Dear Collegians, Please be kind to our legacies

[ShadeTree]

YES! This.

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Dear Collegians, in the not-so-distant future, some of you will give birth to daughters, dress them in outfits bearing your sorority mascots and sing them sorority songs to lull them to sleep. When your precious child grows up and goes away to college, you want them to have a positive sorority experience.

Please know that as alumnae, we were in your shoes not so long ago (it seems). I ask that you treat these legacies as you will want your future daughters to be treated. Make them feel welcome. Give them a good look.

As former Chi Omega National President, Kirk Bell Cocke Hassell used to say:

"Legacies are diamonds in our own backyard."

[BlueCarnation]

Agreed! I still remember how my legacy sorority treated me during recruitment. It was clear that I was not a good fit, but they were really nice to me nonetheless. I ended up having many friends in that sorority and now anytime I see someone wearing their letters I am that crazy lady that goes up to them and says "My Grandma and all her sisters were Thetas. I love Theta!" My grandmother met my grandfather through her sorority and I know her Theta membership meant a lot to both of them. My grandfather was much more upset when I was cut than I was---he threatened to call their HQ and stop giving money!

These are things we remember. Sorority membership is for life. The way a biological family member is treated by your sorority sisters really leaves a mark, one way or the other.

[carnation]

Yes! Yes! Yes! And when you are moms, collegiates, you will understand.

[ADPi&Theta_Mom]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Dear Collegians, in the not-so-distant future, some of you will give birth to daughters, dress them in outfits bearing your sorority mascots and sing them sorority songs to lull them to sleep. When your precious child grows up and goes away to college, you want her to have a positive sorority experience.

Please know that as alumnae, we were in your shoes not so long ago (it seems). I ask that you treat these legacies as you will want your future daughters to be treated. Make them feel welcome. Give them a good look.

As former Chi Omega National President, Kirk Bell Cocke Hassell used to say:

"Legacies are diamonds in our own backyard."

Originally Posted by carnation

Yes! Yes! Yes! And when you are moms, collegiates, you will understand.

Amen!