University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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Almost immediately after enormous numbers of freshmen converged on the campus, hordes of upperclassmen descended upon the Library to scurry once more through the frustration of long registration lines. Freshmen were lucky, they did not have to battle with upperclassmen for classes, for they had separate days of registration. Regardless of classifications, stu- dents learned quickly to utilize all the wiles they possessed. They skill- fully begged, cajoled, or told a sob story to end all sob stories. Professors were just as determined to keep classes open or closed until the required number enrolled. After three days of pushy-pully crowds, registration lines disbanded, and peace once again mantled the cam- pus as classes began. I in X SIGNING up for P. E. classes is the last step in registration, but many find it to be the most difficult because the class they want is often filled. 4 3 1 .,m,.,.tt-qawigwf 'Sjfsw W is Ai! Z x -f ,,,,. . is X ,, , X f ,, K , pr yy My sy U - , , 'J ' ss , if W7 f N as N ,gf it if ? , fa X , X X X f of 1 Q ? s if X it f f 3 f X g H. M s X A f. , f 7 W . t tiki ,gf fi, X A csv' if f Tig , fl ' X f f- Sf X A. W . , is , WM g gg gg X r , . ,. f M X Z

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E V y ,.,,a0 J ll img' Nm... X ' fs M' 1 A 1 V' v,ff ' I I A .f t WAITING IN LONG LINES IS A TRADITIONAL PART OF THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE. 4 SHOW your yellow topped card please were very familiar words to registering students. The reference room is a crowded, bustling place during semester registration rush. 22

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VISITING AND LENDING A HAND FORM THE FAVORABLE OPINION A BOY CRE 1, A ' A THE excitement of presentation night began as fraternity members led the long lines of people who came to congratulate the newly accepted pledges. ATES BEFORE HE BECOMES A PLEDGE. Two days before scared freshmen and experienced upperclassmen begin mill- ing through the Library for registra- tion, campus Greeks give impetus to the fall semesterps activities with the open- ing rounds of sorority rush. Several weeks later fraternity men follow suit and conduct their rush period. Greek organizations are strong fac- tors in the social whirl of the university, and rush is the focal point of all Greek functions. Twice yearly sorority and fraternity groups select new pledges fol- lowing a round of formal parties. The formal parties are only the climax of the previous semesteris informal rush- ing tactics. The dozens of handshakes and hi, y'alls are merely exterior symbols of the hardsell techniques of Greeks in their efforts to gain new members for the I5 national social organizations.