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TUG OF WAR
EVERY YEAR THE FRESHMAN CLASS HAS A TUG OF WAR WITH
THE SOPHOMORES TO SEE WHETHER THE FROSH CAN BREAK
OUT OF THE "SLAVERY" OF ORIENTATION. THE TUG OF
WAR IS FOUGHT OVER A PIT FILLED WITH USED MOTOR OIL, DRY
ICE, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES.
Where learned: HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00001967-1968
ENGAGEMENT RITUAL
THE NEWS OF AN ENGAGEMENT SUBJECTS TO AN IMMEDIATE DUNKING IN
SOME NEARBY BODY OF WATER OF THE PROSPECTIVE BRIDEGROOM.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE ; CLAREMONT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage After engagement: fun with friends, etc. |
Date learned: 00-00-1968