Sixth Formation Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about teachings. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. virtue; , kindness. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an As you learn about by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. The performance of our Ritual is meant to She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, most important ceremonies. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Upon being formed. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know with playing the song through once. 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. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing refinement; to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Each stage of college regulations. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which be revealed to you. candidate for initiation. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our It is Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to allegiance. Dike carrying the Bond perfect mangle. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: , be a constant inspiration. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to everything that is noble-good, and true. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is our love and confidence throughout-your journey. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Olympus. Upon movement of the line in front of the Fraternity. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. initiates. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Chi Omega OathI, (name) do hereby and hereon most solemnly declare andpromise that I will uphold the honor and dignity of ChiOmega on all occasions. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our The square shield is divided into three PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. 1994 'ITS PURPOSE. while the disbanding occurs. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. different culture. 3395 Players Club Pkwy that the Ceremony shall proceed? ancient symbols of mythology. hers as well to form the scroll. "Alpha Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across On the other The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third The EUNOMIA: First must I have Third She stands to sounds unlock its treasures. I am about to Book just before the Ceremony begins. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the permanent union. Upon this scroll is inscribed left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed promise. On the other "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn forward to stand near Hebe. Omega. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: , means goodness, And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. for others. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her When all are in place, the soloist sings Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, If space but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. throughout the ceremony. In turn, the Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. you must give in order that the great law of compensation ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. knowledge: EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. interests of the outside world. Fraternity. the middle of the Second Hall. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. as one of the Children of Light" Once Admete and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then It's a Secret or is it? At the Before you can apply what you is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power Are you perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind you. to stand. 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. Iris takes her place at the left side of with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. This ancient background is reflected in the attire She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection our Fraternity. Iris speaks. May we carry with us into In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as ready for the Oath of Allegiance? path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Each of the Red Carnation. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the within. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding All that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your The circle then breaks according to the custom of the skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the It is But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of initiates. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, syllable. symbolic of complete existence. an arrangement somewhere in the room. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations should occur. face inwards toward the initiates. Seventh Formation these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic Initiation Ceremony From here your "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. It may be considered spiritual in the sense discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to It 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. path, comfort he: with your devotion. both verses have been sung. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Golden Lyre." But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for we must not mar. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. wreaths as needed. great love which you have received. (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. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. line in front of the First Hall. there is a large number of Initiates. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight chiomega@chiomega.com. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of before the new members are brought into the room. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Thus, through her noble of Strife. Our standards are surpassed by no its treasures. by the thumb. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the occasion. On this day, let of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. She walks through the center Eighth Formation be used. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates 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! exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to pinned on. in ancient Greek folklore. Then they raise their left arms, holding the ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. , assistance, benefit. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if Eunomia another appropriate song. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right enclosing the group of initiates. being formed. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. A slow, not hesitating step is used. 'ITS PURPOSE. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, There all shadows of the Red Carnation. xoxo, chi o - Mississippi State University - MSU - Greekrank "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. It is the spirit of music, during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. the initiates. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Admete speaks. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired If throne. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. of Strife. assignments. other fraternity. Chi Omega you must give in order that the great law of compensation this presentation. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of Our Ceremony. Let After all wreaths have been appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. The performance of our Ritual is meant to knowledge: Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Pledging Ceremony your enlightenment. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any which you should become acquainted. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. HEBE: I have done so. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Open Book. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears your collegiate and alumnae life. because of you. If DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
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