2008-09 SEC Recruitment Thread

[KSUViolet06]

There are alot of SEC posters on the boards who are specifically interested in what's going on there.

[Lamplighter]

Right now, I'm keeping up with PNM's at 3 different SEC schools, all having recruitment right now. One is my daughter. I love that this thread exists. Please share what you know, although there may not be a lot to post until tomorrow, for a couple of the schools I am watching.

[Tex-A-Bama]

I am a ZTA mom and an Alpha Phi Alumnae. My daughter was raised in an A-phi lodge because I was chapter advisor for a couple of years. She LOVES ZETA but because of my affiliation wishes for them to be successful at the U of A. She has asked me to do a rec for a sophomore who is not doing formal rush and is just learning of the Alpha Phi colonizing. The house is on sorority row. It is on the corner accross from Tutwiler and the stadium. I was there a couple of weeks ago and they were doing repairs and painting. here is a link should you know of a good canidate.
www.Alphaphialabama.com

[axoalum]

Okay...as an SEC girl, I follow this thread every year. This year, however, I have a daughter at a smaller school-West Georgia. Does anyone know anything about how rush goes over there? I am used to the nail biters of UGA and Auburn but am a complete fish out of water with the seemingly laid back rush that will start in two weeks at UWG. Any help out there?

[AuburnMom08]

Originally Posted by axoalum

Okay...as an SEC girl, I follow this thread every year. This year, however, I have a daughter at a smaller school-West Georgia. Does anyone know anything about how rush goes over there? I am used to the nail biters of UGA and Auburn but am a complete fish out of water with the seemingly laid back rush that will start in two weeks at UWG. Any help out there?

No advice but I'm jealous! How nice it would be to have my girl going thru a small school rush right about now.

Good luck to your girl!

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by AuburnMom08

No advice but I'm jealous! How nice it would be to have my girl going thru a small school rush right about now.

Good luck to your girl!

Auburn Mom: Mine's going thru what I thought would be a "smaller" school rush. Trust me..it's not that different LOL! We figured out that if you go by the number of PNM's, number of houses, it's almost identical to Alabama's figures, just on a smaller scale. Still the same anxious feelings, the waiting on the phone calls etc... I almost long for the days when there was just a land line, no voice mail and once a week phone calls My parents didn't have a clue what was going on with me during rush. In fact I don't think I called them until the day after squeal day, come to think of it.

[BBelleADPi]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Auburn Mom: Mine's going thru what I thought would be a "smaller" school rush. Trust me..it's not that different LOL! We figured out that if you go by the number of PNM's, number of houses, it's almost identical to Alabama's figures, just on a smaller scale. Still the same anxious feelings, the waiting on the phone calls etc... I almost long for the days when there was just a land line, no voice mail and once a week phone calls My parents didn't have a clue what was going on with me during rush. In fact I don't think I called them until the day after squeal day, come to think of it.

AXOMom: Lamplighter is absolutely correct, in both the actual process and in a mom's feelings!! And that's how its its at West Ga.-though it's a smaller school, it is still in the South, sundresses and heels will be worn, and girls are competing for the same slots. What I do think is great about West Ga. is that the sororities all "mix" well during the school year. So if your daughter and her friends end up going different ways, they will still enjoy socializing around campus. I do hope she'll have a successful rush. Let us know how it goes!

[AXiDTrish]

I'm a UWG alumna and "product" of their Greek system. I would not classify recruitment as uber competitive per se, but it can be a heart breaker if your daughter goes in wanted to be an ABC or an XYZ. A lot of the local girls think they know where they are going the day they get there, but it doesn't tend to work like that. Rec's are good to have, but they aren't a potential deal breaker like at other southern universities.

Unlike 10 years ago when 1 or 2 groups stood out for various reasons, the chapters are pretty similar now and there isn't a "bad" group in the bunch. I am still involved as an alumna and the girls out there are really top notch and getting more successful each year in every chapter.

Best part.....NEW HOUSES next year! It is going to be a very exciting year for the campus! You have good sources of information on here. My history with the campus as an alumna and past advisor. AGDLynn is a good source of information as a past advisor and BBelleADPi who's daughter is in a UWG sorority currently.

Good Luck!

[irishpipes]

I think there are a couple of Alpha Gams who post regularly who are advisors or otherwise involved at West Georgia. Can't think of who just now. Anyone?

[DoctorD]

AGDLynn - PM her - she can give you some info!

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by DoctorD

AGDLynn - PM her - she can give you some info!

She's awesome. I'm a fan.

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

She's awesome. I'm a fan.

Me too!

[axoalum]

Originally Posted by DoctorD

AGDLynn - PM her - she can give you some info!

Thank you DoctorD. I will get in touch with her so I won't be such a know nothing when rush starts.

[Lightning Bug!]

Where are the UGA threads? Am I missing them somehow? Or is no one writing them?

Originally Posted by Lightning Bug!

Where are the UGA threads? Am I missing them somehow? Or is no one writing them?

Maybe the PNMs and moms are taking a page out of the Discretion Book and waiting until after recruitment's done instead of posting a live story.