University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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The Kent Hall Chug One of College Park ' s trademarks which attracts an extremely large crowd each year is the annual Kent Hall Chug; an ultimate embarrassment for the participating freshmen and new dormers, a hilarious time for Kent up- perclassmen and onlookers. Started by former resident, Tommy Day, five years ago, the spectacle has con- tinued each year since with an enor- mous amount of success and publicity. This year, approximately 35-40 brave and willing young men par- ticipated in the event. They were first led to the front steps of Kent for a group picture. Everyone was all smiles until the second picture was snapped, when some hidden upperclassmen threw water on the motley group from the second floor windows. Par- ticipants, one by one, were then com- manded to shout their name and what they loved the most at the top of their lungs. Finally came the test — to be or not to be the proud guzzler of a 32- ounce mug of icy cold beer. Two at- tempts were given to each of them. If on the second try they didn ' t succeed, they then became the proud wearers of the liter. Upon the completion of all new dormers, a huge dorm party was held. Paul Dutton, one of the upperclassmen who organized the Chug, commented. The party was great but after four kegs during the Chug, everybody was pretty well wasted. Keith Waylan, a freshman at Kent this year, gave his thoughts on the event. It was really scary and I thought I was going to puke. It was more beer than I had ever seen in my entire life. I think most of the guys will agree that it was pretty impossible to do. It was really good, though, and a lot of fun because we all got to meet and see how the ' cool ' upperclassmen acted, he added. When asked if he had any advice for future chuggers, he replied, Yeah, don ' t eat dinner first. But future chuggers may be non- existent. Everyone has heard the rumors of Kent Hall ' s renovation for the past seven or eight years and it seems this year is the target. Hopeful- ly, after the renovation, Kent will resume its annual contribution to the Ty B. Heston University ' s entertainment. If not, then the Kent Hall Chug will become a fond remembrance of the past. — Robin Newcomer Kinko ' s Copies Kent Chug 27

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Drink. Drank. Drunk. ■y 26 Kent Chuff Cheap Beer, Good Music, Wild Women, The Vous

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The Necessities of Life Hilary Cheetham checks the record jacket and Lisa Nachman examines an album to be sure they aren ' t warped at the Record Co-op. Terry Webster and Karen Hannberg check UNI BOO The commuter ' s lounge provides comfort for Larry Wise. 28 Student Union