Alabama, Arkansas State Girls Get Bids

UA Recruitment Continues to Grow
Sororities Give Out Bids

The number of girls rushing sororities at the University of Alabama and Arkansas State University was bigger than ever this year, causing campus officials to consider adding more sororities.

"Recruitment was extremely successful and our four organizations are excited about their new members," said Arkansas State administrator Sara Bailey. Each sorority at the college was allowed to take 10-12 more girls than usual because so many signed up.

"I am excited to now be an Alpha Gam because they are the best and most lady-like ladies I've ever seen," said Mary Grace Hughes, an Arkansas State sophomore who received a bid from Alpha Gamma Delta.

At Alabama, 1,079 girls received bids while more than 1,400 signed up for recruitment.

"I'm really pleased that 87 percent of girls that signed their bid cards got their first choice," said Alabama Panhel president Julia James. "I think overall all the chapters have been really pleased with their recruitment classes."

Girls Jump Into Freezing Cold Water in the Name of Charity

Sorority Takes a Leap of Cold Faith

Well, here's something you don't read about everyday, the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta at Eastern Kentucky University have a new philanthropy event - jumping into freezing cold water to benefit the Special Olympics.

The girls participated with other teams from the community in the "Polar Bear Plunge," an annual event held at a nearby park.

"It's painful for a second (and) you're kinda numb," said one girl.


If anything, it is for charity, which makes it worth it, with the added bonus of course being the opportunity to see a bunch or half-naked sorority girls in the middle of winter.