Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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M N i o n T T $ X Sk fi become lr;idilu)ns in which all Teth students participate. Pikefest. billed as one of the nation ' s largest university functions, combined beer, music and food for a good time. Some other annual events are the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Watermelon Bust and Chili Cook-off. the F hi [Delta Theta Rodeo. Sigma Chi Derby Day. FIJI Olympics. Delta Cjamma Anchor Splash. Kappa Alpha Old .South. Phi Pm Phandango and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fight Night. Some new events were added to the Greek calendar this year such as the Pi Beta Phi-Chi Omega Crush party, dur- ing which men were extended secret invitations to a party from members of the two sororities. Some of the Greek organizations participated in the Phi Mu Alpha Uni- versity Sing and chapter Bible studies and retreats. Some enjoyed just having a good time with close friends. Greeks were an integral pari of life at Tech. They represented a healthy per- centage of the student body and had an active voice in the government of Tech as a university. However, the mam emphasis of Greek life was not the glory nor the winning of competitions, the emphasis on brother and sister- and sharing with one another a mon goal, learning to • grow together and become a better individ- ecause of experiences as a member sorority or fraternity. T L

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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

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CAMPUS NEWS Students take year in stride With the advcnl of a new year, Tech students had many new experiences to come — some they wish they had never encountered. On two separate occa- sions, residents of the Wiggins complex area bore the brunt of an attack on per- sonal property. Vandals slashed tires on cars parked along the street next to Coleman and Chitwood dorms and approximately a month later left approximately 15 cars with broken windshields and antennaes. The Great YelK)whouse Canyon Raft Race Sept. 30 was sponsored by Tech Recreational Sports. KSEL radio and Lubbock City Parks and Recrea- tion. The outing provided many laughs and dunkings as students and Lub- bock residents participated in an any- thing goes-type race. Students appeared with inner tubes and built rafts on the spot while others came equipped with elaborate canoes and rafts made for racing. The gas crisis hit many Tech stu- dents hard. Frequent trips home were 8 — La i enlanii