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My new member class was 50 girls. I agree with what was said about it being not the size of the group, but the quality of the new member program. We had a great New Member Coordinator for my class and she made sure we did plenty of activities throughout our new member period to get to know everyone. While I am not very close friends with all of the girls in my new member class, I definitely know all of them and know a few things about them. I consider all of them a friend and I know I could go to any of them if I needed something. There are girls that I have become very good friends with, and that's what makes the chapter strong. A few close friendships can really make the experience for a new member. I think the responsibility lies in the hands of the Pledge coordinator and the older members. As long as the new members are shown how important it is to get to know each other, there will not be as many petty problems. (because, let's face it, with that many women, there are always going to be petty fights.) I think large pledge classes actually help to facilitate more meaningful friendships. With more pledges, it seems to be more likely that each pledeg can find his or her "nitch" in the group as a whole.
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