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Pledge – a probationary member of a fraternity or sorority, sometimes also called "associate member." [112] Pledge pin – a pin worn by pledges for the duration of the pledging period. It is usually given to a pledge following a ceremony when they are first offered membership in the organization and can be worn until their initiation.
Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ), commonly known as Beta, is a North American social fraternity that was founded in 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.One of North America's oldest fraternities, as of August 2023 it consists of 150 active chapters and colonies in the United States and Canada. [1]
The only true distinction between a fraternity and any other form of social organizations is the implication that the members are freely associated as equals for a mutually beneficial purpose rather than because of a religious, governmental, commercial, or familial bond – although there are fraternities dedicated to each of these fields of ...
The pledge emblem is very prevalent in the symbolism of the fraternity; not only is the emblem on the pledge pin, but the emblem also graces the flag, the membership badge and the basic design is also the basis of the fraternity's seal. It is also common tradition for a New Member to present their "Big" with a decorated paddle.
Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ), commonly known as Pike is a college fraternity founded at the University of Virginia in 1868. The fraternity has over 225 chapters and provisional chapters across the United States and abroad with over 15,500 undergraduate members and over 300,000 lifetime initiates.
Kappa Sigma's four pillars are Fraternity: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. [16] Its motto is Bononia Docet or "Bologna Teaches" [17] [18] The fraternity's original colors were maroon, old gold, and peacock blue. [19] Its modern colors are scarlet, white, and emerald green. [15] Its flower is the lily of the valley. [19]
The pledges were yelled at by fraternity members during initiation. Molineaux and another fraternity member are alleged to have "shoved and struck one of the pledges," the filing says.
Alpha Tau Omega (ΑΤΩ), commonly known as ATO, is an American social fraternity founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 by Otis Allan Glazebrook. The fraternity has around 250 active and inactive chapters and colonies in the United States and has initiated more than 229,000 members. [1]