Lord of the Flies Recruitment

dgdramadawg · #1 09-17-2011, 06:04 PM

PNM is rushing at a small school with only three chapters.

Jack
Ralph
Simon

(No Piggy, because who wants to be Piggy? The chapter who is known as nothing but "the fat boy" until page 5 who constantly complains about his asthma, gets his glasses stolen, and is eventually killed by a giant falling rock? No, thank you.)

PNM didn't know much about the chapters going into recruitment, but was excited to meet them. Her campus' recruitment is not very strictly structured (compared to what I'm used to since most of the girls I know go to bigger schools with more chapters).

Their format:
Day 1 - Orientation/Meet and Greet
Day 2 - all PNMs visit all 3 houses
Day 3 - all PNMs visit all 3 houses
Day 4 - Day off, PNMs receive Pref invites
Day 5 - Prefs
Day 6 - Bid day

AZTheta · #2 09-17-2011, 06:09 PM

you have taken your theme for stories in an unexpected direction. And

you made me laugh. Look forward to another stellar recounting from the Cliff's Notes of Recruitment Stories!

dgdramadawg · #3 09-17-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AzTheta

you have taken your theme for stories in an unexpected direction. And

you made me laugh. Look forward to another stellar recounting from the Cliff's Notes of Recruitment Stories!

If you think about it, sorority recruitment is a lot like crash landing on an island and having to fight for your life. Or at least my recruitment was.

I've actually got slightly more info for this one. Get excited!

dgdramadawg · #4 09-17-2011, 07:03 PM

On the first day of recruitment, PNM and friends met their Pi Chis and learned about the recruitment process. It was more of an orientation, so no exciting news.

On day 2, they held an open house at the student center so PNMs could meet members of all three sororities and get to know a little bit about the chapters. The chapters were each set up in separate rooms, and the PNMs got to spend a little time in each room.

JACK
The Jacks seemed like a lot of fun. They were very talkative and PNM enjoyed spending time with them. They talked a lot about their social events.

RALPH
The Ralphs were super laid back. PNM felt so comfortable even just in the initial conversations with them, like they were already friends! They talked about involvement on campus as well as athletics. She definitely felt an immediate connection here.

SIMON
The Simons were really sweet girls. PNM liked that they had a clear focus on academics. They seemed to be very involved on campus. PNM really liked spending time with them, though she didn't feel as instantly comfortable as she did with the Ralphs.

PNM was excited to visit the three chapters on day 3 for house tours!

UGAalum94 · #5 09-17-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

SIMON
The Simons were really sweet girls. PNM liked that they had a clear focus on academics. They seemed to be very involved on campus. PNM really liked spending time with them, though she didn't feel as instantly comfortable as she did with the Ralphs.

Well, mystical experiences with pigs' heads might make regular involvement on campus awkward. How do you go from that to the homecoming committee meeting?

Love the theme!

dgdramadawg · #6 09-17-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Well, mystical experiences with pigs' heads might make regular involvement on campus awkward. How do you go from that to the homecoming committee meeting?

Love the theme!

SIMON IS JESUS. HE CAN DO ANYTHING.

dgdramadawg · #7 09-17-2011, 10:00 PM

Again, at PNM's school, all girls get to visit all houses for this round (so Prefs is actually the only invitational round). The girls get to spend an hour at each house for house tours and philanthropy.

JACK
Again, PNM said these girls seem like a lot of fun. However, she didn't really feel a connection, if that makes sense. She couldn't really see herself being part of the group.

RALPH
Again, PNM loved this chapter. In contrast to Jack, she felt so connected to this group, everything from the house to the philanthropy to the actual women. She just feels right here.

SIMON
Again, the Simons were super nice. PNM enjoyed hearing about their philanthropy and seeing their house. She knows this group would be a good fit for her, but Ralph is definitely the front-runner over Simon (and isn't he always?).

dgdramadawg · #8 09-18-2011, 10:36 AM

Day 4 is a day off from recruitment activities, and PNM and friends received their invites for prefs!

PNM was invited to prefs at:
RALPH
SIMON

She was so excited! Going into prefs, Ralph was definitely her top choice, but she knew Simon would be a great choice, too.

dgdramadawg · #9 09-19-2011, 01:04 AM

RALPH
The Ralph pref ceremony began with the ceremonial blowing of the conch. Then the Ralphs talked about the importance of building shelter and keeping the fire going at all times.

But seriously, PNM just felt totally happy and comfortable with the Ralphs.

SIMON
The Simon pref ceremony involved each girl emphasizing her singularity by venturing out into the wilderness. They each found a clearing filled with greenery and butterflies to rest in. Then a pig's head yelled at them to leave because they were ruining everything.

But seriously, PNM enjoyed Simon's pref, too. She likes these girls, but she just doesn't feel as perfect a connection as she did with Ralph.

So, her obvious rankings:
1. Ralph
2. Simon

dgdramadawg · #10 09-19-2011, 10:10 AM

PNM is a happy new member of...

RALPH

otherwise known as

CHI OMEGA!

She is thrilled!

AZTheta · #11 09-19-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

RALPH
Then the Ralphs talked about the importance of building shelter and keeping the fire going at all times.
Then a pig's head yelled at them to leave because they were ruining everything.

I'm trying to figure out how to tie these two sentences together into my new signature.

Seriously. You have a GIFT.

and WOOT! for Chi Omega.

carnation · #12 09-19-2011, 10:44 AM

Everything that AZTheta said!

sdtennisgal · #13 09-19-2011, 11:17 AM

Being a fan of "darker" movies and books, I am TRULY inspired by this thread. Though I am just an occassional poster here, I am now motivated to find, and follow up on a PNM next fall so I can write a "Silence of the Lambs" thread. Oh, the poor chapter that gets assigned "Hannibal"...

dgdramadawg · #14 09-19-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sdtennisgal

Being a fan of "darker" movies and books, I am TRULY inspired by this thread. Though I am just an occassional poster here, I am now motivated to find, and follow up on a PNM next fall so I can write a "Silence of the Lambs" thread. Oh, the poor chapter that gets assigned "Hannibal"...

The Buffalo Bills will no doubt sing their signature door song:
"It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again."

arrowlady · #15 09-19-2011, 12:45 PM

Love your qiuck wit
And Congrats to your PNM on Chi Omega