University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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The Kappa's were formal, the Theta's were not. Photos by Yarnell our tonsils. The lookout announced the arrival of the next batch of poohed pigeons. They Huttered in, cooed over pink punch and eyes and found us about to lose our tools to the tune of Fools Rush In. 4 The publicity chairman coralled the speak-easies and arm twisters for the charge on all the femmes fatales with the cutest brothers, the biggest cars, and yoo-hoo eyes. Here the plug uglies were pitched con- cerning the choice location on the bus line, the five minute limit on the glider Cthe most popular seat of emotionj, and the bathtubs with the musical rings. Further elaboration consisted of the following well known facts. The handy airport on the north, the grand central station for fraternities, the necessity of pulling blinds on only the south side, and if the back hall doesn't work try the cleaning closet. V P.S. C plug specialb A buzz guaranteed with every phone call. At this point the rushee had either seen the light or been disconnected, so she was ushered out the front door or thrown out the back. Again there was a chatting session where all cat tails were measured and milk was distributed. Minnie Clapsaddle didn't quite make the grade due to the following construc- tive criticism: She had calves only a cow could love, she had crossediteeth and buck eyes, if she was any louder you could dance to her, and she had been on more laps than a napkin. All that could really be said for her was that her ep fits were cute, otherwise she made a poor showing looking like a double feature with a short subject. Really poor. In a different light was put Lilting Lana. She passed by a unanimous vote because she possessed the following small but firm qualities demanded of each chosen girl. Her clothes would fit at least six girls in the house, she was lousy with dickies and earrings, her hair was long enough to cut short, her grandmother was a charter member of the Carrie A. Nation's out- fit, the Psych majors could practice on her, and she had a line you could hang your clothes on. Meeting was then adjourned. ' As a result of this blitzkreig there was no fleecing of prize rushees. The rush captain collapsed and the treasurer poured out the red ink. As for those sur- viving, jeans were put on, sleep was no longer put off, you began to recognize your roommate, give the male sex a tawang, and have a final fling before the portals of learning were thrown open. Thus ended the rushed weak. A Any similarity in this oracle to individuals or ag- gregates of feminine gender, deceased or live and kickinl' is purely coincidental, with malice toward none, and a blacked-out memory. - Photo by Yarnell The Chi O's played cards-always fun-ho hum!

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. These happy faces were to be found as the girls registered for that three-day ordeal., rush week. Photo by Yarnell WE D000 IT USH Week spelled with a capital H is the week when all persons socially repellent repell into being. The week when all females resemble Pepso- dent with Irium-smiles, and hawks flying down for the kill. The Battle Song of the Republic rings in all ears and the local lodge girls go into the same song, second verse. In preparation for this hellegant raid on the ill advised adolescents, the carpet-baggers returned to the Jayhawker Nest, just two feet from Heaven C?D and too far from Christmas. Fifth column activities began immediately. The by Lyla Jean Doughman underground systems that had sabatoged all summer were cussed and discussed, attempts were made to disable all goons, and the voices were lowered to a shout .concerning choice bits of scandal. Meetings were called at odd hours, committees were formed to remove varments from forgotten garments, hang pictures on .holy walls, and insulate the rooms in which the heat was to be turned on. At last the rush daze arrived. This predicament found us displaying our best manners and bed- spreads. Pappy Time gave us sixty minutes between shifts to resplash our lipsick, dip our legs, and dust ,A The Gamma Phi's fed them, while the Pi Phi's were crooning. P50105 by Yu,-,Zell --

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l ' Of THE T0 GHE T PART THE FIRST r lt was late afternoon when Raymond Randolph Rushee, lII's, train arrived in Lawrence. Although the trip from Pokey Slope, Kansas, was strenuous, Raymond remembered with relief those A kind invitations from the fifteen K.U. ,d, fraternities to be their guest for part sh As the engine crossed the Massachu- setts street overpass, our boy got a quick glimpse of the huge crowd of eager men on the station plat- form. Q'The train date, of course, Raymond recalled 5'-5'V Y V ul ' V dates. Twas The Night Before Rush Week How to Go Nuts in Three Easy Days Prologue 'Twas the night before Rush Week, and all through each house, All forces were mustered, most seniors were sousedg The cups on the mantles had been polished with care, Waiting for rushees soon to be there, l The sophomores were sleeping all snug in their beds, While visions of Hell Week danced in their heads, The juniors were happy, free Luckies they liked, They'd completely forgotten, they'd only three spiked. When out on the lawn, there arose such a clatter, The Sigma Chi band? No, somethings the matter. Away to the windows all flew in a flash To hell with the shutters, we'll tear down the sash! When what to their wondering eyes should they see, But a prospect, a good one-Raymond Randolph Rushee! More rapid than zeros. to the front hall they came, And the rush captain warned them, Remember the namef' So straight to the front door the actives all flew A smile, and a back-pat, and warm hand-shake, too, And then in a twinkling, the door was flung wide, The rushee just stood there, ia trunk at each side, With greetings and hand-shakes the boy made the rounds, While his luggage was lifted to the upstairs by bounds. He was dressed in a sport coat, held oil on his hair, His medals on key chain, they were all there. His necktie just wasn't, he had on a bow, And the fuzz on his chin was lighter than snow, He had a thin face and a little round belly Which shook if he laughed Cwhich he didn'tD like jelly, - His eyes didnlt twinkle, his pimples were pussy, But my God this Rush Week, how can one be fussy? ' These pictures are not in logical sequence a hot box goes between. and began to search the crowd for the Phi Gam's as the train slowed to a halt. He gathered what luggage the folks couldn't get into his new steamer trunk together, straightened his bow-tie, rubbed down his cowlick, and headed for the front of the car. ' PART THE SECOND As. the sleek, yellow convertible streamed down Ninth street to' the Hillside, the Sigma Chi's did everything they could to make Raymond comfort- able. lt's really swell of you guys to meet me like this, Raymond began, swallowed, and began again. I had no idea the Phi Gam's were in such tough shape. Ph