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Greek Life. History of Greek System Structure of Greek System Purposes of Fraternities and Sororities. Fraternity history. The first fraternity: Phi Beta Kappa, at College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, 1776 Typical features: A Greek-letter name A Greek motto
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Greek Life History of Greek System Structure of Greek System Purposes of Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternity history • The first fraternity: Phi Beta Kappa, at College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, 1776 • Typical features: • AGreek-letter name • AGreek motto • An oath to secrecy • A badge • A ritual • Aseal • Asecret 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
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 & 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