What do you remember most about recruitment?
We always found these little moments of time that meant so much. We literally laughed until we cried, stayed up late preparing together and shared jokes that still make me smile today. Even when we were running on coffee (and candy) and barely any sleep, we lifted each other up and found ways to make the long
What I remember most is getting ready with my best friends inside the house. We were always so excited to put on our matching outfits, take tons of photos and meet hundreds of potential new members” —Camille Griffin (Iota Omega-Ole Miss)
hours go by so quickly. —Marissa Collett (Beta Mu- Alabama)
I always looked forward to Spirit Week — it was a time of pure magic. Without social media, the return to the chapter house felt like a true reunion, filled with laughter, hugs and the kind of connection that only comes from shared purpose. That week was our creative heartbeat: we rehearsed skits and songs, crafted every detail for recruitment and even designed and stitched the costumes ourselves. It was hands-on, all-in and deeply bonding. Often, we’d also hold the Initiation for our spring continuous open bidding members during that time, which added a layer of meaning and reminded us just how special this sisterhood truly is. —Billie Coskey Battiato (Phi-Oklahoma)
Our president Becky Stribling Mayad's hair caught on fire in the middle of her heartfelt preference speech! She was standing too close to the candelabra, plus she had a ton of hairspray in her long, blonde, curly hair. About the time we saw (and smelled it!) her roommate yelled across the room, ‘Becky, your hair!’ She bent over, flipped her hair to the front and beat out the flames, then flipped her hair back in place and finished her speech, smiling the whole time. —Liane Jones Locke (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech)
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