They're having a blast ! - Page 3

aopirose · #1 08-25-2001, 06:18 PM

justamom,

I just knew that you were talking about LSU. All the signs were there plain as day. I bet that I can even tell you which group it was too. I am very sorry that your daughter is so hurt, but like Amy said, maybe it will turn out that her second choice should have been her first choice. I can also appreciate your hurt and disappointment. You do all you can to try to protect your children but sometimes things are out of our reach. However, there is something that you can do about this. Please encourage your daughter to report this. That is the only way it will stop. If you would like to rant privately, please contact me anytime.

justamom · #2 08-25-2001, 06:21 PM

I think she will know which way she is leaning after a lock in. If you can't get to know girls at a slumber party, when can you?
I gotta go, I really need to change the name of this thread.
How about THEY WERE HAVING A BLAST!

cutetiger · #3 08-25-2001, 06:59 PM

Justamom, I can imagine how your daughter feels. I too am a student at LSU (one of the most cut-throat rushes in the south). I must say however, from what you have told us, no matter which sorority that she chooses on campus she will be a wonderful asset to not only them, but the greek community as a whole. Just tell her that we are praying for her and that they "dirty rushers" will get what they deserve in the end.

I would however report this incident to the Greek Affairs office. As you well know LSU has tried to continue to fix the problems within the greek organizations on campus. They can't fix what they don't know about. Talk it over with your daughter and see what she has to say to it.

B.

justamom · #4 08-25-2001, 07:39 PM

Up down, up down...now she is UP! I tell you, this daughter of mine blows me away sometimes. (Proud moment) She came to the same conclusion...How great can you be if you have to lie...Oh a "rose" by any other name...

She had the opportunity to get a look at her pledge class AND as you know, she already liked them. SHE IS HAPPY! REALLY HAPPY!

One girl that she has known since grade school went to THAT HOUSE and she is dying laughing. There are other aquaintances as well, but there's always one that stands out as "special". Hate to say it, but sometimes revenge can be sweet.

She knows some of the pledges from her gatherings and is so pumped up she can't wait. She also told me that one very high profile house did not make quota...

AS THE WORLD TURNS!

Aphigal · #5 08-25-2001, 07:44 PM

Ok so now we are dying to where she pledged?

Who made quota and who didn't?

dzsaigirl · #6 08-25-2001, 07:50 PM

I am sorry that the rush experience for her had to be tainted. I certainly hope it wasn't my sorority (which has a chapter at LSU), that dirty rushed her, but it doesn't matter which sorority dirty rushed her...it's just WRONG! This is supposed to be fun and you should want to go with a group you can trust!

Anyway, I am so happy to hear that she now has a sorority home!!!!!!!! Where did she end up?

justamom · #7 08-25-2001, 08:14 PM

Notes from the bus---I would LOVE to say where she ended up as one of MY best college friends was in that soro. I just think it unwise to indicate any soro would be second to a house that stooped to such a low level. In honesty, if my daughter HAD listened to her cousins and various people in the first place she never would have fallen for that tripe. I wanted her to go where she is now or the other soro which is composed of wonderful girls.

If I had a real source on the quota issue,more than girls on a bus, I would state it. It doesn't surprise me though. An INDIVIDUAL of said sorority said some things early in the summer that hurt the feelings of potential members in our community. I hope this story isn't considered to be bashing. I am known for my propencity to speak the truth more than my tactfulness. In fact, I was thinking of starting a thread called The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. There was much good that came to all who started this journey. they may not realize it yet.

prospectiverushee · #8 08-25-2001, 09:00 PM

Justamom,

I am so sorry about what happened to your daughter. But maybe everything worked out the way it was suppose to. Now that I know that it was LSU (I'm a former student) I think I have a pretty good idea which sorority it may be. I do urge you to contact the Greek Affairs Office. There are a lot of PNM's that came to this board looking for advice. If they read things like this,then it may put the wrong idea in their heads about LSU and the Greek System in general

PenguinTrax · #9 08-25-2001, 09:08 PM

Justamom,

I know it's not wise to name the house that hurt your daughter, and many of us found our homes at our 2nd & even 3rd choice houses. Don't feel bad about being honest with your feelings or the fact that your daughter is where she is. She is where she was meant to be and she is happy, that's all that matters.

Anywho - the gist of this message is...TELL US YOUR DAUGHTER'S HOUSE, WE'RE DYING OVER HERE! Some of us have gained sisters tonight - one of whom is your daughter and we want to wish her well.

Barbara
Alumna & Rush Forum Moderator

justamom · #10 08-25-2001, 09:27 PM

OK- I want you fortunate sisters to know what a beautiful, intelligent, compasionate, virtuous and honest new member you have. She is loved by all those who know her and admired for her beauty both inside and out. She will bring honor to your chapter and a bit of a devilish prankster into your midst. I proudly introduce to you,( a tribute to the 4 Seasons------
"RAG DOLL")
MY DAUGHTER A DELTA GAMMA PLEDGE!!!!!

There you have it. I am a sucker when given an opportunity to brag on my offspring!

Prospectiverushee and Juniorgirl...a special message to you "Thanks".

PenguinTrax · #11 08-25-2001, 09:36 PM

Congratulations!

cutetiger · #12 08-25-2001, 09:43 PM

CONGRATS!

DG's are one of the best one's on campus. She definitely made the right choice. Best of luck to her.

B.

carnation · #13 08-25-2001, 09:50 PM

Yayyyyy! She picked a fabulous group with a great national reputation!

I really hope she's swept up into sorority life and adores every second!

And how did the others from your hometown fare? Did most of the legacies find a home?

I left you a message!

AOPIHottie · #14 08-25-2001, 09:51 PM

Justamom,

Congrats to your daughter, we all here at GC wish her a wonderful fall semester with her new sisters, and we welcome a beautiful young woman into our Greek sisterhood, because we are ALL sisters!! Delta Gamma is lucky to have her

dzsaigirl · #15 08-25-2001, 10:42 PM

Congratulations on your daughter being a DG!

The Delta Gammas on my campus are so cool. Whenever my sorority does a dual-sorority crush party or other similar event, we almost always ask DG to pair up with us since they are just a great group of girls, and so fun and down to earth!!!!!

The school I transferred from before I went greek (SMU) also has a great group of DG's. They were always classy, sincere, and REAL. Way to go!

PS: at LSU do they put a big sign on each girl's dorm room door that indicates which sorority she got? They did that at SMU but not here at U of H and I always thought it was WAY cute! The Delta Gammas got a big glittery anchor on their door