Meanwhile, freshmen arrived Aug. 26. On that day a reception was held at the Bowie Arts Center for incoming freshmen, and the annual Soiree for freshmen men and women was held in the evening. On the fall calendar at Erskine are a two-day Back-to-School Bash held Sept. 5-6 as well as the introduction of Hall Games, a series of competitions pitting residents of the various residence halls against each other in activities ranging from softball to Trivial Pursuit.

The Erskine soccer and cross country men and women begin competition during the month of September. Both soccer teams open on the road and then return for home openers against rival Presbyterian College on Sept. 10. The men are scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. and the women at 7:30 p.m.

Intramural football and a four-man volleyball tournament are also scheduled to begin in September.

Erskine College was founded in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Erskine Theological Seminary was founded in 1837, also by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. For more than 150 years, Erskine has been devoted to Christian commitment and excellence in learning.