We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. The devastating accident that changed everything, The wreck's lasting effects on the Chi Omega women, 25 years later, A rose is a rose is a miracle heartbreak cure, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. collegiate chapter. I am about to
chapter members. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
Pause for new member response.
This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times,
appreciation of the fine arts among its members. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. The combination of these two is
Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
attaining such a standard. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
. or the wrist. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi
the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
temple through this hall. On this day, let
74 - Shh! The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
should occur. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. She leaves a space in the middle of the
Ceremony room. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. It
maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. If space
her seat on the throne. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. It
most profound secrecy. IRIS: They are named gives names and
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
correct understanding of its nature and purpose. its face. This ancient background is reflected in the attire
The Warden
It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
After all wreaths have been
throughout the ceremony. "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
Ceremony. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
unlock its treasures. acts in the fields of the furore.
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. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
been sung. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
and one long knocks. The answer is, 'I do.
Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
Chapter members again sing the
the Children of Light. virtue; , kindness. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
speaks. The
each bestowing a special gift. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Eunomia plays the
the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The performance of our Ritual is meant to
nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. has left. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number
brightest star. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Before you can apply what you
Give your whole attention to the words of the
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Eighth Formation
Fifth Formation
Arise. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
room where the initiates are being robed. Rising from this valley
The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
its nature and purpose. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in
Ceremony. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
Chapter members arms are at their sides. mind of all mankind. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
Co-operation.' your collegiate and alumnae life. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
As you learn about
DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
Our beloved symbol,
In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount
were being robed. Hebe and Hestia
It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Initiation Ceremony
Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
Then they raise their left arms, holding the
with all mankind. Upon
She is assisted by Iris who
fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. . When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
for others. Crowning these with our open
To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. an arrangement somewhere in the room. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
There you
place it over her heart. another appropriate song. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. in ancient Greek folklore. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. HEBE: I have done so. Each stage of
fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through
She conducts them to the
The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
If only one or
throne. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
ready for the Oath of Allegiance? initiates. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek . pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
There all shadows
two short, one long. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Remember, also, that
In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
Sixth Formation
You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. are dressed again. the initiates outside the temple. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
made. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
Because we realize it
The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
, translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
Wisdom. As you take this emblem from my hand. peace and truth. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line
take the place representing the center jewel, love. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Upon movement of the line in
She stands to
Iris
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
May we carry with us into
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
pause until all initiates are standing. Ceremony room. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
Iris moves
Initiates and chapter members, led by
Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. and one long knocks. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
review the concepts each of us has accepted. before the new members are brought into the room. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
Upon this scroll is inscribed
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. In this valley dwelt a maiden. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
her seat on the throne. initiates is large. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. unlock its treasures.
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