Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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n a Rush -continued Is, pledges went to their organiza- n ' s house or chapter room where they ;re welcomed by the actives. ' I w as really excited about getting a 1 because all these girls were so se, Kelli Gragg, Phi Mu pledge, said. t was a neat experience to walk into s chapter room when everyone was ipping and so excited to see everyone ;e. ctive members also considered the perience exciting because they were t sure who had decided to join their )up. ' It was a suprise for both of us when sy picked up their bids and walked rough our chapter doors because we 1 not know who accepted our bids, ici Wood, Alpha Sigma Alpha, said, ot all the sororities greeted their pledges in their chapter room. Delta Zeta set up a banner outside of Roberta Hall and had their pledges meet there. They decided to welcome their new members outside because it was extremely hot in their chapter room. After accepting a bid, new members went through a pledgeship process that could last up to eleven weeks. However, Phi Sigma Kappa totally eliminated the pledgeship process. Their national affiliate decided it would be a good idea and would erase any doubt whether or not new members were be- ing hazed. The organization extended their Rush two weeks, but because of the policy, could induct new members at any time. When 75 percent of the fraternity knew the prospective member, a bid could be offered to them. After that, there was a five-day activation period before the man became a full-fledged active. Some of the older guys were worried about the new members respecting them and so were some of the younger ones, Bill White, initiation director, said. We easily overcame that and liked the new method. No matter what types of activities were used to attract new members to the organizations, most served as great ice-breakers. Because of the opportuni- ties to meet people and learn more about each fraternity or sorority, those desir- ing to go Greek were not left at the end of the process wondering what all the Rush was for. By Allison Edwards Claudia Lokamas WATCHING FOR PLEDGES to ar- rive at their chapter room on Bid Day, Libby McLeran and Teresa Livingston look down the hall. When they arrived the pledges were greet- ed with hugs and congratulatory chants. Photo by Scott Jensen TAKING A BREAK from their game. Phi Sigma Kappa actives gather to discuss their playing strategies. Play- ing water football in the Nodaway River was just one of the many Rush activities sponsored by the fraterni- ty. Photo by JoAnn Bortner. Greek Life 19

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DELTA ZETA ACTIVES Keri Snow, Patti Swan, Kim Whistler and Angie Kennedy set up a banner in front of Roberta Hall. Because of the heat in the chapter room the sorority had its pledges go outside on bid day and greeted them when they approached the banner Photo by Brandon Russell DRESSED AS THE popular Cliff Notes, mem- bers of Phi Sigma Kappa strut their stuff during the Homecoming parade. Upon joining a Greek or- ganization, students had the opportunity to par- ticipate in a number of recreational activities. Pho- to by Deb Karas 18 Greek Life

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