University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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if rush ends as Brotlzers Fischer, Hartmann, t pledging ceremony of Phi Delta Theta. present a rush which is deceptively +ntrast to the formality of sorority arties take the form of smokers, beer swimming parties. Rushmen are in- e into the fraternity house for a few what fraternity life is really like. 1 Weeks fraternity men must decide will make good brothersg the rush- oide which group they Wish to make ir collegiate life. l

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RUSH PERIOD BRINGS NEW IDEAS, FRIENDS - RENEWS ENTIIUSIASNI Alpha Chi's- AX Calling summons a winning pledge class for the girls of the golden lyre. Rush is certainly the appropriate term for the two -Week period of fun, excitement, and indeci- sion which introduces girls to the Greek World. It is a time of tired feet, when a smile becomes a physical effort and when the mere mention of cookies or punch is unbearable. The formal teas, casual parties, and formal preferential ,parties are an enjoyable but trying experience for both rushers and rushees. Yet on Pledge Sunday, as the girls rush down McMicken Hill, the recent anxiety and hard work become dim memories. - 1 'vt' lg M 2 I Kappa Alpha Theta's l2'ai C tl Theta Joame Benham M elcomes rushee to E ry as e. ager hands of rushmen sign up for fraternity rush parties.

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A pharmacy senior demonstrates the techniques of his profession. UC FAIR A SUCCESS, BUT BOND ISSUE FAILS This fall Cincinnati was treated to a gala event? the UC Fair. Undertaken to create a better pub- lic appreciation of the contributions of the Uni- versity, the Fair featured displays from virtually every college and department on campus. One of the Fair's main attractions was an authentic replica of astronaut John Glenn's Mercury space capsule. Among crowd favorites were demonstra- tions of UC's computer and a 100 mile relay performance by UC's champion Swimming team.