Bid Day in
this thread without pictures? Perish the thought!
I went up to the Student Union apprehensive about what the outcome would be. I approached the table, told them my name and was handed an envelope. Yes! I got a bid. The nightmare was over! I opened the envelope and saw:
I had gotten a bid to
Tennis. I was thrilled!!!!!
I’ll admit that Bid Day with Kappa Delta (it’s so nice to finally write it) was quite different from my Bid Day with Water Skiing. In fact, the two chapters had very little in common when it came to the manner in which things were done. It took a bit of getting used to but it didn't take long to love it.
The new KD pledges all met at the chapter house later that afternoon.
We were given these really cute green and white t-shirts with a logo that looked like a postage mark (with the circle and the wavy lines). Curving around the circle was, “University of Maryland” and “Pledge class 1986”. Inside the circle were the Greek letters KD and under the lines was, “First Class.” I loved that t-shirt! I wish I knew what happened to it. Anyway, after we celebrated at the chapter house we headed over to The Row for GIGIP (Gee I’m Glad I Pledged) with the rest of the sororities.
I got a wonderful big sis and made
absolutely sure that I made grades and was initiated. Initiation was a wonderful experience, but it was even more important to me because I finally had a sisterhood that wouldn’t be taken away from me. I treasure that sisterhood.
Side-note: About 18 years later my beautiful Kappa Delta pin was used to initiate GC’s TroganGal, who’s been posting a bit in this thread.
So that’s my story. Thank you all for sticking with a
very long tale and for your wonderful comments. I’m guessing that you’d like to know which sororities are which? I have an appointment this afternoon but as soon as I’m back I’ll post it.
