Sorority Initiation What is it? What to expect?
Initiation is not be feared. It is not a time of hazing. It is candle ceremonies, songs, traditions and a celebration of sisterhood.
I can’t discuss exactly what goes on during Greek initiation, but I can give a little perspective to help settle some nerves… Various events are organized so new members can get to know the older ones. My chapter schedules a sisterhood on three separate nights so that each older class can hang out with the new pledge class. These include movie nights, ice cream socials, anything to do with crafting…you know, girly stuff… All of this leads up to the actual initiation ceremony. Greeks consider initiation ceremonies very special and sacred; so much so that what happens during the ceremony is kept secret from members who have not been initiated yet, as well as those unaffiliated with Greek life completely. In a nut shell, initiation is the time when new members can officially pledge their loyalty to a given Greek chapter, and overall national organization. It’s also when they learn about the history of the chapter, the meaning of the sorority or fraternity’s motto, specific symbols used to represent the organization… Greek Life: Unlocking the Secrets to Greek Initiation . 05/29/2015 - Article by Melissa Pope.
Some of Our Favorite Quotes for Graduation or Initiation Cards
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“In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take experience first; the cash will come later.”—Harold Geneen |
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“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.” —Betty Reese |
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“If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”—Vincent Van Gogh |
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“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” —William Arthur Ward |
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“If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” —Vince Lombardi |
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“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” —Thomas Edison |
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“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”—Mark Twain |
