Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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182 Greek System? What in the world is it? An editoral comment by Katrina Carter

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'tSo much of the college experience is sharing: sharing ideas, sharing con- cerns, sharing fun, sharing friends. Being a member of Greek organization provides a unique opportunity de- signed especialIy for sharing. Within a Greek organization a special kind of growth takes place that is rarely found in any other campus activity - a system of individuals who are learning about themselves through continual in- teraction in close friendships. Students usually find it desirable to seek within the university a smaller community with which to share. Greek life provides this; a smalier community; a starting point; not a center about which to revolve, but a base from which to radiate. This does not mean that Greeks limit themselves totally to this community. Rather, they use it as a foundation for participation in many other facets of university living. Much time has been, and will contin- ue to be, given by loyal members to the continual growth and development of the Greek system. Greeks obtain bene- fits from their organizations in the same measure they are willing to give. The more energy, creativeness, loyal- ty and talents they give to their organi- Oppoelte Top - David Bearden. Right, must be enjoying himself, at an AI- pha Tau Omega rush par- ty held at the Mason Ru- dolph Golf Course. Top - Two Sigma Chi brothers seem to be having a mo- mentary disagreement during Derby week. Oppo- Ilte Left - Ronalda Rus- sell. a Pikette, gives her Sigma Chi coach. Johnny Piper a hug for helping her team. Left - tL-m Keith Harver, Mike Plug Wofford and Ronnie Watts enjoy some small talk in Keith's room at the Pike house.