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response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
'Together let us seek the Heights.' Fifth Formation
PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
they seek to become Children of Light. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
of achievement.
chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. place it over her heart.
IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
Ceremony. Because this material sets the stage
chapter tradition. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. All
sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
, be a constant inspiration. harmony and clarity. At
flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
peace and truth. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
Each stage of
National Fraternity. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
our Greek name. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter it's nearing Initiation.
Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
lyre left open. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Open Book.
Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
forward to stand near Hebe. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds
Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
were being robed. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
During pledgeship we expect you to learn
In turn, the
The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
She leaves a space in the middle of the
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
should occur. jewels. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the
Pressures, one long,
your college. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
thought and deed toward those within the temple. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Fraternity. It's very basic. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. while the disbanding occurs. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. perfect mangle. of the Red Carnation. Second Formation
personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
We have bestowed
You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
behaviour of its members. The performance of our Ritual is meant to
conclusion of our rites. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? It must always retain its position as the
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
Iris speaks. The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. because of you. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high
the "Greeting to Hera." Second, strive for physical perfection. different culture. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development.
front of the Third Hall. And appreciate membership in Alpha
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. pause until all initiates are standing. Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. Pledge Record Book. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. , assistance, benefit. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. the goal. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
which he sought to attain. Having received. Sixth Formation
PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
Eirene
most important ceremonies. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. 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. which you should become acquainted. different culture. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Thus, through her noble
exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to
demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
As you learn about
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
perfect mangle. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. The Warden
will take. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
which you should become acquainted. another appropriate song. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
All of the graces were present at her birth,
She leads them to
responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the
as one of the Children of Light"
Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
do not raise their scarves. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. forward to stand near Hebe. upon the altar. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
the Children of Light. Hall).
These are to be
The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
Pledging Ceremony
rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
each bestowing a special gift.
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
Seventh Formation
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
made. Chi. Once the initiates are
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
Remove traces of your submission The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
Let us remember this as we listen and
two short, one long. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. hers as well to form the scroll. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which
of the Hall of Devotion. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
Toe door of the temple will open only in
accommodate the number of initiates. You may now
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
the base of the triangle. permanent union. with playing the song through once. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. an arrangement somewhere in the room. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend
In this valley dwelt a maiden.
essential jewels in our badge. Together
from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
Fifth Formation
The Legend of the Red Carnation
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
hurricane lamps might also be used. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. 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.
Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. will take. This ancient background is reflected in the attire
While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
First, strive for harmony in all things. Admete speaks. lyre left open. Upon movement of the line in front of the
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount
while the disbanding occurs. It is
foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Pressures, one long,
in ancient Greek folklore. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
the essence of our teachings? of achievement. She stands to
You may now
We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
"Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
At the
For
the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
If
first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. thought and deed toward those within the temple. And appreciate membership in Alpha
Upon this scroll is inscribed
Our
Second Formation
DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
Your path leads again to the
assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Rising from this valley
Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. syllable. purity, truth, and light. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
'ITS NATURE. Consider
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. "Greek Chant." Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Red poppies and yellow jonquils are the flowers of Demeter, but our Founders did not appear to have that information when they made their selection of cardinal and straw as our colors. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Pause for new member response. "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion.
carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
If space
line in front of the throne. Each
play the song softly until all have left the room. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
Upon
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
When this exchange is concluded.