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February 16, 1967 THE TWIG Page Three Freshmen, Transfers Feted With Serenades, Parties, Supper Clubs Astro Goats and Phi Bears Invade Meredith By JANE LEONARD The world’s only Angel Farm was converted for one entire week into an Animal Farm as the mascots of Meredith’s two societies, the blue Phi bear and the yellow Astro goat, competed for the hearts of freshmen and transfers. This year’s Rush Week had an added attraction — nine inches of snow; however, both societies came through with flying colors. Throughout the hectic and fun- filled week, freshmen and transfers were courted with serenades, par ties, and gifts, which ranged from stuffed stars and bears to bottles of LSD (a Phi concoction better known as jelly beans). Posters, in viting all new students lo "Brand yourself Astro,” hung throughout the dorms in the midst of bright yellow streamers. Guardian angels hovered over the campus, and out of the fountain arose a shining star, which soon received a covering of snow. Strains of “This little Astro light of mine” joined with “This is your in Bonifa Riffle demonstrates an authentic Hawaiian hula nt the Phi luau. vitation now to be a Phi” to produce an atmosphere of anticipation and anxious expectation. iDuring the week’s activities, new students were taught not only an authentic Hawaiian hula and a not- so-authentic soft-shoe routine, but they were honored also with typical coffee house verses and original love poetry from Cupid’s own pen. The week was indeed a revelation in which many discovered their well- hidden talents, such as starting a motorcycle and operating a machine gun. Major Events Rush officially began on Febru ary 7, which was Phi Day; however, both societies, under the leadership of Astros Martha Ann Butler and Mary Marshall Marks and Phis Laura Page and Lee Jernigan, had been planning their activities sincc last spring. The major events of the week were the supper clubs staged by each society. The Phis produced an ac count of Vandorma Springfield’s evening at the Bitter End Coffee House with an unusual date. As a typical Meredith freshman, Vandor ma was quite surprised at such a place, but she was rescued by Mil ton, the trusty Phi bear, and his companion, Gophi. All lived happily ever after as Vandorma got back to the college in time to check all the “BCLDWCB’s” on the phone book and to turn her lights off promptly at 11;] 5. On Wednesday night, February Council Groups to Discuss Etiquette, Clothes; Famous Designer Will Show Own Creations By BETH KING The charming, well-dressed col lege girl will be the su'bjcct of the February counsel group meeting for freshmen and transfers. Miss Loree Keen and Mrs. Nancy Darden of the L’Nanz Fashion Services of Dur ham will lead the discussion of good etiquette, posture, and clothing. Mrs. James Levicky, a Nancy REW SF/rriNCS (Continued from page I) Dr. Norma Rose, and Father Gor don Kendall. Morning Perspective was the first activity on Wednesday, after which Killinger addressed a chapel audi- cnce on “Giving Faith A Chance.” A Wednesday afternoon seminar on “The Church in the Modern Situation” was led by Killinger, Dr. John Lewis of the First Baptist Church, and Reverend Phillip Cato, Episcopalian chaplain to North Carolina State University. Follow ing Vespers in the Hut, Dr. Killinger continued on his topic “The Prophet As Artist,” giving an interpretation of the Bible as literature. A discus sion followed the address in Jones Auditorium Killinger’s chapel address, “Find ing the Center of Life,” followed Thursday’s Morning Perspective, and evening Vespers presented wor ship through contemporary music. Today’s activities will end with an exciting happening called “The Game.” On Friday morning a communion celebration of the Covenant will be Taylor professional model, and three student models .will show original designs by Miss Keen and Mrs. Dar den. Miss Keen, a graduate of Mere dith College, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in home economics. Mrs. Darden received a Bache^lor of Science degree nt East Carolina and completed further studies at the Washington School of Art and the New Jersey Academy of Millinery Design. Both are fashion consultants for the Peggy Mann Show. The L’Nanz Fashion Service is noted for its charm school and fash- Camille Mendenhall, Sue Wood, and Agnes Yelton entertained the Astros with an Impromptu soug preseDtation. 8, the Astros held an elaborate, yet hilarious, “God of the Year Con test” in the Orpheus Ballroom. Em cee Pert Barks presided over the competition which consisted of ques tions and talent presentations, which ranged from stomping through the seashells to an imaginary tour of Hades. The winner of the contest was entrant number ten, Mother Astro, who sang an original arrange ment of “Starlit Sisters.” The com petition did not end with the judges’ decision, however, because Zeus, Cupid, and Mars sought re venge with their bolt of lightning, arrow, and machine gun. Co-operation Day was marked by various rush activities by cach so ciety, The Astros held an early eve ning party for the new students which featured impromptu talent since the Astros’ special guests, the ion designs for special occasions, such as debutante dresses, Mardi Gras costumes, and inaugural ball gowns. Miss Keen and Mrs. Darden de sign and make clothing for all sizes and all types of individuals, or they will design a fashion and pattern i for the customer to make for her self. Another service of the salon is guidance in personal shopping for gifts or clothiog. The entire student body is invited to attend the program on February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Jones Audi torium. Rhythm Kids, were unable to be present because of the snow. Laler in the evening the Phis entertained at an Hawaiian luau. Decision 'Day was a time of ques tioning, “Did you ever have to make up your mind? Did you ever have to finally decide?” Freshmen and transfers, some dressed in um brella tents and others disguised as a snow cloud, parted in the center of the court and plowed through the snow to the society of their choice. After a family-style breakfast, new and old society members went to an assembly program in which the Phis were announced as the win ners of 'Rush. Rush Week 1967 was concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater, signifying that society distinctions cannot detract from the unity of the college community. Books by Killinger Featured in REW Display Book Exhibit Held in Joyner A special feature of the current Religious Emphasis Week has been the book display in Joyner Lounge, featuring more than one hundred current titles ranging from Langdon Gilkey's How the Church Can Min ister to the Work! Without Losing Itself to Malcolm Boyd’s Are You Running With Me, Jesus? to R. L. held at 7:40 in the Hut, and Or. W. D. White, professor of EngUsh and chairman of the language and literature department at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College, will deliver the final chapel address on "The Incarnation and the Loss of Inti macy.” to Short’s The Gospel Accordins Peanuts. ■REW speaker Dr. John Killinger’s theme for the week “For God’s Sake, Be Human” has accented con temporary novels, which comprise a large portion of the display. Also featured are Killinger’s own books. The Failure oi Theology in Modern Literature, iflemingway and the Deoil Gods, and Thickness of Glory. Other topics represented in the display include the “death of God” debate, courtship and marriage, de votional and worship material, po etry, and ethics. Of special interest should be the novels and stories of (Continued on page 4) Engraving Specialists Diamond Specialists Quality Jewelry Gifts Bridesmaid's Gifts Bosse Jewelers Two Locatiomt in Dotvntotcn Raleigh Signet Rings Charms Scorob Bracelets IdenK Bracelets 129 FAYETTEVILLE ST. 401 FAYETTEVILLE ST. jiiuitinimiiniiiiiiiiui(ii(tii>innimiiMiiiiH(>i(>i(i((im Opening on February 23 Mac Joseph's new CHaaital Ololong m Cameron Village Register for hundreds of dollars worth of free door prizes at the Grand Opening on February 23. **The absolute ultimate in young ladies* appareV* COME SEE! W. MUI6M HOHfl UBOlirM
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