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By the end of the century, coeds' interests had expanded to a wide variety of campus activities, including women's student government organizations, YWCA, plays, and theatricals. Women participated in athletics and musical societies, and worked on college papers and annuals. Some held class offices.

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Elaborate planning for social functions such as open houses and teas occupied chapter discussions. "Spreads" for one purpose or another and regular Saturday evening suppers together were highlights of chapter life. Tales of summertime house parties with boating, hay rides, walks, and drives, accompanied by mandolin music, were reported.

And women's skirts began to shorten - to the ankles - to allow them to be more active.


Chapter letters expressed their members' delight in having their own places to gather, be they "halls," lodges, or their own houses. Great efforts went into decorating for comfortable and cheerful socializing. The women were proud of their skills in planning and in managing their meeting and living quarters.

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Extension during the decade brought chapters to Vanderbilt, Texas, Washington (St. Louis), Adelphi, Washington (Seattle), Missouri, Montana, Oregon, and Oklahoma.