I pledged in Chicago, Illinois and I am familiar with Neophytes, the "coming out" show of the midwest. I am not sure how far this tradition extends, obviously based on these posts not too far, however, my experience with Neophyte shows have been that the noes are introduced to whomever comes to the show, it is open to the public and free. They do a step or two, some skits maybe, overall the spotight is on them. Following the presentation gifts are given and most often a party follows. Now, as far as the event being formal, I suppose that depends on the chapter and organization. I know my chapter usually just wears a lot of nalia. I had a Neophyte lunchoen that was quite formal and we sat upon a dais and had a keynote speaker and the whole shabang. We have yet to have our Neophyte show though where we can really cut up! Currently it is tentatively scheduled for Delta Derby weekend in July, which is one of the largest greek events in the Midwest (sponsored by my chapter!!) So I look forward to it even though I received the bulk of my gifts already I think,ya never know) ANyway, my question is how many of you are familiar with and have in your chapters family trees? By this I mean, do you all hve pledge mothers, grandmothers, and so forth? That is another thing that may be confined to the midwest. My chapter has very extensive family trees that date back to the 70's. Just curious..I wonder how these differences have evolved to such extremes? Who originated thes e local traditions? *sigh*...Neos...so full of questions! Oh, by the way, I am still considered a Neo....and those, at least in my experience, who have had Neophyte shows are still considered Neos until they bring in another line.
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P.H.A.S.A.D.
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4/15/00
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