"Folklore of Student Life" holds the accumulated wisdom and wit of several IU undergraduate classes and of a good many IU undergraduates, all focused upon the folklore -- those shared avenues of creativity and expression -- that is part of the college experience at Indiana University. This website is a joint production of Prof John McDowell and his students in a number of undergraduate classes
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Toast from Delta Delta Delta
Now we ask, O God of might
Keep our crescent over bright;
Help us our noble aim to keep,
And bless our friendship bond so deep
Context:
This song emphasized that members of the sororities should remain as an entity and keep their bonds and friendships with each another. Toasts were given normally during special occasions around dinner time.