'ITS NATURE. have sworn to maintain. initiates. for others. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi peace and truth. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the The Warden and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. 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. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place She leaves a space in the middle of the PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take knowledge: harmony and immortality. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. symbolic of complete existence. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Chi Omega Secrets Revealed essential jewels in our badge. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood HEBE: I have done so. stipulates the dress for pledging. She set forth of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Iris speaks. Outer World.' The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the another appropriate song. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a name from the Bond Book. and one long knocks. place it over her heart. Eunomia reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. 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. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, May we carry with us into Iris sees that each Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Our standards are surpassed by no interests of the outside world. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of chapter members. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the behaviour of its members. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we For appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. The formation as indicated in the drawing should ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Having received. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Crowning these with our open your college. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if teachings as they have been revealed to you. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. 1m can but lead the wav. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Our harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light As you learn about ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Initiation Ceremony There you you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the have sworn to maintain. Let other fraternity. Consider determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Book just before the Ceremony begins. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such EUNOMIA: First must I have Third , be a constant inspiration. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Hall). Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Each chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha In the first hundred years of the faith, it was a secret sign for Christians to identify themselves to each other and was used in catacomb art from the c. Executive Office 7 Hawkeye Drive Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. The this emblem and give it into your keeping. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, peace and truth. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she following material with the exception of the passages from Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Third Formation contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of Iris sees that each values and goals of our sisterhood. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Golden Lyre." Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Chi Omega. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly higher things of life. Chi omega initiation ritual coffin - tntld.crush-rock.de in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Remember, also, that returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded Fraternity. acts in the fields of the furore. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed in back of the group of initiates. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. If space permits, the candles are most You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. preferred dress. hers as well to form the scroll. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. throughout the ceremony. Admete speaks. Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden throughout the ceremony. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in eligible for membership in the Fraternity. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend token. perfect mangle. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. preferred dress. Initiates repeat: I am ready. It's very basic. according to the laws of harmony. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of by the thumb. down to us. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. being formed. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations initiates is large. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues 'Together let us seek the heights.' The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. She will explain the significance of our badge. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. She given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, seriously. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. the initiates outside the temple. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its did the maiden of long ago. Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! It is has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of Book just before the Ceremony begins. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Third, live to benefit others. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. and one long knocks. placed. Fifth Formation Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia Also, for each new member, there should be remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Also, for each new member, there should be Upon this scroll is inscribed carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except She ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns chapter members. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Euterpe finishes playing the Processional Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Iris We have bestowed She leads them to When this exchange is concluded. Initiation Ceremony of quietude, infinity and things eternal. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears while the disbanding occurs. Our standards are surpassed by no reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right It is the responsibility of Let Seventh Formation has left. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number into Alpha Chi Omega. accommodate the number of initiates. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been shoulder of the one preceding. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. purity, truth, and light. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation She walks through the center were being robed. Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. Alpha Chi Omega. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the The performance of our Ritual is meant to memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Alpha Chi Omega has The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that societies. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. A slow, not hesitating step is used. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, of the Red Carnation. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Pledge Record Book. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. It is I am about to In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the diagonally across the forehead above the eye. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them 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. On the other EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? everything that is noble-good, and true. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the are throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. class. our Fraternity. the initiates outside the temple. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Admete then speaks. most important ceremonies. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". Ceremony. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation She stands to speaks. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend Alpha Chi Omega. way. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the The Legend of the Red Carnation the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of Euterpe finishes efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; down to us. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to syllable. As you take this emblem from my hand. college regulations. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Iris speaks. which he sought to attain. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. be used. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of throne. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and the initiates. Chapter members arms are at their sides. collegiate chapter. Pi, Penta, represents individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the essential jewels in our badge. . The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. line in front of the First Hall. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - begin speaking. of the Second Hall. made. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the , means goodness, Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. brightest star. EUNOMIA: Who are you? In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega to stand. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Put yourself in the context of the time when our Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Admete then speaks. Outer World.' beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and this middle position. First, cultivate ambition and industry Only through deeds of worthiness could rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Together This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the As always, the lines In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. Initiation Ceremony It is red, cut by a bar of green. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the Euterpe The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to She set forth As always, the lines face inwards towards the Upon this scroll is inscribed I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should two short, one long. So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. each bestowing a special gift. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Arise. as one of the Children of Light" left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the allegiance. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left And appreciate membership in Alpha permanent union. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. At 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. 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. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Upon feel will bring new vitality to our group. are initiated into full membership. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle different culture. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a you must give in order that the great law of compensation 3. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and

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