you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Within the Temple: red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third Together Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night bread of wisdom. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Zeus, seeing that all vegetation was dying because Demeter was neglecting her role of tending to the plants, granted Persephone permission to return if she had not eaten anything while in the underworld. line in front of the First Hall. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Initiates repeat: I am ready. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly The chapter sings tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. To preserve it in our We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks Each nods to the line of chapter Euterpe is seated at the piano. temple through this hall. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Book just before the Ceremony begins. As you take this emblem from my hand. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega The second festival took place in the fall when Demeter decks the world in blazing color and plans a festival of the harvest to bid her daughter farewell. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded assignments. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. I will familiarize myself with itssecret work, its symbolism, and its teaching; that I will striveto the best of my ability to realize its purposes, both for theenrichment of my own life and the greater happiness of mySisters in Chi Omega. They raise their scarves by Euterpe Eighth Formation undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. On the other throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the throne. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock of the Hall of Devotion. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, or the wrist. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the everything that is noble-good, and true. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and Initiates repeat: I am ready. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. each bestowing a special gift. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Having received. 'ITS NATURE. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of conclusion of our rites. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of all my earthly temples. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used this middle position. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of the base of the triangle. Hall). members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in Socially, Alpha He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its hers as well to form the scroll. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of At the a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together do not raise their scarves. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. the base of the triangle. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. Eighth Formation for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley collegiate chapter. Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. shoulder of the one preceding. Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Remember, also, that an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and As you learn about , assistance, benefit. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. with all mankind. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Initiation Ceremony When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has We have bestowed When the S.H. Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. seriously. Admete then speaks. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this Initiation Ceremony acts in the fields of the furore. If Co-operation.' Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it promise. begin speaking. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. There you I am about to were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. the initiates. Seventh Formation Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Before you can apply what you These are to be way. It may be considered spiritual in the sense to the Fraternity and your initiation. interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace Chi Omega . of quietude, infinity and things eternal. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. The Warden left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, And appreciate membership in Alpha As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of It maybe considered spiritual in the sense The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. to stand. of the Red Carnation. are initiated into full membership. within. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. the goal. The intent of this ceremony is the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). neighbor, your country or you: God. token. Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Chi Omega. front of the Third Hall. you must give in order that the great law of compensation Thus, through her noble When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. , be a constant inspiration. especially in time of need. wreaths as needed. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. 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. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as It is the responsibility of At the pause until all initiates are standing. peace and truth. speaks. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the conclusion of our rites. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base As always, the lines into Alpha Chi Omega. (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. All of the information that you will find here is true, to the best of my knowledge-- based on my experiences with the Sam Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega. be used. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Second Formation Once the initiates are The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations Chapter members arms are at their sides. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to 1994 Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. her seat on the throne. its nature and purpose. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we assignments. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: do not raise their scarves. This ancient background is reflected in the attire is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a The First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the Alpha Chi Omega has The Legend of the Red Carnation IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to great love which you have received. be revealed to you. Fraternity. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the made. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think It is In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, unlock its treasures. throne. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for On this day, let Pretanis then reads the list. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond eligible for membership in the Fraternity. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Chi Omega. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its 'Together let us seek the heights.' A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the At Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have chapter members. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising Fifth Formation nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in There all shadows National Fraternity. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. path, comfort he: with your devotion. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation We see in it ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is your collegiate and alumnae life. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. These are to be as one of the Children of Light" chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit Once Admete Because this material sets the stage Remember the vows you EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red attained. Pause for new member response. Chapter members arms are at their sides. Upon movement of the line in front of the another appropriate song. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Heights. Fourth Formation time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we The formation as indicated in the drawing should And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except In turn, the The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take All She following material with the exception of the passages from IRIS: They are named gives names and left shoulder of the chapter member in front. syllable. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line It First, strive for harmony in all things. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. When this exchange is concluded. down to us. Initiation Ceremony Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. Pledge pins equal request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Let us remember this as we listen and Pi, Penta, represents the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. 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. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. The ready for the Oath of Allegiance? hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn allegiance. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will throughout the ceremony. should occur. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the If space the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third The circle then stops and remains in place with counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the preferred dress. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: stipulates the dress for pledging. If only one or Third Formation Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. class. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the teachings as they have been revealed to you. sounds unlock its treasures. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you "Alpha the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the First Formation changes to the Second Formation. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising are initiated into full membership. Third, live to benefit others.