Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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Students and visitors view exhibits during the day. Exhibits are set up in a circle encompassing the drill field and manned by active members of the local chapters. Providing entertainment throughout the day is the MSU Stagehand, under the direc- tion of Assistant Director of Bands, Dr. Kent Sills. Greg Smidt performs a saxo- phone solo. High School-Jr. College 27

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Future Students Visit State High School — Junior College Day is held each semester on the drill field to give prospective students a chance to see what MSU is all about, academically and socially. Approximately 1,000 students visit the campus on the day sponsored by the Office of College and School Relations. The MSU Roadrunners, a stu- dent recruitment committee, offers walking campus tours and general information about the campus. Reg- istration is held in the morning with exhibits set up in a large circle encompassing the entire drill field. Exhibits include live animals from the Colleges of Vet- erinary Medicine and Agriculture, military artillery from the Army and Air Force ROTC, and unusual exhibits from the Colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sciences and Architecture. An information table pro- vides free applications for admission to MSU, State brochures, lists of deans and department heads, financial aid information and housing applications. Treats include entertainment by the MSU Stage Band, Madrigal Singers and the MSU cheerleaders. The events were held the weekend of the MSU-La. Tech football game and visitors attending enjoyed free bal- loons, free ice cream and a football victory. L. Ivey Science student organizations are one of 270 that participate in High School-Junior College Day. The days are hosted once a semester for prospective students to get a chance to see what MSU is all about. 26 Living

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Rush ... A Matter of Choice Rush, rush, rush — that ' s all a person did during the week of formal rush held August 24-29. Meetings, parties, ceremonies are all a part of it. Smiles for the girls, handshakes tor the guys. During that one week, a rushee is introduced to the many girls and guys that make up the Greek family on campus. Activities are planned back-to-back with maybe five minutes, between parties. There ' s hardly any time to eat and you ' re too excited to sleep. From this one week, you are supposed to choose one group that will make you feel at home, away from home. A group that will be your true friends whenever you need them. But ... at the same time, the groups are looking for members they feel would be hard workers, true assets, and good leaders. They are looking for quality mem- bers to carry on their traditions. So . . . who is choosing whom. You ' re rushing around trying to find yourself a group. The ones you don ' t like, you cut. They ' re rushing around trying to find a good member. The ones they don ' t like, they cut. Rush ... is it really a matter of choice.- ' A firm handshake is a very important part of fraternity rush. Kappa Alpha actives Hne up in front of their house to greet rushees as they approach. 28 L iving Sorority rush is more informal than fraternity rush. During coke parties Chi Omega ' s sit on the floor and chat with the rushees.