Retro on the Rocks with a Twist?

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by FuzzieAlum

The suspense is killing me.

I know I can't wait to know more!!

[Leslie Anne]

As far as the chapter was concerned, I simply hadn’t made grades again. My big sis knew that I was going through a rough time although she didn’t know the specifics. I don’t think I even missed any pledge meetings since what happened was just before finals. The chapter was supportive of me, as you'll see....


One the second night of the first round of Rush I was walking with my group from one party to the next when I heard, “Pssst! Pssst! Leslie!” I looked over and saw my big sis, “Angela” peeking around the back door of Water Skiing. I quickly looked around to make sure no one saw me and ran over to her. There were four or five other sisters at the back door. I told them I was coming in there next. I got hugs from all of them. One older sister, Sue, told me not to worry; I was the perfect little Water Skier. It meant the world to me that they did this.

Early the next morning I got a call from “Angela.” She told me that their chapter advisor wanted me to wait a year and bring my grades up before I re-pledged. I was shocked and very sad but immediately agreed. I would do whatever it took. I withdrew from Rush.

My friends in the dorm felt horrible for me. I tried to put on a happy face. I didn’t want to be a downer during an exciting time for them.

As Rush neared its end, “Jeannine” came to me to talk about something. She really loved Water Skiing but she said she wouldn’t pledge them if it was going to hurt me. She was such a sweetheart. I told her that I wanted her to be happy and if Water Skiing was where she wanted to be she should go ahead and try to get a bid there.

She ended up preffing Tennis and Water Skiing. When she got back from signing her card she told me that she had put Tennis first even though she preferred Water Skiing. She said, “I just couldn’t do that to you.”

My predictions for where my friends would pledge were all off.

Both “Jeannine” and “Maureen” pledged Tennis.


“Gail” pledged Ice Skating.


Both “Jill” and “Viola” pledged Sunbathing.

[Leslie Anne]

“Tabitha” got her ‘better’ sorority in Polo.

and

Iris pledged her legacy house at UCLA, Aerobics.


I was happy for my friends but it was hard to see them all having so much fun without me. It was a lonely year with my hall feeling pretty empty. I had a wonderful boyfriend by that time though and the year quickly passed.

[FSUZeta]

oh leslie, i just hate that you had to wait another year.

[trojangal]

How awful! Would going through rush as an upperclassman have hurt you at this university?

[AlwaysSAI]

First of all, WHOA! I never imagined that you would drop out if Waterskiing didn't take you. I knew you wanted to be there, but I thought you'd just truck on. That must've been really tough. All those sisters coming out the back door to support you and then, bang, no more.

Okay, onto something new.

THIS THREAD IS MY NEW GUILTY PLEASURE!!

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI

First of all, WHOA! I never imagined that you would drop out if Waterskiing didn't take you. I knew you wanted to be there, but I thought you'd just truck on.

Well, that's what any normal person would have done. Did I mention how stubborn I am? Once I get something into my head....forget it!


AEPhiSierra, thank you for the clarification.