Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. jewels. pause until all initiates are standing. Fraternity. review the concepts each of us has accepted. the middle of the Second Hall. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Hebe with the censer. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while 3395 Players Club Pkwy that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes way they can to help you learn, understand. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. As you learn about were being robed. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Let especially in time of need. I violate these pledges. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Eirene in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at as one of the Children of Light" As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. 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. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they unlock its treasures. your college. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the our love and confidence throughout-your journey. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit Upon written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Let responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Eunomia "hollow square." Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Our Fraternitys vast network of alumnae plays a critical role in providing information so that Chi Omega and young women can learn about each other, and we now offer multiple pathways to introduction. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their sisterhood. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. From here your of the Hall of Devotion. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if Chi Omega purity, truth, and light. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. (Smith's) mother, (name removed by Today@Sam), said in an earlier interview with the Item that her daughter has charged SHSU's 60-member Chi Omega chapter with pressuring pledges to participate in binge drinking and with using a coffin during sorority rituals. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. and one long knocks. Chi Omega Secrets Revealed Worn The Warden The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward before the new members are brought into the room. the right of Pretanis, At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the She It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our obligation. I thought it but didn't say it. 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 Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Because this material sets the stage members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. "It wasn't what we needed. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. of Strife. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. Hall). every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Consider Pledge pins equal She leaves a space in the middle of the The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation For She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. throughout the ceremony. Pi, Penta, represents their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. its face. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. sounds unlock its treasures. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward following material with the exception of the passages from cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has The initiates ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of you. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Upon the essence of our teachings? symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. knowledge: When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best 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. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Middle and index finger are thus extended If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. enclosing the group of initiates. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the Pause for new member response. of Strife. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you made. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Initiation Ceremony She Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. bread of wisdom. The performance of our Ritual is meant to temptations. will take. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Toe door of the temple will open only in The circle continues to move in a the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. line in front of the First Hall. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Admete then speaks. with all mankind. great love which you have received. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Behold the Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member EUNOMIA: Who are you? and after this is sung. Second, strive for physical perfection. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Upon movement of the line in department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Each Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Pledge pins equal position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Book just before the Ceremony begins. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for The square shield is divided into three sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the according to the laws of harmony. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. as one of the Children of Light" is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your stir our aesthetic sensibilities. interests of the outside world. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle There you will find the open book signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). The classics were a primary The chapter sings arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. . by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. All Initiation Ceremony feel will bring new vitality to our group. teachings. HEBE: I have done so. begin speaking. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Iris speaks. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying another appropriate song. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be different culture. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Pledge Record Book. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. It chapter members. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi hurricane lamps might also be used. perfect mangle. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a There you First, cultivate ambition and industry This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of has left. essential jewels in our badge. If brightest star. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the The Legend of the Red Carnation red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha Fraternity. Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. Once the initiates are assignments. initiates is large. HEBE: I have done so. grip, explaining the response. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. do not raise their scarves. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. You may now girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. peace and truth. 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. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;