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2004-2005
VALUES COMMON IN FRATERNITY AND SORORITY RITUALS
The values common to fraternity and sorority ritual were compiled
from the Barron’s Guide to Fraternities and Sororities. Each value
is not common to all fraternities and sororities but is listed as
characteristic that at least five of the organizations hold in high
regard. Some of the values are mentioned in the organizations’ open
mottoes while others are included in the descriptions of the chapters’ purposes.
| truth |
pursuit of excellence |
good will |
| selflessness |
propriety |
virtue |
| justice |
respect for individuality |
compassion |
| perseverance |
generosity |
diligence |
| friendship |
insightful |
motivation |
| brotherhood/sisterhood |
responsibility to others |
ambition |
| pride |
leadership |
wisdom |
| service to others |
courage |
respect for oneself |
| citizenship |
high scholarship |
honor |
| loyalty to the group |
that which is morally good |
purity |
| integrity |
love for others |
honesty |
| charity |
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From: Barron’s Guide to Fraternities and Sororities. New York:
Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. |
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