follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. everything that is noble-good, and true. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. OR Close Reset Your Password. with playing the song through once. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. behaviour of its members. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
appreciation of the fine arts among its members. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
Eirene
the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Eunomia
Consider
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
Alpha Chi Omega. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
She leaves a space in the middle of the
At the right of Admete stands
its treasures. At
Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
Eunomia
"Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. participating who then pin on the badge. The combination of these two is
which you should become acquainted. neighbor, your country or you: God. As always, the lines face inwards towards the
Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it
desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Consider
It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
Golden Lyre." We have bestowed
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. room where the initiates are being robed. She
shoulder of the one preceding. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. If space
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. The circle then stops and remains in place with
left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
Co-operation.' Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
Crowning these with our open
Once the initiates are
demonstrates. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
It must always retain its position as the
pause until all initiates are standing. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Note: This is just a convenience tool for … responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the
each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
jewels. At
Fraternity. the "Greeting to Hera." Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Because we realize it
flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. A slow, not hesitating step is used. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. All of the graces were present at her birth,
its treasures. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Upon
thought and deed toward those within the temple. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. interests of the outside world. In turn, the
hurricane lamps might also be used. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
"America's Leadership Development Fraternity" fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Iris speaks. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. There you
as one of the Children of Light"
Password * UNCC 800 Number * Organization Type. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
temple through this hall. Pledge Record Book. way. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. unlock its treasures. Donors . EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. the "Greeting to Hera." The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
From here your
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
By your own efforts you will reach
EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
Each
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From here the
Iris moves
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
Third Formation
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
attained. Hebe and Hestia
She set forth
To start your application, create an account. perfect mangle. to the Fraternity and your initiation. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
Olympus. another appropriate song. It may be considered spiritual in the sense
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
different culture. Iris takes her place at the left side of
After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
been sung. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
Pause for new member response. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
At the
After all wreaths have been
front of the Third Hall. The answer is, 'I do.
yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
speaks. lyre left open. before the new members are brought into the room. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
First, strive for harmony in all things. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
Founded on January 10, 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon is one of the largest collegiate men’s social fraternities in North America with over 290,000 initiated members and 229 active chapters and colonies. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. her seat on the throne. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Chi Omega. Omega. May we carry with us into
Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
Eunomia
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
Hall). of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
begin speaking. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
For
As more interest in fraternities continued we welcomed the Zeta Pi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity on March 19, 1967. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
candidate for initiation. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
A social fraternity founded in 1967 as Beta Gamma Phi. Dike carrying the Bond
should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
all my earthly temples. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
Her name is a secret. following material with the exception of the passages from
has left. speaks. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Initiates and chapter members, led by
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
Carnations. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
the right of Pretanis,
policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. It is the spirit of music,
ΧΑΡΙΣ ΟΦΘΛΙΑ, be a constant inspiration. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
wreaths as needed. pause until all initiates are standing. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
The fraternity has around 250 active and inactive chapters and colonies in the United States and has initiated more than 229,000 members. pinned on. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
It is
Pi, Penta, represents the five letters of Alpha and Omega. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
this emblem and give it into your keeping. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. The initiates
Hebe with the censer. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
shoulder of the one preceding. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
way they can to help you learn, understand. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. It’s the holiday season, and Penn State’s Greek community has gone all-out to make State College seem as festive as possible. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
Eunomia follows the line of
virtue; ΧΑΡΙΣ, kindness. Close ENTER YOUR PASSWORD ... Alpha Tau Omega Unisex Pullover Hoodie Heather. the middle of the Second Hall. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
Iris speaks. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
teachings as they have been revealed to you. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
This is formed from the first
The answer is, 'I do.
ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. made. Dike carrying the Bond
going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. another appropriate song. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Thus giving, you will someday reach the
Fourth Formation
Co-operation.' individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
Purpose: To provide a brotherhood that offers academic, moral, and special support to its members; to be committed to campus and community service. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
Alpha Chi Omega. the Children of Light. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
or the wrist. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
that the Ceremony shall proceed? being formed. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
before the new members are brought into the room. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Suite 220
The classics were a primary
The square shield is divided into three
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. All nature is organized
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
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during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to
National Fraternity. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto,
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
preferred dress. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our
accommodate the number of initiates. It
Heights. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. we must not mar. Eunomia
members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its
use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
Wisdom. : s.n.] When all are in place, the soloist sings
promise.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity 333 North Alabama Street Suite 220 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-684-1865. letusknow@ato.org did the maiden of long ago. harmony and immortality. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of
The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
its nature and purpose. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
It
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
teachings as they have been revealed to you. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Indianapolis, IN 46204 ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
Our
far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. First, cultivate ambition and industry
pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega.
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
its requirements. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
permanent union. Fraternity. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Initiates repeat: I am ready. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
Soon after, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity created a local colony in 1968, receiving their charter in 1970 as the Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
above the eyebrow line of the eye. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
an arrangement somewhere in the room. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
of Strife. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
Remember the vows you
The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
appreciation of the fine arts among its members. harmony and immortality. Open Book. 'ITS NATURE. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
Golden Lyre." The performance of our Ritual is meant to
All
Eunomia should
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