The Philalethean Society of Heidelberg College

Traditions

Community Service – The Phi’s have a long tradition of helping in the community in various ways. Our current community service projects include helping local churches, volunteering for CASA and helping when needed on campus.

Phall Retreat – This event is held at the beginning of the school year, usually at a Phi alumna’s home. The retreat is an opportunity for active Phi’s to bond and enjoy each other’s company.

Advisor Tea – At the beginning of the school year, the Phi’s and their advisors get together for an informal tea to discuss the goals for the school year.

Novelty Dance – This event includes any number of themed dances, usually held with another society on campus. Recent novelty parties have included Avalanche with Alpha Phi Tau, and 80’s Party with the Excelsior Men’s Society.

Homecoming Carnival/Parade – In the past, Heidelberg had a parade and the Phi’s entered a float. Now, the parade consists of each group carrying their society banner. At the Homecoming Carnival, the Phi’s enter a booth each year. In 2005, the Phi’s won the best booth award.

Homecoming Tea – During Homecoming Weekend, the Phi’s open their hall to all actives, alumni, advisors and honoraries for an informal gathering.

Fall recruitment – A series of informal rush events are held each fall, which are open to all non-Greek women. The events this year included: Tie Dye with a Phi, Phi Bonfire, Pizza and Self Defense, Create-a-Bagel and Spa Day.

Date Party – Usually held in the fall, Date Party is a break from the stresses of the semester. Each active and a date get to dance the night away at a semi-formal dance.

Parent-Family Tea – This informal tea is held during Parent-Family Weekend before Greek Sing. The Phi’s invite their friends and family to Phi Hall to get to know each other better. After the tea, pictures are taken and friends and family wish the Phi’s well for their performance during Greek Sing.

Greek Sing – Formerly known as Intersociety Sing, this event showcases the various societies on campus in an evening of song and dance. This event usually raises several thousand dollars, which is donated to a different charity each year.

Phi-Ex Leaf Rake – When the leaves start falling, the Phi’s and Ex’s grab their rakes and help the local elderly rake their lawns.

Reilly and Fiesta with Santa at Phi-Ex Headstart Christmas

Phi-Ex Christmas Party – The Philalethean Society, Excelsior Men’s Society, and Headstart of Tiffin work together each Christmas to put together a party for underprivileged children in the area. Each child receives a gift and has the chance to meet Santa Claus and his elves.

Formal Rush – Held in the winter, formal rush is a very special time for non-Greek women. During this time, women are able to get to know the four societies better during the following events: Informationals, Rotationals, Teas and Preference Parties.

High Tea – The Phi’s are extremely proud of their annual High Tea held during formal rush. The evening includes a variety of teas and other beverages, cakes, pastries and other desserts along with various floral arrangements.

New Member Education (NME) – Formerly known as “Pledging.” The purpose of Phi New Member Education is to instill sisterhood in each new member as well as teach the new member class the traditions and values of the Philalethean Society through a series of educational and team building exercises.

Greek Week – Along with the other seven societies, the Phi’s participate in a series of competitive events during the spring semester. At the end of Greek Week, a banquet is held to highlight the accomplishments of Greek Life at Heidelberg College throughout the year.

Spring Banquet – This event is a formal dance which is held at the end of the year at an off campus location.

Sing Out Banquet – This event showcases the achievements of the society for the year as well as serves as a way to say farewell to the graduating seniors.

Alumni Tea – Held during Alumni Weekend (June), the Alumni Tea is a memorable event each year, which unites actives and alumni. An informal tea is held in France Great Hall and tours of Phi Hall are conducted. Scrapbooks and other memorabilia are also present so alumni may reminisce about their days at Heidelberg.

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