Monthly Archives: May 2014

Cruised the Revelaire Club in Redondo Beach to check out the Crossfires band and Mark Volman

Posted on May 6, 2014 by saffronsrule

October 2, 1964, Friday. Tonight didn’t go to Culver’s football game, instead, Pearl, Sandy and I went to Westchester’s game, then cruised Toes in Playa del Rey. Westchester won University (Uni) 14 – 7, we won Lennox, 7 – … Continue reading →

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Being asked to do the most humiliating things during Saffrons Hell Week was Tradition

Posted on May 5, 2014 by saffronsrule

October 1, 1964, Thursday. The Jaketts tried to be halfway friendly today. We couldn’t pledge the girls, Marilyn Collier, President, said, but we did anyway. Marilyn looked so sloppy today, actually everyday, but, today topped it them all. She … Continue reading →

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Like being an Airline Stewardess in 1964, a Saffron had to sign a contract to lose weight

Posted on May 3, 2014 by saffronsrule

September 30, 1964, Wednesday. All the new girls ate lunch with the Saffrons. The Jaketts were so mad they wouldn’t even talk to us. We got the dirtiest looks and comments. They called us underhanded and said it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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I fought, kicked and screamed for all the Saffron hopefuls to make it into the club

Posted on May 2, 2014 by saffronsrule

September 19, 1964, Tuesday. Decided on our pledges. The girls were all scared about tonight. But, they were extra sweet to us today. After school we went to Woodies for dinner. At the Saffron meeting, all the girls were … Continue reading →

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It’s sad chosing which Saffron hopeful makes the cut

Posted on May 1, 2014 by saffronsrule

September 28, 1964, Monday. Saffron Tea… The Saffron hopefuls were so excited, but the one’s who didn’t get an ask back after the tea were sad. I felt so bad, because I know how they feel. I didn’t make … Continue reading →