Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
'ITS NATURE. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
be used. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
At the right of Admete stands
There all shadows
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
Put yourself in the context of the time when our
Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often,
neighbor, your country or you: God. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
Fifth Formation
traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book.
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
initiates is large. Omega. While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Middle and index finger are thus extended
"It wasn't what we needed. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Initiation Ceremony
play the song softly until all have left the room. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
She set forth
obligation. mind of all mankind. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. face inwards toward the initiates.
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
line in front of the throne. Once Admete
carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Because this material sets the stage
assignments. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. She will explain the significance of our badge. shoulder of the one preceding. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
this emblem and give it into your keeping. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
(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.
Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall.
Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
grip, explaining the response. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. their mystagogues and others. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter it's nearing Initiation. her seat on the throne. sounds unlock its treasures. Let
Iris sees that each
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. its treasures. higher things of life. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. path, comfort he: with your devotion. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
did the maiden of long ago. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to
beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Rising from this valley
each bestowing a special gift. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. . to her place in the line. preferred dress. accommodate the number of initiates. May we carry with us into
harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
our Fraternity. Thus, through her noble
diagonally across the forehead above the eye. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
are initiated into full membership. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high
initiates is large. Fraternity. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
the middle of the Second Hall. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. 3395 Players Club Pkwy from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom.
to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. purity, truth, and light. As you take this emblem from my hand. Hebe and Hestia
Eunomia follows the line of
going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Euterpe is seated at the piano. As you learn about
'Together let us seek the heights.' Dike.
ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with
We see in it
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
Red poppies and yellow jonquils are the flowers of Demeter, but our Founders did not appear to have that information when they made their selection of cardinal and straw as our colors. From here the
each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as
First, cultivate ambition and industry
Pledge Record Book. It is
obligation. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
Pi, Penta, represents
Arise. Eighth Formation
take the place representing the center jewel, love. 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.". After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? The answer is, 'I do.
As always, the lines face inwards towards the
Our beloved symbol,
'ITS NATURE. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
The classics were a primary
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. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
Once Admete
Sixth Formation
Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our
they seek to become Children of Light. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. We see in it
- throughout my pledgeship. Before you can apply what you
Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
token. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
If one string fails to answer,
minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
When this exchange is concluded. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
It's very basic. there is a large number of Initiates. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table
ready for the Oath of Allegiance? members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its
values and goals of our sisterhood. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Admete speaks. of the Second Hall. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
Chapter members drop their
ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
placed. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
All
are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Amen. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
The classics were a primary
Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have
Eirene
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. nods to the line of chapter
. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
She
. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
Iris moves
Thus giving, you will someday reach the
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