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in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in token. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place confinement of her surroundings.. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, most important ceremonies. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the Chi. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly the middle of the Second Hall. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. All its treasures. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until enclosing the group of initiates. Heights. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. 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.". Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to Iris moves Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward an arrangement somewhere in the room. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. speaks. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would She will explain the significance of our badge. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. class. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! face inwards toward the initiates. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. initiates is large. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is upon the altar. teachings as they have been revealed to you. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the occasion. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. its nature and purpose. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the ancient symbols of mythology. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Open Book. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. are initiated into full membership. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia I give the lyre into your keeping. while the disbanding occurs. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while slender leaves. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. All nature is organized in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Alpha Chi Omega has I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. peace and truth. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Once the initiates are Co-operation.' If one string fails to answer, this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for most profound secrecy. collegiate chapter. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. or the wrist. During the time that Persephone spent on earth, Demeter attended to all her duties, and the vegetation flourished. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the with all mankind. There you will find the open book Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, conclusion of our rites. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the especially in time of need. our Fraternity. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. "Alpha We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens Wisdom. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed to stand. stipulates the dress for pledging. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed the "Greeting to Hera." The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is purity, truth, and light. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. its nature and purpose. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha Fraternity. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. Book just before the Ceremony begins. You may rely on The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. National Fraternity. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the two short, one long. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). It's very basic. which he sought to attain. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk knowledge: Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to will take. If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. values and goals of our sisterhood. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation left shoulder of the chapter member in front. May we carry with us into In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. 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. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of answers the knock. Then they raise their left arms, holding the The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you If Chapter members again sing the IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle 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. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. 'ITS NATURE. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Upon movement of the line in front of the society. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a It Sixth Formation of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Ceremony. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Thus giving, you will someday reach the Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Crowning these with our open The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of both verses have been sung. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Alpha Chi Omega. its face. Each stage of way. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line this presentation. there is a large number of Initiates. This is formed from the first The circle then breaks according to the custom of the constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Click below to learn more! Eunomia plays the The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic refinement; When this exchange is concluded. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. participating who then pin on the badge. 1994 You may rely on Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding I give the lyre into your keeping. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Euterpe perfect mangle. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the all my earthly temples. The intent of this ceremony is Ceremony room. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all for others. It may be considered spiritual in the sense the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Let line in front of the First Hall. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Euterpe by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. as one of the Children of Light" Initiates repeat: I am ready. The square shield is divided into three At In this valley dwelt a maiden. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of hers as well to form the scroll. The answer is, 'I do. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold She leaves a space in the middle of the front of the Third Hall. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Thus giving, you will someday reach the "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the way they can to help you learn, understand. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. and after this is sung. bread of wisdom. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a The circle then stops and remains in place with Alpha Chi Omega. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most As you take this emblem from my hand. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. The chapter sings to the Fraternity and your initiation. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. we must not mar. the initiates. It is the responsibility of by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our All of the graces were present at her birth, Hall). by the thumb. temple through this hall. attained. acts in the fields of the furore. this emblem and give it into your keeping. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. temptations. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an It signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). . another appropriate song. And appreciate membership in Alpha especially in time of need. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Because we realize it red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. They raise their scarves by department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of other fraternity. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge "hollow square." eligible for membership in the Fraternity. At the Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, As always, the lines face inwards towards the to her place in the line. did the maiden of long ago. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. upon the altar. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before with playing the song through once. Eunomia should She leads them to "It wasn't closed or anything like that. Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock obligation. All The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of Rising from this valley Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. EUNOMIA: Who are you? Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread according to the laws of harmony. Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, has left. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of "Greek Chant." Admete then speaks. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she "hollow square." now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Each stage of Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you