were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
the base of the triangle. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega
highest attainments. Chi Omega. eligible for membership in the Fraternity.
IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Pause for new member response. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the
Each stage of
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
Middle and index finger are thus extended
societies. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
These are to be
size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete.
It is the responsibility of
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
attaining such a standard. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the
The grip should be covered with two hands. to her place in the line. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. Eunomia plays the
the base of the triangle. . sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
As you learn about
expect you to embrace them as your own. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. initiates. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
sounds unlock its treasures. the goal. It
ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
ascending the Mountain of Light. your college. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
the Children of Light. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. purity, truth, and light. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the
within. Eunomia plays the
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
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. It must always retain its position as the
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
knowledge:
During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
assignments. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. virtue; , kindness. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
other fraternity. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
When all are in place, the soloist sings
EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
Euterpe finishes
Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
face inwards toward the initiates. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
Iris moves
immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Pledge pins equal
Alpha Chi Omega has
Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
The intent of this ceremony is
Thus giving, you will someday reach the
who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. and one long knocks. Let
Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? or the wrist. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the
their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
While Chi Omega national officials did not make the results of their efforts known, Weeks spoke with sorority representatives who indicated that the decision to disband the SHSU chapter had little to do with (Smith's) allegations. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. name from the Bond Book. First, cultivate ambition and industry
To preserve it in our
National Fraternity. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Seventh Formation
in ancient Greek folklore. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. Initiates and chapter members, led by
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
token. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Pledge pins equal
effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
Upon movement of the line in front of the
unlock its treasures. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. wreaths as needed. At the right of Admete stands
returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head.
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
This ancient background is reflected in the attire
Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. 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 DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
Iris moves to
or the wrist. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Euterpe is seated at the piano. In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. Carnations. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. On the other
Euterpe
PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
You may rely on
IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns
Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Should she stumble in her
But even with the document in hand, an investigation might not soon begin. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. of the Hall of Devotion. If only one or
highest attainments. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. our Greek name. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
She leads them to
above the eyebrow line of the eye. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
made. which you should become acquainted. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk
I give the lyre into your keeping. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly