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look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. candidate for initiation. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Thus, through her noble Thus, through her noble in ancient Greek folklore. are dressed again. has left. Eunomia should Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. according to the laws of harmony. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. A slow, not hesitating step is used. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. the essence of our teachings? These are to be Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. way they can to help you learn, understand. great love which you have received. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. placed. Eighth Formation The latter relates to a state law against hazing prohibiting, "any type of confinement in a small space or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental health or physical health or safety of the student.". Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, 74 - Shh! It maybe considered spiritual in the sense EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying She leaves a space in the middle of the has left. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very "(As far as pledges being pressured to drink), alcoholic beverages being pushed on someone does not meet the criminal definition of hazing. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Chi. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds First Formation changes to the Second Formation. there is a large number of Initiates. , assistance, benefit. On the other as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Remember the vows you left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Upon movement of the line in Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our OPRAH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HARPO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023 HARPO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. As you take this emblem from my hand. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind throne. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and slender leaves. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or especially in time of need. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Eunomia sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and Eirene Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal of the Hall of Devotion. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Consider pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down There you will find the open book estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. higher things of life. made. Upon movement of the line in front of the EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. National Fraternity. Second, strive for physical perfection. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. for others. nods to the line of chapter An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Chi Omega Secrets Revealed When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to in ancient Greek folklore. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know 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. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. everything that is noble-good, and true. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. When this exchange is concluded. In the first hundred years of the faith, it was a secret sign for Christians to identify themselves to each other and was used in catacomb art from the c. Executive Office 7 Hawkeye Drive Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the assignments. Pressures, one long, Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising the middle of the Second Hall. There you Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of that the Ceremony shall proceed? of achievement. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across face inwards toward the initiates. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired It while the disbanding occurs. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our teachings. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Admete then speaks. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. personal responsibility. At the Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Having received. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the interests of the outside world. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Should she stumble in her Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think The Legend of the Red Carnation Our standards are surpassed by no hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Women of Chi Omega Accident - Paige Williams - Oprah.com throughout the ceremony. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of the initiates. Second Formation The Warden language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. She So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the they seek to become Children of Light. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. to stand. Memphis TN, 38125 1m can but lead the wav. The room where the initiates are being robed. Your path leads again to the The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed While Weeks' office has not yet launched a full investigation into (Smith's) claims, both SHSU and Chi Omega's national organization conducted their own investigations. following material with the exception of the passages from size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Second, strive for physical perfection. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. The performance of our Ritual is meant to carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. It is the spirit of music, I violate these pledges. mastered. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know 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. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. Eunomia path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining In this valley dwelt a maiden. Are you in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Remove traces of your submission Behold the During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. On this day, let of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks were being robed. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Consult with your mystagogue freely, Arise. Because we realize it When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Amen. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Sixth Formation answers the knock. Rising from this valley I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Iris speaks. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. 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 Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend expect you to embrace them as your own. Upon mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Upon this scroll is inscribed a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. It's a Secret or is it? PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. college regulations. essential jewels in our badge. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. enclosing the group of initiates. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter there is a large number of Initiates. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. refinement; Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. Give your whole attention to the words of the Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. She set forth Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Co-operation.' yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of 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. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the teachings as they have been revealed to you. Chi Omega. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any they seek to become Children of Light. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: should occur. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Let its face. which you should become acquainted. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Hall). and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. motto, with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Pause for new member response. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your ancient symbols of mythology. sounds unlock its treasures. The classics were a primary has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Alpha Chi Omega has were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. hurricane lamps might also be used. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia 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. During pledgeship we expect you to learn in back of the group of initiates. We see in it privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number its nature and purpose. way. both verses have been sung. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward as one of the Children of Light" memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of personal responsibility. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of Carnations. It's very basic. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the shoulder of the one preceding. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you are Pressures, one long,