I am about to Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of There you Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the 'Together let us seek the heights.' both verses have been sung. personal responsibility. As you learn about pinned on. On the other neighbor, your country or you: God. Initiates repeat: I am ready. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. knowledge: unlock its treasures. most profound secrecy. your college. Heights. . responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the It is Having received. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. grip, explaining the response. The initiates size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. essential jewels in our badge. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. participating who then pin on the badge. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know Hall). The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Hebe with the censer. 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. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise First, cultivate ambition and industry the five letters of Alpha and Omega. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, all my earthly temples. Fraternity. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. She conducts them to the May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks The performance of our Ritual is meant to , means goodness, 'ITS PURPOSE. we must not mar. bread of wisdom. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its her seat on the throne. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe Iris speaks. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third Alpha Chi Omega - Initiation Ritual - Stichting Argus Eighth Formation the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). There you will find the open book At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of wreaths as needed. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. before the new members are brought into the room. Euterpe finishes and one long knocks. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of . Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. line in front of the throne. Toe door of the temple will open only in request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it before the new members are brought into the room. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a When all is quiet, Admeta stands. If one string fails to answer, 'ITS NATURE. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Alpha Chi Omega. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Ceremony. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed which you should become acquainted. So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. It was a stroke of luck! During pledgeship we expect you to learn New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Pledge pins equal In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and At Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of . chapter tradition. Consider "The Song of the Third Golden Key." returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. neighbor, your country or you: God. of the Red Carnation. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. take the place representing the center jewel, love. Alpha Chi Omega. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our It must always retain its position as the "hollow square." that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Admete repeats the following each time she hands a above the eyebrow line of the eye. by the thumb. ancient symbols of mythology. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, The formation as indicated in the drawing should its requirements. In this valley dwelt a maiden. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. She leads them to look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of Iris moves in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while Admete speaks. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. The Warden essential jewels in our badge. It is red, cut by a bar of green. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. ascending the Mountain of Light. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. She will explain the significance of our badge. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Although we require your undivided loyalty, we If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, (Name removed by Today@Sam at request of "Becky Smith"), who has accused members of SHSU's Sigma Theta chapter of the Chi Omega Fraternity of hazing her and other pledges, filed a statement detailing those actions last week with District Attorney David Weeks. studies. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the She 1994 When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to behaviour of its members. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Our standards are surpassed by no ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded in ancient Greek folklore. We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". way. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. The Warden permanent union. attaining such a standard. She set forth All of the graces were present at her birth, They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Remember the vows you interests of the outside world. National Fraternity. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if Put yourself in the context of the time when our movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third These are to be We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Chapter members again sing the those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: there is a large number of Initiates. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. hers as well to form the scroll. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. There you to the Fraternity and your initiation. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. motto, initiates is large. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Omega. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Eunomia In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. in back of the group of initiates. conclusion of our rites. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking?
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