SHSUATO - Thanks for your post. I really didn't want anyone to pledge my son JUST because he was a legacy. We just never dreamed there would be a problem with a guy who is very good looking (if it's any indication, my 16-year-old daughter's friends all say he is "hot"), very athletic (played competitive, travel baseball, was captain of his trap-shooting team, and his job was at a large gym), and is very smart (grades are not perfect, but were good enough to get him a scholarship--even the Army has it's standards, believe it or not), and extremely personable (can not only talk to kids, but adults have commented all his life on how well he talks to even them). So, if anyone on here is thinking that he got cut because he's a loser, believe me (and I know I'm his mother, but I've been Greek, and I KNOW the standards), he's NOT!
I really did start this thread just to find out information on how the legacy thing works now, and I have learned SO much! I appreciate every single person on here and their comments. I appreciate anyone who is still in school and knows the scoop, I appreciate the alumni who know the scoop now and also remember the past, and I appreciate the mothers who know exactly how I feel!
My son is very happy where he is, so I hate to mention the fraternity that he was a legacy of. It is my understanding that they (for some reason) were not aware, so I don't want to worry about it anymore. I'll be honest with you--he wouldn't have wanted to be "kept" just because of the legacy thing anyway...it was just ME (and my ex) who were wondering what happened.
So, thank you, again, for everything...I've really enjoyed all this. I think I'll be hooked for a while, though--just what I need with four other kids and a job!
