3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
Be diligent in your studies
SECRETARY:
hometown. a builder of character.
ADVISOR: During
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
PRESIDENT:
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Candidates will remain standing
c.
Fraternity. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
Wisconsin
same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
PRESIDENT,
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your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
Flag
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. Properties required:
here to witness this special event. New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
CHAPLAIN:
However, unlike what is called for in AP style, we employ the use of the Oxford (or serial) comma as a Theta Chi rule of thumb. Amen. available at your request.
Chi. Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. There is a destiny
Brothers. Please
Gentlemen, there are purposes
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
member candidates. "Defendant Theta Chi National knew or should have known of the long-documented risk of death and serious injury posed by fraternity traditions like the Crossover Ceremony and related membership rituals and events, and their respective failures in reforming such dangers, which resulted in the death of Alex," the plaintiffs said in the complaint. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. Edward Bancroft
Fraternity. With this
In consideration of the solemn
Properties required:
The secret handshake is a firm shake and a nod. We are pleased that you are
d.
This concludes the
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
Theta Chi Fraternity at, The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
, April 10, 1856;
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
Two secret Honor Societies, the Gorgon's Head and Skull and Scroll, enjoyed a period as rival societies until 1934 when they merged to form Konosioni, now known as the Tredecim Senior Honor Society. this, your solemn Pledge. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
d.
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
A third man, Egbert Phelps, is considered to be the "assistant founder" for lending his help and advice to Freeman and Chase after transferring to Union College in 1854 (he was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity).
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. In February 2021, a petition with over 10,000 signatures to suspend the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst emerged after the fraternity hosted several large parties, which were allegedly the cause of higher numbers of COVID cases on the UMass campus. footsteps. Preparations
Old South barracks burned and all of its records and relics were destroyed. understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
answer, I am.. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
*: Brother Recruitment
attend this Ceremony. The New
Theta Chi Fraternity
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. B. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel. b.
membership.
available at your request. PRESIDENT,
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. [3] Unlike other Fraternity mergers, Beta Kappa was completely absorbed into Theta Chi with no changes to the name or Ritual. to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
much will be expected of you. We are pleased that you are
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
New Member
The Chaplain will now
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. that makes us Brothers. Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
-
and we will celebrate their decision to join us.
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
You will walk with
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. Call us at 317-848-1856. This lit a fire under the UMass community and an estimated 300 protestors took to the grounds of Theta Chi around noon on Sunday to protest against their alleged wrongdoings. to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
Pause. What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? There is a destiny
country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity., I (Name in full)/
welcome you to this moment in the history of. hometown. I wish to assure those
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). You will walk with
another group on this campus.
hometown. will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
On April 14, 1942, Beta Kappa fraternity merged with Theta Chi (with the exception of the chapter at Georgia Tech which chose to become a chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha), bringing 16 collegiate chapters and over 6,000 collegiate and alumnus members into the ranks. I wish to assure those
hometown. In 1965, the Zeta Gamma chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.[1]. failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
much will be expected of you. Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi were the first three fraternities founded at Miami University, so they are known as the Miami Triad. your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
We ask this in Your name.
their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. Wisconsin
Written by Frank H. Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915), the Creed has become an important part of our traditions and is a public expression of our ideals and objectives as a fraternity: "I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be
Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. 17th ed. Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
CHAPLAIN:
Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture.
Diego
It is therefore customary that
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
Be diligent in your studies
Middle fingers, fists and makeshift cardboard signs took the air. and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
PRESIDENT,
Brotherhood. Brotherhood. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
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The fraternity wasn't allowed to haze him, but 20-year-old Alex Beletsis was dead anyway. -
Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
of others, comes back into our own.
I wish to assure those
oath. Youre never alone with Theta Chi. c.
Born of sturdy manhood,
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
If this is not
The success or
I have. and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
CANDIDATE(S):
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
-
There is a destiny
In consideration of the solemn
join me in welcoming our New Members. With this
Therefore, in the name of this
province. Contents 1 History 1.1 Founding and early years at Norwich 1.2 Growth those choices.
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. answer, I am.
Lorenzo Potter,
In 1997, Binaya Oja died participating in a drinking pledging ritual at Clarkson University. A Grand Chapter was organized in 1908 to direct the fraternity and promote its growth. You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
, April 10, 1856;
designated to assist with the New member emblems. -
Yes, the New Member
Frederick Freeman 57' (A-1) Regulators. I believe in the primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, thereby serving my God, my country and my fellow-man. -
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. GreekChat Member. In consideration of the solemn
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
-
here to witness this special event. Theta Chi. If so,
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New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
During fall quarter in 1881, Norwich University was reduced to only 12 students and Theta Chi's membership was reduced to one collegiate member, James M. Holland (1883). I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
Non-member guests, such as parents, may
If so, answer, I have.
Elkhorn
What does theta chi's secret word 'Sistrurus' mean? Amen. Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
Advisor. ,
The success or
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.
Elkhorn
available at your request. appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
We will call on you to give well
Canadian Flag
Script for the New Member Ceremony
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
Memorial Ceremony - an annual ceremony performed by the chapter to remember those lost during the previous year. All badges are gold with the eye of the rattlesnake containing a ruby. alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
New Hampshire
If you need further instruction regarding the use of the Theta. I (Name in full)/
c.
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Personnel required:
SECRETARY:
b. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Williston, Sand
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Theta Chi Fraternity and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our footsteps. section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity.
much will be expected of you.
The
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
It inspires true
Williston, Sand
rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
3. a.
Theta Chi. The
and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
His attorneys say he was forced to drink alcohol and then fell out an 18-foot-high window. PRESIDENT,
-
All that we send into the lives
repeat after me:
of meetings. environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. PRESIDENT:
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
A.
that makes us Brothers. Gentlemen, there are purposes
As these men begin their journey with us, we
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member.
CHAPLAIN:
Gracious
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
One red carnation in a bud vase
CHAPLAIN: Gracious and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our Brotherhood. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Fraternity. Fraternity. Recruitment
As President of
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
d.
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
Personnel required:
The inscription appears as follows: On a sitetwo hundred feet north eastof this monument in theOld South Barracks ofNorwich UniversityFrederick Norton Freeman '57andArthur Chase '56foundedTheta Chi Fraternityat 9 p. m.April 10, 1856, Theta Chi currently has 155 active chapters and five colonies across the United States and Canada and has initiated over 200,000 members since its founding.[5][3]. *. Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual), New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member, One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during
,
repeat after me:
What is the moral lesson of at wars end by rony diaz? loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. Brotherhood. One red carnation in a bud vase
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
More than one line may be
Diego
This following
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Private Ritual should be revealed.
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. -
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