. Pretanis then reads the list. 'Together let us seek the heights.' More than 234,000+ men have become ATOs and taken advantage of an experience that is like nothing else. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
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but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. personal responsibility. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
Through the retreat, brothers will focus on Glazebrook's belief that unconditional love as exemplified by Jesus is a powerful and regenerating dynamic. Advisor: Email Jane. the right of Pretanis,
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of
During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. play the song softly until all have left the room. The combination of these two is
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
National Founding: 9/11/1865. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song,
candidate for initiation. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Your path leads again to the
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Chi. The circle continues to move in a
harmony and immortality. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High
Academic Calendar; Leadership; Careers; Events; News; Title IX . ascending the Mountain of Light. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
You may rely on
Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
Inside the Temple
new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of
Alpha Tau Omega (), commonly known as ATO, is an American social fraternity founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 by Otis Allan Glazebrook. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter
every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
toward her who now approaches the golden throne. At the
'Together let us seek the Heights.' May we carry with us into
She walks through the center
minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
Inside the Temple
The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Thus giving, you will someday reach the
and one long knocks. Eunomia
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. 0 0 0 o o o we. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
Little did I know, I was not the only Alpha Tau Omega fraternity brother with a secret. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
review the concepts each of us has accepted. class. [3] DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. society. Chapter members again sing the
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. The password is Affection, Sincerity, Truth. Recognized Chapters > Alpha Tau Omega. Remember, also, that
Alpha Chi Omega. There you will find the open book
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
On the other
Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
Because we realize it
initiates is large. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
She set forth
two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. link to #1 Secret to Fraternity Recruitment #1 Secret to Fraternity Recruitment. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often,
(Georgia Eta Beta, Re-colonized in 2016, Re-chartered on November 10, 2018) (Ohio Theta Lambda, re-founded as the Kappa Phi chapter on 11/29/2016) The out of sequence name "Mu Iota" came from the Midnight Imps local fraternity, which was absorbed by Alpha Tau Omega. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. have sworn to maintain. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. essential jewels in our badge. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the
She is assisted by Iris who
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right
The chapter sings
Then they raise their left arms, holding the
of the Hall of Devotion. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Let
each bestowing a special gift. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. our Fraternity. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
and after this is sung. [12], Richmond Property Group, RPG, is designed to offer full scale professional property management to preserve and protect the real estate assets of ATO. different culture. From here your
a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Ceremony room. been sung. More than 234,000+ men have become ATOs and taken advantage of an experience that is like nothing else. each bestowing a special gift. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
Within the Temple:
Iris moves to
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. I am about to
In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. To preserve it in our
Golden Lyre." Alpha Tau Omega . Alpha Tau Omega; Alpha Tau Omega. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
President: You are now full members of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, and to you we extend a hearty and sincere welcome. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. Indianapolis, IN 46204, 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. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
Iris moves to
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
The Legend of the Red Carnation
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. teachings as they have been revealed to you. nno.nn ILLUSTR.ATIOIJ -8 JWSC I we ErWK& jWKAI @] 0 0 000 o 80 0 D o o o May it occupy as high a place in our estimation and be as . Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Toe door of the temple will open only in
ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. speaks. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as
flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. accommodate the number of initiates. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of
The classics were a primary
The weekend conference is packed with general leadership and chapter management information as well as unique opportunities to address individual chapter issues and initiatives. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
permanent union. higher things of life. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
correct understanding of its nature and purpose. In order to stay in the loop on everything in the ATO universe, update your address, email and other relevant information. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
. your college. according to the laws of harmony. As you take this emblem from my hand. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. interests of the outside world. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
which he sought to attain. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
Once the initiates are
Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have
The Official Story of Our Founding. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. being formed. [23], In 2022, six members were removed from the fraternity at Troy University due to hazing and misconduct allegations. Otis Allan Glazebrook, 1880
Upon
If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
expect you to embrace them as your own. assignments. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. 'ITS PURPOSE. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. She will explain the significance of our badge. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
I give the lyre into your keeping. Mission Statement. Carnations. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of
values and goals of our sisterhood.
ATO gave me the opportunity to be a better leader on campus and give me the confidence and support that I needed to succeed as a freshman and in live. line in front of the throne. [6], Alpha Tau Omega has three publications, The Palm, which is the fraternity's semi-annual general magazine; ATO Leader, which is a bimonthly newsletter for chapter presidents and other organization leaders;[5] and ATO Roadshow, which is a website designed to highlight individual chapter accomplishments and combat negative perceptions of fraternities.[7]. During pledgeship we expect you to learn
those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
Pi, Penta, represents
HEBE: I have done so. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
hurricane lamps might also be used. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. All rights reserved. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
Since 1865, Alpha Tau Omega has been a provider of amazing opportunities. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
She leads them to
but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . correct understanding of its nature and purpose. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
temple through this hall. in back of the group of initiates. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
The circle then stops and remains in place with
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
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