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

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Rush Week hiI's Ihe campusg aI' various houses Negro combos lel' for'I'h every+hing +hey have. u ks - Casual Fred Craig sifs back and enjoys a cigar: The Pi Kappa Phi house is 'Ihe scene of a dance for rushees: dances are a for 'Ihe acI'ives, Rush means a lor of hard work. fra'rerni'I'y's besl' mefhod of aI I'rac+ing +he inferesi' of poI'en'riaI pledges. THE CLIMACTIC DAY OF RUSH WEEK, PLEDGE SUNDAY, GIVES MANY A GEORGIA TECH FUTURE PLEDGE THE THRILL OF HIS LIFETIME. fl ef 111 I I Im

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. Jil - ,see IDENCE OF QUITE TYPICAL REGISTRATION DAY WEATHER. The ce-nfer of life on The Georgia Tech campus, I'he posi' office ai' +rac+s Iwo new s+uden+s, Their garb refIecI'ing a+mosphere of early fall ENTRANCED WITH THE PROSPECT OF AN OUTSTANDING COLLEGE EDUCATION, THREE FRESHMEN HIT THE BOOKS DURING A BREAK. 25

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IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. RICHARD JACOB HELPS CONDUCT FRESHMEN VOTING: THE FIRST OF THE YEAR'S STUDENT ELECTIONS The frustrations of school work begin +o show: Man, I came that close to getting a C on that calculus quiz. Early Eall Means Rush and Parties THEN IT COMES! Freshmen become overpowered by fraternity men, who seek theirf presence at meals, smokers, and parties. Date tickets are issued, filled out, and collected. ln the days that follow, fraternity men entertain the lucky rushees with rush girls, musi- cal shows, comedy acts, and dances. All the While, fraternity man and rushee inspect each other and try to make the diliicult decision. As the week draws to a close, tension mountsg active and rushee contemplate the otheris decision. Pledge Sunday finally comes- as a satisfying experience and a welcome relief. Within a short time comes freshman student coun- cil elections. Excitement again mounts, and in the last few days, the constant knocking on dormitory doors signifies the intensity of the campaigning.