Panhellenic Toast

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Fineline

Oh, whoa. I am in this video. I usually just stalk GC, but this is worth logging in for! I'm glad my arm-swinging is in sync with everyone else's; I always worry about that.

For the interested: We also do the Panhel Toast for graduating seniors as their last toast, and my chapter (Phi Mu, Gamma Alpha!) does a different-but-similar chant for our new pledges after their pledging ceremony. It's a bit ritualistic, but done in front of non-initiated members, so not technically secret. But I'm keeping my mouth closed just to be safe. And because mystery is fun.

Hi Fineline, can you check what's been written and help us out with any errors you might catch? Thanks and welcome! This is a great "tradition" that bears sharing, IMO.

[OHNOITSJESS]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Hi Fineline, can you check what's been written and help us out with any errors you might catch? Thanks and welcome! This is a great "tradition" that bears sharing, IMO.

HeatherIrene, a W&M sorority member typed up the toast in post 32

[NutBrnHair]

This song, the tribute to our N.P.C. sisters and the Chi Omega verse, was first published in The Eleusis (Chi Omega's magazine) in 1907. It was written by a member of Nu Chapter of Chi Omega, Univ. of Wisconsin and is to the tune of "Our Director" from Yale College.

I love the way William & Mary is using it. Honestly, I'm thrilled that they can still perform it in these days of "no frills" since often any outdoor entertainment was banned. I know W&M Panhellenic groups used to be known for their porch songs -- a medaly of songs each group performed with hand motions, etc. on their front porches. Do these still remain?

[Fineline]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I know W&M Panhellenic groups used to be known for their porch songs -- a medaly of songs each group performed with hand motions, etc. on their front porches. Do these still remain?

I've never seen that, exactly. We have "sing out" songs that change every day of recruitment. Sometimes this involves sisters who are standing on the porch. The only "hand motions" in Phi Mu's are a few well-placed snaps in one. I don't remember the ones from other houses, but I do remember that all of them were fun and clever. I wish what you were referring to remained; I'd like to see it!

[GammaBelle]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I love the way William & Mary is using it. Honestly, I'm thrilled that they can still perform it in these days of "no frills" since often any outdoor entertainment was banned. I know W&M Panhellenic groups used to be known for their porch songs -- a medaly of songs each group performed with hand motions, etc. on their front porches. Do these still remain?

They do not--it's always been fun to hear our alumnae talk about them!

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by OHNOITSJESS

HeatherIrene, a W&M sorority member typed up the toast in post 32

Thanks, ONIJ - I saw that, but didn't quite process that information. So, ignore my request/previous post, Fineline. Thought it was odd to see "kappa theta" but couldn't hear it clearly on the video.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Thanks, ONIJ - I saw that, but didn't quite process that information. So, ignore my request/previous post, Fineline. Thought it was odd to see "kappa theta" but couldn't hear it clearly on the video.

hehe, all my precious work was for naught

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

hehe, all my precious work was for naught

oopsies...DF, I'm in a chocolate induced semi-comatose state. I have to go buy more candy to replace what I've eaten that was to go in the baskets.

And I'm not sorry. Not one iota of remorse.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

oopsies...DF, I'm in a chocolate induced semi-comatose state. I have to go buy more candy to replace what I've eaten that was to go in the baskets.

And I'm not sorry. Not one iota of remorse.

No no, I meant the real lyrics wiped out all the effort I put in to transcribe them

Also, chocolate win.