That 70s Rush!

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Oh, panty raids and squeezing lemon juice into our hair! The memories!

Donna – The outside of this house looks absolutely gorgeous, even if it is the same ugly color it has always been. There are tiny twinkling white lights in all of the trees, and large glass bowls in their colors are filled with floating candles and lining the walkway to the front door. There is a canopy draped across the front door and it is covered with a blanket of their flowers. The sides are decorated with dozens of little replicas of their symbol, and as I move closer I realize that each one has the name of a sister on it. I thought that was very touching and really made me feel like they had a bond. The sisters are all in matching black dresses and pearls. Again, I feel a little less than elegant!

Here, we start off with some dessert, an iced cookie in the shape of their symbol. They’re serving punch out of a fountain and I think it’s the coolest thing ever. My cookie has my name on it as well as the name of the girl preffing me, who went to Prissy Prep and was a year ahead of me. We’d been in several clubs together there, so I knew her rather well and really liked her. We have a great conversation about how we have so much in common and how comfortable I feel with everyone in the house. It really did feel like coming home when I walked in the door. But I’m not sure if that’s the best thing or not. Will I have a chance to grow and experience new things if I am with so many of the same people for the next four years? Or will this provide just the anchor I need in a giant sea of the unknown at this huge school?

The ceremony was another touching candlelight event. A Prissy Prep Senior I knew was one of the sisters who spoke about her Donna experience. Then another Prissy Prep alumna shared a beautiful poem. My rusher squeezed my hand tightly and smiled a genuinely warm smile at me. Afterwards, she presented me with a small gift in a handmade box that not only represented the sorority but was personalized with something that symbolized Prissy Prep as well. I was blown away by the thought that went into making it. (Yes, girls, for those who are counting, that makes two gifts plus flowers received during pref. How times have changed, huh?)

Once we come to the end of the party, guess what? ANOTHER WISH! Either all of these girls really really really want me or they are just trying to let me down easy and they say that to all the rushees! But right afterwards, just as we are walking out the door, my rusher whispers “You have always been a Donna. I hope you will make it official tonight.” I burst into tears (and I had been doing so well here!) because I knew exactly what she meant.