Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Michael L. Puldy

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! £ 22 ing and registration differ greatly. But it is certain that all students agree that they are glad registration comes only twice a year, and even that is too much. After moving in and registration, the next thing to keep students busy and away from the books was Rush. Sorority rush was held the first week of classes; various theme skits throughout the week kept the sisters and the girls rushing very busy. Long early morning bid sessions ended the hectic week, and celebrations were everywhere the night the girls ac- cepted their bids. The following week fra- ternity rush was held. Prospects visited each of the houses for an orientation meet- ing, and each fraternity had theme parties during the week. Whatever the season, and whatever the reason, Clemson students can find a way to have a good time. By Stacey Warner and Sallie Plyler PART OF MOVING IN is learning to be a carpen- ter. Residents of Johnstone build up their beds to provide more space in the rooms (left). Bill Spitzer Bill Spitzer MOVING IN CAN BE FUN with a little help from PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINK, along with friends and roommates (above). plenty of fun, is characteristic of all Spring festivities (center). 24 — Stude

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Bashing Birds And Tradition Scott Harke In the fall of 1980, Clemson students as well as community residents gathered on the streets of Clemson to celebrate the hammering of the hooters when the Clemson Tigers played Rice University in the first football game of the season. The following year brought the celebration known as curb the dogs and in the fall of 1982, the home football season opened with another traditional First Friday Pa- rade. Cries of Bash the Birds were heard all along the parade route from East Campus apartments along Highway 93 to Sikes Hall. Traditional as it was, First Friday 1982 saw some drastic changes. The location was moved from the downtown area out to Highway 93, allowing for more room for entrants and viewers. The newly enacted city beer ordinance also prevented the parade participants from drinking or hav- ing open drinks on the floats. Each entrant was also screened before the parade to ensure that nothing profane or morally offensive would be in the parade. All of these precautions were taken after a mi- rage of complaints arose over last year ' s parade. Many community residents com- plained that children could no longer en- joy the parade because of the nature of the entrants. This year however, the chil- dren and residents of Clemson returned and joined with students to welcome the weekend that was to be the first home game following a National Championship season. Tiger Band led the parade with the sound that shakes the southland, Tiger Rag . Following the band was a parade of floats all built around the theme, Bash the Birds. There were birds and tigers of all sizes; each displaying in a unigue way the 26 — Student Life