Learn: Purple Pilgrim Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Name

FIJI Heritage, Customs, and Traditions

2 Taglines

Perge!(pur-gay)/Press on!

Not for College Days Alone

Frank Norris

Held first Pig Dinner in 1893, in 1902 was named Norris Pig Dinner

Saluting Pig Tradition

Oldest Grad brother kisses head of pig, youngest new member or brother kisses ass of pig

Actual Date of Founding

April 22nd, 1848

(May 1st, 1848 was the adoption of the Constitution, therefore it is observed as the founding date)

Phi Gamma Delta Mascot

"Gamma", the snowy white owl

Know how to draw badge(pg 86 top right corner, do not have to draw whatever the gibberish is under the insignia)

Badge, as designed by John Templeton McCarty and manufactured, was overseen by James Elliot Jr. Ekklesia 1923, due to a unanimous vote the badge of our founders was officially restored as the official emblem of Fraternity membership

Greek Letter Allowed Locations

Badge

Official Seal

Official Flag

A Chapter or House Marker

Memorials to Members

Certificate for Graduation

Official College Ring

Greek Letters May never appear...

on stationary, clothing, or jewelry other than an official college ring

Official Flower of the Fraternity

The Purple Clematis

Official Color of the Fraternity

Royal Purple

Doxology(Very Important)

Bless our Fraternity, Heaven grant thy peace;

Lead on to victory, Her strength increase!

Long may our Delta reign - in unity;

O, guard and save our dear Fraternity!

"Delta" Tradition

save the "delta" for last when eating a pie or cake in the presence of older brothers