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VESUVIUS
THE PLEDGES TAKE A MOUTHFUL OF BEER AND ARE FORCED TO
HOLD IT, WHILE TWO ALKA SELTZER TABLETS ARE SHOVED INTO
THEIR MOUTHS.
Data entry tech comment:
RESULTING IN POWERFUL EJECTION OF THE LIQUID; HENCE THE
KC[ NAME--VESUVIUS.
CN[ ROKOSZ, MIKE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 00-00-1967