May i ask.. who are the "Big 6" at Texas?

Hootie--Congratulations! You are so needed as moderator! Keep 'em all in line!

As for the Big 6 at UT--this was in the original Texas Monthly article and also what I've heard from scads of UT Greeks so I don't want any flames! They were listed in this order:

Pi Phi
Kappa
Theta
Chi O
Tri Delta
Zeta

A lot of it may have to do with the sororities' ages, since Pi Phi is the oldest group there.

If I had to hire a consultant to go through rush and teach me how to "act" a certain way, I don't think I'd want to bother http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif But I guess that's why in the northeast, being greek ain't a big deal!

I did not want to make LSU look bad at all- just from recents posts I've read- I've really felt sad for what the girls have gone thru. I went to a state school and rush was the most non-pressure, non-stressful thing for me (and believe me-I'm the most average down to earth thing you'll ever meet) - I just think it is neat to learn about other cultures and how each state goes about the greek system and rush. Hope I did not offend anyone from LSU http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

A "rush consultant"? Like a bridal consultant? I'm sorry y'all but WTF? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif

Here's that book, if you are interested:
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Okay, here are some quotes from the Texas Monthly article--not from me!

Pi Beta Phi-A Pi Phi is usually at home wearing gold dinner ings at the age of 18, a gold bangle bracelet, a pair of simple gold hoops, and a sporty but chic stainless and gold Rolex.Pi Phis don't have to flaunt what they've got. When you've got everything-money, a good name, good looks, and status-what's the point?

Kappa Kappa Gamma-She too is from an old established family; she was probably a debutante from San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston; and the points she racks up in her sorority prepare her for the point system she'll labor under to make Junior League.

Kappa Alpha Theta-Being a Theta isn't like being a Pi Phi or Kappa and that's the problem: a Theta isn't a Pi Phi or Kappa. Still, it has its consolations. Thetas get to be a little more demonstrative, what you call kissy-huggy. Don't think a Theta can't stand up to a Pi Phi or Kappa; she did, after all, go to Camp Waldemar with the best of them and she traveled to Europe. She's still in the running!

Delta Delta Delta-When you look at Farrah Fawcett, you get a refined idea of what it's like to be a Tri Delt.The Tri Delta you find at a party with her perfect makeup, perfect hair, and perfect outfit invested approximately three hours' work in all that perfection.

Chi Omega-The ladies of Chi O are sweet and a little reserved, but they are closet dazzlers.The Chi O house shelters fewer true beauties than the Tri Delta house but neither is in the top 3 scholastically. The Chi Os can play just as rough as the next girl in the status game but a glimpse at the parking lot will show you that they're not the top contenders in this field either.

Zeta Tau Alpha- Zetas do try harder. Lack of effort is not why a Zeta isn't a Pi Phi.Let no one say that the Zetas don't have a look of their own. They do. Does this girl exude satisfaction with her position in life? Does she shun heavy makeup, secure in the knowledge that she has enough going for her that she can afford a perfectly natural look? Does this woman look like a Pi Phi? To her everlasting credit, she does not, and-bless her heart for trying-she never will.


Like I said--not my opinions! But the accompanying Prudence Mackintosh article is hilarious; I don't see a month or year on it but you could look up "Sisterhood is Powerful" and "That Certain Look" on the Texas Monthly website, I'll bet.

I went to school in Texas in the 70's and never heard of a rush consultant. When did this custom emerge? I would be interested in knowing the history and even having some websites regarding it, if only for amusement. I hate the idea that someone has to go through all of that to get pledged.
Regarding the Southern Belle Primer...I own it and it is strictly humor..a fun thing that rings of the truth...

Carnation, we seemed to post at the same time or I would not have posted twice in succession. I remember reading these articles by Prudence Mackintosh when I was a young single in Houston (I'm dating myself I know they were the late 70's). There was one that showed pictures, a prototype of each, if you will. When I tried to get into the Texas Monthly archives I was informed you need to be a subscriber. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif

wow.. those prototypes are way too funny :-) i say to each her own...!

I remember seeing a book called "Rush: A guide to Sorority Success" or something along those lines. It was authored by a former ZTA rush captain at UT. Some of it was standard stuff but some of it frightened little northern me http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif.

ZTA is HUGE in Texas. Our annual State Day usually draws around 700-900 members and takes place over 2 days. It's the largest ZTA day in the country - attendance is equal to or larger than our biennial conventions.

Barbara

are those 6 supposed to be considered the most desirable to "girls from families"? or are they just the oldest? what are the different "personalities" of those six chapters at texas?

If this is how heavy the pressure of rush can get, I feel it necessary to reference this thread: http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/...ML/000184.html
"NPC Rush at "bigger schools" and therapy"

yes, the books do indeed exist!
A search under amazon.com yielded these 2 beauties:

1) Ready for Rush : The Must-Have Manual for Sorority Rushees!
by Bonnie Thornton & Debbie Thornton

2) Rush : A Girl's Guide to Sorority Success
by Margaret Ann Rose