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Center Stage: New Man Orientation
The New Men get their first introduction to setting up properties by Junior and Sir of Properties David Wyant.
SMILE AND SING! The newmen of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club learn how to stand in their first lineup.
Each year, many friends of PMO offer to be surrogate parents for New Men and New Women during their orientation weekend . Both the new members of PMO and their “Homestays” enjoyed dinner at Bill and Natalie Griffel’s house.
Director Bill Griffel officially welcomes all New Men and New Women to the Purdue Musical Organization’s Family.
Huddle up! New Men and New Women get instruction from one of the Co-Recreational Staff on team building exercises.
Freshman Matthew Lancaster leads the way by instructing his brothers in song on how to accomplish a Boiler Challenge Course obstacle.
While on the course the New Men are careful to help each other out and come together as a class to complete the activities.
Whoa!! The Spider Web obstacle seems to be testing the physical and mental toughness of the new class.
Freshmen Christopher Soverns and Michael Ruff try to navigate the tight rope challenge.
New Man Jordan Buck is helped over the final obstacle by New Men and New Women alike.
Nathan Wilkins shows concern for one of his fellow New Men climbing up the wall.
Freshmen Justin Heiges and Aaron Bourdage use their muscles to help their Brothers and Sisters in Song conquer “The Wall”.