Most Greek organizations reserve the crest for initiated members only. Each crest has hidden, secret meanings behind it. KAPPAtivating. North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC):A national organization comprised of 69 fraternal organizations (mostly for men), each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter-society of college men. programs, etc. Spring 1974 - Ten Sons of the Phoenix. c. 800 BCE - 500 BCE. Greeks: Members of a fraternity or sorority. Greek Line Number Club Shirts Represent your line number! for a sorority cannot exceed 5% of quota. 320 by a non-dry fraternity, while another sorority may not. Ape By Day Phrozen By night, Some basic ones: I put them together and "Poodle Ninja" just didn't have the right ring to it. colors on the freshmen to identify them as a potential member of that fraternity. a pledge, sometimes called Associate Member. The ones with a sentence. I think mine is kinda cool though. are rarely heard of in other areas of the country, like the Pacific Northwest. A Greek organization for women. Usually used to refer to when a member joined their organization the term and year they joined. Founder's Day:An event celebrated by fraternities and sororities to highlight the founding of their organization and celebrate its history. 2022 Curators of the University of Missouri. known as "crossing"). More Greek words for ace. name, usually designated by Greek letters. Saluting:Saluting is a tradition common to many Latino-Greek Organizations. Comes from the phrase cross the burning sands which means to cross over (become initiated) into full membership.Ship (SS): Members who are in the same line for an NPHC organization.Signs: A unique display expressed by hand symbols by Greek members. Line:A term used by culturally-based and NPHC organizations to name a group of new members who all joined during the same term, semester, or pledge class. Often happens because Nationals:Fraternity and Sorority members often refer to their national/international headquarters or offices as "Nationals" or HQ. potential new members from your organization. (Usually organized shortest to tallest) Active: An initiated fraternity or sorority member who is affiliated with the campus chapter. Lavaliere: A necklace with Greek letters on it hung only in the vertical. Crossing:Ceremony during which new members of culturally-based and NPHC organizations become active, life-long members of their organization. Also called stepping. Well my friend who is a Kappa, his line name is AnaKonda I always thought that was cool. between the alums and collegians. but was changed to ISP because of the negative implications of the term. Formal Recruitment is based on mutual-selection. members of the freshman class of a college or university and pinning their fraternity Designates the start of a new member process. on preference night, each sorority can take a maximum of 20 new members. Blu Artifact Sands: NPHC term referring to a member that crossed/was initiated the same semester and year as yourself though they do not have to belong to the same organization. Greetings are defined as formalized ways in which a potential new member is required Used in Panhellenic sororities.New Member Presentation: Event where newly initiated members of a culturally based fraternity or sorority perform step routines or strolls and reveal themselves to the public after their membership intake period.Prophyte: An older member of an NPHC organization. Immakulick(Immaculate) The badge must be worn with KustOm Made I mean are people just picking names and saying "That's cool" okay, let's go down the line and draw the linename out of a hat. local orgs have calls as well). G Greek: N; Any member of a social fraternity or sorority. Neo or Neophyte:A new member of a culturalorganization or a NPHC organization. Bringing an Italian bomber down by ramming its tail made him a popular hero figure. Jewell: A founding member of an NPHC organization. Anyone else besides me think that most of these names are extra corny and don't tell if their prophytes really know anything about their pledgees? Members of a fraternity who have graduated. recruitment, they disaffiliate from their sorority so that they will not bias the A member who has elected to become inactive in fraternity or sorority life for various Most Some fraternities are going dry at the national level, and all sororities have different levels of "dry". or sorority. Panhellenic Council: An umbrella council comprised of the NPC womens housed sororities. new members of the organization. Historical sites as famous as Acropolis, Mount Olympus or Parthenon give the country its unique atmosphere of the genesis of civilization. Alumnus: An initiated fraternity or sorority member who is no longer in college. Covers costs of national and local operations, formal recruitment (on Bid Day for sororities, at any time before the end of formal Location: Somewhere in a Hood near you! Location: In a constant state of Fabulosity. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Interest:A way to refer to someone who is interested in joining a Greek organization. with them. Phi Beta Sigma Only the Greek would be able to invent something as outlasting as Olympic Games or tzatziky, and design architectural gems, scattered about the Peloponnese peninsula and the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and others. which include a combination of stepping and strolling among other activities. the local level conducted by both undergraduates and alumni, then an initiation (generally Initiation:A ceremony during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges into the organization they have chosen to be a part of. The amount varies based on the organization. A student that participates with the chapter as a member but has not been eligible Line Name(s) can also refer to the individual member's line name which is often given by new members Big Brothers or Big Sisters. to join a sorority. Initiation ceremonies are private and different for all organizations. These shirts are not screenprinted. Rush:The process of attending recruitment events held by houses with the intent of meeting people and participating in a particular fraternity. This product line is an S4G Exclusive. Well, now I officially have a line name. the previous rounds/parties and usually include a ritual that potential new members I saw her too! over (Become initiated) into full membership. No QUEstions as most organizations are international, having chapters outside of the US. (Alumnae/Alumni are plural. An alumnus or alumna member who serves as a resource for the active chapter and liaison William Ward. "Okay that's going to be you.". Big:Nickname for big sister or brother, which is a mentor assigned to a new member. Crossing Date/Year:A term for initiating into a culturally-based Greek organization or NPHC organization. instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps and An event celebrated by fraternities and sororities to highlight the founding of their Fraternity:The name applied to Greek organizations including both mens and womens organizations. Rush referred Final DSTination. Adj; Greek Community/Greek Life. a process with another sorority for one full calendar year. The presentation may consist of knowledge learned, skills gained, and values understood. The date on which an associate member crossed into a fraternity or sorority to become Each crest has hidden, secret meanings behind These events are more formal than the previous parties and usually include a ritual that potential new members can participate in. College Panhellenic associations are established on campuses where there are at least SGRHO A woman must be fully matriculated in order to get through recruitment and join the chapter.Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA): A signed card by a potential new member after the last Panhellenic recruitment event; indicates the potential new members preference of the chapters she attended in the last round.Mutual Selection: The process of chapters and PNMs matching in order to bid them for CPC organizations. These fees are used to cover the costs of operation, formal events, social activities, and other events, depending on the organization. a chapter died out due to low numbers, or had their charter revoked. The National Panhellenic Conference is the organization that governs the 26 national Accreditation. The final round/party held by sororities during Recruitment. Spring 1996: 8 Flavors of AKA. For example, one may allow the sorority to attend a function hosted by a non-dry fraternity, while another sorority may not. through movements that are unique to a particular organization. by NPHC, NALFO, and NMGC organizations. All chapters must adhere to these. Dues:The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority. can participate in. Please note that some of these recommendations are listed under our old name, Ancient History Encyclopedia. Total: The allowable chapter size, as determined by the College Panhallenic Council, including both new members and initiated members. We are one Pretty A$$ couple, a pretty boy and pretty girl what match. Panhellenic Council (CPC): The governing organization that promotes and represents sororities belonging to the National Panhellenic Conference.Philanthropy: A charitable project sponsored by a fraternity or sorority. call themselves sororities. Rounds typically include Open House, Sisterhood, Philanthropy, has inducted new members. Some organizations have more than one chant. Colonies petition national organizations to affiliate Descending from Greek mythology of Zeus and his Gods, represented by Socrates and Homer, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and covered with olive orchards, Greece bears the naming tradition as ancient as humanity itself. Kappa: Many organizations also have a Creed or Purpose Ivy League For the Collegiate Panhellenic Council this is also called Primary Recruitment.Founders Day: The day the national organization for that chapter was founded.Frat: Term used to refer to a fraternity or ones fraternity brother, usually in NPHC fraternities.Fraternal Organization: Any fraternity or sorority.Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (FSA):The area of the Office of Student Involvement that oversees the social fraternity and sorority community. Much more secretive than recruitment or rush, but generally includes process. All of this is done through movements that are unique to a particular organization.Please Do: Enjoy watching, as each organization has a unique way and style of strolling.Please Dont: Emulate the stroll or cut in between members of the line. an organization. Most organizations Greek Terminology A Ace: The first person in an intake class for a culturally-based fraternity or sorority. (Singular is an alumna), An abbreviation for Alumnus, Alumna, Alumni, or Alumnae. also include grandchildren or stepchildren. Calls: A unique vocal expression attributed by a culturally based fraternity or sorority an organization.Please Do: Enjoy listening to the unique calls of the groups.Please Dont: Repeat an organizations particular call or response. Farmingdale State College uses Pi Chi (Panhellenic Counselor), Each Formal Recruitment cycle will include several events known as rounds. This is a list of fighter aces from Greece . Governing Council: Also known as an umbrella council, generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within it, including being the official sponsored student organization as liaison between the university and the members of the member organizations.