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"Letters" mean Greek letters or symbols such as Α Φ Ω - ΙΦ (''Alpha Phi Omega- Iota Phi'') | "Letters" mean Greek letters or symbols such as Α Φ Ω - ΙΦ (''Alpha Phi Omega- Iota Phi'') | ||
*Only [[actives]] who have crossed may wear letters. | *Only [[actives]] who have crossed may wear letters. Pledges are not allowed to own letters. While the status of Α Φ Ω as letters is incontestable, there is some discussion whether ΙΦ is properly referred to as letters. It is of course permitted (and encouraged) for a pledge to have ''Alpha Phi Omega'' or ''Iota Phi'' spelled out in the English Alphabet. | ||
*Letters are | *Letters are often given to pledges after their [[activation]] by [[Big Bros]]. | ||
*Big bros sometimes give their little bros letters in the form of a sweatshirt or jacket if they are able to afford it. | |||
*People commonly wear class t-shirts or small paddles around their neck. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:35, 15 July 2009
"Letters" mean Greek letters or symbols such as Α Φ Ω - ΙΦ (Alpha Phi Omega- Iota Phi)
- Only actives who have crossed may wear letters. Pledges are not allowed to own letters. While the status of Α Φ Ω as letters is incontestable, there is some discussion whether ΙΦ is properly referred to as letters. It is of course permitted (and encouraged) for a pledge to have Alpha Phi Omega or Iota Phi spelled out in the English Alphabet.
- Letters are often given to pledges after their activation by Big Bros.
- Big bros sometimes give their little bros letters in the form of a sweatshirt or jacket if they are able to afford it.
- People commonly wear class t-shirts or small paddles around their neck.