Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

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Theta Chi rushees and brothers congregate on the porch with their dates. 26 Events

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Spectators critically view the opening game of PC ' s football season. Dr. Gaines introduces Choir at Youth Day. YOUTH DAY ACTIVITIES The Presbyterian College-Mars Hill football game was the setting for PC ' s annual Youth Day. Over 600 high school students from South Carolina and Georgia came to PC for the fif- teenth year of the event. Following campus tours and an orientation pro- gram, the visitors were entertained by the 1977-1978 PC Choir. They then spent the remainder of the day visit- ing with PC students and faculty, eat- ing a meal in the dining hall, and watching the first Blue Hose game of the season. SOCCER For the first time in Presbyterian College history, the Blue Hose fielded a varsity soccer team. Under the coaching of Larry Burch, the seventeen man team opened it ' s season with a home game against Brevard. First at- tempts proved to be challenging but players, coach, and students were satisfied with the progress that was made considering there was little previous experience. Inexperience is always an expect- ed difficulty in any team ' s rookie season, but PC students were pleased to cheer on an additional Blue Hose sport. One of the pleasant surprises at PC this year was the change of fare at Greenville Dining Hall. Under the direction of Mr. L.V. Powell, several rules concerning the dining hall were introduced along with exciting changes. Mr. Powell, a native of Green- ville, was formerly the director of Food Service for Atlas Vend- ing Company. He previously served PC as food director from 1947-1960. With the addition of a salad bar and hot soup, most students were given an alterna- tive to the regular menu. This variety was only the beginning of what proved to be great im- provements in PC cuisine. Other variations included occa- sional cheese bars, hero sand- wiches, and do-it-yourself strawberry shortcake. Special holiday meals and decorations were also an agreeable break for everyone. Events 25

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BALDWIN MOTOR CO. Ford and Mercury Parts and Service North Broad Street Phone 833-1050 Clinton, S.C. PiKaps enjoy a party at the house. Headed by the Inter Fraternity Council, under the direction of President Lee Ayers, the new shorter rush period proved to be very productive. New rules for Fall Rush allowed a greater flexibility during the three week duration. All six fraternities used this time period for the usual activities rang- ing from parties, dances, and beer- busts to casino nights and formal drop-ins. This three-week interval gave interested men a chance to meet members of all the fraterni- ties and to make the important decision of whether or not to join a fraternity, and if so, which one to join. «i The high point of rush occurred when prospective pledges were wined and dined at smokers sponsored by each fraternity. These smokers gave the men a last look at the different Greeks and helped them to make the impor- tant decisions. At the end of the period, a total of 94 rushees chose to pledge to their favorite frater- nity. II freshmen a taste of Pika life. Events 27