Morgan-Sorority Recruitment

It’s done! Whew! Sorority recruitment (Rush as it was called in my day), is over and I’m thrilled. It was many years ago that I went through it (twice) and it was stressful then and I think it’s worse now. We went shopping for the perfect outfits and these roomies sure looked gorgeous all week!! Shopping success! I’m also so proud and thankful that Morgan was sending me pics…

Round one was virtual. The sororities were picking girls from 5 minute video clips they submitted and an application and girls were narrowing down their lists watching the 13 sorority video’s. I’m assuming this was trying to cut down on face to face contact but the remaining rounds were in person, in masks of course.

She even looks absolutely stunning in a mask!! This was taken as she was putting in the rankings of her final two bids.

It’s a long week of self reflection and soul searching and honestly a lot of hair and makeup! It’s a week of trying to make meaningful conversation with strangers and trying to be at your best among hundreds of others doing the very same thing. It was scorching hot, tiring, and stressful for us parents at home trying to make sure our girls are doing ok and while starting their first college classes at the same time! It’s a lot.

Brian made the mistake of saying–just go in there and flash your beautiful smile. She just laughed and said “dad, we’re wearing masks!” There are countless beautiful traits Morgan has, but her smile is top of the list for all of us.

Morgan.Gigi.Brenna.Ashley.Ava (roomies + 1)

Final day – beautiful color on Morgan – however a giant rip in the dress was discovered when putting it on in the morning. Yikes! Per usual, she handles everything like a champ and giggles and covered it up with a ruffle 😉

Sunday 6pm could not arrive soon enough. We had sweat this week out along with my sister who we were regularly updating. We got to facetime with Morgan and friend/rush group buddy, Holly McCormick, on a break between their final two houses and it was so great to see them! They both seemed happy and confident in their options. Holly tipped us off that we could watch the reveal of the final picks on facebook live.

The girls open their envelopes and run to be with their sorority group. Mass chaos it seems like! We waited patiently to hear from Morgan to see which one was in her envelope as I was getting texts from other moms saying who their daughters got.

Come on Mo – send us a text! We’re dying here…

Undoubtedly emotional and likely very tired here – she got the one she wanted and hallelujah it’s over. No more decisions to make!

Pi Beta Phi it is! Brian and I both were on the couch in tears as Jake was looking on and wondering what is the big deal here and why are there tears!? It’s hard to explain, but sometimes you just fall apart in the moment. It’s really not a life or death situation here (not even close!) but for us, we just wanted something great for Morgan. For whatever reason, it always seems like she has to work double hard for things to go her way and finally this was the very best fit for Mo. Ok not to mention, it’s just been an emotional year and last few weeks, so we’re allowed to have tears!

The next day we decided to make a quick trip to Manhattan to see Morgan and congratulate her! We picked her up and went to Rock-a-Belly for dinner and she was not her typical bubbly self but we’re chalking that up to exhaustion. It’s so hard to be “on” for that many days straight and she could finally just be with us and be in a bad mood for a second if she wanted to. We brought a little Pi Phi gift to her a G Phi to her roommate, Ava. I know they wanted to be in the same sorority in the end but we are certain they are both going to be great. Not to mention, my friend, Jamie Borgman is just over the moon about this news. Pi Phi sisters for life 😉 She even somehow managed to track her down on campus as she happened to be driving through for work. Picture a white jeep with a mom hanging out the side waving feverishly and yelling out….Morgan! Morgan! Although I’m a little irritated with my sorority for eliminating Mo on the last morning (boo!), I’m confident that everything happens for a reason.

Congratulations Morgan! You made it through rush and of course took everything in stride, she said to Brian and I, “it really wasn’t that stressful” Ha! Glad to hear it MoMo, because it was stressful for all of us back here in KC!

She’s simply the best and as the Pi Phi’s say…Ring Ching.

Fun times are ahead and she already seems so happy with school, with her sorority, and with her roommates. She also got to spend Labor Day weekend with the Manhattan Conley’s on the lake, eating nice home-cooked meals, and much -needed relaxing! All is well!