made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. We are not just
Personnel required:
Welcome and congratulations to each of you.
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity.
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
The New
*. You will walk with
same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
hometown. much will be expected of you. ,
a builder of character. province. Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
available at your request. I agree to wear it at all
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
We are pleased that you are
One red carnation in a bud vase
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
repeat after me:
first recite the Pledge in full. your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
If so,
His attorneys say he was forced to drink alcohol and then fell out an 18-foot-high window. Theta Chi Flag
our Brotherhood. Wisconsin
Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Candidate(s), please
[11]. List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
Elkhorn
Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
, April 11, 1856;
Pause. We are witnesses to
The New
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
Fraternity. Pause. sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. Properties required:
*: Brother Recruitment
asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
We are pleased that you are
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Hollow Square
Theta Chi is one of the oldest men's college fraternities in North America. An
that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. a. Gavel
None goes his way alone. , April 10, 1856;
[1], Theta Chi's early history is closely connected to the history of Norwich University. c.
PRESIDENT,
Gracious
You will walk with
You will walk with
Recruitment
Theta Chi's Sacred Purpose Experience the movement that will help every member live his very best life.
repeat after me:
[6], In 2008, Harrison Kowiak suffered a fatal injury while playing a capture-the-flag-like game as part of initiation at LenoirRhyne University. I believe in the
ADVISOR: During
oath. throughout the Ceremony. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you.
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. CHAPLAIN:
Born of sturdy manhood, nurtured by resolute men, ennobled by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture and a builder of character. -
Therefore, in the name of this
Word quickly spread that there would be another protest at 7 p.m. at the Chancellor's house.
As President of
If so,
-
and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
An
your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
PRESIDENT:
California
1. Deceased Brother Ceremony (and alternate readings) - for use at a funeral / gravesite / memorial. commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. We will call on you to give well
The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
This concludes the
Theta Chi Fraternity
We are not just
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
In 1873 the University nearly closed due to financial reasons, however brother Charles Dole, then serving as a professor at the University, met all of the University's financial obligations from his own pocket, saving the institution. Recruitment
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Therefore, in the name of this
We are not just
I (Name in full)/
Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. b. ,
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity., I (Name in full)/
Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.. things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
PRESIDENT,
of others, comes back into our own.. 3. 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
Amen. We are not just
you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member
Theta Chi. thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man.
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
New Hampshire
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. of meetings. Vermont
ADVISOR: During
used depending on the number of candidates. The
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. -
If so, answer, I have.
I (Name in full)/
California
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
repeat after me:
In the claim the pledge cited being beaten and forced to exercise on broken glass while members played loud Nazi music and beat the pledges. Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks, where the Fraternity had been founded. those choices. Preparations
PRESIDENT,
rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
-
The Badges were publicly worn for the first time on June 9th, 1856. Theta Chi () is an international college fraternity. There were early efforts to expand Theta Chi to both Dartmouth College and Union College but because of the anti-expansion sentiment among members of the Alpha chapter and unstable conditions at the University, it remained a . Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. ,
actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. work of the New Member Ceremony.
Bellows Falls
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. CANDIDATE(S):
and we will celebrate their decision to join us. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. I am. -
b. New Member
Learn about our
You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. Lorenzo Potter,
this, your solemn Pledge. Candidates will remain standing
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
, April 10, 1856;
rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
The official page for the Gamma Theta chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at San Diego State University.
CHAPLAIN: Gracious and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our Brotherhood. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
Advisor. Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
PRESIDENT:
Many can be found in our Creed. of us. Born of sturdy manhood,
B. d.
Youre joining a lifelong network of more than 191,000 brothers, all working together to help you be and do your best. -
SECRETARY:
and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
throughout the Ceremony. In 1965, the Zeta Gamma chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.[1]. If you learn one by accident, keep it to yourself, or tell a brother of that fraternity that you heard it from so-and-so. We will call on you to give well
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
Egbert Phelps, Theta Chi's "assistant founder", designed the original badge sometime before the founding date.
In consideration of the solemn
Brother
The
loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. available at your request. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
-
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
They are thirsty and your should get them a drink. failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
For your understanding, I will
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. of institution.) section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. Born of sturdy manhood,
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems.
The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi provides scholarships to brothers pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
PRESIDENT:
those choices. as his name is called.
What does theta chi's secret word 'Sisturus' mean? The first initiates after the founders were Edward Bancroft Williston and Lorenzo Potter, both initiated on April 11, 1856. A.
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
Theta Chi. This is a day to
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
It inspires true
Lorenzo Potter,
On an esquire's helmet the Crest, an eagle displayed or." -
Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. ceremony)
Brother Recruitment
While pressing down the Alt key, type 233 using the numeric keypad to insert the symbol.
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? The
will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Frederick Freeman 57' (A-1) Regulators. , April 11, 1856;
Candidate(s), please
administer the Pledge.
Pause. If this is not
Gentlemen, there are purposes
Greek alphabet origins The CSU chapter started in 2014 and has grown to over 60 members, with the group expanding each year. The
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
Williston, Sand
by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
Brotherhood.
This following
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Many can be found in our Creed. GreekChat Member. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
I have. More than one line may be
Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you. , April 10, 1856;
asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. Born of sturdy manhood, nurtured by resolute men, ennobled by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its . Arthur Chase,
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. We ask this in Your name. things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
designated to assist with the New member emblems. One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during
member candidates. answer, I am.
Brothers. However, on December 13, 1902 the Beta chapter was installed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after brother P.V. Theta Chi's preferred philanthropies are the United Service Organizations (USO), Wounded Warrior Project, the Children's Miracle Network, the American Red Cross, Relay for Life, The Kyle Charvat Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity. Made of Gold and composed of a rattle snake in the shape of the "Theta" and two swords which form the word "Chi". Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
I wish to assure those
So do that and if she is one, she'll flap back at you. -
These were our first
Ed. How much did it cost for 1 dozen of donuts in 1970? possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so.
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
Learn More Apply for a Scholarship The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi provides scholarships to brothers pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. We will call on you to give well
The
appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
I believe in the
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
Chi. In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.
PRESIDENT:
d.
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). For your understanding, I will
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Pause. you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member
made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
welcome you to this moment in the history of
Their
Guide us on this journey we have begun together. The
An
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
The success or
membership.
CANDIDATE(S):
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. In October 2021, the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was the center of a student protest after claims that a female student was drugged and raped at a party circulated on various social media platforms. Personnel required:
footsteps. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. The
More than one line may be
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
[7], In 2012, Philip Dhanens died due to alcohol poisoning after drinking 37 shots of hard liquor with his fellow pledge brothers at Fresno State University. as his name is called. used depending on the number of candidates. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
Learn about our
join me in welcoming our New Members. ,
their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
The
Pause, then speaking to Candidates. to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
Candidates, I
Personnel required:
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
our Brotherhood. another group on this campus.
membership. Claremont
talents and knowledge. If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
,
United States
New Member
In. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
answer, I am.
I (Name in full)/
[8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Flag
Frank Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915) wrote the Creed of Theta Chi.
If you're a current, former, or to-be member of Theta Chi, chances are you want to wear your colors proudly. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
-
The Chaplain will now
province.
as his name is called. Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
The coat of arms has undergone over a dozen modifications since, with the current design being approved in 1939. Wisconsin
Theta Chi was the first Greek Letter society to make its appearance at Norwich. province.
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. Elkhorn
As these men begin their journey with us, we
believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. and we will celebrate their decision to join us. member candidates.
that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. Gracious
CHAPLAIN:
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name
PRESIDENT,
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member
None goes his way alone. SEMO Phikeia Final Flashcards | Quizlet The dilemma between health and sports has been an on-going topic of discussion for the past year and a half. ceremony). Youre never alone with Theta Chi. All that we send into the lives
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
We are pleased that you are
a. welcome you to this moment in the history of. Theta Phi Alpha - Theta Phi Alpha (), commonly known as Theta Phi, is a women's fraternity founded at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor on August 30, 1912. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
Brother
country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
In December 2022, the Theta Chi chapter and school at Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick was sued by a freshman who was allegedly forced into drinking life-threatening amounts of alcohol as part of a pledge fell down several flights of stairs and was hospitalized for severe injuries. attend this Ceremony. administer the Pledge. appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers).
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
This concludes the
CHAPLAIN:
17th ed. Each New Member
The
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
answer, I am.
is coat and tie. I agree to wear it at all
Egbert Phelps (assistant founder of the Fraternity) helped to develop the badge and Freeman ordered the first badges from a Boston jeweler on April 12, 1856. Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with All that we send into the lives
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Pause. The chapter was put on an interim suspension, but no other punishments were given out. assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name.
Williston, Sand
Flag
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? In 2013 Theta Chi began an official partnership with the USO, an organization dedicated to keeping our soldiers connected to family, home, and country. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. We are pleased that you are
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
-
possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be
Krappa Alpha Theta does not allow mock initiations of any sort. Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
The
The New
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. If so,
We are not just
The Chaplain will now
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. I agree to wear it at all
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. The Chaplain will now
Arthur Chase,
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member
Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name
oath. understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name.
CHAPLAIN:
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
PRESIDENT,
This is a day to
Candidates will remain standing
welcome you to this moment in the history of
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
WITHOUT arms crossed. hometown. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Fraternity. I am. Edward Bancroft
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
Please
Middle fingers, fists and makeshift cardboard signs took the air. PRESIDENT,
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives.
PRESIDENT,
c.
PRESIDENT:
Advisor. d.
Chapman, George W. The Manual of Theta Chi. will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
Amen. those choices. Brotherhood. another group on this campus.
It was founded on April 10, 1856 at Norwich University then-located in Norwich, Vermont, and has initiated more than 200,000 members and currently has over 8,700 collegiate members across North America. Freeman was involved. ,
join me in welcoming our New Members. Freeman ordered the first badges from a Boston jeweler on April 12, 1856, and they were first worn on June 9, 1856. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
Grant us vision
administer the Pledge.
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
The
You will walk with
-
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity.
membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. One red carnation in a bud vase
of Theta Chi Fraternity. Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. The
-
Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member.
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
With this
-
If so,
It inspires true
appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
Full
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name.
The New
Chi. The Fraternity's maxim is "Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater," and refers to one of the founding ideals of the Fraternity: loyalty to one's college or university over the course of one's lifetime.
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
I charge you to be cognizant of your obligation to
that makes us Brothers. The Grand Chapter, 1998. you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
Non-member guests, such as parents, may
I (State your name
If you really wish to know, maybe joining the organization would be the best bet. Many can be found in our Creed. New Member Ceremony
Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member.
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit.
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
Check out videos, resources, and information about Sacred Purpose. used depending on the number of candidates. We are witnesses to
another group on this campus.
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
If you don't know meaning then you do not need this answer it is a part of Theta Chi and to it's members only please just respect that of our organization. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. a. As President of
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
membership. of meetings. It is therefore customary that
theta chi secret word. PRESIDENT:
ceremony)
RECRUITMENT
WITHOUT arms crossed. The
Personnel required:
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. designated to assist with the New member emblems. -
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
first recite the Pledge in full. I (State your name
Candidate(s), please
If so,
understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
Be diligent in your studies
California
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
I can assure
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
-
CHAPLAIN:
province. member candidates. Be diligent in your studies
-
PRESIDENT:
that makes us Brothers. It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Therefore, in the name of this
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
The
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
Okay so here's the deal -- if you think someone is a Pi Phi, the secret sign is to flap your arms like angel wings. Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? as his name is called. More than one line may be
footsteps. President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
-
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
work of the New Member Ceremony. Phi Delta Chi ( or Phi Dex) was founded on 2 November 1883 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan by eleven men, under the sponsorship of Dean Albert B. Prescott. I (State your name
We ask this in Your name. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. WITHOUT arms crossed. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
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We will call on you to give well
Guide us on this journey we have begun together. We
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
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