Brandon Walker '22 (left) and Emmett Edwards '23 perform on the upright bass and guitar before Convocation begins.
A group of three masked students show peace signs to the photographer.
William R. Rogers Director of the Friends Center Wess Daniels speaks from the podium.
Provost Maria Rosales speaks from the podium.
Guilford alumni Tracy Russ '90 speaks from the podium.
Student Lexi McGraw '24 sits at the piano to sing and play.
GSBA President Hannah Arnett '21 speaks from the podium.
Interim President Jim Hood '79 speaks from the podium.
The traditional bagpiper plays on stage, standing beside the Convocation speakers.
The audience exits Dana Auditorium after Convocation, and a group of three students smiles at the camera.
A group of about 12 students takes a group photo on the steps of Dana Auditorium after Convocation.
A red lantern with a lit candle inside sits next to a podium with the Guilford College emblem on it ahead of the Passing of the Light ceremony for new students.
William R. Rogers Director of the Friends Center Wess Daniels speaks at the podium.
A group of football players wearing their red Guilford jerseys select white candles from the table before the Passing of the Light.
At sunset, students carefully light one another's candles.
A pile of white candles is on a table covered in a red tablecloth.
A masked student lights the candle of a student next to them.
Two students protect their candle flames while they smile at the camera.
First-year students gather in the dark with their lighted candles at the traditional Passing of the Light ceremony.
A pile of sticker templates sit on a table covered in a black plastic cloth.
Students take turns using templates to make decals at Free Press on the Quad.
A student makes a decal at Free Press.
Three students make decals at Free Press on the Quad.
A student applies paper to a decal using a roller at Free Press.
Students line up to receive free Ben and Jerry's ice cream on the Quad.
Students take a photo together by the Ben and Jerry's tent on the Quad.
Three students practice their downward dog pose during Yoga on the Quad.
Student musicians play the guitar, standing bass, and drums on the patio beside Founders Hall.
Students gather on the patio behind Founders to enjoy the jazz performance.
Students point at their friends who join them to enjoy the jazz performance.
The photographer takes a photo of the crowd as seen in front of the musicians.
Music Professor Drew Hays plays the saxophone with the student performers.
Deon McFarland '24, wearing a red Guilford t-shirt gives the peace sign to the photographer.
Students sit together to enjoy the jazz performance.
Three students meet a staff member from the Accessibility Resource Center at the Opportunities Fair.
A student chats with an Admission Counselor who was signing up students to become tour guides.
Five students wearing masks stand together to take a photo, showing peace signs with their fingers.
A student visits a table set up by the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad.
A student stops by the Guided Discovery table to chat with two Guilford Guides.
A staff member hands a student a pamphlet at the Opportunities Fair.
Students stop by the College Farm table to talk with the campus farmer.
Music Professor Drew Hays and a student sit at the Guilford College Music and choir table.
Three students stop by to speak with a staff member from the Intercultural Engagement Center.
Students sit at a table in Founders Lobby, passing out headphones for the Silent Disco event.
Students hang out and dance at the Silent Disco event.
Students take a group photo in front of the food trucks at the WOW kickball and food truck event.
Four students wearing Guilford t-shirts (and one with a burgundy tank top) stand together for a group photo on the Quad.
A student kicks the ball during a kick ball game on the Quad.
A student cheers during the kickball game on the Quad.
They're home! First-year students arrived on campus on Aug. 15 and enjoyed a variety of festivities designed to help them get to know one another, as well as the Guilford College campus and returning students. From Convocation to food trucks and jazz to a silent disco, there was a ton of fun planned for every day of the week. Big thanks to the students and staff in OSLE for putting together a memorable Week of Welcome!
Photos by Michael Crouch and Deon McFarland, both of the Marketing Department
Are you interested in becoming a Guilford College student next fall? Contact the Office of Admission at 336.316.2100 or admission@guilford.edu to learn more. You can also start your application today. It's a great day to become a Quaker!
Aug 24, 2021