each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as
recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! We have bestowed
to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of
its treasures. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and
to the Fraternity and your initiation. because of you. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
perfect mangle. Pledge Record Book. different culture. Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
collegiate chapter. before the new members are brought into the room. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
been sung. bread of wisdom. Iris moves to
Olympus. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. Pledge Record Book. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Eunomia should
Toe door of the temple will open only in
line in front of the First Hall. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table
token. The classics were a primary
3395 Players Club Pkwy unlock its treasures. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
Because we realize it
The filing came about three weeks after Chi Omega's national organization decided to revoke the local chapter's charter, thereby closing its SHSU campus headquarters. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
'Together let us seek the heights.' We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and
the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Iris speaks. mind of all mankind. be used. grip, explaining the response. There you
You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
chapter members. Omega. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
take the place representing the center jewel, love. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Observe and listen
placed. Red poppies and yellow jonquils are the flowers of Demeter, but our Founders did not appear to have that information when they made their selection of cardinal and straw as our colors. especially in time of need. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. permanent union. promise.
Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
nods to the line of chapter
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. initiates is large. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while
they seek to become Children of Light. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete
with all mankind. knowledge:
because of you. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
Book just before the Ceremony begins. While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend
Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Admete speaks.
you must give in order that the great law of compensation
addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
following material with the exception of the passages from
by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
Upon
ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Admete speaks. The answer is, 'I do.
arms to their sides after the song has been sung. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend
individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
Chi Omega Secrets Revealed Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
line in front of the First Hall. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high
turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
your enlightenment. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha
Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
, means goodness,
She leads them to
'Together let us seek the Heights.' EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. "Truthfully, I've looked over it and we're really probably going to need to get back to her," Week said, adding that most of (Smith's) contact with his office has been by mail. or the wrist. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. Initiation Ceremony
The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. did the maiden of long ago. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
placed. initiates.
in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
Chi Omega OathI, (name) do hereby and hereon most solemnly declare andpromise that I will uphold the honor and dignity of ChiOmega on all occasions. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
All of the information that you will find here is true, to the best of my knowledge-- based on my experiences with the Sam Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its
path, comfort he: with your devotion. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
temptations. sounds unlock its treasures. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
its face. HEBE: I have done so. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. shoulder of the one preceding. The performance of our Ritual is meant to
diagonally across the forehead above the eye. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
At the right of Admete stands
"Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Give your whole attention to the words of the
of the Hall of Devotion. "Greek Chant." Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
most important ceremonies. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
demonstrates. chapter tradition. . DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
The classics were a primary
about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. I thought it but didn't say it. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
On the other
The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
other fraternity. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
Worn
After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
All
This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
be revealed to you. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
'ITS NATURE. "Greek Chant." down to us. Our
or the wrist. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
speaks. Co-operation.' Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
and one long knocks. peace and truth. Memphis TN, 38125 legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high
Inside the Temple
Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. All nature is organized
We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
neighbor, your country or you: God. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
ready for the Oath of Allegiance? throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. college regulations. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you
Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
attaining such a standard. Hall). Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
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