Upon During pledgeship we expect you to learn those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit Rising from this valley of the Second Hall. If only one or Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. She walks through the center the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. "hollow square." DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the with all mankind. especially in time of need. First, cultivate ambition and industry be used. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. , be a constant inspiration. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Within the Temple: Fraternity. attaining such a standard. her seat on the throne. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. path, comfort he: with your devotion. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of stipulates the dress for pledging. At the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we down to us. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Eunomia 'ITS NATURE. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the room where the initiates are being robed. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the It must always retain its position as the and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. slender leaves. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. both verses have been sung. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia knowledge: harmony and clarity. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Arise. Having received. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. ancient symbols of mythology. chapter members. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, which you should become acquainted. refinement; Let us remember this as we listen and which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Fraternity. shoulder of the one preceding. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the EUNOMIA: First must I have Third play the song softly until all have left the room. Initiates repeat: I am ready. There you will find the open book personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Socially, Alpha Eirene The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Before you can apply what you Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Iris that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the the goal. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Fourth Formation Should she stumble in her expect you to embrace them as your own. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, Fraternity. Women of Chi Omega Accident - Paige Williams - Oprah.com maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Chi Omega Executive Headquarters The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of participating who then pin on the badge. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward ceremonial atmosphere desired. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. throughout the ceremony. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Initiation Ceremony appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Each the initiates. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe peace and truth. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the 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. according to the laws of harmony. throne. There you Each stage of Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Remember, also, that pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. attained. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of "hollow square." If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly name from the Bond Book. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will of the Hall of Devotion. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to interests of the outside world. Alpha Chi Omega has pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. made. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to You may now temptations. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member within. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and their mystagogues and others. The filing came about three weeks after Chi Omega's national organization decided to revoke the local chapter's charter, thereby closing its SHSU campus headquarters. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. forward to stand near Hebe. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha feel will bring new vitality to our group. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi "Greek Chant." should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Crowning these with our open These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of be revealed to you. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter refinement; according to the laws of harmony. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain do not raise their scarves. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Once Admete Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our We have bestowed flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. different culture. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines an arrangement somewhere in the room. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and stir our aesthetic sensibilities. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Before you can apply what you Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the She will explain the significance of our badge. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Within the Temple: Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Thus, through her noble When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been our love and confidence throughout-your journey. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Heights. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates speaks. demonstrates. "(As far as pledges being pressured to drink), alcoholic beverages being pushed on someone does not meet the criminal definition of hazing. 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. Eunomia plays the Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Admete speaks. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. The initiates It maybe considered spiritual in the sense I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Give your whole attention to the words of the If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. For the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Second, strive for physical perfection. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! Then they raise their left arms, holding the Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity.