One day after the abrupt announcement that North House will become Pforzheimer House, residents say they are still getting over their initial shock.

But while many students say they are upset at the change, others say they are getting used to the new name, which will go into effect this spring, according to University spokesperson Joe Wrinn.

North House Co-Masters J. Woodland and Hanna Hastings announced the name change to residents in an emergency house meeting Monday night.

"There was a lot of shock," said assistant senior tutor Dexter E. Callender. "They did not know what to expect."

In fact, after Woodland Hastings announced the name change at the meeting, students began to laugh, thinking his speech was a joke, according to residents who attended the meeting.

"We all laughed, then we stopped," said Alynda D. Wheat '96. "We thought something funny was going to happen and something funny did happen."

Ed M. Gong '97 said residents "were not sure if it was a joke or not."

"Pforzheimer--it was pretty fun- ny," he said.

Some students in the House still had not gotten over their initial surprise yesterday and remained upset over the new name.

Callender said that he spoke to several students who were still noticeably distraught over the name change.

"I did speak to a junior who was upset about it," Callender said. "She wanted to know if the change would appear on her diploma or change her mail [address]."

Many residents said that it will take a while for them to get used to, or accept, the idea of living in Pforzheimer House.

"I'm worried that changing the name of house will change the character and atmosphere of the house," said Hilary S. Suzawa '97.

Wheat said he preferred the old "North."

"I understand that the Pforzheimers have done a lot for the University, but isn't it a little long?" she asked. "Pforzheimer, the Pfabulous house with the Pfunny name."

"We're upset but resolved," Wheat added. "We know we can't fight the University."