A dreamy Fall/Spring 2010 Recruitment Story

[elicampbell]

Originally Posted by ellebud

Just a sweet sad note: Paula was an SDT from the University of Texas, Austin, I believe. When she read on line that my daughter was going through recruitment at a university where there was an SDT chapter she wrote to me. Yes, she knew that I was Jewish. She knew that AEPhi no longer existed at my school. She very much hoped that my daughter would consider SDT and wrote her a glowing rec.

We had written before because on another tie that we had: we both were cancer survivors.

My daughter didn't join SDT, as some of you know. But Paula was ever gracious. We wrote to each other a few times a month...just to check in. I wrote her a holiday note in December. And, when I didn't receive an answer...well, I knew something was wrong.

Paula died in early December of ovarian cancer. So, to you who knew her
here, with her wit, know that she was funny in real life. And to all of you
who raise money for cancer research, be it through St. Jude's, Susan
Komen...know the work that you are doing is importent. And yes, we thank
you.

Thank you for telling us about Paula.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by ellebud

Just a sweet sad note: Paula was an SDT from the University of Texas, Austin, I believe. When she read on line that my daughter was going through recruitment at a university where there was an SDT chapter she wrote to me. Yes, she knew that I was Jewish. She knew that AEPhi no longer existed at my school. She very much hoped that my daughter would consider SDT and wrote her a glowing rec.

We had written before because on another tie that we had: we both were cancer survivors.

My daughter didn't join SDT, as some of you know. But Paula was ever gracious. We wrote to each other a few times a month...just to check in. I wrote her a holiday note in December. And, when I didn't receive an answer...well, I knew something was wrong.

Paula died in early December of ovarian cancer. So, to you who knew her here, with her wit, know that she was funny in real life. And to all of you who raise money for cancer research, be it through St. Jude's, Susan Komen...know the work that you are doing is importent. And yes, we thank you.

My sympathies. One of my cousin's very good friends was also an SDT at UT in the 80s. She passed in October of breast cancer, which she fought hard and with dignity. She continued to work throughout her numerous treatments. She left quite an impression on all those that knew her.

[FSUZeta]

i had noticed that paula had not been on the boards for a while. i always enjoyed her insight and her advice. i will miss her. may she rest in peace.

[aephi alum]

I'm sorry to hear of Paula's passing.

And now that we've totally derailed poor smallschoolpnm's recruitment thread... SSPNM, I do hope you'll come back and update us, grooviness with Jesus or not.

[ellebud]

But, getting back to the thread of (hijack) Who's a Jew? I will add but this: My parents went, many years ago, to Temple Emanuel in Oahu, Hawaii. They were greeted by a gentleman who was doing the seating for the evening. He wasn't a haole, but Asian. The greeting? "Sha aloha!" Perfect.

Or for the insider in show business: My FIL, born a Jew, but hated Jews. (don't ask) They were friends with Lee Eastman and his wife. One evening at a dinner party Mrs. Eastman served a barley casserole which was of particular Jewish origin. The guest of honor was surprised, having thought that by the sin of omission that the Eastmans were the Eastman/Kodak family. The guest asked, "Are you Jewish?"

"Not necessarily," said Lee Eastman.

That became my FIL's byline.

Oh, and the Eastmans had a daughter that you might know: Linda Eastman McCartney. Married a guy named Paul........

[DeltaBetaBaby]

My bf is in medical school, and he jokes that he should change his last name to something "more Jewish" if he is going to go into private practice. I told him to make it "Katz", and when we have a son, we can name him Lowell.

[ellebud]

Sorry, I thought it was UT because she gave me such a tough time about my school. I knew that she lived in Houston however. She truly seemed like a lovely person.

[ellebud]

Yes, I can't wait to hear it.

[Leslie Anne]

I'm really sad to hear of Paula's passing. May she rest in peace.