<p>A thousand years ago, back in the 70’s, my sorority didn’t require any recs, but if one came in from an alum and you dropped the PNM after the first day, the rush chairman had to call the alum and let them know. These were calls 20 year olds hated to make. So, having a rec from an alum actually could work against a PNM. Lukewarm response after first day? Rush chair says " OK, so who’s willing to make the call if we dont have room to give her an invite later in the week?". Same girl with no rec might get another invitation just to see if there was a connection the next time. </p>
<p>I agree wholeheartedly with the idea of a high school official giving a rec. I think the Panhellenic organizations ought to be all over that. Or, don’t require them at all. Good enough for the university, good enough to meet and connect with people without some older person saying yea or neigh…</p>