Traditions

Traditions:

Here at House Lilium, age is nothing but a number, so even in our youth, we have a few traditions of our own:

• The font ‘Jokerman’ is Lilium’s trademark font. Lilium is also the only residence that has been trademarked as a brand. Through this the value of excellence is prominently seen within our residence.
• The House song is sung at House meetings.
• Lilium Wednesday is when all Lilium ladies wear their House shirt.
• House values are said in the pledge at the end of each house meeting.
• House week takes place around our Birthday, 21st July.
• During House week, Lilium ladies greet the house by saying, “House Lilium, Our Pride!”
• First years are called “Lily’s” until their final ceremony.
• During Welcoming Week the HK are greeted by the First Years using a specific greeting: “Your Royal highness + name”.
• The Primaria is called “My Majesty Your Royal Highness” (followed by her full name and surname) during welcoming week.
• The First Year Guardian/ Ienkvoog is called “My Guardian your Royal Highness” (followed by her full name and surname) during welcoming week.
• The HK must greet the First Years back, “Lily” (followed by their name) during Welcoming Week.
• The domestic workers are called “Squeeza” and the security guards are called “Chief”.
• Wear something Lilium to the House meetings. This shows your respect and commitment towards the house as a whole.
• Wear something Lilium to sport events.
• Every year House Lilium attends a Mokiti with the Groenkloof residences.
• Each year House Lilium has a Formal House Dinner.
• Each year House Lilium has a Prestige evening where they award the top achievers in res for academics and sport.
• Unsung heroes happens once a year. Food and Toiletries are given to the Squeezas as well as a day of relaxation sponsored by the Lilium.
• Lilium Ladies should always drink out of a straw.
• No Lilium lady is allowed to walk outside of res wearing their slippers and/ or pyjamas.