The Importance of a Badge

Every sorority has there own thing that they’re known for.  Mascots, flowers, colors, phrases, philanthropies, whatever it is we all have our own unique symbols that make our chapter who we are.  One of the things that every sorority has is a badge or a pin.  There are two types of badges that sorority members receive.  The first one is a pledge pin, which symbolizes the period of pledging a sorority chapter.  Here are just a few examples of what some different pledge badges look like. The badge or pin is something that a member receives after they are initiated.  It’s viewed as a symbol of membership and ritual.

The second type of pin/badge is the one that you receive once you have become an initiated member.  Usually these look similar to the pledge pins, but are more elaborate in design, and have more meaning behind them.  While the pledge pins/badges symbolizes the pledging period, these pins/badges have a deeper meaning of ritual behind them.  You only know what the badge fully means once you are a member since ritual is something that is kept secret.  Here are some examples of pins/badges initiated sorority members wear:

While a pin or badge is just a small part of being in a sorority it’s overall meaning is big.  A badge isn’t just a piece of jewelry, it is something that you wear with respect and integrity.  So for all the sorority women everywhere, always remember what your badge represents and means to you and your chapter!