70's Recruitment at SPU.

[naraht]

SPU = Seattle Pacific University?

[Xidelt]

I thought spu meant small public university.

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by Xidelt

I thought spu meant small public university.

It does brain freeze on my part.

[Jobellesis]

I went through rush in 1975. We were able to take name tags (fairly elaborate) napkins, etc. away with us. Mine are in my scrapbook.

[FSUZeta]

i loved this story!!! thank you for sharing it with us.

[mittens]

Thank you for sharing your story!! Phi Mu is so lucky to have a member like you

[DaffyKD]

Loved your story. I went through rush in the early '70's. I too knew nothing about the Greek system, I only went through rush to move out of the house a week early since one dorm was opened for rush early. I do remember that we were not allowed to leave any of the houses with ANYTHING! They made sure they took back napkins and any flowers or candles used for pre-preference and preference. My best friend is one of my pledge sisters. She is my daughter's godmother, and the one person I will always turn to when life gets rough.

DaffyKD

[ladybug12]

Thanks for everyone who has read my story and all of the comments. All 3 sororities at SPU (Small Public University) are still there and going strong. A 4th NPC group colonized, struggled, and closed after a few years back in the 90's, I believe.

A few more tidbits..I attended Phi Mu's spring formal my senior year in high school and really knew more of them than KD or Tri Delta. I just really thought that I should pledge the same sorority as Roomie..as we were going to be roommates for life!

We are having a reunion next month for the women who were in the chapter from 1974-78. Thanks to email and Facebook, many of us have reconnected after over 30 years. Sisters from across the country will be coming to reunite in our sisterhood.

Life is good!

[AGDAlum]

What a wonderful story! And kudos for you for taking the moral high ground (re: possible rush infraction), and for following your heart.

[ladybug12]

All three NPC groups are very strong nationally and prominant in my state. I'm going to name them for three of my favorite (southern) trees:

Dogwood
Magnolia
Crepe Myrtle