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What do you remember about rush week?

First of all, rush started way before I arrived at BMC. During the summer, I received MANY letters from BMC girls! Each one told me a little about herself, about the three societies on campus, and a which one SHE belonged to. Letters were peppered with daisies or roses or Pooh and such fun to read. Wish I had kept all of those letters. Did you?

Once on campus - the first week (wasn't it the first week?) RUSH began. We were also going to class that week so we were out of our rooms alot. On Tuesday I found several things in my room. "Happys" is what they were called. There were decoupaged plaques, stuffed animals, notes, candy. I'm not sure which society started but for the next two days, the other societies left their "happys" in my room. My roommate and I talked about which society we liked or felt like we would join. But we promised each other that we would not let which way one pledged to influence the other.

Each night (corresponding with what society gave out "happys" - there was a formal and informal program. The Eunomians' formal program was in SUB. The girls were all dressed up in their formals. They sang songs to us (the freshmen) like: "I'll Give You a Daisy A Day" and handed out daisies. Raggedy Ann and Andy were there. Afterwards, we went back to our rooms and changed out of our formals into casual clothes and went to Gal-ry for the informal program. It was all decked out with straw and there was even a square dance (I think). Back then, Gal-ry also was used as a skating rink! (Did you remember that?) At the end all the Eunomians made two lines at the door and the freshmen had to walk through them as they sang "Have We Told You Lately?" Many of us were boo-hooing like crazy.

The Euzelian formal program was on the front steps of the AdMin building. There was a big lighted star and crescent hung from the second story and there was dry ice everywhere. It was absolutely beautiful. Euzelians came out singing - "Tonight, tonight". Their program was spectacular. Then we met at the bottom of the gym for their informal program which also included a HUGE banana split!

The Modenian formal program was at the pool - a luau. (At least, I think that's right). Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't remember where their informal program was.

On Friday night, we all dressed up in our formals (again) and met at the AdMin for the final program. All three societies each had a short formal program. The presidents of the societies walked down the aisle. While the Eunomian president walked - the girls sang "Eunomian Girl". Maybe you can help me remember what was sung as the Euzelian and Modenian presidents walked. At the end, all the girls came on the stage. I wish I could remember what they all sang then.

Now, what I can't remember is if we pledged that night or on Saturday night. I just don't remember. But whatever night we pledged, all the freshmen girls were gathered on the side porch of Whitfield (in our formals, I might add). The society parlors inside were all filled with their members and one by one, the frehmen girls were escorted into the main hall. Once inside, all society girls started screaming the name of the freshman. Some knew exactly where they were going and ran into the arms of the girls in that parlor. Others hesitated - it was a difficult decision for all of us.

Once inside the parlor of choice, there was much celebration and even more tears. Some realized that their roommates or friends were there, too, or that they had pledged another society. That night we spent thenight in the parlor, I think. Of course, we had to go back to our room and get casual again and bring our pillows. I'm not sure if Euzelians or Modenians spent the night in their parlors.

Being a Eunomian was one of the highlights of my time at BMC. It was fun competing my freshman year with the other societies - basketball, track, and other intramural sports. Going to monthly meetings were always fun, too - as we planned for the new freshman coming the next year.

One of the grandest privileges I had was being Eunomian president my senior year. I was so proud of my society and my Eunomian sisters. Pat BROADWAY Stover was the vice-president. We had the best rush ever!

Just a few of my Rush Week memories. What about you? Maybe you have some pics. Would you share them?

Lori