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First Week 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
Page 1
First Week 2013 Schedule
Page 2
Where Will Your Journey Take You
CAMPUS CONTACTS
LaGrange College Switchboard
(706) 880-8000
Administration
President – Dr. Dan McAlexander
Provost – Dr. David Garrison
Vice President for Advancement – William Jones
Vice President for Finance and Operations – Marty Pirrman
Dean of Enrollment Management – Joseph Miller
Vice President for Spiritual Life & Church Relations – Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown
Chief Information Officer – Paul Copeland
880-8240
880-8236
880-8223
880-8223
880-8253
880-8340
880-8051
Registrar – Jimmy Herring
880-8997
Business Office (student accounts) – Becky Carter
880-8278
Financial Aid (work study, student loans) – Sylvia Smith
880-8241
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2013 O-Team
Page 9
Office of Residential Education & Housing
Page 10
Honor Code & Social Council
Page 11
SGA & LIFT Honorees
Information Technology (computer issues)
880-8053
www.lagrange.edu - click on PantherNet to access the IT HelpDesk
Security – Securitas
880-8911
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Campus Contacts
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Dining Services – Jeremy McCosh, Director
Student Engagement
Associate Provost & Dean of Student Engagement – Dr. Marc Shook
Director of Counseling Center – Pamela Tremblay Director of Career Development Center – Diana Goldwire
Director of Residential Education & Housing – Vernon James
North Quad Area Manager (Housing);
Coordinator of Greek Life & Student Organizations – Marshonntri Reid
South Quad Area Manager (Housing);
Coordinator of Multicultural Programming & Service Initiatives – Dynasty Battest
Administrative Support to Residential Education & Housing – Kirby McCartney
Campus Resources for Students
Director of the SOURCE Center
Provost’s Office & Student Engagement – Todd Prater
Administrative Support to the SOURCE Center – Patsy McKay
Director of Student Ministries, Office of Spiritual Life & Church Relations –
Rev. Blair Tolbert
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association is the voice of our LaGrange College students. The
SGA consists of an seven member executive council and the Senate. The SGA serves
the students of LaGrange College by bringing resolutions to the College administration
advocating for the needs of students. Keep your eyes open as the SGA will be selecting
the five Senators from the incoming class during the first month of classes.
2013-2014 LaGrange College SGA Executive Council
President: Adrien Vakerics
Vice President for Senate & Parliamentarian: Alex Glass
Treasurer: Caelin Campbell
Secretary: Kristen Bird
Director of Service & Sustainability: Chandelle Doreen Ulmer
Director of Public Relations: Mary Katherine Nix
Director of Programs: Patrick Riley
2013-2014 LaGrange College Class Presidents on the Senate
Sophomore Class President: Wade Fegley
Junior Class President: Jenna Copeland
Senior Class President: Meg Westbrook
Advisor: Dr. Marc H. Shook
2013-2014 LIFT HONOREES
Leaders Inspired for Tomorrow (LIFT) is a selective leadership development program
for incoming students and selection constitutes the highest non-academic honor an
incoming student can achieve. LIFT participants are offered a four-day intensive leadership
development program facilitated by the Outward Bound in the mountains of North Carolina
as well as monthly leadership development programs here on campus.
Sterling Ancrum
LaTia Appling
Katie Chancellor
Matthew Crawford
Jemma Cropanese
Jacob Gaetanos
Shelby Godfrey
Zai Johns
Sydney Marshall
Corey Morgan
William Siskey
Jalen Smith
Lauren Tate
Laurent Venters
Kaycee Wilson
Welcome to LaGrange College!
Dear Incoming Students:
The time has finally arrived and we are
thrilled to officially welcome you to the
LaGrange College community. Like
your individual personalities, each of
you will have a different experience
at the College; as such, we have
designed First Week to start your
Journey and help you navigate the
multitude of new opportunities you will
encounter in the coming years. Each
of your individual journeys will naturally
vary based on your interests, passions,
and commitment. Your college
experience will only be what you
make of it; therefore, we encourage
you to pay attention to the various
opportunities presented in First Week
for you to start making connections
here on the Hill. Use this time to learn more about academic classes that may peek your
interest and spark your passions; explore opportunities to get involved with student
organizations; and take a chance on meeting new friends who will both challenge and
support you in the coming years! Please also notice how the First Week events are directly
tied to the Four Pillars of the College: civility, diversity, service, and excellence.
We wish you a great First Week and please know that there a number of people ready
to support you as you make the adjustment to the College community. If you have any
questions or concerns, feel free to speak with an O-Team member, your RA, the SGA, your
advisor, or any member of the Student Engagement staff – we are all here for you!
Thank you and be prepared to be challenged, to be inspired, and to be transformed.
Our personal best wishes for an enjoyable and productive First Week and first year.
Dr. Marc H. Shook
Associate Provost & Dean of Student Engagement
Adrien Vakerics
Student Government Association President
The entire 2013 O-Team
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First Week 2013 Schedule
Saturday, August 24, 2013
8:00 a.m.
Move-In Begins for Incoming Students
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Optional Brunch for Incoming Students (Pitts Dining Hall)
Students are now officially on the meal plan; while anyone is
welcome, nonstudents must pay for their meals at the counter.
3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
First Week Introductory Session
(Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
Your first official event as a LaGrange College student. This session
will be important to help you understand First Week as well as the
resources available to you as you begin your Journey.
You will meet your Fist Week O-Team mentor following this event!
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hall Meetings for All Incoming Residential Students
(Meet outside your RA’s room)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Spirit & Traditions Kickoff
(Residential Quad – the grassy area between Candler
and Hawkins Hall)
This event is a favorite for all students. In addition to number of
carnival-style games (including a 200 foot zip-line), there will be a
short presentation on the traditions that make LC such a special
place. Do not miss your opportunity to win prizes including free
t-shirts and a raffle for an iPad and Xbox. Pitts Dining Hall will be
closed to provide the entire campus community food at the event.
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Late Night: Watch “The Avengers” on the Residential Quad
For the Spirit & Traditions Kickoff, we will be bringing in a three-story
drive-in movie screen and will be showing the movie “The Avengers”
once it gets dark. You bring chairs or blankets, and we supply the
popcorn.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast Available (Pitts Dining Hall)
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Optional Chapel Service (College Chapel)
Come and join in a time of community worship as we begin another
school year. This worship service will be a time of praise, prayer, and
proclamation in the Christian tradition. All are invited, all are welcome.
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THE HONOR CODE
“As a member of the student body of LaGrange College, I confirm my commitment to the
ideals of civility, diversity, service, and excellence. Recognizing the significance of personal
integrity in establishing these ideals within our community, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat,
steal, nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others.”
HONOR COUNCIL
The Honor Council seeks to educate the college community about the LaGrange College
Honor Code and enforce the Honor Code when violations occur.
Robert Harste
Emily Claire Worthey
Kristen Bird
Loishirl Hall
Courtney Beshel
Tyler Johnson
Madison Brasselle
Nate Crawford
Nicole Cato
David Teske
Leah Foster
Kalyan Whetstone
Jalen Butler
Chase Mcculley
Advisors: Dr. John Tures and Dr. William Paschal
THE SOCIAL CODE
The Social Code attempts to instill in every member of the student body a sense of moral
and community responsibility. As such, LaGrange College expects its students to adhere
to community standards. Likewise, if some fail to live up to these codes of conduct, the
College expects students to enforce these standards through the Social Code and its
Social Council. In this way, students assume the obligation of upholding the integrity of their
community and of ethically preparing themselves for the world beyond college.
SOCIAL COUNCIL
Council:
President- Kelsey MacMinn
Secretary- Cara Thornton
Members: Conrad Clevenger Evan Brasselle
Chris Dunn
Megan Cassady
Chase Mculley Raquel Manzo
Justin Slay
Advisors: Dr. Stacey Ernstberger and Dr. Anthony Wilson
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OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION & HOUSING
We are excited that you are at LaGrange College and that you are a member of our close-knit
and supportive community. The Office of Residential Education & Housing (OREH) provides
the unique opportunity to engage students in a living-learning atmosphere that complements
the academic experience. We empower students by teaching valuable life skills, creating
a space to explore their identity and reflecting on their experience, building connections
amongst the campus community, and holding students accountable for their actions.
2013-2014 Resident Advisor (RA) Staff
Name
Dre’ Carter
Scott Chewning
Brandon Culler
Reece Powell
Chris Dunn
Pat Reynolds
Kelly Moates
Abriel McFarland
Alyese Wilkerson
Dave Hensley
Sydney Hagley
Connor Lynch
Drusilla Gibbs
Loishirl Hall
Kristin Bird
Isaiah Whitfield
Amanda Stukel
Jordan Conner
Kadeshia Brown
Mitchell Cross
Jeanna Rountree
Kyle Norman
Steven Porrello
Britnie’ Stapleton
Shelby Holcomb
Residence Hall
Boatwright
Boatwright
Boatwright
Boatwright
Boatwright
Boatwright Senior RA
Candler
Candler
Candler
Candler Senior RA
Hawkes
Hawkes
Hawkes
Hawkes
Hawkes Senior RA
Hawkins
Hawkins
Hawkins
Hawkins Senior RA
Henry
Henry
Henry
Henry Senior RA
Turner
Turner
10:30 a.m. – Noon
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (Pitts Dining Hall)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Mandatory Testing Time #1
Students not listed in one of the groups below have this period for
free time. Incoming first-year students in the following groups are to
report to the assigned location listed next to the group for testing:
Male Commuting Students; O-Team Mentor: Hoxsie (Lewis
Library Corn Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Residents of Boatwright First Floor; O-Team Mentor: Glass
(Smith Hall, Room 322)
Residents of Hawkes Hall Second Floor; O-Team Mentor:
Bridges (Hawkes Hall Computer Lab, 1st Floor)
Any Fall sport athletes who have previously completed testing are
not required to attend this session.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Mandatory Testing Time #2
Students not listed in one of the groups below have this period for
free time. Incoming first-year students in the following groups are to
report to the assigned location listed next to the group for testing:
Female Commuting Students; O-Team Mentor: Sain (Lewis
Library Corn Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Residents of Hawkes Third Floor; O-Team Mentor:
Ferguson (Smith Hall, Room 322)
OREH Professional Staff
Vernon J. James, Director
Dynasty Battest, South Quad Area Manager; Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs
& Service Initiatives
Marshonntri Reid, North Quad Area Manager; Coordinator of Greek Like
& Student Organizations
Kirby McCartney, Administrative Support
Honor Initiation Ceremony (Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
Come learn about one of the most important traditions at the
College, The Honor Code. At the conclusion of this event, you will
sign the Honor Code roll that is permanently displayed on campus.
Church and/or appropriate attire expected.
Residents of Henry Hall Second Floor and Third Floor;
O-Team Mentor: Schuck (Hawkes Hall Computer Lab, 1st Floor)
Any Fall sport athletes who have previously completed testing are
not required to attend this session.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner (Pitts Dining Hall)
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hall Olympics (Residential Quad)
Come find out which hall of first-year students can carry home the
trophy! A series of hysterical games as well as the largest inflatable
obstacle course you have likely ever encountered will determine
which hall reigns supreme.
8:00 p.m.
SGA Overview (Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
As a LaGrange College student, you are also a member of the
Student Government Association. Join the SGA Executive Council as
they conduct their first meeting of the year. Make your voice count!
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Late Night: Hypnotist Daniel James
(Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
You do not want to miss one the most popular events of past First
Week sessions! Come join the campus and be amazed at the
hilarious hypnotist Daniel James.
2013 O-TEAM MEMBERS
Monday, August 26, 2013
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Available (Pitts Dining Hall)
9:00 a.m.
Head, Heart, Hands: A Wesleyan Understanding of Service
(Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
LaGrange College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and,
accordingly, this session will introduce you an understanding of the
importance of service framed by the founder of Methodism, John
Wesley. This session will assist you gain an appreciation for your
upcoming community service project to follow.
Following this short session, you will get a quick welcome and
overview of the service project from the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
9:45 a.m.
Class of 2017 group picture (Residential Quad)
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Each of
you will be given your service project t-shirt and we will head down
to the Residential Quad as a group to take the Class of 2017 picture!
If you choose, you may order your own copy of the picture on-line
following the event.
10:00 a.m. – Noon
First Week Service Project (Holiday Campground at West Point Lake)
Following the picture, we will be immediately loading buses in the rear
parking lot of Henry Hall (near Mariotti Gym). We will head to lovely
West Point Lake and join forces with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
and the US Corps of Engineers for a lake cleanup project.
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The following students have voluntarily given their time, talents, and hearts to make sure
that you have had the best possible experience during Summer Orientations and First
Week. Please make sure to thank them for their tireless service to you and the College.
Watch for your own opportunity to join the O-Team; applications available early in the 2013
Spring Semester!
Evan Brasselle
Carolyn “Brianna” Bridges
Nikeja Calhoun
Will Cofield*
Jenna Copeland
Turner Davis
Isaac Dixon
Sanders Durough*
Tyler Eady
Jasmine Farmer*
Bianca Ferguson*
Carmen Findley
Alex Glass
Daniele Gravett
Ezekiel P. Grogan
Braily Guthrie
Loishirl Hall*
Robert Harste*
Shelby Holcomb
Amber Holmes
Nathan Hoxsie
Bobby Killingsworth Jr.
Raquel Manzo
Megan McDonald
Sara Elissa Morman*
Mary Kate Nix
Keren Parks
Patrick J. Reynolds*
Patrick Riley
Hayley Ritchie
Mary Hannah Robertson*
Nieshea Roberts
Madeline Sain
Blake Schuck
Justin Slay
Kirk Slay*
Carlos Soler
Abigail Stuckey
Adrien Vakerics*
* Designates a returning O-Team member
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Where will your journey take you?
The College will be providing you an event t-shirt, but you are urged
to wear comfortable pants (shorts if you do not mind bugs), and
closed toe shoes, like tennis shoes or hiking boots – no sandals. We
also encourage you to bring your own sunscreen and/or hat as we
will be outside.
Today, as you take the first step of your new journey, ask yourself who you want to be when
you leave LaGrange.
Do you want to be a scholar? With a dedicated faculty, peer-staffed Tutoring and Writing
Centers and academic enrichment sessions offered by the Counseling Center, everything
is in place to help you achieve academic success. But here’s the catch: these services are
worthless unless you take advantage of them. Ask for academic help! It’s available.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (Pitts Dining Hall)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Mandatory Testing Time #3
Students not listed in one of the groups below have this period for
free time. Incoming first-year students in the following groups are to
report to the assigned location listed next to the group for testing:
Hope to be a leader? Start your journey by exploring athletics, Student Government,
Greek life, or any of our 50-plus student organizations. Signature leadership programs
include Leaders Inspired for Tomorrow (LIFT), a year-long leadership development course,
and the Servant Scholars Program, an effort to team highly-motivated students with
nonprofit agencies to meet community needs.
How about a traveler? Jan Term sets weeks set aside for special-interest classes,
internships and travel. Stateside travel destinations have included New Orleans and New
York City (where a “Broadway Musicals” class saw five shows in five days). “Study Away”
groups have journeyed to Greece, England, Guatemala, Italy and the Galapagos Islands.
First-year freshmen receive a $2,500 travel voucher for use their junior or senior year, so
there’s nothing holding you back from gaining a better understanding of the incredible
diversity that the world offers.
Residents of Hawkes Hall Fourth Floor; O-Team Mentor:
McDonald (Lewis Library Corn Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Residents of Henry Hall Fifth Floor; O-Team Mentor: Slay
(Smith Hall, Room 322)
Any Fall sport athletes who have previously completed testing are
not required to attend this session.
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Do you want to be a servant? Students can give back through each semester’s campuswide Service Saturday, the Student Government Service Committee, Alternative Fall and
Spring Break trips that minister to the homeless and hungry in places like Nashville, Miami
and Birmingham. Many year-round service projects are organized by the Office of Spiritual
Life and Church Relations, whose staff can help you find a place of service, recommend a
local church, or connect you with a campus faith-based organization.
There is plenty to do even if you choose not hit the beach. Changing
available at the location. You are responsible for bringing your own
swim suit, sun screen, bug spray, etc.
Do you want to be a citizen? LaGrange College takes pride in graduating students of
character who will become models of workplace integrity. During First Week, incoming
students sign the College Honor Code, pledging they will not lie, steal, or cheat. Our Social
Code outlines the institution’s expectations for conduct outside the classroom, and the
student-led Honor Council and Social Council are charged with adjudicating issues relating
to campus integrity.
Busing runs from 2:15 to 7:15 pm – pick up and drop off in front of
Turner Hall. You may drive or ride with a friend as long as you have
already received your entrance wristband – for more information,
visit: www.lagrange.edu/resources/pdf/student-engagement/
Waiver.pdf
9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
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Callaway Gardens Beach Bash
Since 1952, Callaway Gardens has been one of the premier vacation
destinations in the Southeast. Today, it is open for the entire LC
Community! You will have access to the beach, aqua island (a huge
floating inflatable structure), miniature golf, laser tag, shuffle board,
and ping pong. We will also be serving dinner at the venue.
Game Night (The Boopie – bottom floor of Turner Hall)
LC’s Greek students will be hosting a game night for all incoming
students. Whether you are interested in Greek life or not, this
promises to be a fun way to wind down and meet new friends after a
long day at the beach.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast Available (Pitts Dining Hall)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Navigational Resources: Global Grad and the Career
Development Center (Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
This session will introduce you to two resources that have the ability to
positively impact your LC experience and get you started to finding a
job after college. Trust us, this is a session you cannot miss.
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Residents of Boatwright Hall Third Floor; O-Team Mentor:
Eady (Lewis Library Corn Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Residents of Turner Hall Third Floor and Henry Hall
Fourth Floor; O-Team Mentor: Findley (Smith Hall, Room 322)
Any Fall sport athletes who have previously completed testing are
not required to attend this session.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
“The Real Buzz” with David Helstrom
(Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall)
Another popular event from previous First Week sessions, come join
us for an enlightening and funny look at the choices you will face
regarding alcohol, drugs, and social behavior on campus.
Residents of Boatwright Hall Second Floor; O-Team
Mentor: Riley (Lewis Library Corn Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Any Fall sport athletes who have previously completed testing are
not required to attend this session.
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Meetings
This will be your first opportunity to meet your Cornerstone class
instructor (who will be serving as your academic advisor during your
first year) as well as those students you will be seeing each week
in class. You will be receiving your Cornerstone advisor by e-mail
during First Week. For this session, you will meet in your assigned
classroom – please see below for your location.
• Barber-Knoll (Price Theater Classroom)
• Campbell (Manget 107)
• Crutchfield (Callaway Academic Building 218)
• Garrison (Smith Hall 222)
• Lingenfelter (Manget 209)
• McMullen (Smith Hall 308)
• Ogle (Callaway Education Building 108)
• Plumlee (Manget 109)
• Pomeroy-Black (Callaway Science Building 202)
• Riggs (Lamar Dodd Art Center 101)
• Rosencrants (Smith Hall 303)
• Slay (Manget 308)
Brunch (Pitts Dining Hall)
Mandatory Testing Time #5
Students not listed in one of the groups below have this period for
free time. Incoming first-year students in the following groups are to
report to the assigned location listed next to the group for testing:
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Banks Hall Open House (Banks Hall)
Your campus administrators working for you in Banks Hall invite you
to their home away from home for good food, fellowship, and some
fabulous gifts. You are welcome to stop by for a brief visit or stay for
the entire event! First 100 students to attend get a free t-shirt.
You will need to check-in with your O-Team mentor at this event.
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Fair on the Hill & Dinner on the Plaza
(Plaza and Patio – the space outside of Pitts Dining Hall)
Always a First Week favorite among students. This is your shortcut
to life at LC! Local businesses, restaurants, and churches as well
as all the student organizations on campus will be on hand for your
exploration. Come see what LaGrange and LC has to offer while
enjoying good food and music!
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Hall Meetings for All Incoming Residential Students
(Meet outside your RA’s door)
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Classes Start
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Mandatory Testing Time #4
Students not listed in one of the groups below have this period for
free time. Incoming first-year students in the following groups are to
report to the assigned location listed next to the group for testing:
7:00 p.m.
Opening Convocation (Callaway Auditorium)
The official beginning to LaGrange College’s 183rd academic year.
Mandatory attendance for all first-year and senior students as you will
be recognized during the session. Appropriate attire is expected.
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