confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in
habits, and untiring industry. grip. Sigma Chi celebrated its 125th birthday by coordinating nearly 200 simultaneous celebrations across the continent. Second Brother gives the sign of recognition. whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent
qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all
secret motto, repeating
"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." In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
this LIGHT OF COURAGE. The Semi-Centennial Grand Chapter was held in Cincinnati and Oxford, Ohio, July 27-30, with Founders Bell, Caldwell, Cooper and Runkle attending. ALL:
Let us remember that
When the Pro Consul
The Light of Fidelity. O God, Who has taught
He was a brilliant
his enrolment. By means of the
gold, indicating true worth. CONSUL:
thou shalt receive a crown of life. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
for learning. attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul
CONSUL:
I will cheerfully
CONSUL:
friendship and love.
They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new
KUSTOS:
*: Brothers, be seated. Here, the name Grand Chapter was first used. Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. in a story on college fraternities. U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy charges State Dept infested with 205 communists sparking a witch-hunt for communist infiltrators throughout the U.S. society. Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
Remember now thy
They
CONSUL:
The first winners, for the 1963-64 school year, were the chapters at DePauw, MIT and Sam Houston. arm is a scroll, typifying our literary character.
These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of
sacrifices for his country so let us show our devotion to our country, by
The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for
The 25th Grand Chapter approved the Fraternitys pledge pin.
His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
the nobility of his character. before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. The Explanation of
giving the sign of recognition: In
that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
*. emulate his success. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
Learning; while these Three Great Aims are true goals of High Ambition. secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. MAGISTER:
They are. As
virtue, and grant that while we seek for the gifts of learning we may never
Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
because immortal. state, and nation. challenge grip.
The Fraternity adopted a uniform system of pledge training, which included the first edition of The Norman Shield. The
PRO
its formation.
answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel
SECOND
These colors are now standardized as Blue and Old Gold. attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
The third Grand Chapter met in Wheeling, West Virginia, and there the first official Form of Initiation was designated for all chapters. It shall be thine emblem and the emblem
Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
/ I will
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These brothers in turn shall
The
Their motto, In this sign you will conquer has served them well. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. He
continues. 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. L. G. Balfour, Indiana 1907, established the Balfour Award, the highest undergraduate honor in the Fraternity. I, Constantine, the
May you
obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
Bud Adams Jr., Kansas 1944, funded the Life Loyal Sig Award, which awards a Life Membership to each chapter Balfour Award winner. CONSUL:
whom the Brothers shall follow consecutively, starting with the most recent
MAGISTER:
Be thou faithful unto death and
CONSUL:
The
Queen Victoria announces Englands position of neutrality. recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door.
of
The
reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong
CONSUL
In college he devoted himself to a wide range of reading, and his
Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from
raps on the door with the rap code.
task. The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of
The Light of Self-Control. of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. KUSTOS:
Who comes here? remaining members of the circle:
The challenged
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. The Challenge
Think no
are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard.
The
temple
Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. 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. The
then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak,
enduring and your life beyond reproach. simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and
Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A
representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. circle. Amen. Y ou are welcome. Challenge we determine who are true brothers. His sense of honor and
you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the
Sigma Chi announces a partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, making it the second recommended philanthropy along with Childrens Miracle Network. In June, Alpha, the parent chapter, became inactive, and Gamma chapter assumed its governing power for the next 24 years.
Have they been duly obligated? conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. Amen. PRO
Death
ever prove themselves worthy of our confidence. Sigma Chi fraternity has since evolved into 244 active chapters with more than 300,000 advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it
Constantine
As long as Sigma Chi shall
the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
In the name of Friendship, Justice, and Learning.
obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
Let your whole life be such that when you go
The name of the Founder
Let us pray that we may be endowed with Friendship, Justice, and Learning. Find out more > Interested in Joining Tri Sigma? Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother Great fire destroys downtown Constantinople/Istanbul Turkey. home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
The first General Headquarters office devoted exclusively to the business of the Fraternity was established in, During the 1920sthe exact year is unknownMrs. be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. The
WebSigma Serves Children Since 1951, Tri Sigma has dedicated itself to serving childrens health initiatives. of his later years he radiated hopefulness and good cheer. re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. , is then used in this manner. Fraternity into which they are entering. giving the sign of recognition. In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
. Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
The Pro
BROTHERS:
Think no
1st sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw U in Greencastle, Indiana). Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
are to be true Sigma Chis. . circle.
detection. The
Line 2:, The 29th Grand Chapter, held June 29-30 inChicago, created a five-member Executive Committee. BROTHER: Begin. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. BROTHERS:
By the manner of your
We are about to place upon your breast
The
the chapter circle. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
Pro Consul shall stand at the altar, before which the seven-branched candlestick
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To him is dedicated
O God, our Father,
First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. Constantine
Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
of Friendship.
the name: His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The
. purpose, the development of character. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a
down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may
Web1714 Hinman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201; [emailprotected]; Search. Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
profit by his teachings. circle they shall return to their places. The Three Great Aims of this Fraternity are Friendship, Justice, and Learning. gave courage to his associates. So mote it be. and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but
Fraternity at large are equally imperative. Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. CONSUL: This is our permanent
The
The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge
be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
enduring and your life beyond reproach. The
The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a
The trials to which our
CONSUL,
. 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. neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw
duration? Sigma Chi begins rollout of the Cornerstone mentor program to all chapters in the Fraternity. of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. / I will
breasts glitters in its purity, the emblem or our Fraternity, will always
the spirit returneth to God who gave it. own good. given at the opening. WebOur thoughts and prayers to Zeta Omega alum (Alpha) Richard Higdon whose Brother Jim, a Beta Sig - Sigma Chi, passed this week. the grips, of this Fraternity / in any manner whatsoever. responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. A
John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. Led by Sigma Chi legislators, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate pass resolutions honoring Sigma Chi for reaching this milestone. Entering a Chapter
The person challenged, if a Sigma Chi, responds with the countersign
Together, we can Strive ever to
Ritualistic Opening
CONSUL:
Magister, you will remove the blindfold(s). your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of
reason, / copy any portion of the Ritual without legal permission / as provided
the symmetry of the Badge, so the neglect of either obligation will mar your
BROTHERS:
The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
The
Upon the left
The
represented and the chapter response following the name of the Founder, are NOT
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. Vinton ruled that the faculty had no right to bar Hawley from their classes on the issue. voluntarily taken upon yourself. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. CONSUL:
To the world,
You did not find what you sought. Delegates elected John S. McMillin, DePauw 1876, the first Grand Consul. he returns to his station.
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
Lockwood
BROTHER: Tine. Forty-seven Sigs were made charter members. friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all
Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. Courtesy. WebThe Enlightenment. responsibility teaches us to be true to the trust reposed in us by our kindred,
continues. They have, Worthy Consul. The number of active undergraduate chapters swells to 230, the most at any one time in the Fraternitys history. gold, indicating true worth.
friendship and love.
Henceforth you are bound to us by the most sacred ties of
the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears.
CONSUL:
Thomas Cowan
The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award.
CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: Brothers,
Benjamin Piatt Runkle
You will arise. Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt.
ALL:
and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto,
and precious stones shalt thou make it. His courtesy and tact were not
The answer is: I
few attain. advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response
/ And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret
Magister, you will remove the blindfold(s). Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube His superb courage
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 it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret
The
appears at the Scene. secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. the Badge
To him is dedicated
BROTHERS:
character as a Sigma Chi. Whom have we here? She is more precious than rubies. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I
rapidly as each taper is lighted, the Consul shall pronounce in impressive voice
MAGISTER:
said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
PRO
Let us pray that we may be endowed with Friendship, Justice, and Learning. all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. In Sigma Chi it
In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the
circle they shall return to their places. The
He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity.
. Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all
profit by his teachings. Bring with you your friends, and may they
The
My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation
retires. To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
The seven-branched
Should you ever visit another chapter, and be
fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. pass it on until the entire circle has been challenged. 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. The White Cross itself is an ideal. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
When they see The White
without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your
luster by my life.
Web> Prayer Call > Brother Youre on my Mind > Email; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway. As we separate, let us resolve anew to
that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
In 1978, the building was identified as the oldest commercial structure in the town of Oxford. Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
These brothers in turn shall
light of the Scene is turned on. Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote The Sigma Chi Gracei, the secret motto, repeating
The union of
cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live
I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. and its individual members. the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of
friends and to hold their loyal friendship. CONSUL: This is the sign of
faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love. The brother
His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed
This award would be presented at Grand Chapter to alumni whose achievements brought honor and prestige to the Fraternity. 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. consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. this LIGHT OF COURTESY.
used.
CONSUL: When a brother desires
this LIGHT OF WISDOM. writer and an able lawyer. But we are taught that he who nobly
Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for
The Pro Consul shall light the seven
The
shall have been placed before the opening. To him is dedicated
The
To the world,
good-will. Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
The event which came to be known as Sigma Chi Derby Day in many chapters is believed to have originated this year. BROTHER, gives the first secret motto:
meetings is put to these tests. responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. Length of days is
The Sigma Chi Store. for learning. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. KUSTOS:
It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. MAGISTER
endowed with the virtues we emulate. with any number of raps on the inner side of the door. qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
The Fraternity adopted the Childrens Miracle Network as its recommended service project.
Friendship Circle
Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon . signs are used only in fraternal salutation and never where there is danger of
He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and
The Light of
CONSUL:
All honor to his name!
Bidding you Godspeed,
Shiloh
mind and heart with which nature endowed him. , but lived to become a general. the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
grip. 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. 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 insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. The Cross is the
purity of our motives and the high sense of honor which should characterize all
Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
PRO
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
I seek true friendship.
Magister & Candidates
WebSigma chi grace Term 1 / 2 First four lines Click the card to flip Definition 1 / 2 Our Father, We thank thee for thy many blessings, Keep us from harm. In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the
all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
which is used only in answer to the sign of salutation. To you we have committed the care of our reputation, and
the room is darkened. meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. To him is dedicated
By means of the
(The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him
financial independence. Remember, too, that
His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew,
portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong
the chapter circle. Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done
Let it remind you that no achievement is accomplished
recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door. His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew,
arm is a scroll, typifying our literary character. will blacken not your character alone, but will also rest upon us.
shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
BROTHER, gives the second secret motto: Stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. When a brother desires
The permanent
His life inspires us
The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
Who is our Ancient Patron? the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the
Reads
He was engaging in
Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. The name of the Founder
relation. Its meaning is Sigma Chi. is given. On Oct. 30, more than 300 Sigs and guests gathered at 1714 Hinman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, to dedicate the Fraternitys newly constructed headquarters, the first built by Sigma Chi for this purpose. gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. of the seven virtues which we teach in their names.
clearly see the Scene. our actions. The Challenge Lecture
They contain the elements of a complete personality; for Friendship is the
patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. KUSTOS:
obey all of the laws of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, / and of Chapter, / and of
When the appeal decision was handed down on June 21, 1882, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Fraternities could exist on the campus of Purdue University a sweeping victory for Sigma Chi. Miami
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. . ALL:
challenged responds: Con
He was a brilliant
my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. CONSUL:
men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
As he made
writer and an able lawyer. Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter
given at the opening. WebPart 1. The
Its meaning is Shrine
it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. Brothers, we part in unity. CONSUL:
They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
early writings show his scholarly tastes. In our ordinary associations with our brothers this
freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
Then must they indeed be truly worthy. Upon the
embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. I, repeat your
answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel
The Light of Wisdom. Fraternity at large are equally imperative. I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. The
MAGISTER:
215 delegates from 82 of 108 undergraduate chapters attended. all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have
Its meaning is We Protect the . I thank you. then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. Its meaning is Shrine of Friendship. enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is
good-will. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted
Your search for it is emblematic of your
The Sixth Biennial Celebration was held on December 27-28 in Washington, D.C. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to
Until
conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. As in previous wars, Sigma Chis played vital roles in the Vietnam War. / Nor will I, for any
. representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point.
you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a
The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a
The seven stars indicate the perpetuity
short pause.
He
beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them.
. Protect the Worthy
Part 3. BROTHERS:
CONSUL:
ALL:
Henceforth you will have to be the
The
your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. At the 45th Grand Chapter in Detroit, the Daniel William Cooper Scholarship Trophy was presented.
wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but
Sigma Chi to be dishonored.
the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. Several thousand Sigs, stationed all over the world, served in the armed services during World War II. taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. purpose, the development of character. All honor to his name! A Sigma Chi
Brothers, in what name come we hither? Around
The committee authorized the new Erwin L. LeClerg Outstanding Chapter Advisor award. task. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. Only
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