Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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A bit apprehensive, but this could be home . . Sorority Rush Created Friendships In spite of the fact that in some circles of society it is fashionable for women to be late, it certainly was not the pace which was expected during sorority rush. The sorority girls evidently had spent a great deal of time getting ready for the rushees and they didn ' t want to miss any of the fun which had been planned. The variety of parties which were held could only be equaled by the decisions which the rushees made about them — and the constant smiling could only be paralleled to the ever changing emotions. Some of the rushees spent their week choosing sisters and a way of life. Others decided to maintain their status as independents. Whatever the decision, the rushees bene- fitted from their experience and their choice. Friendliness prevailed at every sorority house . . . Unity appeared to be the key among the girls.

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In the end it ' ll be 8 schedules and 124 class cards The freshmen will never forget their first registration line and the seniors will always remember their last. For some students, it is the only time they spend in the library, and at that time they see it as a jam-packed three-ring circus. Each student writes his own name so many times on so many different cards that he pauses to make sure he ' s spelled it right. And, he wishes he could forget how to spell it when the time comes to sign checks to pay all the bills which he was handed during registration. Though the lines seem endless, they usually make their way before hours pass . . . soon it will be time for another registration line. The freshmen become old hands at it and the seniors are gone. The transition is mode. Groups distribute literature and promote membership . . . some students seek escape. The class card definitely came before the class. Cars also wear registration badges tffil A

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Even the idea of getting dressed up was (un Polishing was a part o( preparation » i The rushees received a royal welcome.