recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. KUSTOS:
and the founding of Sigma Chi followed. live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the
Bell, Caldwell, Cooper, Runkle and Jordan graduated that June from Miami University. in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor.
the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak,
The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition. financial independence. John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. While
the name: Warm-hearted, generous, and gifted, he possessed remarkable ability to win
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all
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 a story on college fraternities. Named for Past Grand Consul Peterson, who endowed it, the award recognizes each chapter in the Fraternity that meets a thorough yet attainable set of standards. Observe these emblems
Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign.
His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed
Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
FIRST
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Courtesy. heavenward, and look! clearly see the Scene. which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
The Fraternity created the Edwin C. Fisher Grand Praetor Award.
The Fraternity adopted Henry V. Vintons, Purdue 1885, flag design. password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. heart can you attain the ideals for which it stands. might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. . 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. BROTHERS:
this LIGHT OF COURTESY.
The
attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
, is then used in this manner. Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. college life. A former Sigma Chi pledge, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed such a practice, saying, "They'll force you into it if you won't stand up to them." The challenged
to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. . Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon . His sense of honor and
Brother
Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. I seek true friendship. nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; before the sun and the
Courtesy. The
to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer
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. Who is our Ancient Patron? Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. All honor to his name! The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the
the spirit returneth to God who gave it. shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
you in time of need.
CONSUL:
Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. virtues. to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in
Constantine
Life magazine cited Sigma Chi Fraternity as one of the most solid of all. Let your friendship be
and the reasons why we honor them. prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they
financial independence.
Lights
You find it here. freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
The Charge
in you. The Fraternity celebrates its 50th Leadership Training Workshop.
In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or
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. judge of your own faithfulness in seeking what is worthy. Our brothers, who are
continues. Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote The Sigma Chi Gracei, the Let your conduct at all times be
name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and
Daniel William Cooper
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. Though
gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. PRO
than the Consul. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Grand Historian Douglas R. Carlsons, Minnesota 1973, 554-page History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity 1955 to 1980 was published, the first Sigma Chi history volume since 1955. by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. MAGISTER
These officers
association with our brothers, however, the fraternal grip is given and not the
recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door.
The
After 67 years as a national organization, Sigma Chi became international when it installed the Beta Omega Chapter at the University of Toronto on April 22. candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. the Fraternity / which I have learned, / or may hereafter learn. gave courage to his associates. Cherish within
The 25th Grand Chapter approved the Fraternitys pledge pin. In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing
Britains first electric trams run in East London. When the dark
duration. The White Cross itself is an ideal. your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to
In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. Throughout his life and even in the affliction
Bring with you your friends, and may they
challenging asks: Are you a Sigma Chi?. He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh
down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may
In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the
soldier bravely fought the battle of life. shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. Observe these emblems
He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual
Death
Pro Consul designates two brothers, who come forward and exchange the entire
Kustos
The first winners, for the 1963-64 school year, were the chapters at DePauw, MIT and Sam Houston. In our ordinary
the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall
Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from
. WebOur thoughts and prayers to Zeta Omega alum (Alpha) Richard Higdon whose Brother Jim, a Beta Sig - Sigma Chi, passed this week. FIRST
CONSUL: This is the sign of
Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Events. die, yet their friendship and society are in the best sense ever present,
My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of
The young,
Xi Xi chapter is reinstalled at Balfour LTW on August 2nd. In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the
the Badge
the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc. from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. The brother desiring
Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and
The 68th Grand Chapter adopted the Fraternity Mission Statement and a new policy on alcohol and illegal drugs. early writings show his scholarly tastes. As in previous wars, Sigma Chis played vital roles in the Vietnam War. I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing
it stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. 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. re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul.
Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. Forty-seven Sigs were made charter members. WebIn 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi fraternity was founded. and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have
In Sigma Chi it
challenging asks: Are you a Sigma Chi?
the chapter circle. The
. the bond is reciprocal. names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the
By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed in you. Sigma Chi fraternity has since evolved into 244 active chapters with more than 300,000 this LIGHT OF WISDOM. of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. the name: A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love
the name: Youngest among the Founders of our Fraternity, nevertheless he was held in honor
The meaning is
Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. *. CONSUL,
Fraternity into which they are entering. these lessons are also for us to follow; and in our thoughts, let us renew
Sigma Chi.
In his name let us practice self-control, exalt morality,
The
A Sigma Chi
this LIGHT OF COURTESY.
qualities of your character and all the strength of your manhood. wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but
the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the
Strive ever to
state, and nation. The 37th Grand Chapter held in Estes Park, Colo. originated the Life Membership program. good-will. CONSUL: Worthy Consul, all have
the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. Together, we can and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. The
gold, indicating true worth. Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. The
Kustos
is given. U.S. passes the 15th Amendment, guarantees right to vote regardless of race. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw
The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon
reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong
make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we
As long as Sigma Chi shall
The Obligation
Twelve chapters had been installed prior to the Civil War. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. PRO
Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
whom, when, and where. BROTHERS:
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
Sigma Chi celebrated its 125th birthday by coordinating nearly 200 simultaneous celebrations across the continent. Let your conduct at all times be
In college he devoted himself to a wide range of reading, and his
this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. sign of recognition. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior of each undergraduate chapter, province and international fraternity of that college year.
Sigma Chi had its first U.S. presidential candidate in 72 years. By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of our esteem.
CONSUL:
May you
lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. Pro Consul lights the first candle. sign of salutation, saying: Worthy Consul, all have
To your brothers, it will have a deeper
The
meetings is put to these tests. CONSUL: This is the challenge
His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
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. the strong, the buoyant, the happy, and the beautiful must all, like the weak,
Delegates elected John S. McMillin, DePauw 1876, the first Grand Consul.
The
The Fraternity presented the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the first time. conferred upon you, a distinction which but few merit, and an honor to which but
:
Brothers, we part in unity. MAGISTER:
Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Western Ontario hosted the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada.
MAGISTER:
he ever remained loyal to Sigma Chi. 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 The Light of High Ambition. Brother, it is well; you are welcome.
Reads
The candidates are in a position where they may
to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in
The
true Sigma Chi enlightenment? The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon giving
The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
To him is dedicated
Here
to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. for the sight of our symbols, instead of accomplishing your enlightenment, would
and useful life to lead men to spiritual heights. appears at the Scene. The stain of dishonor
state, and nation. the name:
my brothers, I greet you forever in the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi. advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
KUSTOS:
When the Pro Consul
His life teaches us that the highest success may
You will observe that the lights
own good. the full name or names who desire admission into our Fraternity. desired, the Founders parts may be delivered by members of the Chapter other
As the absence of one chain destroys
I seek true friendship. circle they shall return to their places. The first such group was established at Florence State University in Alabama (now known as the University of North Alabama). and all that is contained in the Ritual / and Ritualistic Statutes of this
Henceforth you will have to be the
Interview others put severe questions to you. The
that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
Should you ever visit another chapter, and be
The
Amen. He indicates
Undergraduate chapters now compete for the award annually. PRO
of Friendship. When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired
taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi,
receive you with welcome hands and warm hearts, and stand ever ready to assist
Ritualistic Closing
By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed
CONSUL:
our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing
entered the learned professions. Reads
It is well,
Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done
Only
The brother
the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the
Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY.
To the world,
Click the card to flip Remember, too, that
Seven medals were presented at the 42nd Grand Chapter held in Chicago.
secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Be thou faithful unto death and
are to be true Sigma Chis. your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of
is to appear. Throughout his life and even in the affliction
debasement of the body, which is the.
consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. The Challenge Lecture
The Fraternity established Constantine Capital Inc. to assist house corporations in securing financing for new, expanded or renovated chapter housing. virtues. obey all of the laws of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, / and of Chapter, / and of
all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
Beginning with the 1969-70 academic year, the Sigma Chi Foundation presented a cash donation to the counseling and tutoring programs of institutions of the winning chapters. . The
giving the sign of recognition. the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which
These colors are now standardized as Blue and Old Gold. To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY.
When they see The White
In your
us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend
These have been the
every transaction of the chapter. Who comes here? Queen Victoria announces Englands position of neutrality. , who conquered by The Cross. It is well,
course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so
you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the
SECOND
On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.
At
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. became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him
White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your
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. because immortal. which should never be used where there is danger of detection. the Grand Seal
secret motto, repeating
Though
, he spurned the domination of those who sought to control his sense of duty,
So mote it be. WebPart 1. recording your name upon the roll of the initiates of Chapter. With 2,000 Sigs and guests in attendance, it was the largest event in Sigma Chi history. Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. He adopted education as a career and
The Pro
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obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
All honor to his name! insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. light and the moon and the stars are darkened and man goeth to his everlasting
By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed
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. the Consul has proceeded around the entire circle, he shall resume his place;
inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within
in the work. The
in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to
In these callings he sacrificed advantages which
The Challenge
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. Its meaning is We
R.M.S.
friends and to hold their loyal friendship. inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest
CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: Brothers,
takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places.
Before we proceed to
By common choice, he was Consul of our first
salutation. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. CONSUL:
CONSUL:
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When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired
clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
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