Each of the societies had their own meeting hall in Main Building on the downtown campus, gathering every Saturday night at 7 p.m.
The Astros chose for their motto, "Too low they build who build beneath the stars" (Young); the Phis, "Plain thinking and high living" (Wordsworth).
An Astro and a Phi struggle for a recruit in this Oak Leaves cartoon.
During Rush, both societies held special events to entertain their potential members.
New and old members of the Astros celebrate on Decision Day.
At what is likely a final Rush Week event, toy mascots (Phi Bears and Astro Goats) line the stage.
During the joint Society Night held before Commencement, essay winners were announced and students who had received special recognition would be acknowledged. At this time, all students at Meredith College were members of one society or the other.
Marshalls for ceremonial events were selected from the Phis and Astros.
The presidents of the two societies pose with their mascots in anticipation of the 1964 Decision Week.
Astro goat toy from the late 1960s, now held in the Archives.
An Astros fashion show.
Like at many Meredith College events, group singing was an important component at Astro and Phi meetings.
A luau during Decision Week.
Astro's Book sale, supervised by "Billy Astro."
A Phi Book sale.
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