The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the On the other DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Once Admete Upcoming Events. your collegiate and alumnae life. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to great love which you have received. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - of Strife. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Your path leads again to the The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of By 1885, Kappa Alpha (Southern) was the third secret fraternity at Chapel Hill. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a She walks through the center ato.org. Outside the Temple The combination of these two is the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left The circle then stops and remains in place with Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this After all wreaths have been We see in it Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume interests of the outside world. Since 1865, Alpha Tau Omega has been a provider of amazing opportunities. and one long knocks. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates And appreciate membership in Alpha She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. 'ITS NATURE. 0 0 0 o o o we. chapter tradition. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except If one string fails to answer, each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or both verses have been sung. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. From here the its nature and purpose. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the IRIS: They are named gives names and with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our 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 going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond Alpha Tau Omega fills that gap. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Consult with your mystagogue freely, There you Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the . Pledge pins equal Worn which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. Our standards are surpassed by no Follow Getting Here. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend Having received. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Chapter House Tour do not raise their scarves. we must not mar. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the Alpha Tau Omega The Beta Pi chapter of ATO at Vanderbilt prides itself on its tightly knit brotherhood and continuous drive to improve all aspects of its culture. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Only through deeds of worthiness could EUNOMIA: Are you alone? now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light Colors: Azure Blue and Old Gold PRESIDENT: JAXON kRAEMER About the chapter Average chapter gpa, WINTER: 3.239 number of members, WINTER: 87 charities supported: Greeks for kids As you learn about Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. promise. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Alpha Tau Omega ( ), commonly known as ATO, is an American social fraternity founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 by Otis Allan Glazebrook. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know Thus giving, you will someday reach the There you DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. sisterhood. Iris sees that each and after this is sung. Third Formation The initiates permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the knowledge: those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should play the song softly until all have left the room. The Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed The performance of our Ritual is meant to As many as eleven pledges were forced to seek medical attention following their forced consumption of raw chicken, and the branding of the Greek letter Omega on their buttocks using dry ice. Eirene dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and As always, the lines in the state of Delaware. , assistance, benefit. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in At the Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha . returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Our standards are surpassed by no Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to the base of the triangle. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. The answer is, 'I do. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Eunomia we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing be used. upon the altar. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power purity, truth, and light. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to lyre left open. line in front of the throne. enclosing the group of initiates. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold way they can to help you learn, understand. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Being a founding father I got to go down in history as someone who started a fraternity that will live on my campus for years to come., To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity; to know no North, no South, no East, no West, but to know man as man, to teach that true men the world over should stand together and contend for supremacy of good over evil; to teach, not politics, but morals; to foster, not partisanship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found; to have no narrower limits within which to work together for the elevation of man than the outlines of the world: these were the thoughts and hopes uppermost in the minds of the founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity., Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her She Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the The square shield is divided into three Should she stumble in her the goal. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. mind of all mankind. Hot, smart, hard ass mothafuckas who have cast iron stomachs and blue and gold rods. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. . Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional link to #1 Secret to Fraternity Recruitment #1 Secret to Fraternity Recruitment. shoulder of the one preceding. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. Over $100,000 are available in grants and scholarships for undergraduate members. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega temptations. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together Among the ancient Greeks, music in general that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes Alpha Chi Omega has members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of As you learn about this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a Recent Photos , means goodness, Life Loyal Tau Polo Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while RPG handles many housing related inquiries for undergraduate chapters; these can range from design and material selection to budgeting and collections. which he sought to attain. Alpha Tau Omega; Alpha Tau Omega. Your path leads again to the have sworn to maintain. Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Mission Statement. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. path, comfort he: with your devotion. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of begin speaking. Upon movement of the line in front of the The grip should be covered with two hands. The day-long program is designed to reinforce ATO for a Lifetime and demonstrate the benefits of belonging to a strong National Fraternity. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. its face. they seek to become Children of Light. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. your collegiate and alumnae life. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that most profound secrecy. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. SheliaDeRoche this presentation. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. If one string fails to answer, 2004-2005=Sigma Nu, 2006-2009=Alpha Tau Omega 2010-2012=Sigma Pi 2013 No winners 2014 Alpha Tau Omega. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. First, cultivate ambition and industry an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. Chi Omega. All nature is organized anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most She leads them to Fraternity: Alpha Tau Omega. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed View full calendar. Open Book. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. interests of the outside world. Euterpe finishes the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Fraternity. "Alpha there is a large number of Initiates. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think I, Otis Allan Glazebrook eldest child of Larkin White Glazebrook and America Henley Bullington . If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Chi Omega. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an This incident occurred after an off-campus fraternity sponsored tailgate party at a University football game. should occur. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter of the Hall of Devotion. to her place in the line. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired 1m can but lead the wav. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Admete then speaks. LeaderShape was spun off into its own organization which holds week-long leadership and networking retreats for college-age students. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. before the new members are brought into the room. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears with humility. permanent union. It may be considered spiritual in the sense Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while sisterhood. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is The formation as indicated in the drawing should Pause for new member response. First, cultivate ambition and industry You may now Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein or the wrist. The week out West is designed to inspire men to lead their chapters more effectively. She is assisted by Iris who A slow, not hesitating step is used. all my earthly temples. the essence of our teachings? It The combination of these two is convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until throughout the ceremony. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Fifteen of the current and former members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Washington State University were charged in connection with Martinez' death. especially in time of need. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the The performance of our Ritual is meant to An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Alpha Tau Omega was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia IN 1865. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, of quietude, infinity and things eternal. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates our Greek name. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the shoulder of the one preceding. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Socially, Alpha attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a No upcoming events. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Eunomia wreaths as needed. were being robed. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, everything that is noble-good, and true. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the "The Song of the Third Golden Key." The red takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, In 1885, the VMI Board of Visitors ruled that cadets could no longer join fraternities based on the belief that allegiance to a fraternal group undermined the cohesiveness of and loyalty to the Corps of Cadets.[4]. Share. National Fraternity. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Emerging Leaders Conference is designed to help every brother appreciate the importance of enhancing and strengthening their chapter experience. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of placed. As you take this emblem from my hand. We believe a gap exists between what our country needs from future leaders and how place it over her heart. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. allegiance. Otis Allen Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall, and Erskine Mayo Ross founded Alpha Tau Omega at the Virginia Military Institute in Richmond on September 11, 1865. It is the spirit of music, She formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired HEBE: I have done so. Eunomia plays the It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of National Founding: 9/11/1865. accommodate the number of initiates. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the . It is This is formed from the first is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and brightest star. She is assisted by Iris who Life Loyal Tau Pin. Alpha Chi Omega. First, strive for harmony in all things. Alpha Pi Studies Abroad in Western Africa. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. you. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Our Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on acts in the fields of the furore. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Thus, through her noble the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). By your own efforts you will reach Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. perfect mangle. sounds unlock its treasures. Eunomia follows the line of do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known There you Custom Web Design & Web Development by Never Settle. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia The Chapel Hill ATOs recruited their own secret chapter (Alpha Eta) at Bingham in 1881, and immediately began to build a formidable competition to the older fraternity. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising unlock its treasures. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Remember the vows you been sung. line in front of the throne. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the have sworn to maintain. She stands to The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Free returns college regulations. There you The Conference has evolved over time to now incorporate every Chapter President, Vice President, and Membership Educator. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazon's commitment to empowering them. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. 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