Georgia Institute of Technology - Blueprint Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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V What fears, what anxieties, what uncertainties face the Tech freshman, a freshman not just bei inning another school term but rather cnterin the threshold of an en- tircly new kind of life, a life offering a h-vel of education never before attained, a life of heartaches and happiness, a life during which a destiny will be molded — during which manhood will supercede immaturity. To acc]uaint the student with the s ' arious aspects of this new existence, the Tech Y. M. C. A. spt)nsors an annual freshman camp, highlighted by discussions and messages by outstanding Tecii men, administrators and citizens of Atlanta. Sufficient free time is allotted for recreation, bull sessions and the ciiance to make new frienils. This valuable orientation period is appropriately ended with a dinner dance at Agnes Scott, featuring two bands and many more young ladies. 20

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As thougli a trcshman ' s first few days were not filled with enough activity, fraternity men suddenly swarm the dorms. Date tickets are issued, and durinj; tiie days that follow, the newcomer is treated as a kin t;. Meal dates and smokers are followed with rush parties, antl as Pledge Sunday approaches, many a freshman ' s ex- citement fades into apprehension. Will his wishes come true! ' ' Will the fraternity of his choice want him as one of its own. Hventually amitl hantlshakes and cheers, he receives the answer for which he has longed. He is wanted; he is accepted; he is soon to be a brother! I