Auburn Recruitment Fall '08 - Page 8

ree-Xi · #1 08-14-2008, 11:45 AM

I wanted to take a second to tell you two Auburn moms that I think it's great that you are involved in your daughter's lives, and in the capacity that you are.

Without going into too much details, my parents were virtually non-existent in my college life. I think it's great to be genuinely interested in your daughters' lives, yet allow them room to spread their wings. You are both good examples of supportive parents.

Kudos to you both for caring, and sharing. I am truly enjoying this thread!

WarEagle07 · #2 08-14-2008, 12:13 PM

I am on pins and needles here!!! AUmom08 and Auburnmom08, how are the daughters doing? I'm a little concerned that we haven't heard from AUmom08 this morning...I hope there is good news. Auburnmom08: Was your daughter happy with her parties? How many did she get invited back to?

AUmom08 · #3 08-14-2008, 12:36 PM

Sorry, girls, I actually just got on the computer a few minutes ago, believe it or not. LOL I got a text from my daughter a little before 8:00 this morning. She was a little bummed out because she had been dropped from two of her top six, but she has a full slate of six parties (after getting two of the ones she "dropped" added back to her schedule). One drop caught her totally by surprise, I believe, because, if I'm not mistaken, that was one of the groups where the President and Recruitment Chair both came up to her and made her feel like they wanted her. I tried to tell her last night that that did not always translate to good news but that it did sound promising. Oh, well, what does this nonGreek mom know!! Anyway, I haven't heard from her since then, and I think she'll be just fine with the groups she still has -- two of which are very high on her favorites. Hopefully she'll call at lunch.

Thanks for all the support. This is all so new to us. What little I know about Greek life, I've learned by reading GC for the past few months.

WarEagle07 · #4 08-14-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnMom08

My girl has 2 more parties today and then I guess its back to the computers. Sounds like she (and all the ones I could hear in the background) are having a good time today.

So if I do the math correctly then your daughter was invited back to 3 of the 4 houses she had visited in the previous rounds, that is amazing news!

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Originally Posted by AUmom08

Sorry, girls, I actually just got on the computer a few minutes ago, believe it or not. LOL I got a text from my daughter a little before 8:00 this morning. She was a little bummed out because she had been dropped from two of her top six, but she has a full slate of six parties (after getting two of the ones she "dropped" added back to her schedule).

I'm really happy for your daughter. Though it is a disappointment to be dropped by houses that you like, there are 6 houses who really want your daughter! Every time you visit a house during rush you gain a new perspective on that house and it's members. Maybe the two that she dropped originally will shine for her today!

TexasStar · #5 08-14-2008, 12:38 PM

I'm late to this party, but a big hug to all you moms. I think my daughters rush week at A&M was the longest week of my life. It is a very big deal when going through it and I think having a place like this to vent all your fears, joys and uncertainties is great. Now does anyone know of a place like this for the bar exam?

AuburnMom08 · #6 08-14-2008, 12:35 PM

Thank you, ree. I take that as the highest compliment.

WE07 - my daughter called me after her first skit party and we didn't get to talk but a second before some girls she knew came up to the transit stop and everyone was all talking and excited and I just told her to call me back later.

She called me before the party and as we were talking she ran into a girl from her HS who is also a sophomore transfer and who was a big fish in HS and she only had one invite for today and was upset about that, I could hear her saying all this before I told my daughter to call me back lol but she is excited about the one she got, she really liked them and has a friend in there pulling for her. She and my daughter have been friends since pre school. I hope she gets in since she really wants it.

My girl has 2 more parties today and then I guess its back to the computers. Sounds like she (and all the ones I could hear in the background) are having a good time today.

This is probably disjointed...hurrying off to lunch.

baci · #7 08-14-2008, 12:52 PM

Reading all of this, I feel a bit of the stress and anxiety. Keep us posted!

srmom · #8 08-14-2008, 02:26 PM

Sounds like a good rush all around!!! Good luck to your daughters, I'm very happy for both them and y'all!

Also, thanks for the updates!!! I love living vicariously through these tales (having only boys!)

srmom · #9 08-14-2008, 05:15 PM

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the alleged "Remember Suzy Rushee" cheesecake.

At SMU it was the "Remember Suzy Rushee" donut-cake -MMM Good, but FATTENING!!!

I loved rush (from the sorority side) the food sent was amazing and abundent.

srmom · #10 08-14-2008, 05:17 PM

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This was rush in Texas before the days of no-frills and gifts to the chapter being rush infractions. Back then certain alumnae chapters really went overboard with promoting the girls from their area.

Cross posted

We must have been there around the same time. It was crazy some of the stuff that was sent! But, the food items were the best. Nothing helps with a long night of membership selection more than bucket loads of calories!!

ComradesTrue · #11 08-14-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by srmom

We must have been there around the same time

I think I was a wee bit later... early 90s... the very tail end of "old school rush." But.. I was just a few miles away over at TCU

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And I am sure you can guess which alumnae chapters were the most vocal!

Sorry for the hijack... back to regular programming....

srmom · #12 08-14-2008, 05:29 PM

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And I am sure you can guess which alumnae chapters were the most vocal!

Yep, probably the one I'm a member of right now

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Sorry for the hijack... back to regular programming....

Yes, back to regularly scheduled programming.

Any word on how the day went??

Bamamom13 · #13 08-14-2008, 06:04 PM

I know Zillini said that Alabama had 4 preference parties on the schedule but that the chapters had the option of doing 3 or 4.

violetpretty · #14 08-14-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamamom13

I know Zillini said that Alabama had 4 preference parties on the schedule but that the chapters had the option of doing 3 or 4.

Likely the chapters that will opt for 3 are the ones who will have the smallest preference parties---the high-return-rate chapters.

bamama · #15 08-14-2008, 06:23 PM

Hi - I have been reading he Auburn posts. My daughter is rushing at Bama. I am interested in the fates of all your rush girls. My daughter is doing what they say is average right now, and I am so grateful. She just finished Philanthropy days. She is not able to talk right now but I am eager to hear the results. I am going off tommorrow so I can be there when the news hits on Sat or Sunday. What is a good number going into Philanthropy? Does anyone know what is good going to skit day? Should you try to prefer the most popular chapter? or should you go for your next favorites? At the end of the day she feels she could be happy either way. Also what do you do about chapter you really have not connected with but you still get asked to?