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

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THE 4-3-2-1 FORMATION . . . Thetas pile up on top of each other during the pyramid building contest. HOLDING ON TO THEIR DERBIES . . Sigma Chis prepare to face the eager mob of women waiting to steal their hats away. Hats fly at Sigma Chi festivities It was hats off, or derbies that is, to Sigma Chis for their successful Derby Day activities. The women ' s housing units joined ef- forts to raise a total of $5,800 for various charities. The women of Kappa Alpha Theta claimed first place for collecting $2,430 in the fund-raising event. Several women who took part in the glittering festivities caught the gold fever from being exposed to the tradi- tional gold derby hunt. With flashlights in hand and the posses ready to go, when the clock struck midnight on Friday, Oct. 16, the search was on for the three hid- den hats. Thetas captured two of the der- bies, while the Alpha Chi Omegas uncov- ered the third of the missing trio. The gruesome Skin-the-Snake, the scrambling Bamboo Ramble race, and the need to be on top — on top of the pyramid — along with other fun-filled events occupied the afternoon hours. Night rolled around, and brought with it an all-campus dance under the big top. Sigma Chis crowned Delta Gamma Kris- ten Calhoun Derby Day Queen 1981, and presented Kappa Alpha Theta with the first place trophy for the third consecu- tive year. der-by day, 17

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DRESSED TO KILL . . . One of the contestants in ttie Dec-A-Sig competition models his outfit for the judges. BY THE SKIN OF THEIR SNAKE Participants in the Skin-the-Snake event quickly slither to be first out of their skin. CATCH THAT DERBY DAY SPIRIT Alpha Phis fire up for Sigma Chi Derby Day activities, STEAL IT, SNATCH IT . . . The women of Alpha Chi Omega pin a Sig in their attempts to acquire another derby. 16 der-by day

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Rush and Freshman Camp: a frantic Butler beginning What better way to experience your first week of college life than to take part in Rush and Freshman Camp? Combine the total dedication of Panhellenic and YMCA personnel with a marked increase in freshman enrollment, and you have an exciting and busy week for everyone. On Saturday afternoon at three o ' clock, Sorority Rush reached its climax as 154 enthusiastic rushees, bids in hand, burst from the doors of Schwitzer Hall to make the traditional run down so- rority row. Nervous jitters were quickly re- placed by feelings of joy and relief as pledge ribbons were pinned in place. Quota, which had previously been set at 27, was taken by four of the seven houses. Sally Walker, Dean of Students, along with the Panhellenic Council, was especially pleased that such a high per- centage of rushees had received their first preference. Special thanks were ex- tended to the dorm counselors and indi- vidual sororities for their efforts in making Rush ' 82 a success. With orientation, registration and Rush parties behind them, many freshmen spent their first collegiate weekend at Freshman Camp, an event sponsored an- nually by YMCA. With a 100% increase in attendance over last year, 195 students and counsel- ors headed to Flatrock YMCA Camp for a two-day program designed to provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere for freshmen to become acquainted and learn about college life. Recreational, social, and leadership activities were important as- pects of the daily schedules. Stacy Ferguson, chairman, and Jim Stender, faculty advisor, were both pleased with the excellent turnout and in- creased faculty participation. Freshman Camp was not only a terrific way to make new friends, but a great way to begin the Butler experience. HOME AT LAST . . . Excitement and relief can be found on all faces as the week ' s activities culminate in the traditional bid day row run. MOVING DAY . . . With a rose between her teeth, Alpha Phi pledge Dee Dee Brazee finds moving is fun and relaxing after a busy week of Rush. 18 rush and fresh-man camp