Sorority Rush Begins One Week Earlier
Sorority rush began this fall on August 29, one week earlier than in previous years. Sorority girls, and rushees a little later, descended on the University of Kentucky campus, bag and baggage, sporting all the signs of a successful, fun-filled vacationsun tans, poison ivy and much energy.
Little time was left for rush workshops which meant a hectic, whirlwind week with very rewarding results. However, the work accomplished in the tight schedules was done with excitement and anticipation; for in five days a record number group of 630 rushees would be arriving, anxious to learn about and join a sorority. Songs were sung over and over and skits practiced until the voices mysteriously failed in the heavy din as the long awaited rush parties began.
While the rushees were attending parties, meeting people, having refreshments and forming their opinions, the often forgotten rush counselors were bedded down in the libraries, study rooms and laundries of the dorms ready to perform the most responsible job in rush. Gaining the confidence of her rushees, answering their questions, and counseling them in their numerous questions about rush was a full time job.
As everyone was whisked through open houses, second invitationals, and preference night, the end drew in sight and a decision had to be madepreference cards had to be signed.
Silence was broken and everyone awaited Bid Day which was September 8, with nervous expectations. It was over before the pressure of the semester began.
There was a sigh of relief, a cheer of excitement, and maybe a tear of disappointmentpledging ceremonies followed and thenPLANS FOR NEXT YEAR BEGAN.
Santy M. J. Wagner adjusts her mustache while talking to a rushee at the Panhellenic pre-rush party.
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At first invitationals everyone tries to learn a new name and remember familiar faces.
Excited sorority girls sing and wave good-bye to rushees.