Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Campus Life 011; much a campus As A PART OF HIS TOUR of Ohio colleges and univer- , , , , , , sities, Senator John Kennedy paid Miami a visit. lzfe can vary. A political figure gives 1115' views in a football stadium-a fraternity 02516129 a prize for the best watermelon eater-dorms are serenaded by groups of bmthem-this and .90 much more. THE ANNUAL SIGMA CHI Melon Mess meant lots of free watermelon. WITH THEIR FRATERNITY EMBLEM ablaze and their voices joined in song, these brothers present their tribute to Miamfs new freshman women-the traditional serenade.

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ervous rushees line the halls; in the suite, girls put out last-minute cigarettes. Oyjlicers take their places at the door, a bell rings, and the party begins. Once rushees enter, silence rules become nonexistent and conversation about home- town and majors is the starting point for many new and lasting friendships. THIS RUSHEE hears the story of the chap- ter scrapbook. THIRD PERIOD parties mean costume time and party themes. A BLACK PILLOW with sorority jew- elry is a good conversation piece. BIDS ARE OUT, silence is over, coeds happily enter the suite no longer as rushees, but as welcomed pledges. 14

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Freshman Strut 16 FRESHMAN MEN EXPERIENCE the perennial problem of getting ready for that special date. ack C arrk orchestra set the tempo for enjoyment under a revelving hglitter half, that matched the theme of the annual F reshman Strut. Sparkling ballroom decorations and the rotating Silver sphere, dizzily reflecting the multicolored lights- aimed at it, created an illusion of fantasy. Publicity beforehand tm- ticipated the setting with small replicas of the hglitter half, hung in freshman residence halls. A TYPICAL COUPLE enjoys a relaxing dance interlude. WITH THE BANDSTAND enclosed in a glittering silver shell, Jack Carr and his Or- chestra provide the music while the shell enhances the thlitter Ballt, theme.