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Old 08-18-2011, 10:19 AM
MizzouMom MizzouMom is offline
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Well, it wouldn't be a good story without a little drama. My daughter was invited back to six chapters today (out of a maximum of seven), but was cut from several of her favorites. Fortunately, she still has six amazing chapters left. Today, she will be attending:

Grande Baroque
Strasbourg
Candlelight
Eloquence
Chrysanthemum
Acorn

Repousse (my chapter ) cut her. This was her favorite and the one I was really worried about. She was also cut by Rose Point, in which she has some friends. I don't think she was expecting this at all. There were some tears this morning and I only got to speak with her briefly on the phone. But within 30 minutes I had a text from her saying "I'm just going to put my head up and be gracious to the houses that wanted me back. If they want me, I want to be with them." I couldn't be more proud of her than I am at this moment.

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Old 08-18-2011, 10:34 AM
IvyLeaf IvyLeaf is offline
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I just got a quick text and cant read the picture she attached. She said that she was not invited back to her three favs but was happy with the other ones and has a full dance card today. I am so proud of these mature young women that we have raised!!!
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Old 08-18-2011, 03:41 PM
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"I'm just going to put my head up and be gracious to the houses that wanted me back. If they want me, I want to be with them.".

I think your daughter has a wonderful head on her shoulders to have such a positive attitude! I'm sharing this specific quote from your daughter with my daughter (who'll be rushing next week!). Best of luck to both of you!
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Old 08-18-2011, 09:38 PM
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There were some tears this morning and I only got to speak with her briefly on the phone. But within 30 minutes I had a text from her saying "I'm just going to put my head up and be gracious to the houses that wanted me back. If they want me, I want to be with them." I couldn't be more proud of her than I am at this moment.

Beautiful!! I would be proud of her too. She sounds like a wonderful, mature young woman. I hope she has a terrific rest of the week! Best of luck to you both. It is a blow when your sorority cuts your legacy loved one, so hugs an hats off to you both for your great attitudes.
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Old 08-18-2011, 11:44 PM
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philanthropy day

My daughter and I went out to dinner tonight and talked at length about the chapters she visited today and what tomorrow might hold. She had an easier time preferencing after the socials today, and we discussed the best and worse case scenarios for preference round and bid day.

I can't go into very much detail about philanthropy day, except to say that it seemed to consist mostly of house tours and short skits. Every chapter did something very creative and different, but I don't want to give it away for those who might recognize what chapters I'm describing. So here is what I can share about today's socials:

Candlelight - at this point she says this is her favorite chapter - she has repeatedly said that they don't do anything halfway, and everything is so impressive and well planned, plus she's had great conversations all along with the girls

Eloquence - second favorite chapter - again, very organized and creative, lots of energy and very friendly, beautiful chapter house

Strasbourg - third favorite chapter - she really hadn't expected to fall in love with this chapter but says she could really see herself here - she says she has felt like each girl she has met could become a best friend

Grande Baroque - fourth favorite (and one remaining legacy chapter) - always describes them as so fun and friendly, creative, energetic and outgoing - this is another chapter she hadn't expected to fall in love with

Acorn - fifth favorite - says the girls are really friendly and the house is beautiful, she could definitely see herself being happy here

Chrysanthemum - sixth favorite - this is the only chapter she really has reservations about, and we have discussed at length that many girls feel lukewarm about their new chapter at the beginning and end up loving it

So the chapters that are fourth, fifth, and sixth are the ones that she could potentially drop if she gets to go back to her top three tomorrow. She said that if she gets asked back to even one of her top three she will be thrilled. Of course, there is still the possibility that she could be released, or only get one or two invitations. We will find out tomorrow morning (Friday) around 9:00.
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Old 08-19-2011, 12:09 AM
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Best of luck to her! As others have said, she seems to have a great attitude
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