DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
To start your application, create an account. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. personal responsibility. Once Admete
During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
Open Book. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. All
this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
been sung. of achievement. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. the middle of the Second Hall. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. There you
seriously. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. There you will find the open book
Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
speaks. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre.
DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
The red
estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
there is a large number of Initiates. "Greek Chant." step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities.
An email has been sent to the address provided. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
575 likes. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. way. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. society. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns
Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
knowledge:
diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
IRIS: They are named
gives names and
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Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
$21,984 . initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Admete. Viking week is a week long event where members of Panhellenic Council sororities compete in field day style competitions … motto, ΣγΣΠΟγΑΣΩΜΕΝ
its treasures. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it
her seat on the throne. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
$79.98 I give the lyre into your keeping. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
front of the Third Hall. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
Fraternity. pinned on. your collegiate and alumnae life. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. the "Greeting to Hera." In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. to the Fraternity and your initiation. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
To preserve it in our
Each
The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
were being robed. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
Initiates and chapter members, led by
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
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and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. mastered. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Once your account is created, anytime you're logged into Facebook you can easily sign in without having to remember your password. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
She is assisted by Iris who
a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
Observe and listen
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
Our
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
Our beloved symbol,
'Together let us seek the heights.' All nature is organized
Pressures, one long,
Pledge pins equal
Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Let us remember this as we listen and
PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of
Chapter of Alpha Chi
Fifth Formation
Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
Our standards are surpassed by no
As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
Iris takes her place at the left side of
syllable. the goal. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
acts in the fields of the furore. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Pledge Record Book. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. the essence of our teachings? As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
by AZTheta. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
have sworn to maintain. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
correct understanding of its nature and purpose. Wisdom. $79.98 Alpha Tau Omega Unisex Pullover Hoodie Heather. The combination of these two is
as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. temptations. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Tau Omega Chapter was chartered in May, 1925 and is the oldest graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in the New York metropolitan area and is the fourth oldest graduate chapter in the Notable North Atlantic Region. teachings. They raise their scarves by
but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. its nature and purpose. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' sounds unlock its treasures. throne. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. The answer is, 'I do.
After all wreaths have been
It
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
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EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
the initiates outside the temple. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
As you take this emblem from my hand. Alpha Tau Omega came to fruition on September 1865, just four short months after the conclusion of the Civil War. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha
toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley
All
It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
temple through this hall. your enlightenment. May we carry with us into
The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning
Give your whole attention to the words of the
Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. ΣγΝΕΡΓΙΑΔΕ Η
1m can but lead the wav. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
harmony and clarity. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
Second, strive for physical perfection. or the wrist. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
stipulates the dress for pledging. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
Put yourself in the context of the time when our
other fraternity. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
She will explain the significance of our badge. mastered. Dike carrying the Bond
As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
that the Ceremony shall proceed? It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself.
unlock its treasures. Whether you're looking for an Alpha Chi Omega lanyard, an Alpha Phi lanyard, or something for one of your Delta Zeta or Zeta Tau Alpha sisters, we have you covered. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. each bestowing a special gift. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. the initiates. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of
those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
She leaves a space in the middle of the
These are to be
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. In this valley dwelt a maiden. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
confinement of her surroundings.. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
wreaths as needed. Socially, Alpha
red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. shoulder of the one preceding. participating who then pin on the badge. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. neighbor, your country or you: God. Euterpe
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
What club sport are you a part of? The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
according to the laws of harmony. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
its face. The grip should be covered with two hands. Pretanis then reads the list. teachings. Upon movement of the line in front of the
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Eirene
Remember the vows you
base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. This is formed from the first
Once Admete
front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
There you
Iris
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Ceremony. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. As always, the lines
'ITS NATURE. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
For
college regulations. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
being formed. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
It is the responsibility of
attaining such a standard. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
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Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
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