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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. It is forbidden for pledges to own any form of Greek letters. However, it is permitted for a pledge to have ''Alpha Phi Omega'' or ''Iota Phi'' spelled out in the English Alphabet.
*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 usually given to pledges after their [[activation]] by [[Big Bros]].
*Letters are often given to pledges after their [[activation]] by [[Big Bros]].

Revision as of 17:41, 30 November 2007

"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.