Final Rush Numbers

RebelPike · #1 10-10-2006, 08:47 PM

Hey guys. Formal Rush is FINALLY here at Ole Miss. This year, Ole Miss has the largest Freshman class in school history. Great for the University, but also for rush. With 854 guys participating in formal recruitment this year, every fraternity is looking to pull in large numbers of great guys. This is my first year to experience rush from the perspective of an active member in a fraternity, and I was very involved and met alot of the guys personally. Pike is looking to get between 65 and 80 guys. HUGE numbers, I know, but I personally know at least 50 or so of these guys and they are quality guys. I will get back to you in about a week with our final number.

Back to the point of my post: What numbers did other Pike chapters post this year in rush?

Firehouse · #2 10-10-2006, 09:59 PM

Good for you, Gamma Iota!
Florida State took 60 - now you go top us. Beat Ole Miss Phi Delt, Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi. Pound 'em!
Go Pikes.

RebelPike · #3 10-11-2006, 03:35 AM

That would definatle be nice. Being from the Mississippi Delta myself, and Phi Delt traditionally taking most of the Delta guys, I know that we rushed the Delta guys real hard this year, and are probably going to pull the majority of the Delta boys. Sigma Nu always pulls good numbers, but not as much so in quality (personal opinion). Last year we took alot of guys away from Sigma Chi during formal rush. We have a few guys who pledged EX but dropped before initiation and are going through rush again and planning on Pike. ATO is running a good rush this year using their incredible new house as leverage.

Round 1 starts in 14 hours and I can't wait.

UNDPike86 · #4 10-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Rush here at University of North Dakota was weak due to the fact the University pushed rush back 4 weeks and it was on the same week as midterms. Overall I am pleased however because there are 8 guys in my pledge class including me and they are all quality. I might add that we are still the 2nd largest fraternity out of 13 fraternities on UND campus.

FratAmerica · #5 10-11-2006, 11:48 PM

Dear Proud Pledge,

Welcome to Pi Kappa Alpha and congratulations on your decision. I also applaud you for reaching out via this forum to meet other brothers and learn about the opportunities available through Pi Kappa Alpha.

Let me recommend that one of the first things that you do is search for posts by Firehouse on the topic of recruitment. I say this because we need to get you on "Pike thinking" about rush!

Universities and IFCs may set rush dates, but the most successful chapters don't care about those dates. They care about EVERY day. Don't let the "official rush week" stop you from recruiting before and after. Either change the rules, withdraw from recognition or strategize on how you can recruit - even if you aren't bidding - throughout the year.

Comparing yourself to other chapters on your campus is never good enough. Compare yourselves to the top Pike chapters. To have the manpower to compete, you need to initiate at least 25 men per year. This will give you a fighting chance to stay at or above our average chapter size of 65 or so.

Set your goals higher and don't be stopped by perceived barriers!

RebelPike · #6 10-15-2006, 09:18 PM

We got 78 guys through formal rush at Ole Miss! Second largest pledge class on campus (behind Sig Ep, but they gave out 500+ bids and got 96). This is not only one of the largest, but also one of the best pledge classes here in a long time.