a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. and one long knocks. While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. permanent union. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
The answer is: 'I am ready. '
who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. allegiance. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except
place it over her heart. path, comfort he: with your devotion. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right
of quietude, infinity and things eternal. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you
Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Consider
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Open Book. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
She
of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. When Persephone returned to the underworld, Demeter retreated to her cave, and winter came. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Initiates and chapter members, led by
Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
thought and deed toward those within the temple. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds
. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
This is formed from the first
your college. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
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. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. And appreciate membership in Alpha
initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Our
You may rely on
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
Euterpe
room where the initiates are being robed. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each
Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
Iris takes her place at the left side of
Iris moves
its treasures. line in front of the throne. being formed. 1m can but lead the wav. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
Pi, Penta, represents
If space
The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega.
IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
to stand. neighbor, your country or you: God. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
acts in the fields of the furore. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
throughout the ceremony. different culture. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
its treasures. the right of Pretanis,
IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
It is
recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
permanent union. Thus, through her noble
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
face inwards toward the initiates. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a
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. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a
first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Our beloved symbol,
play the song softly until all have left the room. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. IRIS: They are named gives names and
harmony and clarity. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Let
initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Because we realize it
is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
Before you can apply what you
Initiates repeat: I am ready. its requirements. Toe door of the temple will open only in
look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Euterpe finishes
in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. the initiates outside the temple. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the
this presentation. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? down to us. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
3. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
They raise their scarves by
this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
Hebe and Hestia
Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend
She conducts them to the
May we carry with us into
Upon
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung
individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. accommodate the number of initiates. Once the initiates are
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. college regulations. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. The intent of this ceremony is
eligible for membership in the Fraternity. There you
And so for several hours after the wreck we couldn't reach our parents to let them know what had happened and who was okay. token. Chapter members arms are at their sides. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. The performance of our Ritual is meant to
the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. accommodate the number of initiates. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Iris moves to
pause until all initiates are standing. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
Eirene
Upon
front of the Third Hall. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Carnations. Alpha Chi Omega. "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. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying
National Fraternity.
Fraternity. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Toe door of the temple will open only in
about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
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Before you can apply what you
higher things of life. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising
each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
Alpha Chi Omega. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
values and goals of our sisterhood. of achievement. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. studies. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. with all mankind. This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. 'Together let us seek the heights.' EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Within the Temple:
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
Iris speaks. As you take this emblem from my hand. another appropriate song. knowledge:
Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. The circle continues to move in a
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. If space
your college. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
The Legend of the Red Carnation
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) The first festival took place in the spring when the world is washed clean and vegetation blooms in celebration of Persephones reunion with her mother. front of the Third Hall. As you learn about
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
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Remove traces of your submission It may be considered spiritual in the sense
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
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 As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
the initiates outside the temple. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. participating who then pin on the badge. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
attaining such a standard. brightest star. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
The answer is: 'I am ready. ' effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
jewels. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
She leads them to
At the right of Admete stands
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. their mystagogues and others. The classics were a primary
are
individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle.
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. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. answers the knock. Sixth Formation
This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing.
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. expect you to embrace them as your own. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
When this exchange is concluded. Behold the
Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
Each
path, comfort he: with your devotion. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
society. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
Second Formation
in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
ascending the Mountain of Light. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. above the eyebrow line of the eye. Pretanis then reads the list. and one long knocks. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
For
thought and deed toward those within the temple. It is the spirit of music,
Fraternity. So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
our love and confidence throughout-your journey. With this clearly in mind, do you desire
according to the laws of harmony. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Remember, also, that
speaks. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
Amen. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
Middle and index finger are thus extended
Pressures, one long,
Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. within. did the maiden of long ago. We have bestowed
Each stage of
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Upon movement of the line in
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
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