University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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to bottom in preparation for rush week and for three days the poor little frosh was whisked about in cars, from one house to another, with very little idea of just what it was all about. He learned that there were no less than a dozen only fraternities on the Hill, and became instructed in the importance of social life, athletics, activities, pro- minence, and plans for new palace- like houses. The first varsity dance was given on Monday before classes began. It was free and every man brought his favorite co-ed to enjoy a good old crowded college dance. Ac- quaintances were renewed and old friends greeted after a su mmer of separation. Enrollment was just as much a trial as ever and enthusiasm of freshmen for university life was materially dulled by the laby- rinthine process of the bull pen. PREPARING FOR RUSH WEEK Page 4

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= AN AVALANCHE OF TRUNKS AND STUDENTS Happy greetings .... hand shaking .... taxis whizzing away loaded with newly arrived students .... perspiring baggagemen swear- ing at an avalanche of trunks and suitcases .... The sleepy town of Lawrence suddenly awakened to the realization that another nine months session had begun at K. U. Registration began on September 15, with freshmen and new matriculates taking the psychological examina- tions on the same day. The first few days were busy ones. Rooms had to be secured by those who did not live in organized houses. Bewildered freshmen were introduced to the ways of the University by a series of receptions, teas, and lectures. The freshman was king, during these first few days. Fraternity and sorority houses were cleaned from top

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The golden warmth of effulgent morning sun- beams, filtering through deep-leaved trees students hurrying to sleepy eight-thirties; cheer- ful morning greetings, and delicious yawns, as the Hill comes to life. Pages