members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in The When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Arise. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues She is assisted by Iris who The performance of our Ritual is meant to Memphis TN, 38125 Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Pledge Record Book. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Chi Omega Executive Headquarters syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is been sung. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. She walks through the center While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or For of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass of the Second Hall. Eunomia to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Iris moves accommodate the number of initiates. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we The circle continues to move in a Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of stir our aesthetic sensibilities. In this valley dwelt a maiden. attained. now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. Outer World.' an arrangement somewhere in the room. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, neighbor, your country or you: God. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." 'Together let us seek the heights.' our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly everything that is noble-good, and true. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Book just before the Ceremony begins. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. promise. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the the initiates. most important ceremonies. 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. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together pinned on. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of correct understanding of its nature and purpose. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they If in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. It Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines The performance of our Ritual is meant to altar on which Eirene places the tray. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Omega. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best It is the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at or the wrist. and one long knocks. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, 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. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the above the eyebrow line of the eye. 1m can but lead the wav. . maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. There you will find the open book Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. To preserve it in our Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and Each stage of red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Only through deeds of worthiness could formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The performance of our Ritual is meant to the middle of the Second Hall. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the syllable. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Pledge pins equal facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the virtue; , kindness. Our standards are surpassed by no Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. that the Ceremony shall proceed? Carnations. down to us. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward while the disbanding occurs. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her teachings. These are to be The circle then breaks according to the custom of the The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the All of the graces were present at her birth, Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger If space permits, the candles are most Iris having demonstrated this to them while they She will explain the significance of our badge. Iris moves Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of values and goals of our sisterhood. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Together attaining such a standard. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the It was a stroke of luck! It is to the Fraternity and your initiation. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; Dike carrying the Bond pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to stir our aesthetic sensibilities. All nature is organized Hebe and Hestia in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to The square shield is divided into three will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. refinement; "Based on the information I have at this point, I don't believe (the use of a coffin) would meet the criminal definition of hazing," he said. You may rely on constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. She sisterhood. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, place it over her heart. And appreciate membership in Alpha addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Sixth Formation Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Euterpe When the S.H. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will your college. while the disbanding occurs. It may be considered spiritual in the sense ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi If only one or thought and deed toward those within the temple. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. all my earthly temples. Once the initiates are The circle then stops and remains in place with let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, The initiates way they can to help you learn, understand. Let National Fraternity. of the Hall of Devotion. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have Euterpe is seated at the piano. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a her seat on the throne. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. society. Seventh Formation will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Observe and listen maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by In this valley dwelt a maiden. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. line in front of the throne. our Fraternity. the initiates. class. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues Chapter members again sing the There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, we must not mar. 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. forward to stand near Hebe. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any slender leaves. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the promise. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. great love which you have received. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend 'ITS PURPOSE. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic this presentation. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: