Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Excuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team. Ifthey don’t want to gothrough this, they don’thave to sign up/tryout/join…”Myth:Hazingbuildsunity.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: It’s difficultto determinewhether or not acertain activity ishazing — it’s such agray areasometimes.Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changesin appetite, sleephabits, orappearanceMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinWarning Sign:Desire to leavethe organization,club, or teamwithout giving anyexplanationFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesExample:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionMyth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Excuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team. Ifthey don’t want to gothrough this, they don’thave to sign up/tryout/join…”Myth:Hazingbuildsunity.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExcuse: It’s difficultto determinewhether or not acertain activity ishazing — it’s such agray areasometimes.Warning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changesin appetite, sleephabits, orappearanceMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Myth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinWarning Sign:Desire to leavethe organization,club, or teamwithout giving anyexplanationFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Myth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.K

National Hazing Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Fact: Hazing occurs in middle schools, high schools and colleges
  2. Example: Humiliation of new or potential members
  3. Example: Beatings, paddling, or other physical acts against new or potential members
  4. Fact: A significant number of hazing incidents and deaths involve alcohol consumption
  5. Myth: Hazing is no more than foolish pranks that sometimes go awry
  6. Fact: More than 79% of NCAA athletes report coming to college with a prior hazing experience from high school or middle school.
  7. Excuse: “We’re not forcing anyone to join our club/group/team. If they don’t want to go through this, they don’t have to sign up/try out/join…”
  8. Myth: Hazing builds unity.
  9. Example: Illegal activities such as requirement to steal local items as part of a scavenger hunt
  10. Warning Sign: Sudden changes in behavior after joining an organization, club, or team
  11. Excuse: It’s difficult to determine whether or not a certain activity is hazing — it’s such a gray area sometimes.
  12. Warning Sign: Secrecy, avoidance, or stress surrounding new member activities
  13. Warning Sign: Weight-loss; exhaustion; or sudden changes in appetite, sleep habits, or appearance
  14. Myth: Hazing is a problem for fraternities and sororities primarily
  15. Warning Sign: Unexplained injuries or illnesses
  16. Fact: Two in five students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their school or campus
  17. Excuse: “it’s tradition…”
  18. Myth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can’t be considered hazing
  19. Example: Forced activities for new recruits to ‘prove’ their worth to join
  20. Warning Sign: Desire to leave the organization, club, or team without giving any explanation
  21. Fact: Both male and female students report a high level of hazing
  22. Example: Forced or required consumption of alcohol
  23. Excuse: “People will get much worse in the real world anyway...”
  24. Myth: As long as there’s no malicious intent, a little hazing should be O.K