Full Frills Recruitment

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I remember that there were 4 sororities, and 4 rounds of Rush (yes, it was that long ago). Most Recruitment events took place off campus in Alumnae homes or at locations in the town (like the Country Club). Each sorority was assigned one night to provide transportation to the events. The sorority had to provide automobiles that were all the same color- white, black, red, blue. It looked very impressive!!

All of the Rushees would wait in the lobby of the dorm they were all staying in, and when their name was called, they got into the car waiting at the end of the sidewalk. The whole cavalcade then pulled out together. Rushees dressed up, either in dressy shorts, skirts or dresses. The sororities had almost totally matching outfits each day. Yes, it sounds corny, but looked amazing!

Yes, there were skits and decorations and food......not the $1,000s of dollars spent at SEC schools, but a great deal for the size of our school and Greek life.

For Bid Day, each sorority took a different part of the grassy square in front of the Student Union, holding large letters, signs, balloons (I remember the Tri-Deltas had dolphins!) and t-shirts. The Tri-Deltas also wore dresses. It was the late 80s, so there were puffy sleeves, overskirt thingies, polka dots and BIG hair. Two groups wore matching Bid Day shirts and shorts (I think khaki), and then the 4th group wore matching t-shirts and non-matching bottoms (some wore jeans, khaki shorts, jean shorts, etc...).

Bids were given to the Rushees inside the lobby, then the doors were opened, and a flood of Rushees streamed out, running to their new sisters. There was lots of screaming, jumping and picture-taking.

I've been told that now all events take place on campus, no more skits, videos and small craft for philanthropy and minimal decorations. No food at any round but Preference.