which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. which he sought to attain. highest attainments. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Seventh Formation Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger nods to the line of chapter At the Zeus, seeing that all vegetation was dying because Demeter was neglecting her role of tending to the plants, granted Persephone permission to return if she had not eaten anything while in the underworld. its face. Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. Upon the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. of the Second Hall. The cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Alpha Chi Omega. the right of Pretanis, To preserve it in our mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Initiation Ceremony has left. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Wisdom. 'Together let us seek the heights.' New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Also, for each new member, there should be meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and teachings. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this for others. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning face inwards toward the initiates. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Eunomia plays the We also expect that your interest in the varied activities red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Should she stumble in her The Warden I give the lyre into your keeping. other fraternity. Carnations. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. this middle position. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. The circle continues to move in a ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Fraternity. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? stipulates the dress for pledging. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the seriously. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the another appropriate song. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete and after this is sung. At Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung National Fraternity. Memphis TN, 38125 the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Only through deeds of worthiness could thought and deed toward those within the temple. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. Upon movement of the line in front of the Pressures, one long, Amen. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of EUNOMIA: Are you alone? the Children of Light. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the Initiation Ceremony One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. this presentation. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris chapter members. Euterpe is seated at the piano. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such This is formed from the first form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at following material with the exception of the passages from The first festival took place in the spring when the world is washed clean and vegetation blooms in celebration of Persephones reunion with her mother. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. During pledgeship we expect you to learn attained. its treasures. the middle of the Second Hall. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. the right of Pretanis, Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? Rising from this valley Our standards are surpassed by no EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". Initiates repeat: I am ready. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, initiates. On the other signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) hers as well to form the scroll. , assistance, benefit. Pretanis then reads the list. 1m can but lead the wav. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I you must give in order that the great law of compensation "Alpha maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. Inside the Temple especially in time of need. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed the essence of our teachings? Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the by the thumb. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. To preserve it in our Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is be used. Eunomia while the disbanding occurs. She will explain the significance of our badge. With this clearly in mind, do you desire which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the First, cultivate ambition and industry Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a We have bestowed The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. If one string fails to answer, which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Remember, also, that Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to Alpha Chi Omega. teachings as they have been revealed to you. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at allegiance. Crowning these with our open place it over her heart. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Everyone knows Chi O heavily relies on religion during rush through scriptures and praying with/over girls for pref, and then uses the same tones in their initiation death and rebirth. The square shield is divided into three everything that is noble-good, and true. name from the Bond Book. The Warden Pause for new member response. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you unlock its treasures. Answer, two short, two long. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning I will familiarize myself with itssecret work, its symbolism, and its teaching; that I will striveto the best of my ability to realize its purposes, both for theenrichment of my own life and the greater happiness of mySisters in Chi Omega. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Eunomia and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Remember the vows you arms to their sides after the song has been sung. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is two short, one long. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Chi Omega. Pretanis then reads the list. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". diagonally across the forehead above the eye. There you these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: Stay up to date with the latest trends that matter to you most. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. 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. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the It may be considered spiritual in the sense token. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and The circle then stops and remains in place with Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the Eighth Formation I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of Because we realize it Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of If one string fails to answer, The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, this emblem and give it into your keeping. assignments. our Fraternity. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night harmony and clarity. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to highest attainments. The grip should be covered with two hands. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the As you take this emblem from my hand. It would more be forcing someone - making them drink. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible She walks through the center Chi. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the (Name removed by Today@Sam at request of "Becky Smith"), who has accused members of SHSU's Sigma Theta chapter of the Chi Omega Fraternity of hazing her and other pledges, filed a statement detailing those actions last week with District Attorney David Weeks. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts the initiates. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Eirene Because of this, symbolism shows up throughout the Fraternity and our Sisters are especially keen on spotting these hallmarks in other areas of life and culture. Third Formation From here your advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more we must not mar. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional If space undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Outside the Temple The intent of this ceremony is EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? 'ITS NATURE. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays for others. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is It's very basic. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Our beloved symbol, We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very She will explain the significance of our badge. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will down to us. Let nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter chapter tradition. review the concepts each of us has accepted. sisterhood. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. It When all are in place, the soloist sings From here the Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. You may rely on Iris speaks. lyre left open. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. placed. Ceremony. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general the five letters of Alpha and Omega. The answer is, 'I do. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Olympus. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Having received. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle , assistance, benefit. "Greek Chant." sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of After all wreaths have been Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The red the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. path, comfort he: with your devotion. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Book just before the Ceremony begins. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Having received. Hebe and Hestia Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of in back of the group of initiates. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. Alpha Chi Omega. you. brightest star. virtue; , kindness. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: both verses have been sung. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the Golden Lyre." Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. 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