I think the dress sounds cute, as long as it's not "too revealing". Where else would she wear the dress? I can't imagine wearing a sweater in Oklahoam in mid-August...you'd fry!

I'm not sure what town you're from in Oklahoma, but if you're from the Tulsa area, has your daughter filled out a profile form with Tulsa Alumnae Panhellenic to aid in finding recs?

I would bring the sweater to cover up with inside the houses and then just carry it around between rounds. I would also just tie it around my shoulders, not wear it. Honestly, I think that if she has a conservative personality, that will show through. Since she is classy, she will add accessories and make up that are classy etc. Not to mention that her personality during conversation will demonstrate that even more. I think that if she would feel comfortable wearing that dress to another conservative summer affair (a church gathering, wedding reception etc.) than she will be fine. good luck to her and welcome to you!

Strapless rush dresses
 

WOW!! I can't believe it! I only posted my question earlier this afternoon and already I have such fabulous advice! Thank you!

I know that my daughter would wear this particular dress to a wedding reception and possibly even to Sunday morning services, even though we attend an older, conservative church. I'll keep my eyes out for a sweater.

She gets cold easily and we had not thought about it being chilly in the chapter houses. Hopefully, they will have the air conditioning on full blast to cool off everyone after being outside. However, I can just see my dear daughter huddled up in her chair shivering! When I mention this possibility, she might decide she does need a new dress. Thank you!

Sororities in Oklahoma
 

Hi! I thought I would make a separate post to answer the question about what sororities are in Oklahoma.

Sororities at Oklahoma State include

Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha


Additional sororities that I know are at OU are Delta Gamma and Alpha Phi. I'm not sure if all of the others are the same.

Delta Zeta chapters are at Northeastern, University of Central Oklahoma and (I believe) Northwestern. I've noticed a lot of DZ's posting on these boards. OSU's Delta Zeta chapter closed a few years back, and though there's talk of recolonization, it won't be until next fall at the earliest--too late for my daughter.

Chapters at Oklahoma City University include Gamma Phi, Alpha Phi, and Alpha Chi Omega. Again, DZ has attempted to recolonize at OCU, but Panhellenic says no, even though a DZ alum and her husband essentially paid for the Panhellenic apartments on campus (and a substantial part of the rest of campus, also!)

I have no idea about individual sororities at Tulsa University, though I understand the system is very strong. Thank you for everything! I'll be back!

OK, I'm new to this, but the above should be a quote from sailboatgirl--I hope it worked.

Actually, we're from the Oklahoma City area and did attend the Panhellenic tea in our area. We submitted their form and are hoping for the best, though apart from one lady that we knew personally, they didn't tell us which sorority they were with, or if they would actually submit a rec for my daughter. My daughter has a couple of very nice recs for several of the houses and we are hoping that they will be adequate.

Right now, we are sponges and are trying to gather any information that might be helpful. These boards are the greatest! Thank you for the tip!

Welcome, PNMsMom!

It is wonderful that you're taking such an active interest in your daughter's rush experience and I hope you share it with us on here since we're all self-proclaimed rush-story junkies! :)

Are you a member of a sorority? (If you would rather not say which one, that's ok :) )

PNMsMOM good luck with rush! It is great you are helping your daughter with gathering information. It is a stressful time, and having the support of your family really makes the difference.

OSU has a great greek system. A lot of my friends from high school went to Ok State. My best friend was in the Gamma Phi Beta house up there. And her sister was a Theta. Both great houses! But I think they are one of the lucky schools with all strong groups. At least a few years back that was true.

Also check the mandated residency for each house. Some girls really don't mind being required to live at the house for three years. But some want the absolute minimum. I think most of their groups require two or three years residency. Might make a difference.

Wish we had Alpha Gams at OSU. But we have great chapters at OU and UCO!

Good Luck Again!!:D

okay...to back track a bit...I just found out that recruitment information for my school can not be released until I am ON campus and have signed up for it....

Seems strange, but at least I know why I couldn't find any answers!

That's kind of odd...but at least now you know! Your campus seems pretty laid back, so I don't think you need to "prepare" as much.

wow! that is a very comprehensive listing!!! i think all schools should have it spelled out so nice and simple!!!

I liked it too, even though I was :eek: at the costs...I'm from such a small chapter (no house mom, no meal plan, no cook, 8 girls MAX live in) that it was foreign to me.

hey LuaBlanca...

I don't know if it would be any help, but my aunt went to Emerson (as did my mother), and was in a sorority there. I don't know what the National is there, but I'm assuming she was in the local (Kappa something, right?) Although she was there in the mid/late-60's, maybe she would know something useful about greek life at Emerson. If you'd like, I can e-mail her and ask if she'd be willing to answer any questions you might have (I'm sure she'd love to, her daughter went greek and as soon as I started school she asked me if I was going to as well).

Leave me a reply or a PM if you're interested.

-Jamie