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Toast Song
APO's official fraternity song, sung to the tune of Alma Mater, is usually sung at the end of all fraternity functions. (meetings, ceremonies, conferences, etc.) Click here to listen to a recording or print the sheet music.

Annod
This stuffed black-and-white cow has been our mascot since Fall 1995. Throughout the semester, he is passed from one Brother of the Week to the next. Annod always accompanies us to conferences, where he has become a favorite target for chapters with sticky fingers. Luckily, he has always returned to us safely.

Mu
A 3-inch miniature of Annod was introduced as our Pledge Class mascot in 1998. Similar to Annod, Mu is passed around from one Pledge of the Week to the next. The Pledge Educator takes care of Mu when the pledging period ends. Unfortunately, Mu is lost and presumed gone :(

Jay
Mu's successor as Pledge mascot. Introduced in the Spring of 2004 to the Jason Aring Pledge Class. Hopefully, no harm will ever befall Jay.

Gavel Stealing
This ongoing game is very popular in our chapter. The pledge class and the chapter are able to steal the gavels of the Pledge Educator and Chapter President, respectively. The brother(s) who steal the gavel may require the President/Pledge-Ed to earn it back by performing a task chosen by the thief or thieves. The only catch is that the President/Pledge-Ed may require that the thief or thieves perform the task with them.

Muggings
At the end of each chapter meeting, before we sing the Toast Song, we send the muggings can around the room. Brothers may deposit spare change into the can in exchange for time to talk about anything they choose - accomplishments, setbacks, or just how their day went. Anything goes! Just watch out - if you forget your change, be prepared to have some tossed your way when it's your turn.

APO Elf
Each semester, a brother is secretly chosen to be the APO Elf for our chapter. The Elf brings a little extra joy and happiness to the chapter through anonymous acts of kindness. In the past, the Elf has made our days brighter by bringing snacks to chapter meetings and sending greetings through campus mail.