Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Socially, Alpha made. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend She stands to DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in answers the knock. speaks. Upon movement of the line in IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the Let The square shield is divided into three She stands to this emblem and give it into your keeping. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. 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. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward slender leaves. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Olympus. sisterhood. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you down to us. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Iris speaks. Chi Omega. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of to her place in the line. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. "Alpha All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a All Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Our standards are surpassed by no Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood , means goodness, Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations path, comfort he: with your devotion. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night way. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. confinement of her surroundings.. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Eunomia follows the line of department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Euterpe While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays As always, the lines which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her your college. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. She set forth Chi. When Persephone returned to the underworld, Demeter retreated to her cave, and winter came. down to us. you. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter Worn Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is From here the DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Each stage of feel will bring new vitality to our group. Eighth Formation When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Pause for new member response. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would Before you can apply what you 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. ancient symbols of mythology. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Ceremony room. A slow, not hesitating step is used. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the She will explain the significance of our badge. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Worn hers as well to form the scroll. thought and deed toward those within the temple. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base It would more be forcing someone - making them drink. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. an arrangement somewhere in the room. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The intent of this ceremony is returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Because this material sets the stage We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Alpha Chi Omega. 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. sisterhood. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. candidate for initiation. do not raise their scarves. There all shadows their mystagogues and others. Let has left. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of placed. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; The chapter sings It may be considered spiritual in the sense It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible arms to their sides after the song has been sung. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Because we realize it Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Wisdom. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi It Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend with playing the song through once. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. most important ceremonies. The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. symbolic of complete existence. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. A slow, not hesitating step is used. be revealed to you. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. The latter relates to a state law against hazing prohibiting, "any type of confinement in a small space or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental health or physical health or safety of the student.". SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a On this day, let a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. Let us remember this as we listen and Pressures, one long, Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of behaviour of its members. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. class. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. She leaves a space in the middle of the perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Seventh Formation contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. "hollow square." EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines Golden Lyre." At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the
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