Are some phrases/words SPECIFIC to certain Greek orgs?

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by PrettyInPink777

This is Definitely going to date me, but ..... here is some public info I can share.

Back in the day of Ivies pledging on line in our cute little identical pink dresses (those were the days!), the first person in the line was called the HeadKnocker and the last person on the line was called the ToeKnocker (don't ask). Now, if one was so honored to maintain those positions of responsibility through Hell Week (oh yes, my friends, it was Hell), the names were amended to Captain and Anchor (I was an Anchor ). To further advance the nautical theme, after crossing the burning sands (to be consistent, maybe we should have called it the burning sea...) .... your line sisters became your Ships or your Shippies.

While pledging, each Ivy had a Personal (and the Ivy was her Special or Spec)...and that Ivy was added to that Family's tree. Any Ivy deemed worthy by any Big Sister could become an Adopted Spec anytime throughout the Pledge Period ...another honor.

I am flummoxed by the concept of inter-greek 'sands', Deuce Clubs, Tre Clubs, etc....Not sure that I like it, but I guess it's good for NPHC Unity.

:::sigh::: that was a fun early-morning trip down memory lane! (All of the above is highly illegal today, but provided one of the most rewarding, developmental experiences of my life)

I love Illinois greeks.