Mark's Orientation

This weekend Mark had his orientation at Duke. The first couple of days was mostly information. Sunday however was a little bit more about team games. Here at Duke they put all of the students into 1 of 6 sections. Mark is in section 4 (green shirts). Section 4 has the tradition of slamming the tables instead of clapping. Yeah pretty sure they are nick-named the Table Bangers. It is kinda weird and at first Mark and I just laughed and thought it was a joke. But, apparently it is a big deal at Fuqua, so yippee for Section 4 Table Bangers! He will remain with his section members in class until December.

At the games each section competed against each other in random games like the briefcase toss, tug of war, 5 K run, dizzy bat, etc... Mark was put on the tug of war team (due to the fact that he is one of the tallest and for sure one of the strongest). His team did really well. The only thing that made them lose was that the guy in Mark's place in section 6 had cleats on, and the guy in front of Mark in section 4 kept slipping and falling down which would then tug Mark forward. But he did put up a good fight, and his team won 3 rounds before coming up against section 6! That's my baby!!!

I was right there taking pictures among all the MBA students and when Mark won a really good fight I wanted to go give him a kiss, but he was rushed and it literally took me 2-3 minutes before I could get to him. I think the "team bonding" idea of these games turned out as planned since I couldn't even get to my husband without being pushed around by people in green t-shirts. It was all in good fun though! I am glad that Mark seems to be in a good section. Everyone that I have met in section 4 is really nice and seems very open to forming friendships.

After the outdoor games everyone went back to the Fuqua building for a Dance Off and to announce the winners of the competition. Mark's section came in second place by only 2 points. So it was really close!