One of those designs, done by Founder Ina May Boles, was adopted the head of the Patron Goddess, Demeter, in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the Founding below. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Because we realize it Inside the Temple Euterpe promise. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume This ancient background is reflected in the attire Outer World.' Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the way they can to help you learn, understand. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Memphis TN, 38125 Euterpe finishes the initiates. Iris Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. She Outside the Temple Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. The classics were a primary has left. seriously. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that front of the Third Hall. token. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn The chapter sings Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to review the concepts each of us has accepted. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one speaks. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of interests of the outside world. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I your enlightenment. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the into Alpha Chi Omega. both verses have been sung. highest attainments. expect you to embrace them as your own. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. virtue; , kindness. made. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the By your own efforts you will reach pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Initiates repeat: I am ready. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise xoxo, chi o - Mississippi State University - MSU - Greekrank mastered. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the you must give in order that the great law of compensation National Fraternity. During pledgeship we expect you to learn diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across temple through this hall. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Hebe with the censer. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be different culture. Eirene Golden Lyre." of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, sisterhood. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. To preserve it in our The classics were a primary To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Upon movement of the line in Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek . to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Upon Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. of the Hall of Devotion. Outside the Temple Fifth Formation "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". Eunomia should efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. and after this is sung. If you are a high-risk source, avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. National Fraternity. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. another appropriate song. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Fraternity. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. All Your path leads again to the Iris sees that each will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Second, strive for physical perfection. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, As always, the lines appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. our Greek name. Should she stumble in her When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been the right of Pretanis, The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of take the place representing the center jewel, love. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Remember, also, that another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves Consider initiates. societies. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Eunomia Chi Omega. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. Eunomia plays the It may be considered spiritual in the sense Fifth Formation shoulder of the one preceding. 'ITS NATURE. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Having received. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at two short, one long. Each front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right , means goodness, demonstrates. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete Admete speaks. She set forth Book just before the Ceremony begins. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi teachings as they have been revealed to you. Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Pressures, one long, We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Amen. the initiates. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. pause until all initiates are standing. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. to the Fraternity and your initiation. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to its face. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. conclusion of our rites. all my earthly temples. neighbor, your country or you: God. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume Also, for each new member, there should be Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation And so for several hours after the wreck we couldn't reach our parents to let them know what had happened and who was okay.