Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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 WHA T THE RUSH?! A new fraternity pledge » lifted thtoogh the crowd Joan Sdiriever, Kim Denning, and Wendy YengK feel the ait of excitement on Bid Day . cy 'pTELY GREG BANNER

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Michelle Dunn has a swingin' weekend. Scott MacLean. Kemmis Rath, and John Wrenn pose for a photographer before a radical weekend of surfing. Weekend. The very word sends a twinge of excitement through most college students. Oregon State is located in an optimal place when it comes to possible weekend activities. For those who own cars, or can find a friend who owns one. there arc a number of recreational spots only minimal miles away. The beautiful Oregon coast is only a little more than an hour from Corvallis, and Oregon’s two largest cities. Portland and Eugene, are only a few more hours away. And for all the skiing buffs. Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor ski resorts are n « too far. There arc also many things to do right here in Corvallis for those who have no mode of transportation. One can do the bar scene, or for those who aren't 21 yet. there are always a number of parties to be found. There arc also many sports to be played and one will find that the weekend is a good time to workout and get the body in shape. Or of course, for those students who can't think of anything at all to do. there is always studying that should be done. Saturday night cnbbage action. What a way to blow the weekend! EUGENE TANNER LINDA RLATNER

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And what a rush it was! Even with enrollment down 5% for both men and women, the Greek system was still alive with rushees during Fall Formal Rush Week ‘85. Sororities had about the same number of women pledge houses this year as did last year. Of all the women who started formal rush week, 84.3% pledged houses at the end of the week, making it one of the highest ratios in the nation. Because of this outstanding ratio. Oregon State has been included in a national study on sorority rush to Find out our secrets to a successful Greek system. Do most women feel sorority rush is rewarding? Kim Henzel, Panhellenic Rush Chairman thinks so. The women see that the houses' stereotypes can be misleading. Ev-cryonc meets a lot of people and makes many friends during rush. However, the real reward comes after pledging. A woman's sorority becomes her family. The fraternities also enjoyed a good rush. This year. 323 men pledged fraternities, up 20 from last year. Asked why he felt rush was such a success this year, William Brennan. Dean of the Inter-Fraternity Council said. There were more positive feelings about rush, overall, than in years before. There was a lot more work between fraternities, probably the reason for fewer violations . . . Though everyone was tired by the end of the week, everyone felt positive and happy about the Final results. 21 GREG BANNER