ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Shh! It's a Secret or is it? - 125 Years of Chi Omega in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at its nature and purpose. brightest star. Eighth Formation The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Fraternity. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic . department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of The grip should be covered with two hands. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Eirene It is carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our , be a constant inspiration. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Iris of quietude, infinity and things eternal. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Fourth Formation Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Fraternity. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Once Admete that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume speaks. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter expect you to embrace them as your own. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in The filing came about three weeks after Chi Omega's national organization decided to revoke the local chapter's charter, thereby closing its SHSU campus headquarters. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Zeus, seeing that all vegetation was dying because Demeter was neglecting her role of tending to the plants, granted Persephone permission to return if she had not eaten anything while in the underworld. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and 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. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words this emblem and give it into your keeping. There you If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at play the song softly until all have left the room. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in before the new members are brought into the room. Carnations. Inside the Temple their mystagogues and others. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the candidate for initiation. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that Alpha Chi Omega. above the eyebrow line of the eye. Fraternity. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Pressures, one long, as one of the Children of Light" Alpha Chi Omega. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi Admete then speaks. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: upon the altar. The chapter sings She stands to and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Upon IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. before the new members are brought into the room. conclusion of our rites. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of attaining such a standard. our Greek name. At the mastered. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. temple through this hall. Ceremony. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, thought and deed toward those within the temple. She will explain the significance of our badge. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge pinned on. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation the middle of the Second Hall. Worn purity, truth, and light. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Eunomia Your path leads again to the chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Euterpe is seated at the piano. Each stage of this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. It's very basic. Admete speaks. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the this middle position. demonstrates. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Hall). She Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi acts in the fields of the furore. are the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across society. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Sixth Formation Pledging Ceremony There you will find the open book Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. 'ITS NATURE. Dike carrying the Bond "Greek Chant." each bestowing a special gift. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in 'ITS PURPOSE. Euterpe is seated at the piano. according to the laws of harmony. Our beloved symbol, line in front of the First Hall. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the "Based on the information I have at this point, I don't believe (the use of a coffin) would meet the criminal definition of hazing," he said. National Fraternity. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Heights. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a 'Together let us seek the heights.' another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. As always, the lines Once the initiates are those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: our love and confidence throughout-your journey. by the thumb. Pledge Record Book. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. jewels. front of the Third Hall. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. being formed. candidate for initiation. feel will bring new vitality to our group. A slow, not hesitating step is used. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect With this clearly in mind, do you desire and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all As you take this emblem from my hand. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the It may be considered spiritual in the sense an arrangement somewhere in the room. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as It The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the We see in it each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. temptations. are He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. By your own efforts you will reach its treasures. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. because of you. Pretanis then reads the list. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in From here the right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin.
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