By Jimmy Isbell
More than 150 prospective students will visit campus during this whirlwind weekend. With Sing Song and the President’s Circle Dinner taking place this weekend, there will be plenty of activity on campus to keep visitors entertained.
“Some are coming because this is the day that worked for them, and they aren’t necessarily aware that it’s a big weekend on campus other than it’s just a big visit day, because it is one of only four preview days for this spring,” said Tamara Long, directory of enrollment services.
Of the 177 prospective students and their families visiting campus this weekend, 50 are legacies, students who have a direct connection to ACU through a family member who is an alum.
Martha Marquez, ’11 alum, said she started developing Sing Song skills as a freshman, though she was unaware of it at the time.
“I didn’t have a single idea of what Sing Song was about, until Freshman Follies when you start practicing and you learn from these moves and ask yourself, ‘Where did they come from?’ so slowly I guess freshman year you just learn from your peers, older students and your professors what Sing Song is all about,” Marquez said.
About 1,500 students participate in the tradition that began in 1957.
“It’s what we do. I mean, I know when people hear about ACU they think of Sing Song. It’s just really neat to see the student body coming together, and working together, and learning things together. It’s a neat experience.” Marquez said.
