East Texas State University - Locust Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

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Coeds Pin Colorsg 87 omen Pledge After a full week of social activities, 87 Coeds received bids to four xvomen's social clubs and one sorority. Rush officially began October 5 with a convocation when 132 coeds met in the audito- rium to receive instruction concerning the weekis activities. All rushecs were invited to attend the informal CokeD parties held on October 8. Sunday teas were next on the list of activ- ities. Coeds donned their fincry to attend a series of five teas at Commerce homes on Octo- ber 11. October 13, 14, and 15 found coeds at- tending invitational, out-of-town parties. Final invitational parties were given in Commerce homes on October 16. By this time 21 women had dropped out of rush, leaving 111 rushees attending parties. After final parties, clubs met to make out bid lists, and rushecs went to the Student Union Building to sign preference sheets. Then silence began. At 10 a. m., on October 17, 87 bids were issued and colors were pinned. CSee opposite PHSCD Menls rush began September 28 and ended on October 12. The five mcn's social groups pledged 113 men. Sigma Phi Epsilon member Bobby Williams lights rushee Lewis jones' cigarette at a smoker. On the left, Tooanoowe members entertain rushees at the final party.