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

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Traditions Live Through Changes During our time at this school, whether we be a student on the alleged four-year plan or an administrator late in his or her career, we all notice that our Georgia In- stitute of Technology is changing. And why not? The entire planet on which we live is in a state of perpetual change. So in order to cope with this constant flux, both here at Tech and in the larger outer world, we have developed traditions. Traditions provide stability to an other- wise random environment. While our culture has its Christmas celebrations and Fourth of July flag-waving, we at Tech have in addition Homecoming and Graduation rituals. But traditions can be simpler than that — no shaving during finals week, rum and cokes at a football game, boxer shorts at a fraternity formal. Traditions need not be shrouded in an aura of majesty to be traditions. Georgia Tech has a history of proud old traditions. They are what bring scores of alumni to the campus loyally during even the most miserable of football seasons. They cause our graduates to donate generously to this school from their above average salaries. And best of all, they are responsible for the comaraderie, the espirit de corps, among Tech students. In other words, traditions provide the com- monality that permits us to live with each other. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Buzz Bee and Deal Dull are good friends. Registration can be quite confusing. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Melanie the majorette entertains at fialftime. Volleyball serves as friendly competition. Ttie fountain is a good place to relax on a Friday afternoon.