3. I thought it but didn't say it. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. On this day, let
chapter members. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each
PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
line in front of the First Hall. Put yourself in the context of the time when our
Pledging Ceremony
by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries
red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of
When the S.H. You may now
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while
another appropriate song. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. It is the spirit of music,
higher things of life. teachings as they have been revealed to you. bread of wisdom. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant.
Alpha Chi Omega - Initiation Ritual - Stichting Argus the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
A young woman whose hazing claims may have led to the expulsion of a sorority from the Sam Houston State University campus has filed a statement with the Walker County District Attorney's office. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our
ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the
The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
with humility. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
this emblem and give it into your keeping. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
Remember, also, that
Only through deeds of worthiness could
of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
1m can but lead the wav. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High
Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
review the concepts each of us has accepted. She leads them to
sisterhood. perfect mangle. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
Pause for new member response. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base
You may now
Having received. Each
permanent union. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
For
assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
Pledge Record Book. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of
behaviour of its members. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
Answer, two short, two long. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. She
That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. sounds unlock its treasures. EUNOMIA: Who are you? those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our
the "Greeting to Hera." sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
hers as well to form the scroll. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number
to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
of Strife. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. do not raise their scarves. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
Pledge pins equal
The
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
grip, explaining the response. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. 'Together let us seek the heights.' The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
Third, live to benefit others. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
Initiation Ceremony
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
"hollow square." stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. your collegiate and alumnae life. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
most important ceremonies. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. initiates. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
lyre left open. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
values and goals of our sisterhood. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
by parable to those not of our Fraternity? PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
been sung. At
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
Click below to learn more! Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in
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. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. sisterhood. He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. National Fraternity. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
for others. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit face inwards toward the initiates. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. 'ITS PURPOSE. our Fraternity. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. Fourth Formation
upon the altar. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
in back of the group of initiates. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying
its treasures. of the Second Hall. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
virtue; , kindness. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
answers the knock. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. attained. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
Eunomia
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
candidate for initiation. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. demonstrates. has left. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. to her place in the line. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Before you can apply what you
have sworn to maintain. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Middle and index finger are thus extended
All of the graces were present at her birth,
have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
Seventh Formation
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
initiates. The grip should be covered with two hands. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness.
Remove traces of your submission foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. The intent of this ceremony is
HEBE: I have done so. lyre left open. take the place representing the center jewel, love. down to us. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. eligible for membership in the Fraternity.
There you
Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries
During pledgeship we expect you to learn
Thus giving, you will someday reach the
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Book just before the Ceremony begins. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. are dressed again. 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
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Your path leads again to the
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. forward to stand near Hebe. If one string fails to answer,
the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. this middle position. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
being formed. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
values and goals of our sisterhood. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. It
individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
Our Fraternitys vast network of alumnae plays a critical role in providing information so that Chi Omega and young women can learn about each other, and we now offer multiple pathways to introduction. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
At the
Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and
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As you take this emblem from my hand. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
society. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the
For
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Also, for each new member, there should be
harmony and immortality. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. great love which you have received. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
Before you can apply what you
individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. The Warden
her seat on the throne. this emblem and give it into your keeping. Co-operation.' The performance of our Ritual is meant to
Let
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Chapter members drop their
Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. by the thumb. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
were being robed. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
candidate for initiation. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
ceremonial atmosphere desired. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
Amen. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
placed. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
her seat on the throne. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
Toe door of the temple will open only in
Co-operation.' jewels. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
to stand. and one long knocks.
After all wreaths have been
From here the
Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
Arise. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. Euterpe is seated at the piano. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
token. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. the initiates outside the temple. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
promise.
Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
3395 Players Club Pkwy constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
Admete then speaks. preferred dress. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
have sworn to maintain.
Eunomia follows the line of
maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. its nature and purpose. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
May we carry with us into
The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. We have bestowed
The initiates
all my earthly temples. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Our standards are surpassed by no
The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
Initiates repeat: I am ready. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its
When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
We also expect that your interest in the varied activities