Ringing In Saturday 2025
Saturday, Aug. 23, was a busy day for the Class of 2029 as the group was welcomed to campus and rung in to the Wabash brotherhood. From move-in to acclimation to conversations with peers and advisors, there was a lot happening.
Orientation leaders waiting for students to arrive at Martindale Hall.
There were a few parts of campus that were quiet Saturday morning, but not many.
A stroll down Monon Bell Way en route to a living unit.
One of many boxes carried from parking lot to a residence hall or fraternity.
Members of Beta Theta Pi fraternity are ready for student check in.
Check in at College Hall.
A student on the patio near Morris and Wolcott Halls.
Providing all the comforts of home.
Having a cart ready was good planning for Brian '94 (left) and Donald '29 Lucchi.
...more boxes moved.
Figuring out where everything goes is a common Move-In Day challenge.
Unloading this car may take multiple trips.
Unloading near College Hall.
This move in is almost complete.
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The Pioneer Chapel steps was a common meeting point.
It wouldn't be long before this student was rung in to the Wabash brotherhood.
Members of the Wabash Glee Club arrive at the Chapel.
Wabash welcomes 23 international students to the Class of 2029! They come from 15 different countries.
Students watch the Wabash football team practice.
The Wabash football team held a scrimmage on Saturday morning.
Parent volunteers were present throughout campus.
There were a lot of smiles in the balcony of Pioneer Chapel.
It's always nice to meet a friendly face.
Plenty of friendships began on Saturday.
Students await the start of the program.
Laughter was everywhere.
Ringing In Saturday is a memorable experience.
Fans kept plenty of attendees cool.
This student searches for a seat.
There was a relaxed atmosphere in the Chapel.
Some were fortunate to get a front row seat.
It's nice to be among friends.
Dean of Students Scott C. Brown welcomed attendees to campus.
Most Wabash students remember their seat location for their Ringing In.
Brown makes a point.
Parents took photos from all angles.
The Glee Club sings "Old Wabash."
Dean for Enrollment Management Chip Timmons '96 addresses the audience.
There were plenty of smiles among the parents.
This parent appreciates one of Timmons' jokes.
Brown relaxes on stage.
Plenty of attention was paid to the afternoon's festivities.
Tony Unfried '03 (left), president of the National Association of Wabash Men, and Scott Feller, president of Wabash College, enjoy a light moment on stage.
This parent snaps a photo.
Unfried extended a welcome to the members of the Class of '29 from Wabash's alumni association.
There were times to listen intently.
This stundent checks the schedule.
President Feller begins his address.
As usual, the balcony was full for the Ringing In ceremony.
Feller offers his charge.
He rings in the Class of 2029...
...with the Caleb Mills Bell, the bell that called the first Wabash students to class.
Hearing that bell brought smiles from many students.
Following the ceremony, students met on the Mall.
The family of Samuel Keeling '29 poses for a photograph.
Freshmen were to gather around their orientation leaders.
There were discussions among orientation groups.
Plenty of questions were answered.
Plenty of attention was paid to the orientation leader.
Derek Nelson '99, professor of religion, answers questions from parents.
Assistant of Professor Economics Eric Dunaway (right) chats with two of his advisees in Hays Hall before their orientation meeting.
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President Feller makes a point.
The gathering was a relaxed affair.
Brown engages in conversation.
Brian (center) and Elizabeth Lucchi (right) chat with Jill Lamberton, associate professor of English.
Head Basketball Coach Kyle Brumett shares in conversation.
Dean of the College Todd McDorman chats with a parent.
Even at the end of the day, there were easy smiles.
There were plenty of questions in the Hall of Giants.
The gathering is a nice end to a busy and emotional day.
Orientation leaders become important mentors to new students as they learn to navigate campus and being a college student.