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August 29, August 29, 1994 CAMPUS Page 3 liliii dule^ecord turnout for rush Sale $ 29.95 Lisa Messer e Battalion Sorority Rush ‘94 ended Sat- ay with a record 543 women dging one of the 11 A&M rities. 'anhellenic President Carrie er said this year’s record ;nout of rushees and pledges eded most sororities’ expec- e have 681 women rushing year,” Beyer said. “That’s rushees than we’ve ever in theipast.” ,ush Chairwoman Jennifer vez said she credits publicity the increased interest in M sororities. e notified people a lot earli- ,his year about the sororities rush week,” Chavez said, n the past, notice was sent to Photo by stew#|inen once they signed up for orientation conference. This r, however, information was omatically sent to all incom- freshmen and transfer stu- its, she said. We sent information to every tale that had been admitted &M,” Chavez said. “That about 4,000 women.” havez said the early notifi- not only put them in con- with more women but also them more time to i Polo field [tend cut class mber 3. vacanc speak with the women about joining a sorority. “We were a big part of the ori entation conferences this year,” Chavez said. “That gave people a chance to talk with us and ask questions to see what we were all about.” Beyer said she believed that the women rushing were pleased with the system this year be cause fewer women dropped out of rush week than in the past. “These women have had very open minds,” Beyer said. “We also have great rush counselors to help them along the way.” Chavez said the rush coun selors have helped limit the number of withdrawals from rush week this year. “They’re a friend and a help ing hand to the women rushing,” Chavez said. “They’re very well trained this year and important in meeting our goal of a success ful rush.” Also, the A&M Alpha Gamma Delta chapter, which closed last year, will reopen in October and hold their own rush at that time, Chavez said. “That’s what we like to see — a growing Greek system,” Chavez said. Chavez said the sororities have also tried to cooperate more with the community this year. “Since interest is increasing, we’re trying to cut down on the amount of traffic around the houses,” Chavez said. Two buses from A&M’s Park ing, Transit and Traffic Services were used to transport rushees from the Post Oak Mall parking lot to Athens Street. The buses ran continually from two hours before the rush parties began each night until each rushee was returned to her car. Mall security was also used to ensure the women’s safety, Chavez said. “We’re trying to be friendly to the community,” Chavez said. “We know traffic has been a problem in the past, and we’re trying to cut down on it.” Lanita Hanson, coordinator of Greek affairs, said the sororities will try to be good neighbors. “The changes that were made this year have completely allevi ated any problems we had,” Hanson said. “I imagine that the changes will be continued in the future.” Chavez said she agrees. “We’re exceptionally pleased with how rush has gone this year,” Chavez said. “We’ve handled any situation that’s come up.” )f the College: ninistrationsi left that poBi said he is pl( s returning. College of stration) ap vas able to ity,” Trenne] a selfish vie’ forward to ur college.” hi will return, osition as ■ the Colie ninistration. very good e: jecause 1 was 1 ear sitting and to get ; of tribulations aid. a good year, tit to have him/ iack.” id he was disi anougher decii position. with him at)f .ity of staying but he want! s college,” Bo* took the positi mitted to stay ’ August, anougher was during a crit University. Hi erful job,” hesqphomore bio-med majors Honey Adams and icey Williams speak with freshman rushee ephanie Tuffley. Tuffley is a finance major. Carrie Thompson/THE Battalion Adams and Williams are members of Alpha Chi Omega. This photo was taken at a rush party on Thursday inside the Alpha Chi Omega house. 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