During pledgeship- you will get a "Big Sis". For me, I got a "mom" who was someone who helped me not only through the pledgeship but all the time. I'm sure it is the same concept. She is the one who gets you your first crest and a paddle (NOT FOR HAZING - just for memory keepsake)When I first got my bid- I got an "owl pal" - same thing- someone to help you until you get your big sis. I heard that it changed when everything became really "PC"- like you can't call them rushees anymore- now it is perspective members and I don't think you can be called a pledge anymore either- does anyone know?