Nebraska Wesleyan University - Plainsman Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Varied facial cxprfs ion rtsulL ;is it » . .ifiisuM. i ' t;tii (II .»ifn. ' :iiKs i . n ufniip i nien luiore they ri ' isttr ttu-ir iTelert- iicf lh Ins llier. (Continued from page 7.) Later in the week, the girls were entertained at the annual lovely Y. W. vesper tea, and an activities tea. Both afforded opportunities for getting acquainted. Varied activities were explained by members of the student body, participants in particular activities. The Y. M. boys, far above teas, held a lemonade drink as a means of meeting the other fellows. All these events were culminated in the big Y. M.-Y. W. mixer in the gym. Indoor games, requiring the skill of Annie Oakleys and others and involving plenty of charm, took the attention of the freshmen, and in turn the fresh- men took the attention of the upperclassmen — if you get what I mean. After going through the refreshment line once (or twice if possible), all departed in big bunches of two. Oh — but wait! Freshman initiation was the exciting time. Any fresh man or woman caught without his badge of rank, the green cap, anyone caught barging up the senior walk or any freshman refusing to carry an uppercl assman ' s books ended up in Kangaroo court. Presided over by a representative jury, an amiable judge, a prosecuting attorney, and even a defense attorney, the court was in full swing. Of course, the defense attorney was never allowed to utter more than tour words at a time, but the jury came up with a verdict like, You ' re a b-a-a-a-a-d boy, and the consequent sentence of an application of lipstick and paddle. Even though the prejudiced jury voted, Not bad! — Not guilty on some of the girls, the judge was forced to pro- nounce sentence of no make-up and pigtails tied with green ribbons. It wasn ' t hard for the freshmen fellows to carry books for the sophomore gals, and eligible senior men flocked about the freshies (girls, I mean) . During all this time were seen the ever-present badges of the five sororities and three fraternities on the campus, for it was the time of year devoted to rushing prospective members of social organizations. Sororities devoted much of their time to clever teas, dignified dinners, and informal parties. In this manner the newcomers formed contacts which guided them in making their choices. Fraternities specialized in stag dinners followed by in- formal entertainment and fireside chats. Activities termi- nated on Saturday when the students who wished to affilialo gathered to express their preferences. Dr. J. C. Jensen. Dean of Men, and Susan V. Lewis, Dean of Women, gave short talks to the groups. Then school really started; things happened, and there was plenty of work for everyone.

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Ajbovc— Lois Becbe and Veinadell Greenslit seek signatures ami ndvice from Dean R. P. Cuff during registration week. Ahuve — Miss Elsif Muller, assistant to the treasurer. cumplfti s Harriet Curry ' s registration. Dorothy Thomas, at the end of the ' bar. awaits htr eventual financial shakedown. A Kautz twin seated on each side of her. Anne Kaimmer smiles at somebody across the table at the Phi Mu house. Ruth Nielsen is secure ' y attached to the blonde hair at the right side of the picture. AimvE — June Moslander, Hazel Waddell and Audrey Bullock are feted by the Theta U ' s. Abovk— Dorothy Knight solicits aid from Prof. Enid Miller Hoff- man. Ribbons around Dorothy ' s left arm indicate that she acted as a Big Sister to a group of freshman girls.

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Above — Willards and rushees sing for the Crescents. Below — Crescents and rushees ko into their bear dance for the benefit of the Willards. J ' ' 1 ■ ' H t ' . a Ml f %lliiill .«» Bu J .AA ' ' Vmk ' VI ii . [ ' jf i l j 10