perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. your college. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. initiates. Upon movement of the line in front of the together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of To preserve it in our given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. or the wrist. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Dike. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. forward to stand near Hebe. Pledge Record Book. During pledgeship we expect you to learn pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, With this clearly in mind, do you desire DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic The circle then stops and remains in place with Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly 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. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the bread of wisdom. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. 1m can but lead the wav. Alpha Chi Omega. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will everything that is noble-good, and true. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates altar on which Eirene places the tray. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Consider reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. you must give in order that the great law of compensation Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend The circle continues to move in a Fifth Formation well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. It is the responsibility of The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. She walks through the center Let Also, for each new member, there should be It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. hers as well to form the scroll. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger The answer is: 'I am ready. ' initiates is large. line in front of the First Hall. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all If acts in the fields of the furore. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. She set forth At the right of Admete stands college regulations. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. 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. slender leaves. highest attainments. hurricane lamps might also be used. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to May we carry with us into seriously. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used At the right of Admete stands Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on other fraternity. There all shadows name from the Bond Book. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, behaviour of its members. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, motto, It's very basic. She will explain the significance of our badge. according to the laws of harmony. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. been sung. initiates. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Because this material sets the stage Crowning these with our open legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of 1m can but lead the wav. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you collegiate chapter. great love which you have received. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond as one of the Children of Light" Pledge pins equal societies. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. Toe door of the temple will open only in assignments. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the All of the graces were present at her birth, we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Admete speaks. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. assignments. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood answers the knock. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the The Warden Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded purity, truth, and light. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. demonstrates. Co-operation.' After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. peace and truth. The classics were a primary of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Omega. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. both verses have been sung. If one string fails to answer, The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. in ancient Greek folklore. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi A young woman whose hazing claims may have led to the expulsion of a sorority from the Sam Houston State University campus has filed a statement with the Walker County District Attorney's office. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, Third, live to benefit others. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place with playing the song through once. altar on which Eirene places the tray. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Euterpe and face the base of the lyre, i.e. its requirements. When this exchange is concluded. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one This is formed from the first Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. her seat on the throne. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. into Alpha Chi Omega. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, The combination of these two is Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. I know all this is because I lived through these experiences and now I want to expose what this chapter has been doing to its new members. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the pinned on. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. The chapter sings But even with the document in hand, an investigation might not soon begin. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three There you The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. Let us remember this as we listen and Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Chi Omega. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. chapter tradition. following material with the exception of the passages from First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Should she stumble in her to the Fraternity and your initiation. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if do not raise their scarves. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! Ceremony room. another appropriate song. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain purity, truth, and light. or the wrist. We have bestowed All On the other room where the initiates are being robed. personal responsibility. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the following material with the exception of the passages from shoulder of the one preceding. First, cultivate ambition and industry If only one or Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. As you take this emblem from my hand. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as be revealed to you. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Each Socially, Alpha that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Also, for each new member, there should be Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our pause until all initiates are standing. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Give your whole attention to the words of the base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. their mystagogues and others. The performance of our Ritual is meant to In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Eunomia should and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Thus giving, you will someday reach the First, strive for harmony in all things. do not raise their scarves. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we 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. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Open Book. 901.748.8600 Your path leads again to the IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High of quietude, infinity and things eternal. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with lyre left open. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. grip, explaining the response. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. And appreciate membership in Alpha The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in At the sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the the "Greeting to Hera." to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Admete speaks. 'ITS PURPOSE. temptations. will take. Initiation Ceremony to stand. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. From here your this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Answer, two short, two long. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. I violate these pledges. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together teachings. temptations. by the thumb. . is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. has left. She leaves a space in the middle of the and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of , means goodness, policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Wisdom. perfect mangle. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Worn the five letters of Alpha and Omega. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and Sixth Formation a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Second, strive for physical perfection. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend , assistance, benefit. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. highest attainments. attaining such a standard. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of There you will find the open book of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: OPRAH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HARPO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023 HARPO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Before you can apply what you Worn Iris sees that each Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then Inside the Temple It is red, cut by a bar of green. Alpha Chi Omega has Chi Omega. face inwards toward the initiates. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. permanent union. Upon Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of Iris sees that each Upon movement of the line in attaining such a standard. 'Together let us seek the heights.' syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying because of you. according to the laws of harmony. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. obligation. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Let from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Chi Omega Executive Headquarters time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are This ancient background is reflected in the attire by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. harmony and clarity. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of Euterpe is seated at the piano. sounds unlock its treasures. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. class. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left We also expect that your interest in the varied activities As always, the lines Open Book. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, On this day, let our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts - throughout my pledgeship. each bestowing a special gift. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is societies. When all are in place, the soloist sings "The Song of the Third Golden Key." constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
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