Lavaliering and Pinning Questions

[NUBlue&Blue]

On our midwestern campus, there was no "lavaliered" stage, just pinnings. After the pinning, you took both pins down to the local jeweler and had them soldered together by a chain. Since I married the person I was pinned to, our pins are still together, but I guess I should get them taken apart one of these days in case he ever wants to wear his for something.

Yes, back in the day, you couldn't just order something you wanted and have it show up in a day or two. I remember the greek clothing rep only came once or twice a year, so you'd better have money or it would be a long time before you'd have another chance to order something!

[FSUZeta]

back in my day at fsu, lavaliering was the equilavent to a h.s. boy giving his class ring to his steady girlfriend-sort of a physical statement that they are a couple. pinning was sort of a pre-engagement thing .

there was a lovely local jewelry store in downtown tallahassee where all the sororities and fraternities purchased their chapter guards, officer dangles and lavaliers. that whole block has since been absorbed by the state for more office space.

there were lots of lavalierings, pinnings and engagements and the fraternity brothers would come over and serenade the girl for a pinning or engagement. the boy would then be hauled up the street to westcott fountain and thrown in.