McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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SLIME SEASON A tofemn group of tllmet with cap» over heart» reipectfully ting the McMurry School Song. September once again brought to the Mc- Murry campus a new group of the lowliest living creatures—the 1966 Freshman class— and with them came the favorite pastime of upperclassmen—sliming. With the traditional badge of dishonor, the slime cap. the slimes began introducing themselves by the button-up method, an ac- tivity which provided an opportunity for McMurry students to become better ac- quainted. Walking on the grass was prohib- ited—singing the fight song on the way to class was required. Other activities included doing the Can Can. Struttin’ Miss Lizzy, re- peating the Slime So-Low, and chasing lost slime caps through assembly. The slimes also Frethmen get a vigorout workout from Kenneth Koon at a !ime mooing .n front of the gym while upper-cla.imeo watch with approval. 18 Sherrie Fiveaih lead» a group ot fre»hmen around Pretident Hall while tinging Struttin' Mitt Liny.

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LINES, FATIGUE . REGISTRATION After the first day of a new class, some students may wonder why they went through that thing called registration—the lines to stand in for the paclcet. the course, the ap- proval. the bill. What was all that waiting for? It was for a thing called learning at a place called college ... an institution where America grows and survives. Twenty years from now we'll loolc at that diploma and de- cide whether or not registration was worth it all. 17 l-B.M. card, v«flow clow tl ’p. a d Jolt of money In hand, tha itudoit malat hit way through tha lometimai diiappointing, dliheveling lina of registration.

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HITS McMURRY boosted spirit by wearing victory signs, standing at football games, and writing let- ters to all the football players. Slime So-Low A slime, Sir, is so low. Sir. that he can sit on the edge of a thin sheet of paper. Sir, and dangle his feet off the edge and never touch the ground. Sir, and furthermore. Sir, he can crawl under the belly of a snake. Sir. with a top hat on. Sir, and never even tickle the snake. Sir. A slime. Sir. is the lowest form of existence. Sir: he is merely a spit in the ocean, Sir. Please pardon my humble exist- ence. Sir. Is there anything else I can do for you. Sir? Slim Diana Jopo clearly introduce» fcer»elf by tk Button-up method. L ke all wayward «limo». Frank Montoya pay» the penalty for walking on tho gra««. A lively group of kigh-jtepping frejkmen provide on entertaining »e»»ion of tk Frethmen Can-Can. 19