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Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
Maybe instead of wearing it you could incorporate it in conversation when you're at DG. Let them know that the anchor is special to you as well, and let them know your reasons. I remember we had a PNM who had a boyfriend in the coast guard and she mentioned she had an anchor necklace (but wasn't wearing it). We all liked her in the first place and when we found out the anchor was special to her too, it just made us that much more excited.
p.s. - She's now a sister 
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I don't really know what kinds of outfits your recruitment calls for, but maybe hiding the necklace under a garment would be the best thing.
You don't want something that is so special to you and really has nothing to do with sororities to mess us where you belong. The meaning would be a nice conversation starter, but I know sometimes chapters can be picky (because they have to number down girls), and you might not be able to tell what it means - and then they just assume you are gung ho about DG.
If I were you, just kiss it for good luck or something before you go to parties, or try to hide it on you somewhere. It would probably be better if it wasn't visible. You also don't want to feel uncomfortable either worrying about what people think about the necklace.
As for just wearing it when you visit DG - DON'T do that. If you only wanted to be a DG, I would say go for it - but considering how it has other meanings, you don't want to give them the wrong impression. I know I'd feel a little dumb if I got excited about seeing a girl wear an anchor necklace, and then find out that it isn't because of the reason I thought it was. It would, however, be a nice conversation starter to bring up by saying, "Oh yes, I was given an anchor because of this and I learned that it is a symbol of hope..." That would be something fun to talk about with the DG's.
Anyways, sorry I go on and on, just keep it out of sight at parties - having a clean slate that won't make ANY sorority think oh well they want to be there or here would be the best possible thing for you to do.