Whoo hoo I was right
As for my guesses as to who is who . . .
Garth is certainly ATO. "Old money, party hard" and a "mansion" off campus where Stanton students could be easily found.
Dierks had me a little stumped. My immediate guess was KA, because of the reference to their appearance imitating that of boys from Alabama or Mississippi. Plus they served beer. But this is obviously SAE because you mention not once but twice the stairs leading up to the main level. SAE's house is entered on the second floor. Try climbing those stairs in heels for announcing! It's brutal! Plus, I remember their rush being shut down, I have a few friends in that house.
Brad must be Sig Ep. It's reputation is known amongst greeks and non-greeks alike and guys always want to rush Sig Ep. The only thing that throws me off here is the mention of a downstairs eating area. There dining room is on the main floor of the house but it all depends on where you enter the house from. It's many wings and levels can be confusing. I have to admit to being a little surprised this made your list of houses to visit, you seem much better fitted for your other choices . . .
I'm going to take a chance and say that KA is Tim. My only hesitation is I don't know when you rushed and for the life of me I cannot remember which year SAE got in trouble for serving beer. It was either 05 or 06. KA was off campus only for the 05-06 school year. So if you rushed in 04 or 06, this could easily be KA. "Classiest rednecks around" is a description I've heard many times of KA. But, I'm a girl who grew up on a cattle ranch in an extremely small town (something you and I have in common) so those guys remind me of my friends back home.
Josh is Sigma Chi. Your clues here were telling for me: a well known creed and a house surrounded by several smaller fraternities (right in the middle of UF's fraternity row).
How'd I do?
Thanks for such a great thread. You're a wonderful writer and it was really nice to hear a guy's perspective at rush, made better for me since it's at UF. You joined a wonderful house.