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Gallery: Fraternities and sororities begin new member orientation with Bid Night

October 3, 2021 by Shelly Womack

Prospective members joining fraternities and sororities gathered Friday night across campus to learn and honor the traditions of their organizations during Bid Night.

Flames listen for instructions from the women of GATA. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
GATA Officers line up to introduce themselves to the Flames. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Biddies practice their Sing Song faces in front of McKenzie Hall. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

The Siblings of Gamma Sigma Phi lead a chant. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
The Siblings of Gamma Sigma Phi stand in line across the Beauchamp Amphitheater. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Gobs march around campus during Bid Night. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Prospective members of Gamma Sigma Phi listen to Sibling Father Matthew Jones, senior informations systems major from Abilene, give instructions. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Nunus link arms and walk through campus. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Prospective members of Ko Jo Kai make a circle in the campus mall near Kojie Park. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Squigs eat while the officers of Sigma Theta Chi introduce themselves. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
Flames line up as they wait for the officers of GATA to arrive. (Photo by Shelly Womack)
The women of Delta Theta point the Biddies toward the next activity. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

Biddies watch as the women of Delta Theta teach them about the values of the sorority. (Photo by Shelly Womack)

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About Shelly Womack

My name is Shelly Womack and I am a sophomore Journalism major. I am a color guard member in the Big Purple Marching Band. I plan to be a photojournalist in the music industry.

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