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Originally Posted by emb021
In general, a pledge is a 'probationary member' or 'member in training'. (but note that becoming a full member of the fraternity is not a guarantee). . . .
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A little more clarity might be in order. Many fraternities and sororities no longer use the term "pledge." And, based on what I have learned here at GC, in many organizations, a pledge/probationary member/new member
is pretty much guaranteed becoming an initiated member.
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As others noted, not sure what you're asking here. Each group has its own unique rituals. Most take some inspiration from earlier masonic or fraternal organization rituals. But there are certain common rituals:
* a pledge ceremony, which all pledges go thru to become an official pledge
* an initiation ceremony, which pledges go thru to become brothers
There may be other rituals of groups, but those are the 2 common ones.
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These are "common" in the sense that most organizations have a form of each. But the content, format, etc. between organizations can vary widely.
I just don't want the OP getting the idea that different fraternities or sororities will use basically the same ritual.
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