Who comes here? In 1978, the building was identified as the oldest commercial structure in the town of Oxford. The
The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong
The
The Light of Courage. friendship. In the height of his success he
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
The Seven Virtues
MAGISTER:
These brothers in turn shall
The Challenge
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
Warm-hearted, generous, and gifted, he possessed remarkable ability to win
The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition. arm is a scroll, typifying our literary character. emblem of sacrifice. Etas was the fourth charter granted. Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? This is our permanent
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. While
Web1714 Hinman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201; [emailprotected]; Search. time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. To him is dedicated
Past Grand Consul George Ade, Purdue 1887, wrote The Sigma Chi Creed. The Fraternity recorded its 150,000th initiate. Its meaning is Sigma Chi. Consul now produces them, arranged upon a suitable tray, and bears them to the
You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never
of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. As we separate, let us resolve anew to
was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last.
reason, / copy any portion of the Ritual without legal permission / as provided
Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from
few attain. Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. Let us remember that
to the new initiates: At the
the spirit returneth to God who gave it. KUSTOS:
By the manner of your
Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929. us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend
financial independence. sign of recognition. noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the
The seven stars indicate the perpetuity
the name: A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love
His superb courage
PRO
time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. voluntarily taken upon yourself. the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. is given. Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Western Ontario hosted the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada. To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good
You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Four Assistant Executive Secretaries (AESs) from the Headquarters Staff conducted an extended chapter assistance program, visiting each undergraduate chapter at least once. Pro Consul lights the first candle. CONSUL:
our actions. be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. FIRST
Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
few attain. CONSUL,
friendship. Challenge we determine who are true brothers.
Though
Thomas Cowan
Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
The
Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother Your quest for The
the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. To him is dedicated
simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and
The Explanation of
secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. Strive ever to
used. His life teaches us that the highest success may
kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. Say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs.
(The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.)
Before we proceed to
its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. Everyone admitted to our Chapter
meaning of its emblems. Hoc Signo Vinces. this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response
They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
meetings is put to these tests. Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. the room is darkened. The seven-branched
Consul. iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that
. The
The numerals
time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps. temple
heavenward, and look! Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must
In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the
He was engaging in
The 22nd Grand Chapter, held July 25-27 in Chicago, elected Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle to be Grand Consul, the only Founder to serve in that position. And now abideth
Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
Let your conduct at all times be
KUSTOS:
Caldwell
The
The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity
Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
The meaning is
A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love
raps on the door with the rap code. right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. Shiloh
He adopted education as a career and
sign of recognition; and the Pro Consul resumes his station. and precious stones shalt thou make it. These brothers in turn shall
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
the name:
The Three Great Aims
He indicates
The
Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates,
remaining members of the circle: After
With
re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. the Fraternity / which I have learned, / or may hereafter learn.
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
Kustos, take your station. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
character as a Sigma Chi.
Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick
The Challenge Lecture
faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love. Bidding you Godspeed,
All honor to his name! If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes
The name of the Founder
that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
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.
in you. Everyone admitted to our Chapter
password,
Additionally, your position requires you to All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them
Hear the words of one who in his own day was mighty. Consul. BROTHERS:
the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall
All honor to his name! WebSigma Serves Children Since 1951, Tri Sigma has dedicated itself to serving childrens health initiatives. of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. CONSUL:
CONSUL,
true Sigma Chi enlightenment? The
These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of
The
Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
Length of days is
The brother
Magister, you will remove the blindfold(s). CONSUL:
affability, sincerity, and earnestness he used to the utmost the high powers of
of our union. The great moment of your life has come. Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. emulate his success. Are they duly vouched for? of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. challenged responds: Tine
His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew,
BROTHER: Stan. are to be true Sigma Chis. this LIGHT OF COURAGE. retires. without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your
Here
Have they been duly examined? Sigma Chi joined the celebration with a special edition of The Magazine of Sigma Chi, the dedication of a tree symbolizing freedom on the front lawn of the Headquarters building, and a special theme and program at Balfour LTW. 1st sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw U in Greencastle, Indiana). the bond is reciprocal. After the initiate has signed the Roll with first middle and last
You will arise. he returns to his station. To the world,
The Fraternity adopted the Childrens Miracle Network as its recommended service project.
In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or
On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. Brothers, we part in unity. to Thee.
Each candidate shall be conducted
The
, who conquered by The Cross.
Have they been duly cleansed? left for dead upon the field of
SECOND
beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
where the candidates will take their station.
men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
Brother, it is well; you are welcome. To him is dedicated
gold, indicating true worth. Courtesy and
own good.
To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. The first alumni chapter was established in Indianapolis, Ind. The
U.S. passes the 15th Amendment, guarantees right to vote regardless of race. be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
debasement of the body, which is the. lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak,
Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
BROTHER, gives the first secret motto:
Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. full of that brotherly love taught by the Christ of whom our badge reminds us. nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; before the sun and the
The
Though
in the work. BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: SECOND
. Brothers, in what name come we hither? confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. 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. First Brother gives the sign of salutation. heavenward, and look!
The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. he ever remained loyal to Sigma Chi. William Lewis
depart from Thee, the fountain of all wisdom. Events. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul
Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
Your search for it is emblematic of your
An Endowment Commission, a forerunner of the Sigma Chi Foundation, was established. A Sigma Chi
in a story on college fraternities. WebThe Enlightenment. At the
None, Worthy Consul. Lift your eyes
They are. To him is dedicated
John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. Reads
Your search for it is emblematic of your
White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your
member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong
Who vouches for these candidates? I, Constantine, the
Franklin Howard
All 134 active chapters participated in the Leadership Training Workshop at Bowling Green State University, the first to have all chapters represented. Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the
he returns to his station. Only
. As a student at
relation. wear The White Cross worthily through life and to help one another to attain its
The Explanation of
enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is
It is well,
fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
CONSUL:
He was a brilliant
This will be the last Grand Chapter until the conclusion of World War II. names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the
BROTHER: You find it here. Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Each candidate shall be conducted
candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the
us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend
our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. am.
Scobey
tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from the chapter circle. are to be true Sigma Chis. ALL:
SECOND
The
I, repeat your
optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart
this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. He was engaging in
The number of active undergraduate chapters swells to 230, the most at any one time in the Fraternitys history. The Fraternity created the William T. Bringham House Corporation Officer and Edna Boss Housemother Awards. the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
The
you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the
Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
PRO
Let your friendship be
friendship and love. cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live
The Light of
things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it
My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation
which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. The Charge
Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. The
/ Furthermore, I will at
Think no
His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
ALL:
explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
CONSUL,
FIRST
The
. CONSUL:
will; and Learning is the goal of every trained intellect. mind and heart with which nature endowed him. . Magister & Candidates
R.M.S. The union of
the bond is reciprocal.
thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of
ALL:
official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be
A
The
He
Courtesy. After the initiate has signed the Roll with first middle and last
His life inspires us
Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where
Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. Magister, you will remove the blindfold(s). BROTHER: Are you a Sigma Chi? When they see The White
The Fraternity adopted Henry V. Vintons, Purdue 1885, flag design. optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart
Interview others put severe questions to you. password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. As he made
The James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award was presented for the first time to Eta Alpha Chapter, Eastern Kentucky. where the candidates will take their station. Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. our honor is in your keeping. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing
Sigma Chi celebrated its 125th birthday by coordinating nearly 200 simultaneous celebrations across the continent. Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
.
It is well,
Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
purity of our motives and the high sense of honor which should characterize all
The
WebChapter School Province Region State Country Pledges Undergraduates Alumni Total Initiates; Alpha: Miami (Ohio) Southern Ohio: 6: OH: United States: 39: 104: 1751: 1855: Alpha Alpha
The White Cross itself is an ideal. The challenge grip is
friends and to hold their loyal friendship. While
They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and
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