University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

Page 30 text:

Threatening and scattered rains added to the confusion and anxiety that are a part of rush week. Decisions Are Many During Sorority Rush Sorority women and rushees were forced to relax and enjoy small talk wherever they could find room during crowded Coke parties, Rushees had a chance to compare notes during the waits between parties i i

Page 29 text:

Professors worked at registration tahles ot' their depart- ments to advise students and aid them in rearranging schedules to work in needed tlasses. Students considered the Bursar's station near the end a questionable reward for the agoniz- ing scramhle. Buying needed texthoolqs at the hest prices presents the final challenge in registration, S

Page 31 text:

Sorority rush plunges Greeks and rushees into a chaotic first two weeks of classes. These days are lost to everything but classes and parties. Rushees looking ahead to Bid Day remember hoarse voices with clever skits and parties. Sorority women awaiting the big day have memories of smoke-filled eyes and sore knees with fascinating conversations and in- teresting new friends. When Big Day finally arrives all enjoy sincere smiles, tears of joy and the beginnings of lasting friendships together. As rush progressed parties became more formal and sisters tried to show the seriousness of sorority life. Sorority Women learn that the real burden is trying to get to know and remember rushees after just a few minutes of casual conversa- tion. The increasing tension of rush hit a peak as new pledges are announced on usqueal night. , ex o Long hours were spent in practice for the skits used during the final nights of rush.