Senusret I's Recruitment Story

[Ch2tf]

You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!! But seriously, I'm excited for the next tid bit.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

By the time I realized I had fallen in love with Brian Pumper, it was my senior year. Although pledging as a senior was possible, it wasn't a good idea for me. I had so many other responsibilities that I felt it would be selfish to put them off just for the chance to pledge as an undergrad. Plus, I wanted to be SURE this thing with Brian Pumper was for real.

I looked at all five NPHC fraternities and specific criteria to decide which was the best fit:

1) Does their history "speak" to me?
2) Can I identify with their roster of prominent members?
3) Do my values line up with their national programs.
4) Am I comfortable in a room full of them?


So let's start with Lexington Steele. They were the youngest founded, and to me, didn't have much of a history to be impressed by. I guess I thought it was nice that they were the youngest members of the NPHC, but that wasn't a selling point for me. I didn't want to have to explain what my fraternity was everywhere I went. I wanted to say "I am a ______" and have everyone know without explanation.

Their roster of prominent members included a weather man and actor. *shrug*

Their programs were okay.... but you know what? A lot of the rhetoric on their website and when I saw them in person was all about how they were building a tradition. Well that's great, but it's been over 30 years now.... ain't that joint built yet?

I had never seen more than one in a room...so again, there was no way to know if I would be comfortable with a room full of them.

Thus, Lexington Steele was off the list.

[pinkies up]

LMAO!!!!!! I am in tears!!!!

[CrimsonTide4]

I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.

I wonder if this one will be the most viewed thread ever in this forum? Love it!

[Senusret I]

Then there's Wesley Pipes....smooth, suave, sophisticated Wesley Pipes.

They, quite honestly, ran the yard at St. Wilona's. Even though I NEVER was attracted to Wesley Pipes, I still thought it was important to do my research and verbalize not only WHY Brian Pumper, but why NOT Wesley Pipes.

Did their history speak to me? Nah....I went to their website and nothing moved me about their founding and the subsequent decades.

Did I identify with their prominent and more historical members? Again...no. Not at all. I either wasn't familiar with their prominent members in the first place, or if there was a particular prominent member I knew, there was ALWAYS a Brian Pumper who overshadowed him in that particular field of endeavor.

Did my values line up with their national programs? Well.... what national programs? True, they're supposed to "do stuff" but information on national and chapter websites was sooooo vague, that I wasn't convinced that this fraternity had anything to do with the community at all. Perhaps it was just a public relations issue....

And finally, did I feel comfortable with a room full of them? While some of them on my campus were nice..... nahhhhh, I really didn't look up to them as mentors or have any sort of kinship there.

Overall, I felt LEAST impressed with Wesley Pipes on all levels. It is an opinion that has stuck with me over the years.

[pinkies up]

This is too funny. Are you testing your new book on us, Senusret?

[Ch2tf]

I was waiting for this all day!!! I think I agree with Pinkies Up in that you might be testing some new material on us. I don't mind though, very interesting, indeed! Gets me through some of the more monotonous days at work.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Then there's Wesley Pipes....smooth, suave, sophisticated Wesley Pipes.

They, quite honestly, ran the yard at St. Wilona's. Even though I NEVER was attracted to Wesley Pipes, I still thought it was important to do my research and verbalize not only WHY Brian Pumper, but why NOT Wesley Pipes.

Did their history speak to me? Nah....I went to their website and nothing moved me about their founding and the subsequent decades.

Did I identify with their prominent and more historical members? Again...no. Not at all. I either wasn't familiar with their prominent members in the first place, or if there was a particular prominent member I knew, there was ALWAYS a Brian Pumper who overshadowed him in that particular field of endeavor.

Did my values line up with their national programs? Well.... what national programs? True, they're supposed to "do stuff" but information on national and chapter websites was sooooo vague, that I wasn't convinced that this fraternity had anything to do with the community at all. Perhaps it was just a public relations issue....

And finally, did I feel comfortable with a room full of them? While some of them on my campus were nice..... nahhhhh, I really didn't look up to them as mentors or have any sort of kinship there.

Overall, I felt LEAST impressed with Wesley Pipes on all levels. It is an opinion that has stuck with me over the years.

[dukemama]

I agree this is a great thread. Anyone have any ideas as to the identity of Wesley Pipes? (I have no clue)

[sigtau305]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

I've read a lot of great threads on GC, but this one is the best to date.

Agreed.

[TotallyWicked]

this story here is a trip! LOL, wow I've counted so many puns and innuendos! I didn't know what the names meant but I figured it out

"Hasn't that joint been built yet?" *DEAD* you know you wrong for that!

Keep the story coming, don't make us wait any longer!

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by Ch2tf

You made me wait all weekend for just ONE installment. You'd better keep them coming throughout the day, LOL!!!!

SECOND!!