A large group of freshmen — 994 to be exact — gathered in the Athletic Complex Aug. 29 in an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people to play Simon Says. The students, along with the game’s caller, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton (bottom), succeeded in shattering the old record of 598 set by schoolchildren in China. The new record is still unofficial until documentation and videotape of the event can be verified by officials from Guinness World Records.
Anne and Brian Hanrick unload a car full of supplies Aug. 25 for their daughter Cassie’s (right) freshman year. Cassie is living in Umrath House.
Freshmen cheer during Convocation in the Athletic Complex Aug. 25
Freshman Tammy Greene carries boxes into her new home away from home: Danforth House.
Two members of the University’s club ice hockey team make their pitch to recruit a new member during student group