With Gamma Phi Beta, basically everything is secret except for what our flower symbolizes (we tell PNMs that during recruitment). So basically, our colors, meaning of letters and crest, meaning of pledge pin, any ritual (except candle passings), and the behind-the-scenes of rush are all secret. We do have an open motto and our creed can also be known by non-initiated members. Our pledges begin to know some of the secrets during new member period, but they are asked not to reveal to the outside and do not know the total significance of any ritual until initiated.
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