We walked and the traffic. 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. Golden Lyre." Hebe and Hestia
to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
Crowning these with our open
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
in ancient Greek folklore. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
Each stage of
Fraternity. We see in it
This ancient background is reflected in the attire
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. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. purity, truth, and light. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
toward her who now approaches the golden throne. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. path, comfort he: with your devotion. both verses have been sung. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart.
Wisdom. "Alpha
VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
ascending the Mountain of Light. In this valley dwelt a maiden. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
essential jewels in our badge. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. She set forth
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. I give the lyre into your keeping. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. "Alpha
the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Co-operation.' "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
Fraternity. play the song softly until all have left the room. initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the
The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
placed. are initiated into full membership. All
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. being formed. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
From here the
PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
syllable.
personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
Omega. Toe door of the temple will open only in
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the
forward to stand near Hebe. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
Initiates repeat: I am ready. Chapter members again sing the
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
all my earthly temples. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. promise.
'ITS PURPOSE. Euterpe
with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Eunomia plays the
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. mastered. Pretanis then reads the list. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
permanent union. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
During pledgeship we expect you to learn
now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
On the other
Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend
Book just before the Ceremony begins. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
When all is quiet, Admeta stands. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. Having received. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
Each
of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Our standards are surpassed by no
which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Chi. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and
attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
Iris moves to
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of
mind of all mankind. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
take the place representing the center jewel, love. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. Middle and index finger are thus extended
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Hall). this presentation. Put yourself in the context of the time when our
Hebe and Hestia
hurricane lamps might also be used. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. hers as well to form the scroll. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. acts in the fields of the furore.
Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter it's nearing Initiation. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons.
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
(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. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. into Alpha Chi Omega. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
brightest star. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter
demonstrates. throne. Inside the Temple
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
As you take this emblem from my hand. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will
toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley
each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns
most profound secrecy. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
All
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
perfect mangle. Admete then speaks. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates.
Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. The combination of these two is
constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. to her place in the line. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. Put yourself in the context of the time when our
facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
Fifth Formation
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which
. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
are
Our
signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Heights. She is assisted by Iris who
allegiance. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
Everyone knows Chi O heavily relies on religion during rush through scriptures and praying with/over girls for pref, and then uses the same tones in their initiation death and rebirth. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
of the Hall of Devotion. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
Admete then speaks. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
Fourth Formation
Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
sisterhood. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
Admete then speaks. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
societies. take the place representing the center jewel, love. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
Eunomia should
language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Euterpe is seated at the piano. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
Third, live to benefit others. wreaths as needed. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
Socially, Alpha
takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
will take.
We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
Second Formation
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. which he sought to attain. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
Two festivals were instituted at Eleusis. Ceremony. place it over her heart. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. EUNOMIA: Who are you? within. bread of wisdom. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
Initiation Ceremony
its requirements. Memphis TN, 38125 of achievement. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and
and one long knocks. Let
Upon movement of the line in front of the
Your path leads again to the
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the
keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. There you
The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
Eunomia
The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
Worn
Let us remember this as we listen and
These are to be
takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
This ancient background is reflected in the attire
Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
Let
Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. 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. The square shield is divided into three
wreaths as needed. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement.
class. If space
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
shoulder of the one preceding. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
be used. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
You may now
Dike carrying the Bond
of the Second Hall. Toe door of the temple will open only in
upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi
"This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
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in back of the group of initiates. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
At
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
societies. Third, live to benefit others. Chi Omega. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
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. throughout the ceremony. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter
traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
the right of Pretanis,
left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Chi. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
It's a Secret or is it? advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of
This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. should occur. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. bread of wisdom. Let
as one of the Children of Light"
shoulder of the one preceding. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
Only through deeds of worthiness could
such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
Each
IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation.
If
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
the initiates outside the temple. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I
counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete
they seek to become Children of Light. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is
She walks through the center
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. that the Ceremony shall proceed? been sung. Eunomia follows the line of
Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. In turn, the
each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as
Admete. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling,
Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
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