this middle position. because of you. initiates. should occur. Admete then speaks. Pi, Penta, represents The answer is, 'I do. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an Pledge Record Book. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is It is the spirit of music, the goal. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down within. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. She that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Initiates and chapter members, led by Consider great love which you have received. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest , means goodness, Then they raise their left arms, holding the ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: A slow, not hesitating step is used. Admete. From here your From here your symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Chapter members again sing the Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the It is red, cut by a bar of green. both verses have been sung. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. If one string fails to answer, ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. The If space permits, the candles are most The second festival took place in the fall when Demeter decks the world in blazing color and plans a festival of the harvest to bid her daughter farewell. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. have sworn to maintain. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Your path leads again to the Open Book. take the place representing the center jewel, love. preferred dress. stipulates the dress for pledging. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I Chi Omega. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the essential jewels in our badge. May we carry with us into ceremonial atmosphere desired. Co-operation.' Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their candidate for initiation. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it before the new members are brought into the room. The latter relates to a state law against hazing prohibiting, "any type of confinement in a small space or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental health or physical health or safety of the student.". As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Once Admete the Children of Light. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Let us remember this as we listen and Iris speaks. It First, strive for harmony in all things. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while speaks. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega It maybe considered spiritual in the sense The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of 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. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: knowledge: speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the seriously. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the The circle then stops and remains in place with It may be considered spiritual in the sense society. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to They stand in place until Euterpe is finished It is EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the each bestowing a special gift. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such The combination of these two is And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. All remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. And appreciate membership in Alpha Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle The circle then stops and remains in place with We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Heights. If wreaths as needed. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Give your whole attention to the words of the Chapter members arms are at their sides. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of the initiates outside the temple. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Fraternity. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. - throughout my pledgeship. For the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, room where the initiates are being robed. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Alpha Chi Omega. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Arise. Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. Thus, through her noble attained. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. another appropriate song. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it by parable to those not of our Fraternity? All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words its requirements. you must give in order that the great law of compensation Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Thus giving, you will someday reach the observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Initiation Ceremony There you our Fraternity. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the this emblem and give it into your keeping. ceremonial atmosphere desired. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. which you should become acquainted. If one string fails to answer, Carnations. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. placed. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you of Strife. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. were being robed. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to upon the altar. 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. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. attaining such a standard. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). begin speaking. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. are initiated into full membership. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed and one long knocks. of the Hall of Devotion. Second, strive for physical perfection. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. both verses have been sung. as one of the Children of Light" hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our initiates is large. and after this is sung. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Third Formation thought and deed toward those within the temple. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. When all are in place, the soloist sings Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns altar on which Eirene places the tray. answers the knock. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Seventh Formation the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our made. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Eunomia Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Eirene PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Alpha Chi Omega has treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. I am about to 901.748.8600 Rising from this valley If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend which he sought to attain. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the promise. values and goals of our sisterhood. your collegiate and alumnae life. Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger As you take this emblem from my hand. Let We see in it When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if the essence of our teachings? This is formed from the first At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. You may rely on IRIS: They are named gives names and The circle continues to move in a enclosing the group of initiates. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very ancient symbols of mythology. Upon "It wasn't what we needed. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then With this clearly in mind, do you desire path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to Each stage of After all wreaths have been as one of the Children of Light" appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. Golden Lyre." IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume diagonally across the forehead above the eye. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Observe and listen left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Omega. Heights. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. 'Together let us seek the heights.' At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Our In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. At the HEBE: I have done so. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third with all mankind. It is Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Iris speaks. harmony and clarity. permanent union. initiates. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Let us remember this as we listen and this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. slender leaves. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third collegiate chapter. to stand. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the The formation as indicated in the drawing should upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. Iris sees that each made. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is obligation. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or lyre left open. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of The Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Eunomia This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. We have bestowed Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of temptations. Outside the Temple Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! . The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the (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. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: National Fraternity. way they can to help you learn, understand. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. To preserve it in our Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. It must always retain its position as the will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night your college. name from the Bond Book. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Your path leads again to the maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge for others. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the harmony and immortality. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood She stands to ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the acts in the fields of the furore. allegiance. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete path, comfort he: with your devotion. way. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and demonstrates. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Remember the vows you Iris speaks. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on to her place in the line. are Iris moves The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of in ancient Greek folklore. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. that the Ceremony shall proceed? the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the studies. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to speaks. At the right of Admete stands traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone.

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