Transcript Greek System - Washington and Lee University

Greek Life
HISTORY OF GREEK SYSTEM
• STRUCTURE OF GREEK SYSTEM
• PURPOSES OF FRATERNITIES
AND SORORITIES
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Fraternity history
 The first fraternity: Phi Beta Kappa, at College of
William and Mary in Williamsburg, 1776
 Typical features:
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A Greek-letter name
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A Greek motto
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An oath to secrecy
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A badge
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A ritual
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A seal
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A secret grip
Phi Beta Kappa
Love of learning is the guide of life
Sorority history
 The first secret organization for women: Alpha Delta
Pi, Wesleyan College, 1851
 Called “Sororities” after 1874
Alpha Delta Pi - ΑΔΠ
We live for each other
Structure
National
organization
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
National Conference
 National Panhellenic Conference:
 Founded by 10 sororities in 1901
 now has 26 members group
 National Interfraternity Conference:
 Founded by 26 fraternities in 1909
 Now has 63 members group
 National Pan-Hellenic Council:
 Founded by eight sororities and fraternities in 1930
 Created to support Black Fraternities and Sororities
 In W&L: has 4 members group
History of Greek Life in W&L
 1855: Phi Kappa Psi chapter established at W&L
 1865: Kappa Alpha Order founded at W&L
 1920s: Fraternities houses built at Red Square, Davidson Park &
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Lee Avenue
1985: Women joined W&L
1989: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Chi Omega
colonized on campus
1989: Fraternity Renaissance: W&L commitment to support
fraternity system
2009: Alpha Delta Pi colonized as the 6th sorority
Purposes of Greek System
 Friendship
 Recreation
 Housing
 Extracurricular activities
 Leadership