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Observance of ritual is at the core of fraternity relationships
“Underlying the whole experience is the ritual that is exclusive to each fraternity…. A fraternity ritual is the solemn and historical rationale for an organization’s existence. The ritual is often presented to new members during a serious church-like ceremony where new members learn the underlying meaning of their respective organizations.”
Baird’s Manual of American College Fraternities, 20th Edition, p. ix.