Societies/Sororities

Rushing in October (1961)

Title: Rushing begins 0ctober

Source:  Spilled Ink

Date: September 27, 1961

Three sororities—Peithosophian, Diokosophian, and Callilogian—will begin their rushing by holding open houses  on  the  following  dates: Peith October 17, Diok October 18, and Cal October 19.

When the presidents of each of the three sororities were asked, individually, to comment on rushing they replied as follows. Virginia de Bruyn Kops, president of Peith, said, "I feel that the real purpose of sorority open houses is to familiarize the freshmen with the three individual sororities.  This gives them the opportunity to meet the girls and sec the sorority working as a team."Margaret Breuer, president of Diok, replied, "I think it's going to be a lot of fun even though it will take quite a hit of work, but I'm looking forward to it, and I'm quite anxious to meet the freshmen."

Carolyn Jakob, president of Cal, summed up her feelings on rushing with,  ‘‘Rushing serves two purposes, one for the individual and one for the sorority. Individually, a senior gets to know the freshmen through bridge games, watching television with them and finding similar interests.  As far as the sorority goes, the seniors are looking for freshmen who will benefit their sorority through spirit, healthy interests, and willingness to work hard for a sorority they are proud of."

Open houses will begin the rushing program, which includes freshmen voting and tapping. Rush week will begin officially Monday noon, October 16, and will end October 20. Until that designated time no rushing will be permitted by any of the three sororities.