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Originally Posted by psy
I've heard about alum chapters sending gifts "on behalf" of PNMs from their area, but that may very well be urban legend, as the source didn't seem that reliable. Anyone know for sure whether this practice was once common or acceptable?
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Not urban legend. In Texas this was done through at least the early 90s while I was in school. It was typically the alum chapters, with some packages much more elaborate than others. (yes, Houston, I am looking squarely at you). While we would occaisionally get flowers, it was mostly in the form of food. Pizza, cakes, popcorn tins, you name it. They often came with those corny play-on-names to ensure that we would remember the precious rushees from their area.
I don't remember getting anything from a specific alum on behalf of her daughter, but that could have been possible. I tried to stay a little naive to the whole thing, just eating the food and ignoring the names/faces glaring at me!
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