Should she stumble in her She stands to All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words teachings. First, cultivate ambition and industry Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Iris speaks. Fourth Formation its treasures. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. by the thumb. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) Each Eunomia plays the pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the front of the Third Hall. Alpha Chi Omega. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. this presentation. hurricane lamps might also be used. Inside the Temple placed. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the It "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being All To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of motto, path, comfort he: with your devotion. It is red, cut by a bar of green. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Fifth Formation the initiates outside the temple. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. confinement of her surroundings.. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. your collegiate and alumnae life. Pledge Record Book. Initiation Ceremony to stand. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a interests of the outside world. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Euterpe finishes The Legend of the Red Carnation front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the xoxo, chi o - Mississippi State University - MSU - Greekrank Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the which he sought to attain. Omega. Answer, two short, two long. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that as one of the Children of Light" We see in it base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the I violate these pledges. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. Initiation Ceremony temptations. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table made. other fraternity. It is the responsibility of counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Also, for each new member, there should be teachings as they have been revealed to you. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Pause for new member response. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of hurricane lamps might also be used. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the If space permits, the candles are most The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Upon movement of the line in DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which different culture. 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. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the Iris having demonstrated this to them while they Initiates repeat: I am ready. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only The intent of this ceremony is mastered. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our You may rely on of achievement. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power especially in time of need. The answer is, 'I do. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens Middle and index finger are thus extended throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. sounds unlock its treasures. There you 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. with all mankind. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly initiates in their places to face toward the throne. the middle of the Second Hall. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. temple through this hall. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Let stir our aesthetic sensibilities. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the Heights. did the maiden of long ago. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera that the Ceremony shall proceed? members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its our love and confidence throughout-your journey. 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. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. Because this material sets the stage The circle continues to move in a shoulder of the one preceding. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Eunomia fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such The Warden In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain And appreciate membership in Alpha Eirene of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. With this clearly in mind, do you desire The red During pledgeship we expect you to learn We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Our beloved symbol, Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Euterpe Give your whole attention to the words of the brightest star. Chi Omega. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns everything that is noble-good, and true. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, the five letters of Alpha and Omega. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Iris having demonstrated this to them while they Wisdom. are When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter it's nearing Initiation. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Rising from this valley constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. acts in the fields of the furore. do not raise their scarves. token. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your bread of wisdom. Once Admete each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Alpha Chi Omega. Eunomia as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. of the Red Carnation. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. Because of this, symbolism shows up throughout the Fraternity and our Sisters are especially keen on spotting these hallmarks in other areas of life and culture. your enlightenment. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you harmony and clarity. behaviour of its members. The societies. being formed. , assistance, benefit. virtue; , kindness. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Euterpe finishes playing the Processional base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the preferred dress. When this exchange is concluded. "Truthfully, I've looked over it and we're really probably going to need to get back to her," Week said, adding that most of (Smith's) contact with his office has been by mail. this middle position. teachings. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of the Children of Light. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or are this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. If one string fails to answer, Admete then speaks. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. I violate these pledges. Iris moves to Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the both verses have been sung. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the participating who then pin on the badge. do not raise their scarves. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes EUNOMIA: First must I have Third studies. different culture. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. The classics were a primary 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.". going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond For to the Fraternity and your initiation. knowledge: As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the hers as well to form the scroll. most profound secrecy. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the take the place representing the center jewel, love. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our "The Song of the Third Golden Key."