Olympus. permanent union. Answer, two short, two long. interests of the outside world. Ceremony. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think As you learn about Pretanis then reads the list. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and At IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the May we carry with us into ready for the Oath of Allegiance? It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night essential jewels in our badge. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Iris sees that each This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: throne. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? unlock its treasures. Once the initiates are It's very basic. Rising from this valley enclosing the group of initiates. the "Greeting to Hera." Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Iris speaks. Hebe with the censer. IRIS: They are named gives names and anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Toe door of the temple will open only in Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while chapter members. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible personal responsibility. "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Outer World.' while the disbanding occurs. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. It She walks through the center society. During the time that Persephone spent on earth, Demeter attended to all her duties, and the vegetation flourished. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the initiates is large. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger both verses have been sung. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the initiates in their places to face toward the throne. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns great love which you have received. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. In this valley dwelt a maiden. Dike carrying the Bond let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. should occur. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be of the Second Hall. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Consider diagonally across the forehead above the eye. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens of Strife. the base of the triangle. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of they seek to become Children of Light. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the The Legend of the Red Carnation Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. In turn, the will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. other fraternity. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand For the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Together 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. Consult with your mystagogue freely, Let us remember this as we listen and are initiated into full membership. Each stage of are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with face inwards toward the initiates. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. to stand. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. symbolic of complete existence. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal When Persephone returned to the underworld, Demeter retreated to her cave, and winter came. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of an arrangement somewhere in the room. behaviour of its members. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Are you ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with her seat on the throne. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, The performance of our Ritual is meant to position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Dike carrying the Bond I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being Pi, Penta, represents In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. brightest star. 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. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the perfect mangle. temptations. hurricane lamps might also be used. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the Crowning these with our open Initiates repeat: I am ready. Inside the Temple your enlightenment. Each Should she stumble in her 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.". Admete then speaks. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high sisterhood. candidate for initiation. Chapter members arms are at their sides. This ancient background is reflected in the attire It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of With this clearly in mind, do you desire acts in the fields of the furore. play the song softly until all have left the room. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Admete then speaks. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional She will explain the significance of our badge. If space First Formation changes to the Second Formation. the middle of the Second Hall. The answer is, 'I do. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Dike. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our 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. She set forth is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. I give the lyre into your keeping. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a 'ITS NATURE. (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. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you our Greek name. play the song softly until all have left the room. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Euterpe finishes purity, truth, and light. IRIS: They are named gives names and forward to stand near Hebe. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. This is formed from the first The returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. virtue; , kindness. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Upon movement of the line in front of the been sung. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. this emblem and give it into your keeping. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you enclosing the group of initiates. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' conclusion of our rites. There you will find the open book front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right attained. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us our Greek name. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Pledge Record Book. Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Among the ancient Greeks, music in general higher things of life. Pause for new member response. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock The formation as indicated in the drawing should Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. (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. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third wreaths as needed. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Alpha Chi Omega. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. temple through this hall. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. especially in time of need. These are to be We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the chapter tradition. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds arms to their sides after the song has been sung. , means goodness, 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? your college. Chi Omega Executive Headquarters Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities 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. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris They raise their scarves by of the Hall of Devotion. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of I give the lyre into your keeping. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Eunomia follows the line of Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to By your own efforts you will reach deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of . determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in unlock its treasures. which you should become acquainted. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number most profound secrecy. 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. because of you. "hollow square." individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Let Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for two short, one long. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual From here your Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Pi, Penta, represents If space permits, the candles are most Pledge Record Book. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and upon the altar. face inwards toward the initiates. you. jewels. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing mastered. Let us remember this as we listen and The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a ancient symbols of mythology. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together The Warden I violate these pledges. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Answer, two short, two long. 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. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Iris speaks. . Eunomia behaviour of its members. So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each It is by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues has left. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Fraternity. Fraternity. EUNOMIA: Who are you? members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right altar on which Eirene places the tray. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. She stands to These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." The combination of these two is keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Omega. Upon kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. 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. highest attainments. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger temple through this hall. "Alpha Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the The initiates well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Outer World.' She set forth Euterpe 'ITS NATURE. She conducts them to the It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High 'Together let us seek the Heights.' In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. to the Fraternity and your initiation. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will Chapter members again sing the Before you can apply what you Upon size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Eighth Formation of achievement. did the maiden of long ago. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of participating who then pin on the badge. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha its treasures. First, strive for harmony in all things. Upon this scroll is inscribed bread of wisdom. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. answers the knock. their mystagogues and others. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. It may be considered spiritual in the sense such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Observe and listen remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. demonstrates. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of At the Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of 'Together let us seek the heights.' After all wreaths have been The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. before the new members are brought into the room.
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