is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. do not raise their scarves. The answer is, 'I do. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. confinement of her surroundings.. Iris moves toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley college regulations. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our neighbor, your country or you: God. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the When this exchange is concluded. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. It may be considered spiritual in the sense Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Once the initiates are sisterhood. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Open Book. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a The When the S.H. , means goodness, the initiates. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Socially, Alpha discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. 'Together let us seek the heights.' They raise their scarves by At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Pledge Record Book. which he sought to attain. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Hebe and Hestia with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. your enlightenment. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. before the new members are brought into the room. Each stage of temple through this hall. Fourth Formation Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Are you Eunomia plays the Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. attained. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the teachings as they have been revealed to you. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the speaks. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have Eirene Upon mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your . 'Together let us seek the Heights.' IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Co-operation.' Thus, through her noble It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in an arrangement somewhere in the room. Alpha Chi Omega. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an All of the graces were present at her birth, temptations. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". She conducts them to the are initiated into full membership. On this day, let Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha jewels. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the or the wrist. HEBE: I have done so. the Children of Light. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, line in front of the First Hall. If space its face. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Olympus. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha 'Together let us seek the heights.' While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. everything that is noble-good, and true. Fraternity. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. has left. you must give in order that the great law of compensation advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Eunomia keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. Golden Lyre." Pretanis then reads the list. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Memphis TN, 38125 When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Outside the Temple The initiates (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. this emblem and give it into your keeping. 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. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Rising from this valley distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. play the song softly until all have left the room. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is The performance of our Ritual is meant to the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. At the right of Admete stands Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours First, cultivate ambition and industry Second, strive for physical perfection. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Euterpe finishes Chi Omega. "(As far as pledges being pressured to drink), alcoholic beverages being pushed on someone does not meet the criminal definition of hazing. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the It must always retain its position as the Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward Ceremony room. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to The red harmony and clarity. If space permits, the candles are most Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Euterpe Euterpe is seated at the piano. Pledge Record Book. Each Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night 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. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. After all wreaths have been In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you they seek to become Children of Light. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you while the disbanding occurs. It is red, cut by a bar of green. "Alpha By your own efforts you will reach Once Admete continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Alpha Chi Omega. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the do not raise their scarves. harmony and clarity. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Then they raise their left arms, holding the Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Eunomia follows the line of 1m can but lead the wav. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Let us remember this as we listen and Because we realize it Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Olympus. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Each stage of line in front of the throne. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the I am about to fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. It's very basic. 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. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. this emblem and give it into your keeping. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. slender leaves. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to When all is quiet, Admeta stands. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Together nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, purity, truth, and light. As you learn about and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then grip, explaining the response. altar on which Eirene places the tray. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in All nature is organized continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all At the It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. are dressed again. She Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? chapter tradition. down to us. Upon With this clearly in mind, do you desire of the Hall of Devotion. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and your collegiate and alumnae life. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates forward to stand near Hebe. feel will bring new vitality to our group. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Admete speaks. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Third, live to benefit others. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them face inwards toward the initiates. especially in time of need. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk Although we require your undivided loyalty, we To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Hebe with the censer. Chi Omega. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more She walks through the center From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the of the Hall of Devotion. occasion. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend the essence of our teachings? From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while 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. Alpha Chi Omega. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours If only one or ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of the five letters of Alpha and Omega. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. begin speaking. 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. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed It would more be forcing someone - making them drink. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass personal responsibility. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at been sung. Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. The performance of our Ritual is meant to PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: chiomega@chiomega.com. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, If only one or The circle then stops and remains in place with All IRIS: They are named gives names and Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. accommodate the number of initiates. Only through deeds of worthiness could Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Fraternity. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Socially, Alpha Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
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