Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Nothing is predictable when it comes to the student body. In the midst of the endless number of students, there are those numbers that stand out as Creating the he comradery of sorority life or the special closeness of the Fraternity house is something that students will always remember. The Greek influence on academic life and personal life is something that has helped shape students into fine undergraduates and successful graduates. It Keeping up with student life proved to be easy for Beth Walthal as she participates in RHA ' s bubble blowing contest. Photo by Robin Conover. One in Every Crowd! ' he sum of the parts of a whole is sometimes not equal to the whole of the sum. The individuals of a group are what gives it the cosmopolitan flavor and what gives the group life. It takes people being different in an organization to make the group work and be cohesive. The organiza- tions at Memphis State University aren ' t always smooth running, but at least they are a world of fun and excitement. There is always the one who makes the group fun, there is always, One in Every Crowd. Brian Jones dresses up for Pi Beta Phi Sorority during Sigma Chi ' s Dress-a-Pledge contest as part of Derby Week ' 85. Photo by Robin Conover. €

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Involved On f . K. X, time was the necessary evil for all students. Photo by Robin Conover. Grace Pressure. ' yy sense; tutors who got you through Calculus — Graduate Assistants who held review sessions — Then there was the new invention by the college called, Let ' s Shorten the breaks between Classes and Watch the Student body Dash to class like Lemmings returning to the Sea. The new time schedule in itself was symbolic of the task of Facing Grace Under Pressure. Silhouettes Waiting for The Limelight. Tt was a trying and frustrating year for the athletes, it seemed that the breaks always fell the wrong way. If there could ' ve been one more first down, one more free throw or one more first serve, the athletic season could ' ve been better. What made all the teams strong in addition to the coaching was team commitment. The first stringers always played. There was always someone to play if needed, there were always Silhouettes Waiting for the Limelight. Assistant Coach Nick Calcutta gives Eric Fairs advice on his next move when the defensive line goes back on the field. Photo by Robin Conover. Campus Profile

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In Successful Profile. doesn ' t matter how many .parties that were missed or the number of parties that aren ' t remembered. What is important is that students remember the close friendships that were made in the Greek organizations. These people and friends helped in, Creating the Successful Profile. Mary Littlefield ' s smiling face was one of only a few to be found during fall registration. Like many other student workers, Mary was lured into working registration in order to pull class cards early. Photo by Robin Conover. Distinguishing Characteristics. A. t first we see people as just an image. As we move closer to the person more features are noticeable. Like looking through an unfocused telescope the first image seen is a blurred silhouette; the image is sharpened as more light is shed on the person. Finally the full features of the person are visible. The differences in eye and hair color, cheekbones, nose and mouth are clear. These are the exact things that set us apart from one another. These are the things that are only seen from the outside. These are the uniquely personal touches that give each Memphis State University student their own, Distinguishing Characteristics. ttuden