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I did not go through formal rush. Honestly, I didn't even know that rush was going on until certain parties has already passed and it was in the paper! I didn't live in the dorms, but then again, I pretty much did since I stayed with my best friend all the time!
Anyway, I was babysitting for a woman who went to the Univeristy of Evansville. Downstairs, in the entertainment area, she had her composites and paddles hanging on the wall. I would just look at it to see all the "old" people! One day, she had a To Dragma laying out and I just read the cover and left it at that.
Before Christmas vacation, there was a small ad in the school paper to come to the information session that Alpha Omicron Pi was having. I didn't have anything to do at that time, so I went! I just remember thinking that this was probablt the sorority that Anita was in. As we walked in the door, the women had us sign up for an interview session. I didn't want to, but I thought it couldn't hurt.
The presentation was awesome! Everyone was so nice to all the girls that came to listen. They didn't mind answering my goofy questions...I had NO idea what the greek system was all about!
I came back from Christmas break all pumped for my interview! I had my interview on a Tuesday...with Rosalie Barber! She was so cool! We had such a good conversation, but I didn't think that I really stuck out in her mind.
They gave us a paper that told us when to come back...day and time...to receive the information on whether or not we would be asked to become members. We were to return on Thursday. I went and the line was huge! Turns out that over 400 girls interviewed to become members. But, only 150 bids were given.
I was at the end of the line and heard girls talking. They said that when you get your turn to go in the room, they give you a small envelope. The girls in the room already know who received a bid and they would ask you to stay in the room and open it. I got in there, told them my name, received my envelope, and began to walk towards the door as to open it outside. Then I hear, "Courtney...why don't you open that in here!" I knew what was going on! I opened it and sure enough..."You are invited to be member of Alpha Omicron Pi!" I started to cry! This was just too awesome!
I called my dad on the cell and told him. He acted as if he had no clue what was going on! "Dad, I got in!" His reply, "You got into what?" I was just so happy! I could not believe it! Never, ever did I think I would be in a sorority...and they picked me! I knew this was the best decision!
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