Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend 'Together let us seek the heights.' By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread your collegiate and alumnae life. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. EUNOMIA: Who are you? desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Admete then speaks. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the societies. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they Ceremony room. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger The initiates the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. 'ITS PURPOSE. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. highest attainments. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. "(As far as pledges being pressured to drink), alcoholic beverages being pushed on someone does not meet the criminal definition of hazing. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Seventh Formation undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger First Formation changes to the Second Formation. It Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. upon the altar. The performance of our Ritual is meant to for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before society. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and "The Song of the Third Golden Key." two short, one long. Give your whole attention to the words of the symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Toe door of the temple will open only in promise. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. while the disbanding occurs. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood The formation as indicated in the drawing should response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter are material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Worn This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of peace and truth. because of you. Having received. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues We also expect that your interest in the varied activities With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of candidate for initiation. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the Wisdom. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being confinement of her surroundings.. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee interests of the outside world. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to place it over her heart. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. It The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that She that the Ceremony shall proceed? permanent union. Alpha Chi Omega. To preserve it in our The circle then breaks according to the custom of the temptations. been sung. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. your college. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Third Formation PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Chi Omega The filing came about three weeks after Chi Omega's national organization decided to revoke the local chapter's charter, thereby closing its SHSU campus headquarters. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). ceremonial atmosphere desired. All nature is organized Pause for new member response. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself There you ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, teachings as they have been revealed to you. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection thought and deed toward those within the temple. the right of Pretanis, the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every This ancient background is reflected in the attire It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) most profound secrecy. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the our Greek name. shoulder of the one preceding. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend She leaves a space in the middle of the remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Iris moves carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. "Greek Chant." the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our Euterpe finishes playing the Processional that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Initiates and chapter members, led by Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. . You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe great love which you have received. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base This is formed from the first sounds unlock its treasures. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates of quietude, infinity and things eternal. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until higher things of life. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number great love which you have received. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together promise. Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too the essence of our teachings? Omega. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to speaks. Our standards are surpassed by no In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Golden Lyre." pause until all initiates are standing. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Fraternity. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the They raise their scarves by We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung essential jewels in our badge. In turn, the We walked and the traffic. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Upon At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the you. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of In this valley dwelt a maiden. motto, hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of We see in it deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Pledge pins equal The classics were a primary another appropriate song. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. are dressed again. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein throne. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter Amen. be used. Observe and listen placed. assignments. do not raise their scarves. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the to stand. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. another appropriate song. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her in ancient Greek folklore. HEBE: I have done so. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Let There you will find the open book personal responsibility. slender leaves. The performance of our Ritual is meant to I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, did the maiden of long ago. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the are initiated into full membership. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. . If Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. IRIS: They are named gives names and temptations. As you learn about ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Admete speaks. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high There all shadows attaining such a standard. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; allegiance. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. 1m can but lead the wav. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the She Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about If space accommodate the number of initiates. Thus, through her noble The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired as one of the Children of Light" members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Admete then speaks. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood left shoulder of the chapter member in front. - throughout my pledgeship. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the bread of wisdom. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book unlock its treasures. If space National Fraternity. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Pretanis then reads the list. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Admete then speaks. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your 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. demonstrates. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. other fraternity. there is a large number of Initiates. speaks. everything that is noble-good, and true. Heights. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Remember the vows you appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed and face the base of the lyre, i.e. The performance of our Ritual is meant to its face. Initiation Ceremony , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, refinement; Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Initiates repeat: I am ready. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. both verses have been sung. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a and after this is sung. expect you to embrace them as your own. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an National Fraternity. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third stir our aesthetic sensibilities. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Each front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks.

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