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VOCABULARY

Greek Terms and Common Phrases at Thiel College

People are often skeptical and unsure of things they do not completely understand.  Here is a short tutorial to help enlighten you about the "Greek World."

Active- a person who has been initiated into a Greek

organization

Alumnae- a sorority member who has graduated from college

Alumnus- a fraternity member who has graduated from college

Badge/Pin- the insignia that designates a Greek organization

Bid- an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority

Chapter- name for local organization of a national fraternity/sorority

Dues- money paid to a sorority or fraternity to cover expenses, suchs as socials, insurance, leadership programs and member recruitment.

Initiation- ceremony during which new members take their vows for full membership into the chapter

Interfraternity Council (IFC)- the governing body of fraternities

Legacy- a student whose parent, grandparent or sibling is a member of a particular fraternity or sorority

Mixer- a theme party between Greek organizations

New Member- a member who has not been initiated

Panhellenic Council (NPC)- the governing body of sororities

Philanthropy- a chapter's specific charitable organization(s) that they donate money and volunteer hours to