1955
THE MCHIGAN DAILY
1955 THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Fraternities To Give Traditional Serenades
Ceremonies
WillHonor
'Pinned Coeds
Sounds of fraternity men ser-
enading their favorite coeds will
soon be heard all over campus,
with each fraternity presenting
its song in a unique manner,
following the customs which have
become traditional.
The men of ,Sigma Chi can. be
seen wearing white shirts as they
approach the residence where the
J serenade is to be given. They an-
nounce themselves by singing
"Hello My Honey".
Their last song is the presenta-
world famous "Sweetheart of
tion of their arrangement of the
Sigma Chi". As they begin the
chorus, they gradually separate,
making visible the flaming cross
of their fraternity.
The harmonizing of a quartet
of the "Canoeing Song" heralds
the presence of the men of Delta
Upsilon. This quartet has become
a traditional part of all their ser-
enades.
Phi Delta Theta fraternity al-
ways sends one rose to the coed
wearing their pin, immediately
before they serenade her. The men
always wear old clothes, as they
try to keep the serenade as casual
as possible. Renditions of their
favorite songs are given, with
"Smoke Rings" being outstanding.
Spontaneous Serenade
A medley of songs dedicated to
the newly pinned women takes
place at the Triangle house, soon
after each pinning, with the
formal serenade occuring later.
The formal one is usually spon-
taneous, to surprise the coed.
Sigma Alpha Mu men begin
their tribute as they approach,
marching and singing. During the
serenade which includes "The
Wind Croons Me", their sweet-
heart song, a m a m m o u t h
"Sammy" pin is set aflame.
Neon Sign
Soon after becomming pinned
by a Lambda Chi Alpha, a coed
is sent a bouquet of flowers,
which indicates that she will soon
SPRING SERENADE-Beta Theta Pi fraternity, 1953 winners of the IFC Sing, serenade the Kappa
Alpha Thetas in return for the support given them by the sorority at the annual Sing, which they
won with their rendition of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
be serenaded. The blue suits of'
the men are contrasted by a large
red and white neon sign, a dupli-
cate of their pin, which they
carry.
The "Yale Marching Song" in-
dicates that the Alpha Delta Phis
are coming to serenade. They have
an unusual custom of serenading
coed residences the night before
a holiday.
A Delta Tau Delta who has
pinned the coed being serenaded
is required by his brothers to sing
a solo to her, however, the others
join him on the rest of the songs,
including "My Queen of Delta
Tau".
Burning Cotton
Burning cotton spread on the
ground forming the Greek sym-
bols of Beta Theta Pi produces the
setting for this fraternity's vocal
performances. It is a custom for
the man whose coed is being ser-
enadod to furnish his fraternity
brothers with cigars in celebra-
tion.
The Alpha Tau Omega coed re-
ceives the flowers of her choice
before she is serenaded with "The
Girl of My Dreams" and "The
Sweetheart of ATO".
The men attired semi-formally
form a semi-circle under her win-
dow, announcing themselves with
the "Alpha Tau Omega Chant".
They serenade only in honor of
a pinning.
Christmas Caroling
Sigma Phi Epsilon serenades
are illuminated by a glowing heart
encircling the fraternity emblem.
They also have a tradition of
singing Christmas carols at every
women's residence, just before the
Christmas Vacation.
Odd, ridiculous hats can be
found at any Chi Psi song fest.
They wear the most eccentric ones
obtainable.
On each of the three days pre-
ceding a Theta Delta Chi sere-
nade, a coed receives a red car-
nation, and they sing to her
around the flaming symbol of the
fraternity.
The men of Phi Kappa Tau
try to serenade the coed on the
same night she is pinned with the
"Dream Girl of Old Phi Tau", a
blazing symbol and presentation
of a bouquet of flowers.
Zeta Beta Tau highlights its
arrival with each man carrying a
lighted candle or torch, if the
weather permits.
The coed being serenaded by
the "rounders" of Theta Xi is
presented a dozen roses by the
brother for whose coed the pre-
ceding serenade was given.
Coeds Honored
At this time, the man who de-
livers the roses, kisses the honored
woman.
Cigars, bizarre Plats and old
clothes identify the Fijis, singing
"She Phi Gamm's Dream Girl".
The Pi Lambda Phis have a
bonfire behind them while they
are singing but a complete change
of atmosphere arises later when
they throw their recently pinned
brother into the showers.
Symbol Lighted
Approaching a women's resi-
dence, the men of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon sing "Marching", and
later on in the serenade during
their sweetheart song, the Greek
letters of the fraternity are
lighted.
Red roses are sent to the Chi
Phi coed, and at her serenade the
fraternity badge is burned giving
off flames of scarlet and blue.
One week before a serenade, the
Sigma Phi house has a traditional
ceremony initating the coed into
the "Sig Sisters". All of the "Sis-
ters" who were previously pinned,
come to help her with the in-
itiation.
The coed receives a sweetheart
badge, and if the couple becomes
unpinned, the badge is not re-
turned. As the Sigma Phis arrive
they sing the "Alpha Marching
Song" and "Sigma Phi Sweet-
heart".
Council Posts
To Be Filled
By Petitioning
Six Positions on Board
Offered To Students
In Education School
Petitioning for positions on the
School of Education Council will
open tomorrow and continue
through Friday, Oct. 7.
Six posts on the 16 member
council are open. These include
public relations chairman, who
will handle the details of council
publications and publicity, and
special projects ychairman, who
willarrange conferences, lectures
and other professional activities.
Four members-at-large will also
be chosen.
Pick Up Petitions
Interested students may pick up
petitions at the School of Educa-
tion Office on the second floor of
the University Elementary School.
Any student in the education
school is eligible to petition. Ac-
cording to members of the present
council graduate students and
those majoring in music, art or
physical education are especially
urge4 to petition in order to as-
sure a representative council.
A coffee hour for students in-
terested in obtaining a position
has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Thursday in the education school
lounge on the second floor of the
elementary school. Members of the
present council will be on hand to
answer questions and offer sug-
gestions.
Past Activities
At this time reports on past act-
ivities of the council will be avail-
able on the bulletin board in the
lounge.
A meeting planned especially
for all transfers, freshmen and
other students entering the school
for the first time was held on
Wednesday evening of Orientation
Week. At this time new students
had an opportunity to become
familiar with the school and to
meet both faculty and old stu-
dents.
Union Tryouts
Union officials have an-
nounced that posts are open
for new men in the student of-
fices.
A tryout "smoker" at which
men will have an opportunity
to learn about the different ac-
tivities will be held at 4 p.m.
anti 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in
room 3S of the Union.
All men who are interested
in 'working with the Union
staff are encourage to attend.
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WAA Sports Clubs To Hold
Fall Organizational Meetings
Co-Rec Clubs ...
Organized meetings for Women's
Athletic Association clubs have
been scheduled for the coming
year.
Five co-recreational clubs, with
both men and women students
taking part in activities, provide
one of the most popular sports
projects of the WAA.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Modern
Dance Club will convene for all
League Buro-Cats
ToTrain Women
In Various Jobs
There will be a mass meeting
for all women interested in join-
ing the Buro-Cats at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the League.
Through this organization Uni-
versity coeds learn the intricate
workings of the League by per-
forming the numerous jobs which
the League offers.
Women attending this meeting
will meet many of the League
officers, including the chairman
of Buro-Cats and the chairmen
of the various committees within
the organization.
Buro-Cats is' composed of fvie
committees which include the
Secretariat with Marylen Segel as
chairman and Receptionist with
Sue Bergdahl as chairman.
Alicia Tarrant heads the Senate
Research Committee, Sally Glass
the Art Committee and Maureen
Isay the Activities Committee.
Ericka Erskine, Second Vice-
President of the League, is the
chairman of the Buro-Cats.
interested members in Barbour
Gymnasium.
Men and women interested in
riding may attend the group's or-
ganizational meeting at 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 3, in the small
lounge of the Women's Athletic
Building.
Thy first session of the co-rec-
r"ational Ballet Club will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in
the Barbour Gym Dance Studio,
and the Badminton Club will hold
its initial meeting at 7 p.m. Thurs-
day, Nov. 10, in Barbour Gym.
Men and women ice skaters, be-
ginners or advanced, may attend
the organizational meeting of the
club at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17,
in the Women's Athletic Building.
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Coed Clubs .. .
Of the clubs for women only,
three organizational meetings will
be held Thursday. The golf and
field hockey clubs will meet at 5:10
p.m. in the WAB, while the Tennis
Club will hold its first meeting the
same day at 7:30 p.m. in the WAB.
Convening at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 11, in the WAB will be all
coed rifle enthusiasts.
Coeds interested in synchronized
swimming may attend the Junior
Michifish group meeting to be held
at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19,
at the women's pool.
Fencing fans may attend the
organizational meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Monday, Oct..24 in the WAB.
Gatherings of the Basketball
Club will be held at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 9 and
11 in Barbour Gym.
The organizational meeting for
coeds interested in softball will
be held at 3:15 p.m. Friday, April
13, in the WAB.
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