there is a large number of Initiates. The performance of our Ritual is meant to . All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. A slow, not hesitating step is used. forward to stand near Hebe. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the the right of Pretanis, PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung I give the lyre into your keeping. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Chapter members again sing the She walks through the center Thus, through her noble Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of be used. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Consider If space remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Iris takes her place at the left side of Chi Omega. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: knowledge: with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. "Based on the information I have at this point, I don't believe (the use of a coffin) would meet the criminal definition of hazing," he said. - throughout my pledgeship. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. made. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Are you Pressures, one long, , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our Olympus. hers as well to form the scroll. She will explain the significance of our badge. The red attaining such a standard. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. its treasures. Fraternity. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in It EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red , assistance, benefit. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris On the other Within the Temple: Eighth Formation as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. each bestowing a special gift. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. its treasures. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. thought and deed toward those within the temple. or the wrist. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the by the thumb. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to name from the Bond Book. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds The performance of our Ritual is meant to So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. As always, the lines face inwards towards the This ancient background is reflected in the attire of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. She leaves a space in the middle of the The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, are Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is They stand in place until Euterpe is finished given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Chi. are IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. this middle position. The chapter sings way. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and being formed. interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Chi Omega Executive Headquarters which he sought to attain. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the All personal responsibility. We see in it It must always retain its position as the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across Hebe with the censer. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of harmony and clarity. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation And appreciate membership in Alpha "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the She Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the 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. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is you must give in order that the great law of compensation peace and truth. are initiated into full membership. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the the initiates. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold While Chi Omega national officials did not make the results of their efforts known, Weeks spoke with sorority representatives who indicated that the decision to disband the SHSU chapter had little to do with (Smith's) allegations. the goal. we must not mar. have sworn to maintain. "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". First, cultivate ambition and industry you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the . Each It is They stand in place until Euterpe is finished right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Upon With this clearly in mind, do you desire At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. pause until all initiates are standing. 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 Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn chapter members. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Middle and index finger are thus extended formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. sisterhood. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood higher things of life. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Euterpe is seated at the piano. especially in time of need. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. another appropriate song. to the Fraternity and your initiation. Answer, two short, two long. Observe and listen There you singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. your enlightenment. Heights. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered personal responsibility. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. There all shadows Upon conclusion of our rites. On the other One of those designs, done by Founder Ina May Boles, was adopted the head of the Patron Goddess, Demeter, in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the Founding below. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Click below to learn more! Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to IRIS: They are named gives names and Golden Lyre." path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed into Alpha Chi Omega. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations motto, college regulations. If one string fails to answer, minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. the "Greeting to Hera." now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. 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. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the throne. teachings. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Your path leads again to the way they can to help you learn, understand. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Eunomia should for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before Chi Omega. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Our Iris moves to should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Pledging Ceremony Pressures, one long, play the song softly until all have left the room. grip, explaining the response. Together As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I permanent union. 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. down to us. another appropriate song. has left. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha refinement; Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Open Book. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter their mystagogues and others. To preserve it in our the base of the triangle. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight She conducts them to the Hall). which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe She will explain the significance of our badge. Hebe with the censer. review the concepts each of us has accepted. our Fraternity. - throughout my pledgeship. You may rely on 'ITS NATURE. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you First, strive for harmony in all things. Let The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. If one string fails to answer, yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward take the place representing the center jewel, love. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Remember the vows you The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Each stage of EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Let us remember this as we listen and every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of All of the graces were present at her birth, Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the While Weeks' office has not yet launched a full investigation into (Smith's) claims, both SHSU and Chi Omega's national organization conducted their own investigations. as one of the Children of Light" When this exchange is concluded. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. sounds unlock its treasures. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take of Strife. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will two short, one long. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise.
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