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Bid Day was finally here! I’d been waiting for this morning all summer This was the most casual day, and it felt great to be back in sandals and shorts again. Each Rho Gamma group met in an empty classroom to receive our bids. We couldn’t sit still, but had to wait until the woman in charge of my school’s Recruitment came around to each room to give the ‘okay.’ After 45 minutes or so of watching cute YouTube videos to pass the time, the door swung open. We went wild! The PNMs formed a large circle around the room, each facing outwards to give each other privacy as we opened our envelopes. I took mine with shaking hands, my heart pounding as I stared at my neatly printed name on the front. I took a deep breath and tried to savor the moment. This was it.
Once everyone had received their bids and quieted down, our Rho Gammas told us we could open our envelopes. I unsteadily tore it open to reveal an invite from …





















SALLY!!!!!! I was absolutely on top of the world! I had to stop myself from yelling in delight! I couldn’t believe it, and all the blisters, the sore throat, and the previous days’ disappointments suddenly became totally worth it.

Each PNM – now new members! – was called to the front of the room to sign her Bid agreement. Once I’d accepted my bid, I couldn’t wait to meet all my new sisters and get my very first Sally shirt. I was so so so proud to be able to call myself a Sally at my school!

Once everyone had finished, we rushed down to the field to join our new Pledge classes. After everyone was settled, the groups of Pledges were led to the front of my school, where we ran to our new sisters. It was exhilarating! I was screaming, laughing, crying, jumping, and hugging everyone in sight. I was greeted by my Pref buddy, who crushed me with a hug and told me how happy she was to see me. Soon enough, we were given our first Sally shirts, which we all put on immediately. Bid Day was the most fun and the happiest I’ve felt in a while

I spent the rest of the afternoon with my new Sally sisters, and made so many new friends. At the end of the night, my face ached from smiling so much, and I looked forward to the lifelong friends I knew I’d make and all the amazing opportunities that had opened up from joining my sorority.

If you’re thinking of going through Recruitment, I highly recommend it! The best thing that can happen to you is that you'll find your home. I know I did!