Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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 - --------------- IM I Illi I Greek letter organizations have certainly made a unique contribu- tion to college campus life during the past two hundred years. Phi beta Kappa was founded by five students on the campus of William and Mary College on December 5. 177o. The first Greek letter society for women. Alpha Delta Pi. was founded at Wesleyan Col- lege about seventy-five years later. The Greek lifestyle started at Mercer in with Chi Pi leading the way. Kush is the first exposure anyone has to this lifestyle This is a time of fun. laughter, anticipation, and maturity At the same time, rush is also full of tears, confusion, and despair Kush is filled with tradition and ritual, hut at the simi' time is filled with many parties This year almost 300 rushees enjoyed the parties which ranged from casual barbecues to formal rush activities. When rush is over, then comes one of the most exciting events of the year countdown. This is when the fraternities show off their pledges to the anxious girls waiting at the Panhellcmc House. This year Sigma Nil and Chi Omega added the most pledges this year with 41 and 27 respectively.

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INTRODUCTION

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1'Hl I AM BICINII.NNIAI MINUTf 2B