THE GREEK ALPHABET A B r 1\ Alpha Beta Gamma Delta E Z H e Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta I K A M Iota Kappa Lambda Mu ~ N ~ 0 II Nu Xi Omicron Pi p ~ T T Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon <}l X tp ~ Phi Chi Psi Omega PANHELLENIC Rush Booklet Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 1959-1960 PANHELLENIC OFFICERS President __ ___ __ ____ ___ _____ __ ______________ _________________ ___ ___ Sue Massey Secretary ____________ _________________________ ___________ ____ __ ___ Frances Hall Treas urer ______________ ___ _____ ___ __ _____ ____ __ ____________ Carolyn Sis tru nk Honor Court Chairman __ __ ________________ _______ Molly Gladding PANHELLENIC OFFICE Room 408 Alumni Building Panhellenic Faculty Advisor _________ ___ Katherine Warren Rush Booklet AdvisoL _________ ___ _____________ ___ Agnes Gregory RUSH BOOKLET COMMITTEE Linda Potter, Chairman; Paula Edgar; Nancy Fraser Table of Contents PAGE Panhellenic Creed______________ ___________________________ _____ ____ ___________________________ 3 President's Message ____ ___ _____ ___________________ ___ ___________________________________ ____ 4 Hints for Choosing Your Sorority__________________________________ _____________ 5 If You Decide Not to Join_________ ___ ________ _____________________ _______________________ 6 Rushees' W ebster____________________ ___ _____ __ ___ ______ ____ ____ _______ ___ ___ _______ __ __________ 7 Helpful Hints_____________________________________ ________ ___ ____ _______ _________________________ __ 9 General Rules ___ ______ __ _____ _______________ ______ ____________________________________ ___ _____ ___ _ 10 Do's_ ___________________________________________________________ _________________ ___________ ________________ 12 Don'ts ____ __ ___ ___________ __ ______ ___ ______ __ _____ __ ______ ________________ __________________ ______________ 13 Sorority Houses __ ______ _____ ________ __ ______________________ __ ____ ____ _____ ____ __ _____ __ ____14-30 Table of E,xpenses ___________________________ __________________ ______ ___ __ _____________ __ ______ 31 Rush Schedule ____ __ __________________ ._______ ________________ _____________________ __ ________________ 32 P anhellenic Creed WE, the fraternity undergraduate members, stand for good scholarship, for the guardians of good health, for whole­ hearted cooperation with our coilege ideals for student life, for the maintenance of fine social standards, and the serving, to the best of our ability, of our college community. Good college citizemhip as a preparation for good citizenship in the larger world of alumnae days is the ideal that shall guide our chapter activities. We, the fraternity alumnae members, stand for an active, sympathetic interest in the iife of our undergraduate sisters, for the loyal support of the ideals of our Alma Mater, for the encouragement of high scholarship, for the maintenance of healthful physical conditions in the chapter house and dormi­ tory, and for using our influence to further the best standards for the education of the young women of America. Loyal service to the chapter, college and community is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, the fraternity officers, stand for loyal and earnest work for the realization of these fraternity standards. Cooperation for the maintenance of fraternity life in harmony with its best possibilities. We, the fraternity women of America, stand for preparation for service through character-building inspired in the close contact and deep friendship of fraternal life. To us, fraternity is not the enjoyment of special privileges, but an opportunity to prepare for wide and human services. -PTe pared by the National Panhellenic Conference. [ 3 ] President's Message Dear Rushee: The Panhellenic Association of Florida State University welcomes you to our campus! We are sending this booklet so that you may become familiar with the seventeen national so­ rorities on campus and the rushing procedures under which they operate. Please remember to bring it to school with you for use during rush. Whether you go through rush or not depends on you. In considering pledging a sorority there are several' things to keep in mind. The most important of these are: financial obligations, and a scholastic requirement of an overall "C" average for your high school career, or a "C" avel'age for a college transfer stu­ dent. This is a big decision so you wili' want to discuss the possibilities of your pledging with your parents. Sorority life can bring you many benefits. Six of these seem to stand above the others-provides opportunities for the de­ velopment of lifelong friendships, shared ideals and spiritual values, social poise and graciousness, leadership training, good scholarship and good times. The purposes and ideals of all the sororities are -similiar so you must remember to enter the rush period with an open mind. YOU alone must decide into which group you will best fit. Remember however, that sorority membership is limited. This means that for various reasons not all who participate in the formal rush period will be pledged. Should you not receive a bid, you are eiigible to participate in rushing later. It is not necessary to pledge any sorority and sororities are not required to pledge any girl. Please undestand that non-sorority girls and sorority girls have equal opportunities for campus social life and extra-curricular activities. If at any time during rush you need advice or have questions to ask, do not hesitate to call the Panhellenic Office. We are here to guide you during this period. You will want to choose the right group for you because they will be your lifelong friends. Sincerely, Sue Massey, PTe sident, Pan hellenic Association [ 4 ] Hints For Choosing Your Sorority The choice is yours alone-not that of a girl friend, boy friend, 01' relative. Make your choice on the basis of personal convictions, not campus gossip or preconceived notions. The saddest mistake a girl can make is to go through rushing with her mind set on one or two groups. You may have a connection with a par­ ticular sorority through your mother or sister, but you would be wise to keep an open mind until you are acquainted with the active members of each sorority. Choose a group in which you can make a contribution and one in which you will have a chance to assume responsibilities, both in the sorority itself and by representing them on the campus. Remember that sororities are more alike than different, and that they all promote the same high ideals and standards. In every sorority you will find attractive, gracious, lovely girls with whom you will be happy. Sororities may vary on different campuses and a chapter changes from year to year on the same campus. Of course, you want to join "the best" sorority, but just remember, each is the best for those who belong to it. As a mature college woman, you will realize that what is best for someone else, may not be best for you. All sororities are made up of individuals just like you. You are choosing a group to be your closest friends, not just joining a name. No sorority can make you more than you already are, but you can add to the prestige of any sorority on the campus by living up to the ideals of that sorority and of your University. [ 5 ] If you decide not to J0ln- Many inquiries are made each year by women entering col­ lege for the first time, concerning the nature of fraternity mem­ bership and if it is deemed necessary to become affiliated with a social sorority. It is not necessary to join a sorority on this campus. Since fraternity membership is necessarily limited by the chapters and since many women do not choose to become fraternity members, ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE STUDENTS ARE FRATERNITY M E M B E R S. However, should you decide later in your campus life that you would like to pledge a sorority, there are usually numerous places open during· fall informal and spring rush periods. By waiting until one of these times, you will have the opportunity to become better acquainted with the groups so that you will be able to make a wise choice. All girls who have decided not to join a sorority are in no way at a disadvantage on the campus. Florida State University offers a well-rounded program to all of its students. Participa­ tion in the various activities of your dormitory is one of the best ways in which you can grow into a useful college life. For those with special interests and talents, F.S.U. has excellent facilities for development in your particular field. The Circus, Theatre Dance group, Tarpon Club, and musical and theatrical productions give countless opportunities to those who are in­ terested. There are also many positions made available by Stu­ dent Government in which you may serve your University. You may wish to become active in a religious organization in which you will find friends sharing common bsliefs and high ideals. In making your decision, be sure to weigh the advantages and disadvantages carefully. Then whatever your choice is­ if it is your OWN decision-it will be the "Best" for You. [ 6 ] Rushees' Webster Fraternity terms are probably very new to you. We hope that this glossary will contain the ones with which you are un­ familiar, and that they will aid you during a successful rush season. ACCEPT-Written on invitations when rushee is planning to accept a party invitation. ACTIVE-An initiated member of a fraternity. AFFILIATION-Active membership in a social sorority during one's college career. BID-A written invitation extended through the Panhellenic Office to join a social fraternity. BOARD-All sororities serve meals at their houses and require members to eat there. CHAPTER-An individual branch of a national sorority. Each chapter is personalized by a" Greek letter name. DECLINE-Written on invitations when rushee does not wish to be rushed further by that sorority. FORMAL RUSH-That main rush period in the fall which in­ cludes receptions and rush parties at all houses.