Sorority Sitters Part 1 -
Let’s clear this up first: we’re not babysitting. Well, not exactly.
And we keep secrets. All of them.
I grab my toolkit (yes, I have a toolkit — duct tape, allergy meds, a phone charger, and a laminated list of emergency contacts). Twenty minutes later, we’ve blocked the vent, vacuumed the hallway, and convinced the president to sleep in the study lounge. sorority sitters part 1
No one calls nationals. No one posts on social media. That’s the sitter code. Let’s clear this up first: we’re not babysitting
That’s where the comes in.
A Sorority Sitter is a hired (or volunteer) alumna, grad student, or older active member who stays in the house during high-stress events — typically overnight. Think: recruitment week, initiation retreats, formal weekends, or nights when the risk management chair is having a panic attack over the fire alarm system. All of them
If you’ve ever lived in a sorority house during recruitment, formal, or even just a chaotic Tuesday night, you already know the truth: it’s not all matching sweatshirts and pillow talk. It’s a pressure cooker of deadlines, drama, and glitter spills. And someone has to keep the machine running.