that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
The red
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to 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. into Alpha Chi Omega. Thus giving, you will someday reach the
in ancient Greek folklore. Having received. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
room where the initiates are being robed. Sixth Formation
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. virtue; , kindness. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
At the right of Admete stands
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
"(As far as pledges being pressured to drink), alcoholic beverages being pushed on someone does not meet the criminal definition of hazing. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising
Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and
Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. Pressures, one long,
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
been sung. Second, strive for physical perfection. The
chapter members. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. At the
each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
they seek to become Children of Light. And appreciate membership in Alpha
I know all this is because I lived through these experiences and now I want to expose what this chapter has been doing to its new members. Chapter members again sing the
If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. our Greek name. 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. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
Initiation Ceremony
which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Admete speaks. everything that is noble-good, and true. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration 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. throne. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Our beloved symbol,
of the Second Hall. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. Let us remember this as we listen and
the Children of Light.
Pi, Penta, represents
The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
arms to their sides after the song has been sung. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is
The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while
Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung
Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
Ceremony room. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
the Children of Light. They raise their scarves by
Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. The circle then stops and remains in place with
Dike. 1m can but lead the wav. Because this material sets the stage
members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
She
our Fraternity. Third Formation
Fifth Formation
department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of
following material with the exception of the passages from
ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
candidate for initiation. ancient symbols of mythology. as one of the Children of Light"
the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. feel will bring new vitality to our group. confinement of her surroundings.. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Our standards are surpassed by no
formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
there is a large number of Initiates. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
Together
To preserve it in our
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
From here your
Toe door of the temple will open only in
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
'ITS NATURE. The combination of these two is
by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
The combination of these two is
Let us remember this as we listen and
of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the
treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Arise. this presentation.
societies. sounds unlock its treasures. If space
They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
All of the graces were present at her birth,
demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
For
In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
harmony and clarity. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. "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. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
wreaths as needed. We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". Remember, also, that
Euterpe finishes
From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. There you
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
forward to stand near Hebe. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
It is the responsibility of
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
When all is quiet, Admeta stands. sisterhood. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
All nature is organized
nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. syllable. The circle continues to move in a
I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for
Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Eunomia
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
It
values and goals of our sisterhood. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
If one string fails to answer,
path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
two short, one long. obligation. made. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
teachings. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
been sung. I violate these pledges. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
Chapter members arms are at their sides. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. candidate for initiation. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. occasion. As you learn about
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
attaining such a standard. Ceremony room. Inside the Temple
demonstrates. stir our aesthetic sensibilities.
Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
do not raise their scarves. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. At
At the
throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
most profound secrecy. mastered. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
begin speaking. thought and deed toward those within the temple. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the
Together
In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
Socially, Alpha
"Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our
to her place in the line. place it over her heart. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to
Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
another appropriate song. speaks. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
Pause for new member response. Within the Temple:
Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
She
Ceremony. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
Let
There all shadows
PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
All of the graces were present at her birth,
will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
Pause for new member response. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
way they can to help you learn, understand. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. 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 should become acquainted. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
be used. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
Admete. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
During pledgeship we expect you to learn
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
Before you can apply what you
It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
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. Alpha Chi Omega. Alpha Chi Omega has
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Upon
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Chi Omega.
Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
Chapter members drop their
Memphis TN, 38125 recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
our love and confidence throughout-your journey. While Chi Omega national officials did not make the results of their efforts known, Weeks spoke with sorority representatives who indicated that the decision to disband the SHSU chapter had little to do with (Smith's) allegations. are initiated into full membership. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter
HEBE: I have done so. As always, the lines face inwards towards the
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
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sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning
form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. This is formed from the first
Iris speaks. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
its treasures. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Golden Lyre." will take. brightest star. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. For
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
initiates is large. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a
these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. - throughout my pledgeship. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
Put yourself in the context of the time when our
wreaths as needed. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. As always, the lines
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights.
Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
path, comfort he: with your devotion.
neighbor, your country or you: God. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
its nature and purpose. higher things of life. name from the Bond Book. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
Eighth Formation
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
stipulates the dress for pledging. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
901.748.8600 behaviour of its members. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
It is red, cut by a bar of green. has left. highest attainments. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
We have bestowed
There all shadows
allegiance. speaks. harmony and immortality. The square shield is divided into three
perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling,
Upon movement of the line in
mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. If space
minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
promise.
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. the goal. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
most important ceremonies. the goal. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
Seventh Formation
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. forward to stand near Hebe. Eirene
you. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right
Before you can apply what you
review the concepts each of us has accepted. She conducts them to the
This is formed from the first
Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
symbolic of complete existence. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
ascending the Mountain of Light. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. I thought it but didn't say it. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. another appropriate song. The classics were a primary
If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
all my earthly temples. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
She leaves a space in the middle of the
initiates. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
jewels. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
Iris
acts in the fields of the furore. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the
Eunomia should
this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
of the Red Carnation. There you
Iris speaks. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. The grip should be covered with two hands. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. On this day, let
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Chi. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I
take the place representing the center jewel, love.
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