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62 GQEEK&
he Greek experienee at USO is
the qpportimity for -an eJ–
pamfed social life that leaves
an lllldergraduate with spe~ial
and fond memories. Although
the opportunity-to go to the Red Onion or
Morena Club entices ,ou, it's nice to knol'
there
are
other ways to entertain ,yourself
on a weekend or slow
weeknight,
The most popular wal' Greeks party
is
the f1'8ternlty/sorority exdtllllges, more
comrll(inly known as
~
TG's, progressive
parties,
ortberne
parties.
Invof'
i.edin
tr.ad!·
tions here
at
USD the Greeks read) partlcl–
patiotl in fioat building for the annual
homecoming football game is a welcome
expect$1on. The Greeks
spend
hours some–
times days preparing an excidiig, theme,
Pictured.
here ls Alpha Delts
Pi
dfsplaylng
their' originality and sense of aecomplish–
ment by posing In.front of. this year's en·–
tree.
ARo\her form of Greek celebration which
is
held once or
twic4!
a semester
are
the
fonnals or the theme date
parties.
Formals
a,:e held in the most extravagant holels,
such
as
the San Diego HHton, Sheraton, or
the Hotel del Coronado.
·
If
1t seems like formals or theme partle~
are only
an
excuse to "party," this is not
entirely·true.
Granted,
everybody needs
to
blow
off
some steam now w1d tllen. Howev–
ei, par1ying with your fraternity or soioricy
is
a dlfll!rent experienee than ,aimp)y hav–
ing some pitchers
wl
th yaur roommates.
l«!gardless of whether you are wearing
your tux and
tails
or a tiger skin &l'Qund
yaur body, the formals .and exchanges dur–
ing one's Greek experience definitely leave
some unique memories.