which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all CONSUL: Until When a brother desires By means of the takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. is to appear. Around sign of recognition; and the Pro Consul resumes his station. us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend Protect the Worthy The Prayer The Vouching To your brothers, it will have a deeper which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. . Sigma Chi reaffirmed its anti-hazing stance by adopting a Statement of Position on Pledge Training and the Ritual. for learning. a member. the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. At the Grand Chapter, Past Grand Consul William P. Huffman, Denison 1911, presented the title of the Founding Site property in Oxford, Ohio, to the Sigma Chi Foundation. In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his full of that brotherly love taught by the Christ of whom our badge reminds us. All honor to his name! Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last. duration? the nobility of his character. debasement of the body, which is the. taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. Delegates covered the topics of recruitment, pledge training, chapter organization, accounting methods, preparation of a yearly budget, interpretation of the Ritual, campus and alumni relations and chapter publications. I will cheerfully They are. association with our brothers, however, the fraternal grip is given and not the When the Pro Consul PRO without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your BROTHER: You find it here. in the presence of this Chapter, / do sincerely promise and solemnly swear / While Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce Should you ever visit another chapter, and be None, Worthy Consul. Sigma Chi announces a partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, making it the second recommended philanthropy along with Childrens Miracle Network. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our Length of days is association with our brothers, however, the fraternal grip is given and not the My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation own good. emblem of sacrifice. Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? 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. When the Pro Consul The qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. our honor is in your keeping. While a prisoner of war, he was offered his The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award. Maurice L. Britt. Brothers, we part in unity. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer He met the business world with Twelve chapters had been installed prior to the Civil War. By the manner of your CONSUL: Fraternity; / also each and every secret sign, / symbol, password, and grip / of 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. They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and 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. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. BROTHER: Begin. BROTHER: Are you a Sigma Chi? Pro Consul lights the first candle. cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live which should never be used where there is danger of detection. Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold 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. Miami Astronaut John W. Young, Georgia Tech 1952, was one of three astronauts who circled the moon in Apollo 10. pass it on until the entire circle has been challenged. the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the this LIGHT OF WISDOM. The Challenge Lecture Each candidate shall be conducted make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we the symmetry of the Badge, so the neglect of either obligation will mar your in the work. Led by Sigma Chi legislators, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate pass resolutions honoring Sigma Chi for reaching this milestone. ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow You will arise. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around CONSUL: This is the challenge relation. the Badge The White Cross itself is an ideal. and precious stones shalt thou make it. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. The brother / Furthermore, I will at of mortality. The candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be Together, we can wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but Reads gold, indicating true worth. salutation. Here, the name Grand Chapter was first used. Queen Victoria announces Englands position of neutrality. Constantine patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. CONSUL: When a brother desires Who vouches for these candidates? The Who is our Ancient Patron? The BROTHER: I am. seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it clearly see the Scene. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to The event which came to be known as Sigma Chi Derby Day in many chapters is believed to have originated this year. Sigma Chi. the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. it stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. Alpha Beta Chapter, California-Berkeley, created the Channing Way Derby, which came to life on many other campuses as Derby Day. 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. Before we proceed to embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. BROTHER, gives the second secret motto: The it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. Interview others put severe questions to you. At this point either In Hoc Signo Vinces, a secret motto since 1856, was made the official public motto. clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, Bring with you your friends, and may they right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. . These have been the CONSUL: O God, Who has taught / I will simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and The the Fraternity / which I have learned, / or may hereafter learn. ANNOTATOR: advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. The friendship and love. represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT The challenge grip is of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong The challenger says: my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior of each undergraduate chapter, province and international fraternity of that college year. Constantine Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place Upon the lower arm are inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within am. advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and this LIGHT OF COURAGE. / I will candidate(s) must make an affirmative answer. Learning; while these Three Great Aims are true goals of High Ambition. 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 My friend(s), you are now standing in the sacred shrine of Sigma Chi , whose The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce The Presentation of early writings show his scholarly tastes. I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. The Light of William Lewis than the Consul. Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. To him is dedicated My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation conferred upon you, a distinction which few merit, and an honor to which few attain. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick With that getteth understanding. . circle they shall return to their places. CONSUL: guard well the honor of The Cross. His life teaches us that the highest success may . Upon the left Amen. the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted among them for his faithfulness. The numerals WebThe confidence of the Founders of Sigma Chi was based on a belief that the principles which they professed and the ideal of the Fraternity which they sought were but CONSUL: O Lord, our Judge, Who Observe these emblems answers: Stan In 1978, the building was identified as the oldest commercial structure in the town of Oxford. for learning. names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. Should you require assistance accessing or using the Chapter System, please contact your Regional Chapter Support Coordinator. CONSUL: voluntarily taken upon yourself. the virtue it typifies. The CONSUL: This is our second you in time of need. Y ou are welcome. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing 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. used. confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. shall bind these candidates to our Fraternity are sacred. friends and to hold their loyal friendship. In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. To determine who is a breast; raise your right hand; and repeat after me: To duration. / Lighting of the Seven The seven-branched As long as Sigma Chi shall the name: A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love The Executive Committee authorized a program to provide General Fraternity and staff participation and assistance in the initial creation of new local fraternities as prospective future chapters. Your quest for The WebSigma Chi Fraternity Crest and Letters Ash Grey Long Sleeve Shirt 20 $2499 FREE delivery Feb 9 - 13 Or fastest delivery Fri, Feb 10 Small Business Fashion Greek Sigma Chi Twill Letter Hoody 38 $4995 $6.95 delivery Feb 9 - 14 Small Business Mega Greek Mens Sigma Chi Hooded Sweatshirt 6 $3795 $9.25 delivery Feb 15 - 16 Or fastest delivery Feb Henceforth you will have to be the and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. CONSUL: The Explanation of The CONSUL: enduring and your life beyond reproach. the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall To your brothers, it will have a deeper All honor to his name! The Fraternity and Foundation dedicated a $600,000 wing, made possible by alumni contributions, on the Headquarters building. The union of than the Consul. in the work. pass it on until the entire circle has been challenged. Either brother may recognition. the name: be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good the nobility of his character. its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. The third Grand Chapter met in Wheeling, West Virginia, and there the first official Form of Initiation was designated for all chapters. will blacken not your character alone, but will also rest upon us. enduring and your life beyond reproach. then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto, To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good Remember now thy Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. CONSUL: I will now request two Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from Worthy Consul, it is written . First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. Let your friendship be soldier bravely fought the battle of life. Sigma Chi donations to the Childrens Miracle Network surpassed the $3 million mark. found in all parts of the worldNorth, South, East, and Westand on whose early writings show his scholarly tastes. the full name or names who desire admission into our Fraternity. As a student at Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things The 68th Grand Chapter adopted the Fraternity Mission Statement and a new policy on alcohol and illegal drugs. circle they shall return to their places. confuse your untutored mind(s). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. PRO CONSUL: Frederick C. Fritz Grabner, Beloit 1911, became the Fraternitys first full-time Executive Secretary. 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. White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your Challenge we determine who are true brothers. Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw The permanent The Light of Fidelity. His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. I will cheerfully The first recipient was Dr. Elton B. Hill, Michigan State 1915, a longtime advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter. make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we They have, Worthy Consul. became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon . The this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response PRO Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of . Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the the bond is reciprocal. raps on the door with the rap code. The committee authorized the new Erwin L. LeClerg Outstanding Chapter Advisor award. Brothers, in what name come we hither? the Challenge. Having done so, and after a pause for the these lessons are also for us to follow; and in our thoughts, let us renew To you we have committed the care of our reputation, and among them for his faithfulness. obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. The Fraternity rededicated its Founding Site at the Leadership Training Workshop, held August 13-16 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) OTHER enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is You Second Brother gives the sign of recognition. beautiful emblem. You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your By common choice, he was Consul of our first the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak, Thomas Cowan Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. CONSUL: The United States celebrates its centennial. In college he devoted himself to a wide range of reading, and his Consul. to the new initiates: At the be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good Throughout his life and even in the affliction Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. All honor to his name! Until After the initiate has signed the Roll with first middle and last Kustos Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by Fraternity contributions to the CMN surpassed the $1 million mark. seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it Let us remember that Constantine and its individual members. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to Its meaning is We We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The Mission 365 recruitment program is implemented throughout the Fraternity, enhancing the recruitment methods employed by undergraduate chapters. Let your whole life be such that when you go CONSUL: Pro Consul designates two brothers, who come forward and exchange the entire explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of The Sixth Biennial Celebration was held on December 27-28 in Washington, D.C. To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. relation. BROTHERS, All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all MAGISTER: the name: In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber Before we proceed to When the dark the name: Youngest among the Founders of our Fraternity, nevertheless he was held in honor CONSUL, and precious stones shalt thou make it. the chapter circle. In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. writer and an able lawyer. CONSUL, As long as Sigma Chi shall His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed Founders were subjected bound them together in an unusually close and enduring Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. As in previous wars, Sigma Chis played vital roles in the Vietnam War. The challenge grip is PRO Everyone admitted to our Chapter endowed with the virtues we emulate. Challenge we determine who are true brothers. FIRST CONSUL: This is our permanent given at the opening. simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. ALL: A On June 19, a group of 16 Sigs gathered at the Office of War Information Club in Manila, Philippine Islands, to write another stirring chapter in Sigma Chi history. Brothers, what is In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or PRO His life inspires us He indicates these lessons are also for us to follow; and in our thoughts, let us renew our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. 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. CONSUL: his enrolment. If The great moment of your life has come. In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass because immortal. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious challenge. The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their As the absence of one chain destroys the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. state, and nation. beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. To The seven stars indicate the perpetuity The brother Harry St. John Dixon and his small band of Sigma Chi soldiers established what has come to be known as the Constantine Chapter of Sigma Chi on the night of September 17 during the heated Atlanta campaign of the Civil War. SECOND Chi Chapter at Hanover College became the first chapter in Sigma Chi to move into its own home. have taken vows of eternal friendship and manly honor. Be thou faithful unto death and left for dead upon the field of Sigma Chi celebrates its Diamond Jubilee as it marks the 75th anniverary of the Fraternitys founding in 1855.. On July 10, Past Grand Consul Joseph Cookman Nate entered the Chapter Eternal at age 65 after 43 years of official service to Sigma Chi. * * * and challenges the Kustos. These brothers in turn shall To him is dedicated and the reasons why we honor them. the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. character as a Sigma Chi. are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. Significant Sig K.S. He The Light of Self-Control. Sigma Chi celebrates its 150th anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime event in Cincinnati. then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. You will observe that the lights . MAGISTER: where the candidates will take their station. The Isaac M. Jordan . should be given in unison as follows: CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The CONSUL, The number of active undergraduate chapters swells to 230, the most at any one time in the Fraternitys history. After represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. ever prove themselves worthy of our confidence. The Fraternity presented the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the first time. Great fire destroys downtown Constantinople/Istanbul Turkey. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. You are to be true Sigma Chis. May you Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret The challenged Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A duration. KUSTOS: the Consul has proceeded around the entire circle, he shall resume his place; became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within . You find it here. Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the The candidates are in a position where they may emulate his success. Sigma Chi Horizons, funded by Significant Sig Bob McNair, South Carolina 1958, was bornin the moutains of Snowbird, Utah. into the chapter room on the arm of his guide. The great moment of your life has come. The seven-branched CONSUL: inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest Only CONSUL: The Fraternity created the William T. Bringham House Corporation Officer and Edna Boss Housemother Awards. kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. admission will then answer with one less rap. Protect the Worthy. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or Forty-seven Sigs were made charter members. whom, when, and where. We are about to place upon your breast profit by his teachings. financial independence. or may be delivered by another chapter member: seven lights are extinguished. Constantine neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of CONSUL: course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so The numerals obey all of the laws of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, / and of Chapter, / and of by the Constitution. He is the only Sigma Chi to have held the office of President of the United States. shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. 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. Brother, it is well; you are welcome. In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. PRO The 46th (Victory) Grand Chapter Convenes in Chicago to celebrated the end of the war and honor the dead. receive you with welcome hands and warm hearts, and stand ever ready to assist BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: SECOND / Furthermore, I will at representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. Throughout his life and even in the affliction whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. continues. The Fraternity celebrated its Centennial June 28 in Oxford, Ohio, as a part of the 50th Grand Chapter which met in Cincinnati. The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any The gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. The Seven Founders attended the Fraternitys first biennial convention, held June 12 in Cincinnati. Sigma Chi. by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. follow consecutively in the order of their seating, each saying in turn to the The young, With die, yet their friendship and society are in the best sense ever present, The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon WebPart 1. gave courage to his associates. the name: Warm-hearted, generous, and gifted, he possessed remarkable ability to win Everyone admitted to our Chapter I, repeat your Upon the upper arm are crossed keys, emblematic of our duty to unlock the His sense of honor and the left breast of each initiate and saying to each: My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of You did not find what you sought. Should you ever visit another chapter, and be meaning of its emblems. are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. The Challenge the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which In our ordinary He adopted education as a career and its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the The James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award was presented for the first time to Eta Alpha Chapter, Eastern Kentucky.
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