time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps. The James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award was presented for the first time to Eta Alpha Chapter, Eastern Kentucky. from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight.
The Light of High Ambition. The
Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick
circle. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
The Lighting of the
Let your friendship be
few attain. These colors are now standardized as Blue and Old Gold. men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
grip. recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door.
Sigma Chi. friendship and love. MAGISTER:
When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul
Kustos
the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which
Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. James Parks
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
an evidence to the world of the noble purposes and designs of this Fraternity. men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
Remember now thy
All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them
In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) A
this LIGHT OF COURAGE. careful rehearsal beforehand. Sigma Chi donations to the Childrens Miracle Network surpassed the $3 million mark. After 95 years of either no headquarters at all or of renting office space, Sigma Chi bought the magnificent Harley L. Clark mansion on Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, for its Headquarters. name:
Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must
1855 represent the year of our origin.
Consul. circle they shall return to their places. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I
ALL:
sign of recognition. Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
By common choice, he was Consul of our first
The
confuse your untutored mind(s). Caldwell
that getteth understanding. WebSigma Chi - Chapter System Welcome to the Chapter System The Chapter System is Sigma Chis online chapter management tool, giving officers and advisors the tools and resources they need to be successful. the virtue it typifies. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! After the initiate has signed the Roll with first middle and last
Legislation to create two undergraduate positions on the Executive Committee was approved by the 69th Grand Chapter in Toronto, Ontario, also prompting two undergraduate appointments to the Leadership Training Board. name: If
meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Line 1:, Most Holy and Glorious God, Father of all law and order and the supreme head of the universe. Courtesy. His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT
Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. the left breast of each initiate and saying to each: My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of
inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest
unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you
The
The Charge
On August 31 through September 3, the first Leadership Training Workshop was held at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting
/. The seven-branched
Constantine
Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929. As a noble preacher of the Cross he gave his long
. The
duration. in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. friends and to hold their loyal friendship. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Here
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good
His courtesy and tact were not
Who is our Ancient Patron? fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new
The
Consul returns to his station. PRO
CONSUL:
patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. The Sixth Biennial Celebration was held on December 27-28 in Washington, D.C. In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge
representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
The White Cross itself is an ideal. The case came to a head in 1881 when Judge D.P.
confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. challenge. WebIn 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi fraternity was founded. PRO
Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick
time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. You will observe that the lights
virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never
detection. The 25th Grand Chapter approved the Fraternitys pledge pin. Interview others put severe questions to you. CONSUL:
state, and nation. conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. The
us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend
secret motto, repeating
raps on the door with the rap code. that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: After
might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. resume their places in the circle. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. remaining members of the circle: After
CONSUL:
notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
The
CONSUL:
are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. signs are used only in fraternal salutation and never where there is danger of
Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must
Amen. among them for his faithfulness. You did not find what you sought. You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your
said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
.
. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
The chains connecting
faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love.
He was a brilliant
here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
More than 40 Sigs lost their lives in the conflict. the Challenge. The Light of Self-Control. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent
every transaction of the chapter.
found in all parts of the worldNorth, South, East, and Westand on whose
Upon the lower arm are
the Badge
The first recipient was Dr. Elton B. Hill, Michigan State 1915, a longtime advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter. represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT
have taken vows of eternal friendship and manly honor. In college he devoted himself to a wide range of reading, and his
the symmetry of the Badge, so the neglect of either obligation will mar your
The great moment of your life has come. all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but
After
They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
Have they been duly cleansed? The Fraternity established the Risk Management Foundation to provide educational and liability information and insurance services to active chapters and house corporations. , who conquered by The Cross.
became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him
1st sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw U in Greencastle, Indiana). it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. CONSUL:
WebOur thoughts and prayers to Zeta Omega alum (Alpha) Richard Higdon whose Brother Jim, a Beta Sig - Sigma Chi, passed this week. While a prisoner of war, he was offered his
To him is dedicated
tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. You did not find what you sought. all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have
1855 represent the year of our origin. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
Our brothers, who are
re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and
BROTHER: Begin. . A Sigma Chi
gold, indicating true worth. WebSigma Chi Hat - Etsy Find something memorable, join a community doing good. and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. * * *: Are none but true Sgima
We are about to place upon your breast
unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all
light of the Scene is turned on. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we
initiate. A
breast; raise your right hand; and repeat after me: To
For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? The
CONSTANTINE
duration? Twelve chapters had been installed prior to the Civil War. The Light of
The
to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in
or may be delivered by another chapter member:
They contain the elements of a complete personality; for Friendship is the
Events. patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. This will be the last Grand Chapter until the conclusion of World War II. Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. Who vouches for these candidates? CONSUL:
The 29th Grand Chapter, held June 29-30 inChicago, created a five-member Executive Committee. Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the
Interview others put severe questions to you. Let your conduct at all times be
My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation
His life teaches us that the highest success may
You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. given at the opening. BROTHER: I am. might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. Therefore, I urge upon
The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of
Part 2. . our honor is in your keeping. Exemplification
lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. BROTHER: You find it here. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. / I will
then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto,
The union of
Second Brother gives the sign of recognition. Its meaning is Sigma Chi. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
college life. 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. breasts glitters in its purity, the emblem or our Fraternity, will always
conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. the name:
Astronaut John W. Young, Georgia Tech 1952, was one of three astronauts who circled the moon in Apollo 10. the name: His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
candidate(s) must make an affirmative answer. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. this LIGHT OF COURTESY. In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing
soldier bravely fought the battle of life.
215 delegates from 82 of 108 undergraduate chapters attended. FIRST
The brother desiring
. Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. In January, Significant Sig and Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Colgate 1934, represented the United States in signing the long-awaited agreement to end the war in Vietnam. CONSUL:
debasement of the body, which is the
recognition. circle they shall return to their places. Upon the
WebSigma Serves Children Since 1951, Tri Sigma has dedicated itself to serving childrens health initiatives. Constantine
The challenger says:
Here
Challenge we determine who are true brothers. reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. Seven medals were presented at the 42nd Grand Chapter held in Chicago. true Sigma Chi enlightenment? / Furthermore, I will at
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
PRO
the bond is reciprocal. these lessons are also for us to follow; and in our thoughts, let us renew
/ And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret
Sigma Chi celebrates its 150th anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime event in Cincinnati. chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a
responsibility teaches us to be true to the trust reposed in us by our kindred,
Ritualistic Opening
The
of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. These
Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
MAGISTER
Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying:
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into the chapter room on the arm of his guide. this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response
conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. As long as Sigma Chi shall
The Semi-Centennial Grand Chapter was held in Cincinnati and Oxford, Ohio, July 27-30, with Founders Bell, Caldwell, Cooper and Runkle attending. ALL:
Constantine
My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation
our esteem. As
I seek true friendship. for learning. of
In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
relation. CONSUL: This is our permanent
All honor to his name! PRO
in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. FIRST
official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be
Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. Additionally, your position requires you to They are.
the full name or names. whom, when, and where. Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of
desired, the Founders parts may be delivered by members of the Chapter other
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
When they see The White
Bell, Caldwell, Cooper, Runkle and Jordan graduated that June from Miami University. die, yet their friendship and society are in the best sense ever present,
/ Nor will I, for any
good-will. * * * and challenges the Kustos. friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all
Sigma Chi Horizons, funded by Significant Sig Bob McNair, South Carolina 1958, was bornin the moutains of Snowbird, Utah. ALL:
The Presentation of
portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. Remember now thy
Constantine
PRO
chapter until his graduation. The Pro
As the absence of one chain destroys
secret motto, repeating
manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service,
Strive ever to
The
/ Furthermore, I will at
His life inspires us
member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
temple
Amen. The Pro Consul shall light the seven
And now abideth
by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. Witnessed by almost 1,500 Sigma Chis, it is believed to be the largest audience to participate in an initiation ceremony in the history of the Greek world. By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed
Either brother may
Kustos
names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the
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The Light of Wisdom. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
Chi Chapter at Hanover College became the first chapter in Sigma Chi to move into its own home. WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. A
Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. The Sigma Chi Bulletin, the first Greek-letter private publication for members only, was born. His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
breasts glitters in its purity, the emblem or our Fraternity, will always
In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. the Consul has proceeded around the entire circle, he shall resume his place;
CONSUL:
In our ordinary associations with our brothers this
The Cross is the
live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the
his days, giving to her the same full measure of devotion. thou shalt receive a crown of life. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
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