University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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code caused held. Spurs ENTHUSIASM and spirit are characteristics of new freshmen every- where. The first few football jiames found awe struck and excited frosh conlriluitins a lartie percentage of the cheering. Freshmen were oriented with the help of service groups, advisors and the best teacher of all, experience. They took tours, voted, joined organizations, and were quickly assimi- lated into Trojan Life. The traditions of Troy had to be learned, and the frosh steeled them- selves to memorize the Greek alphabet and what three no trump means. Student Life, , , KNIGHT Vince Stephano introduces new Trojans to the famous ' •Column of Trov. a gift to USC from the Turkish f r -:i :

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Trojans returned to USC bronzed and rested from a summer of beaching and bathing. They returned wealthy with summer earnings and ready to spend it all in one place . . . tuition. They faced registration, rush parties, hot weather, and book buying. But they faced it with smiles of anticipation for 1960-61 was to be the best year ever . . . and it was! LINES STRETCHED loi what seemed miles and students waited anxiously for their H cards. The hassle of registration haunts Tro- everv semester. NEWLY PLEDGED Greeks were intro- duced to the How and to the campus on Presents Night. COKES, HOT WEATHER, and endles chit chat occupied Row girls and )ros|K ' ctive sisters during early Seple ushing. 18

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There is a combination of the cuhural and the casual among students at Troy. The same people you see at a concert or lecture you may play bridge with in the Grill the next day. Grill-hour is a magic word. Some students even plan their schedule of classes around this time. A coke, cigarette smoke, the shuffle of cards, and the noise of a jukebox all con- tribute to the habit forming atmosphere of the Grill. It is a place to make dates, study, and grab a coke between classes. It provides opportunities to see old friends and make new ones. The Grill adds immeasur- ably to the social side of Trojan Life. ROGERS and Hammer-stein ' s The King and I was pre- sciilrd on llie USC campus in Bovard auditorium by the drama dei)arlnipiit.