fraternity pledge
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A fraternity pledge is a college student who has accepted an invitation to join a fraternity but has not yet been initiated as a full member.
The pledge period—typically lasting weeks to months—involves learning the organization's history, completing tasks, and proving commitment to current members.
Pledges occupy the lowest rung of the fraternity hierarchy: The pledges had to clean up after every party.
The term extends loosely to anyone in a probationary or aspiring status.
- hazingAbusive initiation practices
- initiationFormal admission ceremony
- rushQuick sudden movement
- rush weekGreek organization membership drive
- brotherhoodKinship among men
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- new membersrookie, freshman, novice, apprentice, trainee
- beginnersbeginner, novice, rookie, newbie, newcomer
- boysboy, lad, laddie, young boy, little boy
- milestonesgraduation, wedding, birthday, retirement, birth
- oathsoath taking, swearing in, oath ceremony, sworn oath, oath of honor
- school traditionspep rallies, graduation ceremony, school spirit, school dances, homeroom
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