Retro Rush Flashback! Board Game Edition

[ComradesTrue]

BraveMaroon- you are a great storyteller. I love how you focused in on the pertinent info that we needed to know, all the while remaining witty and throwing in some wonderful early 90s flashbacks. I rushed in 92 so I could relate with many of the fabulous aspects that you mentioned, particularly the white panty hose ! aaak! What were we thinking!

No doubt this will be a thread that gets bumped every recruitment season. You demonstrated an ability to hold your head high amidst getting dropped by some chapter yet also allowed us to see an honest side of your disapointment as well. IMHO this is what "brutally honest" means- being able to be honest with your OWN shortcomings instead of everyone else's. Too bad so many other recruitment writers can't see that.

Thank you for sharing a very well written story. So glad that you found happiness with Sigma Kappa!

[Low C Sharp]

Was Monopoly Gamma Phi Beta?
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[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by Low C Sharp

Was Monopoly Gamma Phi Beta?

Geez, you want me to spill all my details?? No, GPhiB was actually Jenga. I've intentionally not disclosed the Monopoly house identity, because frankly, they don't deserve my wrath.

They were nice enough girls, and honestly, the reason I likely got cut is that the girls from my high school there were frenemies with my sister, and they decided that I was a liability. I'll never know.

No harm, no foul. But yeah, of all the cuts I suffered, that one, along with SDT and DPhiE hurt the most. I honestly believe I would have been fine in a Jewish sorority, but that is neither here nor there.

Oh - and, yes - I do feel bad about being snarky to my Rho Chi.

And I often wonder whatever became of Silly. She's on FB, but I don't have the ovaries to friend her.

[DoctorD]

wonderful story. Mine in some ways matches yours, and I recognized details that were similar in 87 when I went through rush, which tickled me to no end. I've been thrilled at how well both of our chapters have flourished in the past 20 years, and even more excited when young women I have taught have joined either of our houses.

And AGDee - hugs to you, my dear friend and sister

[MUSK81]

I hope you enjoyed your collegiate years in Sigma Kappa as much as I did! And I LOVE UGA's houe!

[Benzgirl]

Another GC Classic.

[Blue Skies]

White panty hose, what were we thinking? What a glorious story. Thanks so much for sharing it!

[gee_ess]

I have to admit it - I judged this thread before I read it. When it first appeared, I read the first few lines, thought, "What, 17 years ago? That's not old or retro. That girl is still a baby. Not interested"

But, I read it tonight, and I LOVE IT! Hats off to you, and my sincerest apologies for being close-minded! I laughed out loud and smiled the whole way through. Plus, I did enjoy the immediate gratification of reading the whole story in one sitting!

I especially loved your follow-up assessment, description of the sorority experience. It is dead on.

Bravo!

[PallyGirl81]

This is the best. rush. story. ever. So awesome. It's honest. Well-written (with cliff hangers and climaxes). And just beautiful.

Thank you for sharing this.

[AGDAlum]

Add me to the list of those who think this is a contender for Best Retro Recruitment Story Ever!

Your assessment of life in chapter was right on the mark -- what collegiate sisterhood is.

(And, P.S., are you a writer in real life?)

[honeychile]

I loveed this one line especially: "all of whom were Risks throughout the South". I pictured sharp shooters from the War Between the States with that one!

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by AGDAlum

Add me to the list of those who think this is a contender for Best Retro Recruitment Story Ever!

Your assessment of life in chapter was right on the mark -- what collegiate sisterhood is.

(And, P.S., are you a writer in real life?)

I really appreciate everyone who has responded so favorably to this story - I hadn't thought many people would read it, let alone enjoy it.

In my real life, I am a corporate trainer, but my degree was in Journalism, so I guess you'd call me a frustrated writer.

I really want to write a book about Customer Service and why it's critical to have something other than a department of warm bodies.

I know, I know...*fascinating*.

But again - thank you for the kind words - this has been a gratifying experience - and I'm glad I decided to delurk after several years of browsing the boards.

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by BraveMaroon

I really want to write a book about Customer Service and why it's critical to have something other than a department of warm bodies.

This alone is full of win. I love anything that has to do with customer service, customer interaction, usability, etc (especially on a technical front since I work in IT). So yes, fascinating it is!

But corporate trainer helps explain some of the writing style & creativity. There are two types of trainers... the boring blah sleepwalking one and the kind that actually puts effort and creativity into it. There's very little in between. I have a sneaking suspician you fall into the latter category.

Now come out and play in the other forums. Might we interest you in some badge trends, perchance?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

Now come out and play in the other forums. Might we interest you in some badge trends, perchance?

Shameless self-promoter.

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

This alone is full of win. I love anything that has to do with customer service, customer interaction, usability, etc (especially on a technical front since I work in IT). So yes, fascinating it is!

But corporate trainer helps explain some of the writing style & creativity. There are two types of trainers... the boring blah sleepwalking one and the kind that actually puts effort and creativity into it. There's very little in between. I have a sneaking suspician you fall into the latter category.

Now come out and play in the other forums. Might we interest you in some badge trends, perchance?

Have you read the Tony Hsieh book "Delivering Happiness"? Well worth it. I teach administrators how to use a proprietary SaaS, and I try to inject a little humor. And while it's been a few years since I've thought about badges, let alone trends in badges, I *always* have an opinion!