2008 New Student Retreat Pictures
New Student Retreat - August 3-5, 2008
You know that Ouachita has 1500 students, right? With a population that small comes some surprising and fun opportunities to lead, guide, and pursue activities, jobs, and events here at Ouachita! Even as freshmen, you may be able to be in the spotlight. That’s why we’re having the New Student Retreat (August 3-5, 2008) with its theme “Be a Star!” During this event, current student leaders will welcome you “home” to Ouachita, along with the admissions staff, to a campus filled with only fellow incoming freshman – your Ouachita class of 2012!
During the weekend, each of you will be put into groups led by two or three current Ouachita students. You will be competing in several activities and vying for the coveted grand prize championship award which will be presented at our glamorous Celebrity Dinner. We’ll also treat you royally with infamous Arkadelphia BBQ and several meals in our premier dining center, the Commons.
Guys will be staying in Anthony Hall, and ladies will be staying in Maddox Hall. If both you and your roommate plan to attend the Retreat, every effort will be made to house the two of you together.
The cost for the retreat is $90 which covers all meals, lodging, and entertainment, as well as a cool Ouachita t-shirt (it’s about time you began collecting them)! Sign up today, and we’ll start planning for your arrival … on the red carpet at Ouachita!
We can’t wait to spend some fun, crazy time with you during the Retreat. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1.800.342.5628 or e-mail us at admissions@obu.edu.
Register for the New Student Retreat now New Student Retreat Waiver Form Retreat Schedule |
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| Sunday, August 3 | |
| 5:00 | Check-in in the lobbies of Anthony and Maddox Halls |
| 5:45 | Gather in the Plaza |
| 6:30 | BBQ Dinner at Degray Lake |
| Post dinner |
Sundaes in the Commons and Family Group time |
| Monday, August 4 | |
| 8:30 | Breakfast in the Commons |
| 9:15 | Devotional in Berry Chapel |
| 10:00 | The Amazing Race- Ouachita's campus and Arkadelphia |
| 12:00 | Lunch at First Baptist Church- Backyard Burger |
| 1:00 | Water Competition Extravaganza |
| 7:00 | Celebrity Dinner in Walker Conference Center *Bring your favorite Hollywood garb for a fun night of being a star! |
| Post dinner | Movie and games |
| Tuesday, August 5 | |
| 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:30 | Devotional time Berry Chapel |
| 10:00 | Family Group time |
| 10:45 | Closing program in Young Auditorium |
| 11:30 | Check out of Anthony and Maddox |