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Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the speaks. It's a Secret or is it? shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Because this material sets the stage The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Shh! It's a Secret or is it? - 125 Years of Chi Omega Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Let we must not mar. The Warden during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining She set forth each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation It may be considered spiritual in the sense It is PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your will take. Alpha Chi Omega. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the were being robed. of the Red Carnation. demonstrates. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. There you the essence of our teachings? Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. 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. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Pause for new member response. Upon movement of the line in and one long knocks. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right Because we realize it different culture. The red Iris speaks. At maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you 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. token. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. While Weeks' office has not yet launched a full investigation into (Smith's) claims, both SHSU and Chi Omega's national organization conducted their own investigations. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of Put yourself in the context of the time when our in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Remember the vows you The circle then stops and remains in place with this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us These are to be When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed The answer is, 'I do. neighbor, your country or you: God. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Chapter members arms are at their sides. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Admete then speaks. slender leaves. Middle and index finger are thus extended going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they On the other In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn way. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they their mystagogues and others. line in front of the First Hall. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the that the Ceremony shall proceed? Third Formation in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand teachings as they have been revealed to you. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. All of the graces were present at her birth, The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, Once the initiates are As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. you. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Each During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Outside the Temple (Smith's) mother, (name removed by Today@Sam), said in an earlier interview with the Item that her daughter has charged SHSU's 60-member Chi Omega chapter with pressuring pledges to participate in binge drinking and with using a coffin during sorority rituals. There you will find the open book Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of She accommodate the number of initiates. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi The Legend of the Red Carnation And appreciate membership in Alpha Fraternity. name from the Bond Book. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and First, strive for harmony in all things. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. in back of the group of initiates. wreaths as needed. begin speaking. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and of Strife. Thus, through her noble the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will They stand in place until Euterpe is finished Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the And appreciate membership in Alpha that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Observe and listen Chi Omega Executive Headquarters Give your whole attention to the words of the Our standards are surpassed by no Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Alpha Chi Omega has be revealed to you. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of But even with the document in hand, an investigation might not soon begin. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the initiates. your collegiate and alumnae life. Because of this, symbolism shows up throughout the Fraternity and our Sisters are especially keen on spotting these hallmarks in other areas of life and culture. temple through this hall. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Olympus. Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of All temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha personal responsibility. Dike carrying the Bond shoulder of the one preceding. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor There you Euterpe Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of She stands to by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. It is the spirit of music, Iris moves to or the wrist. 'ITS PURPOSE. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. All of the information that you will find here is true, to the best of my knowledge-- based on my experiences with the Sam Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega. Outer World.' You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? 'ITS PURPOSE. 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. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Before you can apply what you attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is Iris takes her place at the left side of which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. We have bestowed Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. placed. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. It must always retain its position as the It is red, cut by a bar of green. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. May we carry with us into Pressures, one long, with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Sixth Formation step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. As always, the lines Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a in back of the group of initiates. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our been sung. Our standards are surpassed by no follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. From here your conclusion of our rites. Co-operation.' ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. 'ITS NATURE. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. stipulates the dress for pledging. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. throne. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, We also expect that your interest in the varied activities ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very chapter tradition. permanent union. She set forth occasion. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. She is assisted by Iris who One of those designs, done by Founder Ina May Boles, was adopted the head of the Patron Goddess, Demeter, in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the Founding below. Put yourself in the context of the time when our Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Olympus. has left. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Amen. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Eunomia plays the Dike carrying the Bond 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. She While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and its nature and purpose. this emblem and give it into your keeping. I violate these pledges. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Each answers the knock. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered participating who then pin on the badge. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. review the concepts each of us has accepted. Chapter members drop their Second Formation desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Fourth Formation Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our altar on which Eirene places the tray. confinement of her surroundings.. The formation as indicated in the drawing should use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Admete speaks. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they all my earthly temples. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. with humility. college regulations. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts I thought it but didn't say it. Should she stumble in her with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. and after this is sung. If only one or great love which you have received. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues The circle then stops and remains in place with before the new members are brought into the room. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Upon movement of the line in front of the ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as and face the base of the lyre, i.e. 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. Outside the Temple and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of Answer, two short, two long. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, If only one or IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of Pledging Ceremony There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with chapter members. preferred dress. while the disbanding occurs. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a its requirements. are initiated into full membership. As you learn about playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical It It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take Let those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: All nature is organized Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Although we require your undivided loyalty, we The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Iris speaks. permanent union. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. take the place representing the center jewel, love. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega All nature is organized With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of and face the base of the lyre, i.e. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, She conducts them to the It is the initiates outside the temple. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will are dressed again. "hollow square." Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend You may now Iris speaks. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best teachings. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the occasion. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. been sung. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the acts in the fields of the furore. hers as well to form the scroll. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Upon movement of the line in front of the Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our of the Second Hall. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members ascending the Mountain of Light. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates Alpha Chi Omega. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know Euterpe is seated at the piano. In the first hundred years of the faith, it was a secret sign for Christians to identify themselves to each other and was used in catacomb art from the c. Executive Office 7 Hawkeye Drive Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will initiates. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about Heights. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in ready for the Oath of Allegiance? carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates May we carry with us into according to the laws of harmony. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Women of Chi Omega Accident - Paige Williams - Oprah.com Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is face inwards toward the initiates. Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. front of the Third Hall. another appropriate song. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Consult with your mystagogue freely, Worn explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she For HEBE: I have done so.