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Originally posted by Rain Man:
For the record, DirectorDST, here's how it goes:
The coalition of mainstream sororities is known as the [National] Panhellenic (one word) CONFERENCE.
The coalition of Black Greek fraternities and sororities is known as the National Pan Hellenic (two words) COUNCIL.
A little bit of trivia for the "Animal House" fans: During the scene when the Delta Tau Chi fraternity was being tried for numerous unethical violations, on the chalk board being Greg Marmalard was written the "Pan Hellenic COUNCIL"...etc, etc...
Could this mean that the Delta House was a member of the NPHC although all the members were white? Hmmm. I learn something new about the NPHC every day. *grin*
If you don't believe me, rent the video and check it out yourself. I'm not kidding about the scene.
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I'm learning a little bit more about Greek culture in one of my classes this semester. FYI:
Hellenic means pure greek culture dynamic and Hellenistic is the spread of the ideals. I believe (from my notes) that the term panhellenic meant in greek times "unifying force." It's significance is that it helped to create a "fusion" of city-state identity into a greek identity (Hellenistic). This dates back to 776 with the first Olympic Games.
Still doesn't explain the seperationg of pan and hellenic in NPHC. HOWEVER I will see if my teacher has an explination...perhaps the term "pan" means something too!?!?!
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