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PenguinTrax 06-01-2007 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISUKappa (Post 1458850)
I have a feeling by the end of the story I'm going to need a towel and a cigarette.

And a glass of good Scotch.

aopirose 06-01-2007 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1458366)
So I lived with Brian Pumper's member.

See this? This right here? This is why you have a permanent spot in CT4's handbasket. :D

AOIIalum 06-01-2007 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISUKappa (Post 1458850)
I have a feeling by the end of the story I'm going to need a towel and a cigarette.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PenguinTrax (Post 1458910)
And a glass of good Scotch.

And a shower. :D

Sister Havana 06-02-2007 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueBlueKappa (Post 1458791)
Best. Recruitment. Thread. Ever.

AMEN!

tld221 06-03-2007 06:35 PM

see what happens when you leave GC for a weekend? LMAO!!!!! man this is amazing.

AOE2AlphaPhi 06-03-2007 10:22 PM

Can we PLEASE have an update soon? I love this thread!

Senusret I 06-04-2007 07:53 AM

By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.

I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:

1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?


So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.

Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*

Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.

Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.

Ch2tf 06-04-2007 08:13 AM

You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!! But seriously, I'm excited for the next tid bit.:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1460293)
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.

I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:

1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?


So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.

Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*

Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.

Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.


pinkies up 06-04-2007 09:38 AM

LMAO!!!!!! I am in tears!!!!

CrimsonTide4 06-04-2007 09:51 AM

I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.

12dn94dst 06-04-2007 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ch2tf (Post 1460298)
You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!!

SECOND!! :mad::):)

jubilance1922 06-04-2007 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1460293)
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.

I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:

1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?


So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.

Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*

Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.

Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.

Well I guess we know who Lexington Steele was!

We need another update!

Sugar08 06-04-2007 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1460293)
Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

So wrong, but ha! :D

More, please.

Blessed2bDST 06-04-2007 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1460293)
By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.

I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:

1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?


So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.

Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*

Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.

Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.

Oh, snappity-snap! LMAO! *passing around the popcorn*

AOIIalum 06-04-2007 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4 (Post 1460363)
I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.

I wonder if this one will be the most viewed thread ever in this forum? Love it!


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