Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Grant tlautvr Some viewed the turnout of the Watermelon Bash to he a flop, but from the wall of Theta Xt. its success is obvious. Surveying the Watermelon Bash from their wall, these Kappa Sigma brothers are in an ultimate position: close to the band. beer, and watermelon as well. BASH ’86 WATERMELON BASH KICKS OFF RUSH SEASON Bashing watermelons? Well, not exactly. Watermelon Bash is the “official” kickoff to Greek Rush. Although it is open to the entire University, the Watermelon Bash’s main purpose is to acquaint freshmen with the fraternities and sororities at Carnegie Mellon. Sponsored by the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Watermelon Bash is a result of the combined efforts of all the houses on campus. Different fraternities sororitics are responsible for food, drinks, and entertainment. This year’s band, The Affordable Floors, who recently received a recording contract, performed much to the delight of all. Said sophomore Laura Lcmay, “I thought they were just incredible.” In 1985, the Watermelon Bash was held on the Cut, in a University attempt to open it to all students, but this year returned to the Fraternity Quadrangle where, according to general consensus, “it belongs.” Although a great time was had by all, it failed to attract the freshmen it has in the past. Comments Kappa Sigma Rush Chairperson Jonathan Kaufman, “This year’s Watermelon Bash was not publicized adequately and therefore did not attract as many freshmen as the Greeks wished. But regardless of turnout, Kappa Sigma brother Bill Chotiner said “It was a blast.” Article by—Jennifer Gut hart Layout by—Renee Tung Watermelon Bash 17

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Entertaining the Bash crowd was The Affordable Floors, a local band that performed a blend of new rock music. Fraternity Quadrangle became the ring for mud wrestling as Delta Tau Delta little sisters Beth Cox and Pamela McClenagan romped in the mud. Jack roller irani lla

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18 Pittsburgh .-1 view of beautiful downtown Pittsburgh, from atop Mount Washington. Late-night cravings for greasy, cheese-smothered fries. and perhaps a hot dog. can be fulfilled at The O's. Oakland's hottest gathering spot.