Too fat to recruit: or, DePauw, the Sequel

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

It really is unfortunate. As alphagamugaalum said, I'd love to be on a campus like yours where it seems that every chapter can really go its own way.

It's disheartening that so many campuses are not like the one where I initiated. However, I do have to point out that there were definitely a fair share of negative stereotypes that many (if not all) of the groups had to overcome, and it was difficult for all of them.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

It's disheartening that so many campuses are not like the one where I initiated. However, I do have to point out that there were definitely a fair share of negative stereotypes that many (if not all) of the groups had to overcome, and it was difficult for all of them.

DramaDawg and I are from the same campus (although separated by ten+ years and not from the same chapter) so it may not really be as many campuses as you fear.

But it doesn't change the situation for the groups where it is true and it doesn't offer much hope that overall situation changes much over time (although the particular struggling groups may vary a little from decade to decade.)

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

DramaDawg and I are from the same campus (although separated by ten+ years and not from the same chapter) so it may not really be as many campuses as you fear.

But it doesn't change the situation for the groups where it is true and it doesn't offer much hope that overall situation changes much over time (although the particular struggling groups may vary a little from decade to decade.)

Well, it's not altogether hopeless, either. I have seen chapters on many campuses completely change and overcome stereotypes to become the best on a certain campus in a few short years. Again, I stand by my statement that sacrificing sisterhood for more members should not be an option. But I digress. . .

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

Well, it's not altogether hopeless, either. I have seen chapters on many campuses completely change and overcome stereotypes to become the best on a certain campus in a few short years. Again, I stand by my statement that sacrificing sisterhood for more members should not be an option. But I digress. . .

When the chapters overcame the stereotype, did another chapter get stuck with it or did it go away completely?

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

When the chapters overcame the stereotype, did another chapter get stuck with it or did it go away completely?

Actually, one went away completely, because it was a ridiculous stereotype regarding sexual orientation. Several of the other stereotypes also disappeared, but of course, people are always going to talk trash, especially when people are petty and jealous of certain accomplishments. Sisters just need to remain dedicated to their chapters and hold on to their ideals.

[Tom Earp]

Actually, I cannot remember Storks real name but he grew up and is a good looking Dude!

Go figure! Hypocrates!

Oh, Storks biggest statement, "You Morons"!

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Actually, I cannot remember Storks real name but he grew up and is a good looking Dude!

Oh, Storks biggest statement, "You Morons"!

Douglas "Stork" Kenny

(December 10, 1947 – August 27, 1980)
Cofounder of National Lampoon (the magazine)
Co-writer of National Lampoon's Animal House (movie)

Storks' full quote: "Well, whut the hell we s'posed to do, yuh mo-ron?"