Twas’ the week before recruitment and all through the houses,

Girls practiced their chants and searched for lost blouses.

The letters were placed on the lawn with care,

In hopes that PMNs would soon call them theirs.

The actives didn’t have time to snuggle in beds,

Because crafts for their littles ran through their heads.

The alumni with clipboards and the president with her pin,

Could not wait for all the new members to come in.

The week was halfway through, and the excitement didn’t waver

(Although they weren’t willing to stay any later).

During breaks, they would dance to Beyoncé soundtracks

And when each day finished, they ended with snacks.

When out on the row, the Rho Gams rose such a clatter,

the girls sprang from their chapter rooms to see what was the matter.

“The PNM’s come in less than a week!”

The Greek girls were so excited they hardly could speak.

The girls stacked the doors, practicing their smiles and rhymes,

ensuring a perfect entrance, and that there were no fines.

Their dresses all matched, a beautiful sight.

These girls looked together, not a clap wasn’t right:

Think Theta! Go Kappa! Be a DG! and more!

Watching AChiO, KD, PiPihi, and DZ stack the door!

Watch ADPi, Zeta, and Gamma Phi go!

And don’t forget Tri Delt and ChiO!

Up late they all stayed, working on their new crafts

Decorating the house (not a coffee was decaf).

The next week was exciting, but as they all clapped,

Most girls were thinking “I really just need a nap!”

As they practiced and polished, as they stood on the street,

They wondered, “Gosh, how many more hours on our feet?”

But the smiles on the PNM’s faces, the glitter, the Insta pics,

Was worth all the practice, high heels and lipsticks.

Before they knew it, recruitment was here

And all of the practice made incredible cheers.

Just like they had done the work week before,

The noise of them yelling was an incredible roar.

And on the week marched, talking to girls on repeat,

The girls must have had at least 300 conversations that week.

Each girl found their PNM, and faces aglow,

Talking about school, friends, family, and Fuego queso.

They knew they had limited spots to give away,

Because they wanted only the best on bid day.

And finally on bid day, invitation in hand,

Today was the day, with their sisters they’d stand.

The new member class took photos, delighted

To learn all the signs and the colors, they were all too excited.

And finally, as the day turned into night,

"Happy Bid Day to all and to all a Greek night!"