History
What day was Phi Mu founded publicly?
March 4th, 1852
fun fact: it was formed privately on January 4th
What are the three values represented in the creed?
Love, Honor, Truth
What symbol of our trust do Phis receive during the pledging ceremony?
The Phi pin
What do our colors, rose and white, represent?
Rose- womanhood
White- truth and purity
How many alters does the initiation ceremony have?
Two
fun fact: this is the only ceremony that the Alumnae have their own alter.
What are the full 3 names of our founders?
Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel)
Mary Ann Dupont (Lines)
Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding)
18 lines long (6 in each section)
What is the purpose of the ribboning ceremony?
To make the new provisional members feel welcome and give them a symbol of their membership
What year was Sir Fidel created?
1973
How many secrets do initiated members learn in initiation?
10
The knock, password, sign, response, flower, colors, coat of arms' parts, badge parts, grip, and revelation
Why is Phi Mu considered one of the Macon Magnolias?
She is one of the two oldest sororities which were both founded at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia
What lines were later added in 1932?
‘Thus being true to the womanhood of love’ and ‘Thus being true to the womanhood of honor’
What is the purpose of the Third Dimension Ceremony?
To transition graduating seniors into alumnae and to give them an opportunity to reflect on their experiences in Phi Mu
What does the rose-colored carnation represent?
Why do we form the Circle of Unity at certain points of the ceremony?
To represent our bond and to keep those specific secrets just between us.