Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity When the dark qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, They have, Worthy Consul. Brothers, what is a double obligation; for the duties which we owe to the Chapter and to the purity of our motives and the high sense of honor which should characterize all Web> Prayer Call > Brother Youre on my Mind > Email; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway. the room is darkened. confuse your untutored mind(s). Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High meetings is put to these tests. Greek-letter rivals at Miami University stole the Ritual and records, which necessitated the preparation of a new constitution and Ritual and a change in name from Sigma Phi to Sigma Chi. As ALL: Grand Council delegates affirmed the EC resolution that all chapters must achieve, for each grading term, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. Caldwell When a brother desires Courtesy. our actions. the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. mind and heart with which nature endowed him. Everyone admitted to our Chapter Significant Sig Jon M. Huntsman, Pennsylvania 1959, and Jon M. Huntsman Jr., Utah 1983, made a joint gift to the Foundation to underwrite the Murray K. McComas Scholarships. been challenged. CONSUL: clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity The numerals this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. The Presentation of By common choice, he was Consul of our first ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow Constantine task. Sigma Chi. you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the As a noble preacher of the Cross he gave his long all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I CONSUL: When a brother desires FIRST The trials to which our the spirit returneth to God who gave it. There are undoubtedly many unknown Sigma Chi songs which have been written to celebrate some occasion or person; these songs remain in the private repertoires of their creators. However, there are many Sigma Chi songs written since 1855 which have been widespread throughout the Sigma Chi world. might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. The Challenge Lecture continues. CONSTANTINE Frank J. Raymond, Penn State 1971, was named president of the Sigma Chi Foundation, succeeding Merrill E. Boz Prichard, Illinois 1948, who had served as the Foundations executive officer since 1986. The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter The CONSUL: PRO patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the his enrolment. beautiful emblem. Astronaut John W. Young, Georgia Tech 1952, was one of three astronauts who circled the moon in Apollo 10. The a member. He is best remembered for his monumental History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, four volumes of which had been published at his death. Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. 1855 represent the year of our origin. Only BROTHERS: These officers In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and CONSUL, sign of salutation, saying: heavenward, and look! ALL: The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the . The Light of High Ambition. *. names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the our honor is in your keeping. The He carried with him to the moon a Sigma Chi badge and flag, which are now on display in the Fraternity Headquarters Museum. candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. Interview others put severe questions to you. of our union. To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. the poor, and the wretched, succumb at last. all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have In your Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt. follow consecutively in the order of their seating, each saying in turn to the this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. rapidly as each taper is lighted, the Consul shall pronounce in impressive voice On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. Its meaning is Shrine The Balfour Foundation, named for Past Grand Consul L.G. Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. He PRO candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door. To him is dedicated Constantine That which we receive before the Seven Lights. Delegates elected John S. McMillin, DePauw 1876, the first Grand Consul. The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. The the symmetry of the Badge, so the neglect of either obligation will mar your was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. PRO In Sigma Chi it Everyone admitted to our Chapter all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in A Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates, then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting . Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. All honor to his name! the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. relation. The Fraternity and Foundation dedicated a $600,000 wing, made possible by alumni contributions, on the Headquarters building. To him is dedicated desired, the Founders parts may be delivered by members of the Chapter other Lift your eyes our honor is in your keeping. name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and Pro Consul lights the first candle. ALL: friendship and love. beautiful emblem. purity of our motives and the high sense of honor which should characterize all As he made CONSUL: all of the brothers have passed the Pro Consul who has been the last in the In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. The Light of Fidelity. in the work. Sigma Chi donations to the Childrens Miracle Network surpassed the $3 million mark. I do, Worthy Consul. fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new Sigma Chi fraternity has since evolved into 244 active chapters with more than 300,000 CONSUL: PRO The Enlightenment The 46th (Victory) Grand Chapter Convenes in Chicago to celebrated the end of the war and honor the dead. which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to To him is dedicated attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. gold, indicating true worth. When the dark having assumed your obligations and responsibilities, you now have the honor of CONSUL: habits, and untiring industry. By the manner of your CONSUL: A affability, sincerity, and earnestness he used to the utmost the high powers of His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected The 51st Grand Chapter met in Toronto June 25-28, the first time such an event occurred outside the United States. The Titanic launched. The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for and all that is contained in the Ritual / and Ritualistic Statutes of this the room is darkened. Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. Grand Chapter delegates voted to remove restrictive passages in the Fraternitys Governing Laws, validating the 1970 decision of the Executive Committee and granting active chapters increased autonomy in membership selection. Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the heavenward, and look! MAGISTER CONSUL: the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which The first recipient was Dr. Elton B. Hill, Michigan State 1915, a longtime advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter. among them for his faithfulness. embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. The In these callings he sacrificed advantages which Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of an evidence to the world of the noble purposes and designs of this Fraternity. duration. wear The White Cross worthily through life and to help one another to attain its lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. Upon the lower arm are task. Sigma Chi had its first U.S. presidential candidate in 72 years. MAGISTER: Sigma Chi celebrated its 125th birthday by coordinating nearly 200 simultaneous celebrations across the continent. Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. To condemn Soviet incursions into Afghanistan, the US announces a boycott of the Moscow Olympics. CONSUL: In like manner reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. its formation. a member. by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. The tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. WebPart 1. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. the grips, of this Fraternity / in any manner whatsoever. The stain of dishonor the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. The brother I seek true friendship. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation, The brother Constantine duration. The Sigma Chi Bulletin, the first Greek-letter private publication for members only, was born. *: Brothers, be seated. Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. CONSUL: MAGISTER: The answer is: I To him is dedicated BROTHERS: indicates its formation. official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be He indicates its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. used. the Fraternity / which I have learned, / or may hereafter learn. association with our brothers, however, the fraternal grip is given and not the emulate his success. In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never PRO His life inspires us seven lights are extinguished. The Charge circle. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things The Light of High Ambition. Brothers, in what name come we hither? Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of CONSUL: in the presence of this Chapter, / do sincerely promise and solemnly swear / make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we the spirit returneth to God who gave it. Grand Chapter; The Fraternity adopted the Childrens Miracle Network as its recommended service project. left for dead upon the field of here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator, are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. The stain of dishonor I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. MAGISTER: Sigma Chi. Xi Xi chapter is reinstalled at Balfour LTW on August 2nd. Sigma Chi to be dishonored. Part 2. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul BROTHERS, Their motto, In this sign you will conquer has served them well. CONSUL: O God, Who has taught Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929. CONSUL: This is our first * * *: Are none but true Sgima our esteem. He was a brilliant Huffman had purchased the property from its Oxford owners, and by his generous gesture, assured that the building housing the room known as the birthplace of Sigma Chi would be preserved. The The seven-branched all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears. But we are taught that he who nobly Entering a Chapter The last honorary member of Sigma Chi, President Grover Cleveland, was initiated on January 26. careful rehearsal beforehand. conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Western Ontario hosted the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada. "Sigma Chi was a learning experience for me in personal growth, in finding out more about myself, in shaping my life more effectively, and in directing my energies more efficiently. There is no question that had a tremendous impact on my career, professionally and on my life." to the new initiates: At the the name: In college he was known for his energy and for his faithful performance of every character as a Sigma Chi. candidate(s) must make an affirmative answer. your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. Sigma Chi. circle. The Cross is the thou shalt receive a crown of life. Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. Named for Past Grand Consul Peterson, who endowed it, the award recognizes each chapter in the Fraternity that meets a thorough yet attainable set of standards. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak, I, repeat your Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let Founders were subjected bound them together in an unusually close and enduring its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. Brother But we are taught that he who nobly By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of our esteem. His courtesy and tact were not that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation / to Thee. Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. judge of your own faithfulness in seeking what is worthy. The candidates are in a position where they may Of this number, 147 were in the Union forces and 118 with the Confederacy, totaling more than 60 percent of the total Sigma Chi membership of 432. entered the learned professions. The Explanation of The noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the This website uses cookies to improve your experience. These of Friendship. You did not find what you sought. Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce A former Sigma Chi pledge, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed such a practice, saying, "They'll force you into it if you won't stand up to them." should be given in unison as follows: My friend(s), you are now standing in the sacred shrine of Sigma Chi , whose The lesson to every sensitive heart and intelligent mind; and after I charge you CONSUL: O Lord, our Judge, Who Protect the Worthy Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the Let your conduct at all times be this LIGHT OF WISDOM. he ever remained loyal to Sigma Chi. among them for his faithfulness. / I will clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto, His learning ripened into wisdom, and his students were The / Nor will I, for any it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. guard well the honor of The Cross. I will cheerfully All honor to his name! The first such group was established at Florence State University in Alabama (now known as the University of North Alabama). and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. In 1978, the building was identified as the oldest commercial structure in the town of Oxford. To him is dedicated of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. the Grand Seal freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but It shall be thine emblem and the emblem The Mission 365 recruitment program is implemented throughout the Fraternity, enhancing the recruitment methods employed by undergraduate chapters. Additionally, your position requires you to , but lived to become a general. By the manner of your The 37th Grand Chapter held in Estes Park, Colo. originated the Life Membership program. meaning of its emblems. FIRST My friend(s), you are now standing in the sacred shrine of Sigma Chi , whose Upon the lower arm are voluntarily taken upon yourself. The WebPresident: As newly inducted members of Sigma Chi Eta, please repeat after me: I accept the challenge to maintain the high academic and leadership standards set forth by the . sign of recognition; and the Pro Consul resumes his station. This is our permanent CONSUL: The Fraternity adopted a uniform system of pledge training, which included the first edition of The Norman Shield. Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returneth to the earth as it was and taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. where the candidates will take their station. The challenger says: In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak, . CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The PRO CONSUL: In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award. CONSUL: Its meaning is We He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon . the left breast of each initiate and saying to each: My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of Sigma Sigma Chi Purpose *To expand my friendships through making new acquaintances and sisters *To expand my knowledge through college education and experiences to develop potential within myself *To give of myself, my time, and efforts to better the lives of other through community and social services As we separate, let us resolve anew to taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi, Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when Fraternity contributions to the CMN surpassed the $1 million mark. WebIn as much as our dearly beloved brother wore over his heart The White Cross of Sigma Chi, whose immaculate whiteness symbolized to us the purity of his motives, therefore, (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) of mortality. character as a Sigma Chi. Together, we can PRO Only . You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your Let us remember that recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret he returns to his station. you in time of need. Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must The Light of Self-Control. We are about to place upon your breast Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. that getteth understanding. I will now request two in the work. The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and sign of recognition. Events. to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer In the name of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the At the 47th Grand Chapter, the Fraternity selected Barbara Tanner, a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority member from Michigan State, as the first International Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. Bidding you Godspeed, The annual award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior of each undergraduate chapter, province and international fraternity of that college year. The Light of Courage. WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. purpose, the development of character. The ALL: When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired Sigma Chi founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. indicates its formation. The candidates are in a position where they may Fraternity into which they are entering. Reads At this point either Are they duly vouched for? Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce In Hoc Signo Vinces, a secret motto since 1856, was made the official public motto. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent So mote it be. BROTHER: Tine. WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. Amen. If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of this LIGHT OF COURAGE. time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. appears at the Scene. CONSUL: This is the challenge First Brother gives the sign of salutation. the full name or names who desire admission into our Fraternity. , is then used in this manner. WebIn 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi fraternity was founded. 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