August 26, 2002 - New Student Day
New Student Day is an event for freshmen to get to know professors, staff members, and each other. College meetings, inspirational speakers, and an involvement fair are only some of the events held during this day.
Open this album in the interactive gallery
DCP_0335
The intramural field is empty at 9:00am before the day begins.
DCP_0336
This "exercise machine" pushed the limits of gravity.
DCP_0337
SGA Treasurer Ashley Martin looks on at the crowd of freshmen waiting to hear from inspirational speaker Patrick Combs.
DCP_0338
Here, Ashley looks exasperated while the freshmen mill around.
DCP_0339
Students waited in the auditorium for the presentation to begin.
DCP_0340
The crowd bounced rubber balls around while waiting for Patrick Combs to start speaking.
DCP_0341
9 sutherland books major in success patrick combs inside waiting crowd
DCP_0342
DCP_0343
When Patrick Combs finally took the stage, the students paid their full attention to his message.
DCP_0344
The intramural field was the center of activity for the second half of the day.
DCP_0345
The "fly guy" overshadows the stage where a live band sets up.
DCP_0346
Bridget Daly wasn't happy when the group arrived several hours late.
DCP_0347
The human gyroscope had a line all day waiting to spin.
DCP_0348
These two students raced up the rock wall while others watched below.
DCP_0349
DCP_0350
Physical Education faculty member Bob Barton introduces himself to new students interested in athletics.
DCP_0351
A close-up of the "fly guy."
DCP_0352
A group of freshmen pose for a group shot. The picture would later be posted in the Lares building on a "Last Week at Penn State Abington" sign advertising involvement in student organizations.
DCP_0353
New student Danielle Taylor chats with a friend in the shade of evergreen trees.
DCP_0354
This freshman has so many girlfriends, who needs to meet anyone else?
DCP_0355
The Club Involvement Fair allowed students to join campus organizations by simply writing their names on a piece of paper - no experience necessary!
DCP_0356
Even old friends were able to enjoy the atmosphere and make new connections.
DCP_0357
Calvin Tan represents an organization in the club involvement fair.
DCP_0358
Wax hands were among the most popular of events.
DCP_0359
It was after 2:00pm by the time the band began playing, but the event was almost over.
DCP_0360
Danielle Taylor signs up for a club.
DCP_0361
Stephanie Gillis, Latanya Moore, and a peer mentor talk to freshmen who would like to request a mentor.
DCP_0362
The Wax Hands booth's line stretched far out into the field even after most of the other attractions had closed for the day.