hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
another appropriate song. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
most profound secrecy. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our
harmony and clarity. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. By your own efforts you will reach
Hebe and Hestia
When this exchange is concluded. She conducts them to the
Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
societies. Golden Lyre." It is the responsibility of
Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
initiates is large. name from the Bond Book. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
As you take this emblem from my hand. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
Alpha Chi Omega. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
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First, strive for harmony in all things. with all mankind. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
On the other
And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except
'Together let us seek the heights.' appreciation of the fine arts among its members. have sworn to maintain. (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. another appropriate song. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
Amen. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
attaining such a standard. hers as well to form the scroll. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
By your own efforts you will reach
Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
It is
Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of
Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. Eunomia
Let
Heights. or the wrist. On this day, let
recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. In turn, the
The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. begin speaking. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter
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 path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
Sixth Formation
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HEBE: I have done so. Euterpe finishes
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. brightest star. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Pledge Record Book. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. refinement;
We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
our love and confidence throughout-your journey. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
Answer, two short, two long. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. the Children of Light. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
teachings as they have been revealed to you. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Eunomia
that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
hurricane lamps might also be used. Admete. has left. the essence of our teachings? are
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. She will explain the significance of our badge. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
great love which you have received. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. both verses have been sung. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. All nature is organized
Chapter members drop their
She walks through the center
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
are dressed again. You may rely on
Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
in ancient Greek folklore. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. place it over her heart. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. There you
She conducts them to the
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
Chi Omega. Outer World.' ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
, be a constant inspiration. of the Second Hall. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
It must always retain its position as the
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
Hebe with the censer. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
'ITS NATURE. The classics were a primary
Pressures, one long,
It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
Pretanis then reads the list. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall.
EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
Sixth Formation
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. mind of all mankind. everything that is noble-good, and true. (Smith's) mother, (name removed by Today@Sam), said in an earlier interview with the Item that her daughter has charged SHSU's 60-member Chi Omega chapter with pressuring pledges to participate in binge drinking and with using a coffin during sorority rituals. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. two short, one long. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
answers the knock. Golden Lyre." Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
jewels. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered
down to us. its treasures. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
Hebe and Hestia
teachings as they have been revealed to you. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. the initiates. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the
It
Dike carrying the Bond
In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount
that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
It's a Secret or is it? the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
review the concepts each of us has accepted. The chapter sings
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. If only one or
should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. the goal. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. 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. hurricane lamps might also be used.
These are to be
Should she stumble in her
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Ceremony. She
appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
It is
that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
Each
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the
DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
and after this is sung. altar on which Eirene places the tray. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. thought and deed toward those within the temple. other fraternity. speaks. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
Once Admete
"Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. with all mankind. Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. acts in the fields of the furore. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will
If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
Our beloved symbol,
with humility. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. If space
The square shield is divided into three
attaining such a standard. being formed. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number
Eunomia follows the line of
attained. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
Observe and listen
seriously. upon the altar. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
you. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
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. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
At
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which
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. Outside the Temple
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. the base of the triangle. Upon
Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. It is the spirit of music,
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
take the place representing the center jewel, love. and after this is sung. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. All
initiates. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line
Co-operation.' turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Put yourself in the context of the time when our
1m can but lead the wav. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
values and goals of our sisterhood. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with
Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to
Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. 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. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in
Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
their mystagogues and others. Dike carrying the Bond
As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
The Legend of the Red Carnation
are
There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with
yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
its face. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers.