Title: Families

Informant Info: Sarah Lindquist – 19 years old, female, born and raised in Mercer Island, Washington, Danielle Glinka – 20 years old, female, born and raised from Orlando, Florida

Type of Lore: Customary, Ritual

Language: English

Country of Origin: United States

Social/Cultural Context: Every year, when the freshmen volleyball players arrive on campus, they are placed into families by the older girls. These families consist of girls on the team, with each family having a few girls from each class. These families are meant to make the new freshmen more comfortable and give them a sense of belonging. The families compete in various events and games throughout the year to try and determine what family is the best.

Collector’s Comments: This was a type of folklore that was definitely not seen in any other teams. This is a very interesting way to try and build team chemistry and team bonding.