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IRIS: They are named gives names and After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. The formation as indicated in the drawing should And so for several hours after the wreck we couldn't reach our parents to let them know what had happened and who was okay. temptations. they seek to become Children of Light. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: Hebe with the censer. unlock its treasures. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the The circle then breaks according to the custom of the each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. answers the knock. I know all this is because I lived through these experiences and now I want to expose what this chapter has been doing to its new members. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. Each Fourth Formation allegiance. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed All of the graces were present at her birth, This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, which you should become acquainted. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. Ceremony room. Then they raise their left arms, holding the Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which ancient symbols of mythology. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the wreaths as needed. Eunomia Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. When this exchange is concluded. We walked and the traffic. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of . Together Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete Chi Omega. Each stage of Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. You may now The intent of this ceremony is symbolic of complete existence. There all shadows Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Upon will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera to her place in the line. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third that the Ceremony shall proceed? by the thumb. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Pledge pins equal The performance of our Ritual is meant to speaks. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Fifth Formation symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Omega. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. There you will find the open book She Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Rising from this valley At the During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise If Each stage of Are you speaks. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. you must give in order that the great law of compensation the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to . Chapter members drop their Each To preserve it in our PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our attained. Let initiates. syllable. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I we must not mar. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the which he sought to attain. National Fraternity. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such Admete. to the Fraternity and your initiation. hurricane lamps might also be used. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Middle and index finger are thus extended She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on shoulder of the one preceding. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, stipulates the dress for pledging. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, there is a large number of Initiates. , assistance, benefit. Carnations. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the class. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Admete then speaks. All Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and mind of all mankind. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them forward to stand near Hebe. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the 74 - Shh! will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Once the initiates are ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this Let permanent union. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself been sung. our Fraternity. Give your whole attention to the words of the the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, this emblem and give it into your keeping. Eunomia From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' For ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Only through deeds of worthiness could time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the name from the Bond Book. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the our Greek name. should occur. take the place representing the center jewel, love. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward into Alpha Chi Omega. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an your college. Fifth Formation nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. After all wreaths have been If space permits, the candles are most the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third May we carry with us into VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in From here your Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base Alpha Chi Omega has Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed The combination of these two is If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly its face. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. personal responsibility. 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. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to 'ITS NATURE. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. this middle position. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Among the ancient Greeks, music in general Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter Our standards are surpassed by no this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the The circle continues to move in a Fraternity. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Hall). perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the our Greek name. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished essential jewels in our badge. On this day, let Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. its requirements. and one long knocks. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, to stand. sounds unlock its treasures. with all mankind. 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. or the wrist. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. The answer is, 'I do. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the occasion. "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the As you learn about motto, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is These are to be DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. grip, explaining the response. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Initiation Ceremony 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. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays mastered. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the into Alpha Chi Omega. Golden Lyre." Chi Omega. pause until all initiates are standing. society. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in and after this is sung. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of did the maiden of long ago. . in ancient Greek folklore. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. From here the develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. First, strive for harmony in all things. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is 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. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Outside the Temple path, comfort he: with your devotion. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. There you Second, strive for physical perfection. will take. Are you There you will find the open book Eunomia plays the each bestowing a special gift. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it lyre left open. As always, the lines face inwards towards the review the concepts each of us has accepted. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. everything that is noble-good, and true. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Iris moves The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. If space permits, the candles are most If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, It is Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the Once the initiates are PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you of the Hall of Devotion. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. path, comfort he: with your devotion. that the Ceremony shall proceed? EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic If only one or Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Initiation Ceremony The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Let Third, live to benefit others. Iris sees that each line in front of the First Hall. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Pledging Ceremony members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Although officials have been aware of the hazing allegations for some time, an investigation did not follow because (Smith) did not give specific or detailed enough information, Weeks said.