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Gallery: All fraternity, sorority rushes begin pledging season

September 13, 2020 by David Mitchell

Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in pledging this semester met with members of different fraternities and sororities at the All Fraternity and Sorority Rushes on Friday and Saturday night. Fraternity and sorority groups remained socially distanced across the campus mall and provided games and refreshments for students.

Members of Pi Kappa take turns going under the limbo bar at their rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Daniel Ayala, senior music teaching major from San Antonio, makes it under the limbo bar at the Pi Kappa rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Members of Galaxy meet students at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Students at the Trojans rush play bean bag toss. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students play games at the Trojans rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The men of Sub T-16 play games at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of Sub T-16 looks for a new pledge class at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Members of Gamma Sigma Phi play ping pong at the All Fraternity Rush.(Photo by David Mitchell)
The men of Gamma Sigma Phi meet students at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Frater Sodalis welcomes students on the campus lawn during the All Fraternity Rush.(Photo by David Mitchell)
Members of Galaxy throw a frisbee at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The men of Galaxy play games with rushees at the All Fraternity Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Allison Stephen, junior interior design major from Southlake, talks to students about Tri Kappa Gamma at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The women of GATA meet students at the All Sorority Rush Saturday. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A member of GATA serves cold drinks to students at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Students meet at the Delta Theta booth at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Members of Delta Theta meet students at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The women of Alpha Kai Omega meet students at their booth at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of Ko Jo Kai meet students at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The women of Ko Jo Kai talk with students at the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Kami Pursley, senior psychology major from Merkel, talks to students about Sigma Theta Chi.(Photo by David Mitchell)

Rushees meet members of Sigma Theta Chi on the campus lawn during the All Sorority Rush. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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