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Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Give your whole attention to the words of the at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. highest attainments. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. It is the spirit of music, We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our while the disbanding occurs. . will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood virtue; , kindness. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. candidate for initiation. 'ITS NATURE. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, you must give in order that the great law of compensation They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Alpha Chi Omega. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Socially, Alpha The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. have sworn to maintain. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. line in front of the First Hall. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is The square shield is divided into three their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Omega. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take attained. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. All deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Click below to learn more! Should she stumble in her In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Having received. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. are When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden above the eyebrow line of the eye. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours the middle of the Second Hall. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book 'ITS PURPOSE. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, its nature and purpose. Eunomia plays the Let May we carry with us into 74 - Shh! Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as begin speaking. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, Alpha Chi Omega has promise. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in The square shield is divided into three Eunomia follows the line of Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward The initiates From here your the base of the triangle. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the they seek to become Children of Light. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. If space permits, the candles are most symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. On the other I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. 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. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and both verses have been sung. because of you. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley to stand. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, ceremonial atmosphere desired. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Chi Omega At the right of Admete stands because of you. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one or the wrist. participating who then pin on the badge. Fraternity. been sung. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together We have bestowed Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Together well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Hebe and Hestia In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Alpha Chi Omega. 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 attained. society. When this exchange is concluded. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she review the concepts each of us has accepted. which you should become acquainted. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of Euterpe our Greek name. If Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. with playing the song through once. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if the goal. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . 1m can but lead the wav. Shh! It's a Secret or is it? - 125 Years of Chi Omega As always, the lines face inwards towards the discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Hebe and Hestia Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. It's very basic. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. peace and truth. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to ready for the Oath of Allegiance? pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. be revealed to you. The performance of our Ritual is meant to sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the name from the Bond Book. Wisdom. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our 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. Middle and index finger are thus extended this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the You may rely on The answer is: 'I am ready. ' maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you shoulder of the one preceding. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she Ceremony room. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. mind of all mankind. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn occasion. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. line in front of the throne. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high values and goals of our sisterhood. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). This ancient background is reflected in the attire Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter other fraternity. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in First Formation changes to the Second Formation. has left. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. At When all is quiet, Admeta stands. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Iris speaks. of the Hall of Devotion. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the May we carry with us into Chapter members again sing the everything that is noble-good, and true. The combination of these two is Because we realize it The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. lyre left open. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries She leads them to the initiates outside the temple. The These are to be studies. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Pause for new member response. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest