Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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IN REVIEW October also saw the beginning of the uni- versity ' s nnost controversial topic of discussion, class elections. With many avowals to do away with election caucuses, the sororities, fraternities and the independents lined up against one an- other to decide who would rule the nest. Of course each wanted the largest chunk of the pie but each readily gave in to the other ' s wishes as we all were such good friends. Each succeeding Thursday promised another election and another chance to tell your opponents what you really thought of them. The Student Council graciously armed themselves and accepted the coveted po- sition of referee for the Thursday noon bouts. Casualties were comparatively small considering the extent of several of the campaigns. Campus politicians were having a heyday as can be seen by the accompanying pictures taken from inside an armored car on the front lines. This year ' s significant contribution to the vot- ing procedure was the introduction of the acti- vity card into any campus election. This was the Student Council ' s secret weapon which, when perfected at a cost of several lives and votes, served to eliminate any possibility of some way- ward student voting a seventh time in any one election, The validity of this requirement was often questioned, but was soon recognized as a good thing since it gave the Student Council something to do. CMltllS

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THE YEAR In October the sorority and traternity open houses got into full swing. Amidst the rain and mud the well-wishers called on Sunday afternoon to meet the new pledges and sip bilious punch, in- termittently gnawing on stale wafers. This social event unfailingly produces immaculately clean houses, the occupants having spent the entire preceding Saturday carrying their belongings up to the attic. All of the floors shine as though daring you to step on them, and every piece of furniture has a polished gleam, impossible to maintain in a thoroughly lived-in sorority or fraternity house. Some even go so far as to put bedspreads on the beds. The punch is graciously served to rejuvenate your physical distress brought about as a result of a myriad of various and sundry handshakes. Upon stepping in the entrance hall to the house you hesitate to regain possession of your nerve, while your subconscious mind extends your hand to receive the bombardment of sweaty palms. If by this time rigor mortis has set in, you oblig- ingly utter Mr. Astainovitchoff, this is Miss Jones — Miss Jones, this is Mr. Saponaceous. At this point a smile has been coordinated so perfectly that upon extending your arm to thumb the pages of a convenient magazine your face lights up similar to a neon sign. George can dance too! Chow Christ II signs the guest book. rn

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M m i ei p c -— s fei THE YEAR Jl iv- i Shortly after our recovery from a deluge of nine weeks examinations, the Homecoming fes- tivities took place on Friday, December I. As this was Butler ' s first Homecoming in two years, everyone worked hard to make it the huge suc- cess that it was. Leading this all out effort was the re-organized Loyalty Legion who spon- sored the event. The day was begun with the traditional Freshman-Sophomore fight. Amidst below zero weather the freshmen were victorious in capturing the flag from the top of the greased pole. In the words of one freshman, It was a walk-away. These were in the words of ONE freshman who had an over supply of intestinal fortitude. That night a bonfire and pep session was held back of Jordan Hall to give the students a chance to relieve their excess vocal energy. The cheer- leaders worked themselves into a frenzy as every- one stood and gazed in sheer amazement . . . they were roasted to a crisp and no one could see since tears were running down their faces from the smoke. On Saturday the sororities and fraternities decorated their houses to compete in the judging at noon. That night we saw the Bulldogs trounce the Franklin Bears in the first cage classic of the year. After the game Don Pedlow ' s band provided music for the Home- coming dance. It was fun while it lasted and everyone went home feeling tired, delirious and happy about the whole thing.