The House Mother
The House Mother
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Text by Charmin Flojo
Delta Delta Delta Fraternity, founded in 1888, began as an organization concerned with the growth and development of the college woman and has evolved into a leader among sororities. – tridelta.org
“I really love working with and being around kids, I thought that this would be an interesting opportunity for me.” -Gail Endres
Gail Endres moved from Ohio to be with her children in Woodinville, WA. Not only did she become closer to her own children, but she became a second mother to a hundred more girls.
The University of Washington’s Greek community has 16 sorority houses, and all have house mothers. With no experience in the Greek community, Endres took on the role as a house mother at the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
“The girls run the house,” she says. “And that’s one of the things I think is remarkable; the skills and the experience that they are receiving here.”
As a house mother, Endres begins her day by getting up at 5:30 am. Making sure the staff of the house report on time, the kitchen is full of food, and the mail is sorted out for the girls. She is there for the girls to answer questions and offer guidance.
“I am very pleased on how the girls are maturing as young women,” says Endres. “I would want my children to have a similar kind of experience.”
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