James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Greeks participate in many types of community services and charity fundraisers. They also indulge in many weekends of partying. The ultimate in the Greek experience, however, occurs during the festivities of Greek Week and Endings in the spring, and Beginnings in the fall. Greek Week brings all fraternities and sororities together for friendly competition and lots of socializing. Gamma Gamma, the Greek honor society, sponsors the week of activities which climaxes with Greek Sing. Greek Sing features highlights of the Greek ' s year, and a presentation of awards for outstanding performances and services to the university and to the community. Each fraternity and sorority competes in the Sing by performing a choreographed song. Last year (1) After making his way to the keg, Steve Gallagher taps a Bud for himself and one for a friend. (2) Giving it their all, Ed Gallitelli and Tom Horsch play tug-o-war at the Greek Games. (3) Large crowds and long beer lines typify Beginnings. 22 Greeks

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m Making sure the band is in unison and sounding good, drum major Dana Gillis keeps the 4:30 practice going near the Hillside field. Awing the crowd with intense trumpet solos, Chris McGee performs Firedance.

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Dionysus ' Delight r w Theta Chi won first place and Sigma Nu won second in the fraternity competition, while ZTA took first and Phi Mu took second in the sorority competition. For the brothers of TKE, Greek Sing proved to be more than a festive competition. During the event a few TKE ' s alledgedly damaged a piano, mooned the audience, and threw objects into the audience. Following the incident, TKE ' s housing lease on Greek Row was not renewed for the 1982-83 year, forcing them to seek an off-campus residence. At the end of April, Endings gets under way to cap off the year. Because of administrative restrictions the annual event is for Greeks only. The atmosphere is relaxing, the entertainment excellent, and the company, what every social director dreams of. As its name implies, Beginnings is an attempt to get the new school year off on the right foot. This event can be classified by Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic as a Rush function; therefore, anyone is welcome. The Skip Castro Band was a big attraction at this year ' s Beginnings. Like Endings, Beginnings ' atmosphere, entertainment, and company are excellent. Although the life of a Greek involves some time in school and community work, there are many extra curricular activities like Beginnings, Greek Week, Endings, and countless parties in between. ♦ i) (2) (3) Sigma Kappa sings in the rain at Greek Sing. Tammy Hannah and Carol Armstrong of the newest sorority. Delta Gamma, enjoy their new found sisterhood. Greek events are a great place to pickup girls! Greeks 23