[Zillini]

It's been my experience that in general legacies make wonderful members. When they pledge they're already committed to the sorority and love it. Right off the bat they've got a general understanding of the organization, our history, how things work, and what their responsibilities as members are (time-wise, financially, etc.) The additional connection to mom, sis, grandma just adds another level to their committment.

The "problem" legacies are those that probably should have pledged elsewhere because they would have been happier, but allowed themselves to be swayed by mom, sis, or grandma. Thing is you're rarely ever able to identify these women until after they're a member. Fortunately, these situations aren't the norm.

Here are some questions for all of you. When a PNM comes through Recruitment and is a legacy at another GLO on campus, do you assume they'll pledge the other GLO? Or do you give them the benefit of the doubt that they will have an open mind about all houses? Does it make a difference if it was their parent, sibling or grandparent? Does it make a difference if it was on your campus or at another?