Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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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.

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

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184 zation, the more their own life will be eanhed. An individual who selects to become a Greek will have a constant opportuni- ty for personal development. The main objective of any Greek organization is to develop the greatest potential of each of their members according to their individual talents, skills and per- sonalities. Opportunities to develop leadership, organizational skills and responsibility are very much a part of being a Greek. The Greek system works within the uni- versity framework and encourages and supports academic and cultural growth. Service to the less fortunate is freely given by the Greeks. All Greek organi- zations have numerous philanthropic projects. Each offering the diversity to