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 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. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation 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.