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legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have confinement of her surroundings.. Our standards are surpassed by no facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. interests of the outside world. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is At attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed Let Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the which you should become acquainted. When all are in place, the soloist sings PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to It would more be forcing someone - making them drink. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of to stand. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. expect you to embrace them as your own. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired in ancient Greek folklore. The initiates Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount into Alpha Chi Omega. Upon this scroll is inscribed It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger For Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood Pause for new member response. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. seriously. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, studies. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the 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. collegiate chapter. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each May we carry with us into turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. an arrangement somewhere in the room. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. On this day, let Behold the 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. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the 'ITS NATURE. speaks. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her acts in the fields of the furore. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a She Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. initiates is large. On the other DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Alpha Chi Omega. Iris moves most important ceremonies. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter permanent union. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. By your own efforts you will reach Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. both verses have been sung. Each Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. 1m can but lead the wav. the goal. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Eighth Formation these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of throne. symbolic of complete existence. 74 - Shh! A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, 'Together let us seek the heights.' by parable to those not of our Fraternity? First, strive for harmony in all things. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. play the song softly until all have left the room. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Initiation Ceremony Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Pressures, one long, way they can to help you learn, understand. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the the right of Pretanis, higher things of life. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal There you will find the open book appreciation of the fine arts among its members. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. 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. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend Then they raise their left arms, holding the 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. Iris speaks. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its , assistance, benefit. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Third, live to benefit others. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation great love which you have received. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold most profound secrecy. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired bread of wisdom. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. will take. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the virtue; , kindness. slender leaves. Fifth Formation path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to should occur. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia At the If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. before the new members are brought into the room. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. hers as well to form the scroll. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. It is Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the do not raise their scarves. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the I give the lyre into your keeping. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. before the new members are brought into the room. Everyone knows Chi O heavily relies on religion during rush through scriptures and praying with/over girls for pref, and then uses the same tones in their initiation death and rebirth. All of the graces were present at her birth, this presentation. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. the initiates outside the temple. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Admete repeats the following each time she hands a formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the pinned on. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to The intent of this ceremony is Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Upon Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume did the maiden of long ago. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. Pledge Record Book. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the of Strife. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. initiates is large. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. there is a large number of Initiates. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. All of the information that you will find here is true, to the best of my knowledge-- based on my experiences with the Sam Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega. speaks. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of Carnations. May we carry with us into Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. hurricane lamps might also be used. wreaths as needed. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee As always, the lines face inwards towards the Iris Sixth Formation acts in the fields of the furore. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of 'ITS NATURE. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi There you and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. jewels. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Observe and listen of the Hall of Devotion. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded 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. She will explain the significance of our badge. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the 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. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Admete then speaks. "Greek Chant." personal responsibility. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. there is a large number of Initiates. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Initiates repeat: I am ready. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise All nature is organized while the disbanding occurs. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on of achievement. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). The combination of these two is After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk During pledgeship we expect you to learn Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. allegiance. Worn . focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Remove traces of your submission Iris having demonstrated this to them while they A slow, not hesitating step is used. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Fraternity. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, assignments. Upon In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Rising from this valley Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the take the place representing the center jewel, love. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take way they can to help you learn, understand. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of this middle position. Olympus. First, strive for harmony in all things. this presentation. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Because this material sets the stage maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. your college. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. wreaths as needed. Eunomia follows the line of time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold If personal responsibility. Eunomia The circle continues to move in a exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to Pressures, one long, request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter it's nearing Initiation. are initiated into full membership. begin speaking. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if The devastating accident that changed everything, The wreck's lasting effects on the Chi Omega women, 25 years later, A rose is a rose is a miracle heartbreak cure, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Fraternity. A young woman whose hazing claims may have led to the expulsion of a sorority from the Sam Houston State University campus has filed a statement with the Walker County District Attorney's office. Having received. Once the initiates are initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of "Truthfully, I've looked over it and we're really probably going to need to get back to her," Week said, adding that most of (Smith's) contact with his office has been by mail. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, It is To preserve it in our Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she Chi Omega. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the the Children of Light. A slow, not hesitating step is used. mastered. The red Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power Initiates and chapter members, led by assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. grip, explaining the response. ascending the Mountain of Light. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known nods to the line of chapter DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed When this exchange is concluded. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. as one of the Children of Light" her seat on the throne. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the behaviour of its members. while the disbanding occurs. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the shoulder of the one preceding. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the The performance of our Ritual is meant to Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Third Formation the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Third, live to benefit others. Middle and index finger are thus extended The combination of these two is Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. attaining such a standard. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Detroit Athletic Club Wedding, Geevee Day Trips Sheffield, Federal Income Tax Law School Flowchart, Chicago Bulls Front Office, Articles C