First BGLO Probate
 

Let me start off by saying I am not a member of a BGLO, so what I have to say is purely from an outsiders somewhat naive point of view. Last semester I went to my first probate. I didn't know what to expect, but I got a small idea of what being a brother/sister of a BGLO means to them. About half-way through the probate a young man who looked to be about 20 or so broke down and started to cry. I wondered why he was crying so I talked to a family member who is a member of the same fraternity and he told me how much being a brother meant to him. I then began to understand why BGLO members speak with such pride when they describe their organizations. This young man had taken a major step in his life. He probably worked just as hard or harder for that than anything else he had done in his life. As his brothers from not only our campus but others as well made a circle around him and the rest of his line brothers and sang their fraternity song, I finally saw that being in a BGLO isn't just about stepping or wearing your letters, its about a bond you create and have for a lifetime, and even though I am not a member of a BGLO I was proud to witness that event.

yes, seeing a coming out show is a beautiful thing, whether you're in the organization or not. thank you for sharing.

Isn't that a touching story. I am about to cry myself. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

I am such a softy...yes, i did cry.
memories...


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It truly is...it is even SWEETER when you are "coming out" http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

thank you for sharing collegeguy!!!

at my coming out i cried tears of joy, but when my 1st neos came out i was a total mess! I was so proud of my babies!

*sniff, sniff*

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[This message has been edited by prettypoodle6 (edited February 05, 2001).]

i don't cry at probates...the ceremonies are a different story though http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

What is probate? I can't tell, but it doesn't seem like something similar to anything non-BGLO groups have.

Just interested!

a probate/coming out show has it's origins in the earlier days of greek organizations when the pledges, usually a week before crossing but sometimes all through plegeship, would come out on the yard (campus) dressed in their pledge uniform & perform songs/skits/steps for the members & on-lookers. today, the concept is the same, but the timing is different. a probate/coming out show is done right after (usually that night or the next afternoon) the pledges have been formally initiated into their respective organization. it's usually (hopefully) the first time the general public sees who's become a member of what and it's also the first time the new members get to wear 'nalia. after the main show is over, the members, seasoned & newly initiated, sing songs & chants.

**seriously considering compling a "greek-to-english" dictionary**

prettypoodle, please e-mail me.

i just sent you an email....

I remember my "coming down" show, I was so nervous I broke out into a cold sweat.

Its AMAZING what a search will do, see I got a flyer about a few NPHC orgs were having a get together and the last line of the flyer said, "the new members will probate at 8:13 sharp." I had no clue what that meant, so instead of Posting a new question, I DID A SEARCH. Lo and behold, I found what I was looking for. The miracle of the search button. Alas, behold the beauty. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by lifesaver (edited May 07, 2001).]

8:13 huh? that sounds like a Delta probate time http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

I hope you go check it out & let us know what you thought.

Kel

Today, 2008, pledging, hazing is so bad, I don't believe they do steps anymore. It's a gang mentatality with intimidation and such. The new members just want to be done. Instead of preparing for a probate show, the BGLO's focus on violent behavior. Everything is so secretive and "lines" are prohibited so if they come out the next day with a show, it would be evident that there was a "line". It's a sad day for BGLO's.

7 1/2 years, huh?:p

And it's a sad day for you, especially since your post shows very limited knowledge on the subject of BGLO's today...and yesterday. Educate yourself before commenting please!

I saw my first probate last year and was deeply moved as well. There is something very intense and passionate about the whole thing. I wanted to cry myself when they finally but her letters on.

I, too, saw my first probate last year. I had always been interested and excited to see one. I think that it is a very positive representation of the unity, and closeness of a greek organization.

I think it represents something that every greek could relate too and that is having pride for something, you call your own.

The probate i witnessed was a statement to me that demonstrated the hard work, dedication, and committment, brothers and sisters, put in and continue to practice throughout a lifelong membership.


It's a proud moment for everyone.

I think this summarizes why I enjoy shooting "probate" shows and neophyte shows.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...047&id=1404447
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...800&id=1404447
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...650&id=1404447

Check em out.

I've been through your albums before (yaaay being facebook friends with Senusret I has its privileges :D!)

These are great pictures & definitely worth revisiting.

Can I also add that I'm jealous because I would like to see an Alpha chapter presentation in person?:D

Ditto, SisterGreek! lol

Some of what was said is true, there is a lot of violence in the processes thats why you see pledgees on the news saying they were beat on because some have been. I've been greek for 20 years when it was legal to do it and nowadays some greeks get out of hand with the process.
Learn some manners and EDUCATE YOURSELF on the 'new' processes before you tell someone else they have limited knowledge on the subject.

I am educated thank you and have been greek for over 15 years; first undergrad, now grad. Everyone knows that there is some violence that SOME chapters engage in but the poster's comments do not tell the whole story, only criticizes with no depth of understanding. How dare you come at me! Stay in your lane please and concentrate on your org's problems!!!:mad:

that's a very moving thing. I wish I went to a school with BGLOs so I could see a probate. I have seen them do their own dances at social events and what not but not ap probate. I go to a small liberal arts school. I am a kappa delta, but have always been very intrigued and interested in BGLOs. Being in KD is a much different experience than what I see in Black Greeks orgs. Hopefully one day I will be able to witness what it truly means to be in a BGLO. I am just proud of anybody who is in a Greek org. It's an amazing time in someone's life, and regardless of what org. you are in, it's a beautiful thing.

Sorry if I went off tipic, but greek life is such a wonderful thing, and I wish everybody could experience it.

And how would you do that? I believe all NPHC orgs prohibit initiation of someone who was initiated into another council (NPC in your case.).....???