Example:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Excuse:“it’stradition…”Example:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Fact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Excuse:“it’stradition…”Example:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KWarning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExample:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Fact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExample: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearance

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