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Originally Posted by Tippiechick
It is. But, 99.9% of those women would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Most of those chapters that people call "failing" are some of the closest, most loyal chapters you will ever encounter. To those women, it is worth all of the heartache. Sorry, but if you haven't been through it, you simply cannot understand it.
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When I went through Rush there was a chapter on my campus that was clearly struggling. They had about 30 members compared to 100+ for the other 9 houses. As superficial 18 year olds we wanted nothing to do with a chapter that was perceived as the "weak" one. Despite those women (and their alums) working their tails off, the chapter closed that fall. While everyone else had a full quota of 42, they pledged less than 10.
Now almost 20 years later, I remember that chapter differently. Those women were so incredibly close, loved their organization, had so much spirit and loyality. They were smart, acheivers on campus, and had so much going for them. They deserved better than their perception on campus and the tent talk during rush.
I have no doubt that many of those members are close today and likely involved in their national organization. Looking back, and I more impressed with that small group of determined women than I am with virtually all of the other organizations on my campus.
Since that time two additional sororities have colonized on my campus, but my heart will always be with those small, devoted ABCs. I hope that one day they can return too.