Texas Daughter's Recruitment Thread!

[IHeartDDD]

I just have one reallly quick piece of advice for your PNM! Make sure she goes over any content she has on her facebook or myspace accounts, because sorority members will be checking out their rush crushes through these mediums and it's always a good idea to present yourself in the best light, and not have anything embarassing or something that would tarnish her reputation on these sites! I'm sure you've already thought of that, but this is also a reminder to all PNM's!

[GtownGirl98]

If it is Texas A&M... maybe she will meet my brother. My mom called me at 7 her time to tell me they were going to something for new students today. He is glad that he didn't get the 3 person suite that he original was assigned to. He is going to be a Junior with all the credits that he has but if you see a tall, skinny, white boy with an afro of black curls from Houston then tell him hi from his sister in KY.

I wouldn't normally describe someone this way... but these are all true statements about my brother.

[BamaDad]

You know, as a Dad, I must admit it got a little crazy with the clothes aspect of rush. My daughter gave us fashion shows, poses, etc., to make sure everything was just right. And heaven help me if I gave the wrong opinion about how the fabric color matches her skin, or whether she should wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a certain outfit. Does this look okay, Daddy? Or should I wear the blue and white dress on Wednesday? How about these shoes?

I can only hope I gave the right answers....

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by BamaDad

You know, as a Dad, I must admit it got a little crazy with the clothes aspect of rush. My daughter gave us fashion shows, poses, etc., to make sure everything was just right. And heaven help me if I gave the wrong opinion about how the fabric color matches her skin, or whether she should wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a certain outfit. Does this look okay, Daddy? Or should I wear the blue and white dress on Wednesday? How about these shoes?

I can only hope I gave the right answers....

BamaDad you are cracking me up. Why can't we all have dads like this?

[LouisaMay]

Originally Posted by BamaDad

You know, as a Dad, I must admit it got a little crazy with the clothes aspect of rush. My daughter gave us fashion shows, poses, etc., to make sure everything was just right. And heaven help me if I gave the wrong opinion about how the fabric color matches her skin, or whether she should wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a certain outfit. Does this look okay, Daddy? Or should I wear the blue and white dress on Wednesday? How about these shoes?

I can only hope I gave the right answers....

I think it is adorable that your daughter asks for your opinion on clothes!! That's so sweet

[LOVEinZTA]

haha, I don't think my father even knows what rush was, I just called home on bid day and was like "guess what!" no one else in my family was ever involved in the Greek system at all though.

[ImaDeeGee]

LOVEinZTa...I did the same thing too! I was just like, surprise! I'm a Greek! I am the first sorority woman in my family too.

When my Dad found out that I went DG, he started calling my letters "Triangle R" cause he didn't understand. LOL Oh, and sometimes he asks me "how are things going at Lambda, Lambda, Lambda?" (Think Revenge of the Nerds!) I love my Dad's sense of humor!

Surprisingly, my Dad was more supportive of my decision than my Mom was. Maybe because I am his little girl (I have two older sisters, I'm the baby).

But at any rate, yay for Dads and Rush!! LOL

[LOVEinZTA]

haha, awww see my mom has gotten my letters down, but my dad will be reading something or see anything with the word "zeta" in it at all and be like "LOOK! it's your sorority!" and I'll have to say "no dad, that's a fraternity" or something similar.

[SigK_Bama]

Originally Posted by LOVEinZTA

haha, I don't think my father even knows what rush was, I just called home on bid day and was like "guess what!" no one else in my family was ever involved in the Greek system at all though.

My dad was the same. He even went so far as to argue with a jewerly company representative over the phone when he was buying me a ring for Christmas with my letters on it. He swore up and down that I was a Sigma Chi and wasn't about to let her tell him any different.

[Stef the Pef]

Originally Posted by BamaDad

You know, as a Dad, I must admit it got a little crazy with the clothes aspect of rush. My daughter gave us fashion shows, poses, etc., to make sure everything was just right. And heaven help me if I gave the wrong opinion about how the fabric color matches her skin, or whether she should wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a certain outfit. Does this look okay, Daddy? Or should I wear the blue and white dress on Wednesday? How about these shoes?

I can only hope I gave the right answers....

This has to be the cutest post I've seen on here! I loved all the pre-rush shopping!

As for this thread as a whole, though, the waiting is unbearable! Even if she is an aggie (and you know the Bears aren't going to let 'em win in Waco this year!), this thread has been a wonderful read. The KD house at A&M opened its house and its arms to our pledge retreat my freshman year, and they have a great Greek Row. I'm wishing the best for Texasdaughter!

[texasmom]

Today was Bid Day. I've deliberately stayed off the forum the last day and a a half because I've been SO antsy. Just can't focus. I did get on this afternoon and was heartened to read all the nice posts. I do feel like TexasDaughter and I have had some special help in our corner.

Last night TexasDaughter attended Pref Night. And today, I'm proud to report TexasDaughter received her official bid from (can you stand it?))












...... ALPHA DELTA PI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She called about 5 minutes ago and sounds SO, SO HAPPY. She said, "Mom I can't talk now. I'm going to meet all my pledge sisters, but I'll call you later."

So it's my pleasure to thank all you nice ladies and gentlemen who have commented and given so much invaluable advice during the past week. You all have touched me deeply and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I do have to sign off, now, 'cause after this week I think TexasDaughter deserves some FLOWERS!!!

By the way ADPi was the "Chris" group, for those keeping score. I'll post details later of all the other groups. Gotta go call that florist.

Love, TEXASMOM

[carnation]

Congratulations! I hope you can find some gorgeous purple violets to send her!

[tinydancer]

Congratulations to Texas Daughter and Alpha Delta Pi!!

[pinkyphimu]

congratulations to your daughter! welcome to the macon magnolias!

[LPIDelta]

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!

Sending wishes for many, many years of sisterhood for TexasDaughter in ADPi!