University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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• — RUSH GAVE ME A CHANCE TO MEET A LOT OF NEW PEOPLE. SOME OF THE GIRLS THAT I MET ARE NOW MY GOOD FRIENDS.” -LEIGH ANN FULKERSON RUSH — • Women interested in Greek life arrived at the University one week before classes began. With registration completed and a new life ahead of them, many freshmen entered Sorority Rush. The Panhellenic Rush Book calls it a natural process of interaction and the foundation for the future, but for many participants, Rush was anything but natural. For many rushees, the week of smiles, skits, songs, watery lemonade, tear-jerking preference parties and lots of talking was confusing. I thought all of the houses would be alike and the decision to pledge would be easy, one rushee said. The Panhellenic Executive Council and Rush Counselors were available for daily question-and- answer sessions to guide the rushees through the week. Rushees were divided into small groups, which were a meeting place to discuss the events of the day and the schedule for the next day. The Rush councilors, known as Rho Chis, bolstered the spirits of those girls who were worn out by days of talking and smiling. Rho Chis encouraged the girls to keep an open mind. Each sorority offered something a little bit different, and Rush was the time to find the group that best fit everyone. The buzz words were, pledge where you feel most at home. -Olivia Easterling 20 RUSH

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Sabine Krueger discussed her class schedule with a fellow alien at Midnight Madness in the Union Bookstore. Krueger said that mak¬ ing her costume was a big part of the fun. Many students enjoyed making their costumes themselves. Photo by Walt Beazley Students in costumes of all shapes and sizes appeared at the Midnight Madness costume contest. The alien theme was chosen because of the recent successes of outer space-ori¬ ented entertainment such as the movie Men In Black. Photo by Walt Beazley A student in Spock costume tried out the Stairmaster at the Midnight Madness alien costume contest. Students could also participate in other contests to win prizes. The best costume won a semester ' s worth of free textbooks. Photo by Walt Beazley BOOKSTORE MIDNIGHT MADNESS • 19

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K f sJll $ k ' i$tw “ ' ilf., J w j Th e ladies of Kappa Delta waited to meet their new pledges and take them back to the Kappa Delta house. Members greeted the pledges with gifts and smiles and made them feel welcome in their new roles as sorority sisters. Photo by Walt Beazley -I Rushees met with their Rho Chis Aug. 23 on Old Main lawn to receive their Bid Cards. After find¬ ing out which sorority they had been asked to pledge, rushees joined their new sisters and spent the day with them. Photo by Walt Beazley Members of Chi Omega prepared to welcome their new pledges with balloons and gift bags on Bid Day. After a long week of Rush activities, Bid Day gave both pledges and members a chance to relax and get to know one another. Photo by Walt Beazley HUSH 21