Auburn University Rush--Fall 2007 - Page 13

AuburnMom · #**181** 08-12-2007, 09:27 PM

I just talked to Kate tonight. She sounded happy and relieved (almost giddy) that the parties are over. She’s had a good time throughout but I think she is at the point where she’d like to know where she is going to be as of tomorrow afternoon (as her mother would also like to know!)

She maximized her options when she ranked the 3 sororities that she attended today. And here’s the cool part…. while she has a favorite, she says she could easily see herself being a part of any of the 3 sororities she preffed today. She said that whatever it says when she opens the envelope tomorrow, she will be happy. I think that is wonderful for her!

Bids are given out at 3pm tomorrow. If for some reason she doesn’t receive a bid, she will be notified by her Pi Chi tomorrow morning. If she doesn’t hear from her Pi Chi tomorrow morning, then she (and all the other PNM’s) will meet at 3pm for bid distribution. After bid distribution, they head out to join their new sororities. I believe they then spend the rest of the afternoon/evening with their new sisters.

So, approximately 19 more hours and we’ll know. She promised she’d bring her cell phone to bid distribution so she can call me and let me know where she is going! I can’t wait and I’ll update as soon as I hear.

WAR EAGLE!
AuburnMom

UGAalum94 · #**182** 08-12-2007, 09:32 PM

That's terrific! I'm looking forward to learning about the groups she liked too.

Srmom1 · #**183** 08-12-2007, 10:02 PM

Congrats Auburn Mom, your daughter is in the home stretch!

That is hilarious about your husband and the rush thread. If my husband (or my son) knew that I was writing a thread on son's rush, they would think I was nuts!!! I guess we moms take everything so close to the heart with our kids. That is why it broke my heart to read Momof2's posts.

But, this thread has been great to show all sides of the rush process. We just all hope that it ends well for the rushees.

Here's to keeping our fingers crossed for the rest of all the kids

kddani · #**184** 08-12-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alum

Let the mom vent on an anoymous message board.

Just a reminder that GC is very rarely an anonymous place. It's not hard to figure out who is who. For instance, for someone at Auburn, enough info was given that it wouldn't take long to figure out who is the daughter in question.

Fleur de Lis · #**185** 08-12-2007, 10:51 PM

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

Haha, I just kicked my husband out of the room so I could read GC without him making fun of me!! I love these recruitment threads!! I am *not so secretly* hoping Kate goes Kappa - it sounds like any sorority would be fortunate to have her. I can't wait to hear!

Fleur de Lis · #**186** 08-12-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

Haha, I just kicked my husband out of the room so I could read GC without him making fun of me!! I love these recruitment threads!! I am *not so secretly* hoping Kate goes Kappa - it sounds like any sorority would be fortunate to have her. I can't wait to hear!

honeychile · #**187** 08-12-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnMom

She maximized her options when she ranked the 3 sororities that she attended today. And here’s the cool part…. while she has a favorite, she says she could easily see herself being a part of any of the 3 sororities she preffed today. She said that whatever it says when she opens the envelope tomorrow, she will be happy. I think that is wonderful for her!

Kate seems to have inherited your own classy attitude - I wish only the best for her!

KSUViolet06 · #**188** 08-12-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnMom

She maximized her options when she ranked the 3 sororities that she attended today. And here’s the cool part…. while she has a favorite, she says she could easily see herself being a part of any of the 3 sororities she preffed today. She said that whatever it says when she opens the envelope tomorrow, she will be happy. I think that is wonderful for her!

That's good to hear. More PNMs should have such positive attitudes.

WarEagle07 · #**189** 08-13-2007, 12:06 AM

I do not know how tomorrow will pan out for my daughter, but I do know that as of right now she is relaxed and truly enjoying herself for the first time all week. The rest of the student population has begun to move into the dorms and all of the new people are providing a nice distraction from the stress of rush. I do want to say that it has been tough on my daughter to see rush not going so well for some of the people that she knows. There was one girl in her group that was released and several others who only had a few parties to attend. She truly does feel badly for these girls and wishes there was something that she could do for them. I cannot wait to reveal which sororities she visited for prefs. and (hopefully) which she bids! Tomorrow 3:00 sharp she finds out and I will post ASAP!

LaneSig · #**190** 08-13-2007, 12:45 AM

Okay, sorry to muddy the waters further: Is Momto2's daughter eligible for a Snap Bid? Since she was released and didn't drop out herself, is this still an option?

PeppyGPhiB · #**191** 08-13-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LaneSig

Okay, sorry to muddy the waters further: Is Momto2's daughter eligible for a Snap Bid? Since she was released and didn't drop out herself, is this still an option?

Yes. Actually, even if she had dropped out she'd still be elligible for a snap bid.

Lil_ChiO_Lady · #**192** 08-13-2007, 05:01 AM

Wow! Reading this thread has been an exciting roller coaster ride for me.I LOVE IT!!
I wish the best for everyone and I am sooo excited, anxious on where Kate will be ending up.
I forget how addicted i get when rush comes around(no matter how old i am)
I will be here 3pm sharp

Soliloquy · #**193** 08-13-2007, 05:18 AM

I am anxiously awaiting the bid-day results for kate, as well as the decoding!

Good luck to the other relatives who have posted in this thread as well!

AnatraAmore · #**194** 08-13-2007, 07:45 AM

Good luck to the girls who I'm sure are eagerly awaiting their bids today!

WarEagle07 · #**195** 08-13-2007, 09:16 AM

None of the moms who I am scheduled to attend bid day with have received a phone call from a tearful daughter, so we are guessing that we are good to go! Off to Auburn to have lunch with our daughters, and then to bid day! I am so excited for more than one reason; yes I am very happy for her to join a sorority. Mostly, I am thrilled that she has asked me to be with her on this day! Who knows how many times this will happen in the future once she is comfortable and spreads her wings. All I know is that her simple little request for me to come to Auburn to be with her today has given me more joy than I can express! I never knew how much small gestures towards mom and dad meant until I became a parent of a teen myself. A hug, and time spent together is priceless to me!