Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook

“GREEKS ABTAEZHeiKA Rush, pledging enhance college life To many stiidonls. pledging a soror- ity or fraternity was one of the most momentous occasions in their college careers and a decision that affected the rest of their lives. To others, pledging proved to be disappointing and these students usually chose to de-pledge and became involved in other areas of cam- pus life. But for those who chose to " stick out " pledgeship and became an initi- ated member, there \sere opportunities and activities that covered almost every area imaginable. Sorority rush took place the week prior to the beginning of school. Each of the 13 Greek Panhellenic sororities sponsored parties for rushees to attend so each rushee could see what each sorority was like and the sorority mem- bers could meet the rushee. Parties usu- ally followed a theme from a fairy tale or musical portraying a message as to why the rushee should pledge. Fraternity rush for Intrafraternity Council organizations began after classes had started. Men attended par- ties and mixers sponsored by the Greek organizations and were given invita- tions to return to parties. Both fraternity and sorority rush ended with " Bid Day, " when the rushee received a bid from the organi- zation for which each had expressed a preference. For rushees who did not receive a bid or students who did not participate in formal rush, < ipen rush began immediately following. Each Greek organization sponsored events special to their chapter such as Founder ' s Day, awards and scholar- ship banquets, formals and each Mon- day night Greek lodges were alive with members attending chapter meetings. Thursdays or Fridays of each week usually offered members a chance to meet others and party a little at mixers. Sorority pledges enjoyed Presenta- tion in the fall, sponsored by the indi- vidual sorority in the pledges ' honor, a tradition unique to Tech. Philanthropies were also a major part of Greek experience as each organization raised funds in various ways to support the charity it selected. Some of the Greek activities have 6^ Lit y ' rntiina ”