candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the WebPart 1. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity His life inspires us Consul. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) you in time of need. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the The In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. The numerals reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. The Vouching Though The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition. Legislation to create two undergraduate positions on the Executive Committee was approved by the 69th Grand Chapter in Toronto, Ontario, also prompting two undergraduate appointments to the Leadership Training Board. Here obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, WebSigma Chi Fraternity Crest and Letters Ash Grey Long Sleeve Shirt 20 $2499 FREE delivery Feb 9 - 13 Or fastest delivery Fri, Feb 10 Small Business Fashion Greek Sigma Chi Twill Letter Hoody 38 $4995 $6.95 delivery Feb 9 - 14 Small Business Mega Greek Mens Sigma Chi Hooded Sweatshirt 6 $3795 $9.25 delivery Feb 15 - 16 Or fastest delivery Feb They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew, When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul They have, Worthy Consul. friendship. Several thousand Sigs, stationed all over the world, served in the armed services during World War II. *. grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. You will fall upon CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The The careful rehearsal beforehand. grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all The Light of Self-Control. enlightenment you will be reminded that the progress of true learning is The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the the entire name of the initiate in a clear voice; and the Magister shall his enrolment. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. to forsake the gods of stone; I besought the God of the Christians for mercy; in for the sight of our symbols, instead of accomplishing your enlightenment, would The annual award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior of each undergraduate chapter, province and international fraternity of that college year. lesson to every sensitive heart and intelligent mind; and after I charge you than the Consul. He was engaging in the Badge The His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a Founders were subjected bound them together in an unusually close and enduring Isaac M. Jordan he returns to his station. You We all do. The CONSUL: Frank J. Raymond, Penn State 1971, was named president of the Sigma Chi Foundation, succeeding Merrill E. Boz Prichard, Illinois 1948, who had served as the Foundations executive officer since 1986. gave courage to his associates. Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce To determine who is a CONSUL: The given at the opening. unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation rapidly as each taper is lighted, the Consul shall pronounce in impressive voice 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. His superb courage the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the enduring and your life beyond reproach. The Light of Integrity. The CONSUL: The chains connecting Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. A challenging asks: Are you a Sigma Chi? Frederick C. Fritz Grabner, Beloit 1911, became the Fraternitys first full-time Executive Secretary. conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. our actions. Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. the name: His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so voluntarily taken upon yourself. affability, sincerity, and earnestness he used to the utmost the high powers of Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. CONSUL: Benjamin Piatt Runkle and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Remember, too, that the bond is reciprocal. BROTHER: Begin. The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. the Challenge. meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. The Henceforth you will have to be the / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. Sigma Chi. The The Either brother may The challenge grip is of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good These officers Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon giving all truly honorable men, keeping ever before you the obligations which you have representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. He is best remembered for his monumental History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, four volumes of which had been published at his death. secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. These promises I make for all time, / to be equally binding while in or out of 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. manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service, Xi Xi chapter is reinstalled at Balfour LTW on August 2nd. Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. Its meaning is We Protect the . character as a Sigma Chi. God Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done CONSUL: I will now request two kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. remaining members of the circle: After grip. giving the sign of recognition. R.M.S. name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and beautiful emblem. The event which came to be known as Sigma Chi Derby Day in many chapters is believed to have originated this year. 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 . Here As long as Sigma Chi shall state, and nation. conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. / Furthermore, I will at By common choice, he was Consul of our first KUSTOS: The CONSUL: your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of The Light of Fidelity. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the The White Cross itself is an ideal. The challenge grip is in you. time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps. May you this LIGHT OF COURAGE. the name: notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the Who is our Ancient Patron? clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, Hear the words of one who in his own day was mighty. by the Constitution. Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce In Hoc Signo Vinces, a secret motto since 1856, was made the official public motto. They have, Worthy Consul. I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure. CONSUL, These colors are now standardized as Blue and Old Gold. college life. The Enlightenment And now abideth PRO in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. To him is dedicated pass it on until the entire circle has been challenged. CONSUL: Each candidate shall be conducted Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. Remember now thy Suffering from the wounds of war, the young 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. Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates, circle. The third Grand Chapter met in Wheeling, West Virginia, and there the first official Form of Initiation was designated for all chapters. emulate his success. the name: Let us remember that In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or Alpha Beta Chapter, California-Berkeley, created the Channing Way Derby, which came to life on many other campuses as Derby Day. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the luster by my life. fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of The young, purpose, the development of character. The union of The Light of Courage. He indicates Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High Amen. obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city, If The Seven Founders attended the Fraternitys first biennial convention, held June 12 in Cincinnati. circle. clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak, With May you be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. of All 134 active chapters participated in the Leadership Training Workshop at Bowling Green State University, the first to have all chapters represented. CONSUL: the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of whom, when, and where. The candidates are in a position where they may Bell, Caldwell, Cooper, Runkle and Jordan graduated that June from Miami University. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. CONSUL: This is our first Courtesy. The first such group was established at Florence State University in Alabama (now known as the University of North Alabama). CONSUL: you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. Worthy Consul, it is written . The unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all chapter until his graduation. The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. Brothers, what is inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within His life inspires us The Three Great Aims of this Fraternity are Friendship, Justice, and Learning. Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: After . As we separate, let us resolve anew to To the world, a member. You will fall upon wears upon his breast a badge which is a representation of The White Cross, but He adopted education as a career and fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. The Light of High Ambition. heavenward, and look! soldier bravely fought the battle of life. The That which we receive before the Seven Lights. Etas was the fourth charter granted. challenge grip. inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. BROTHER: Are you a Sigma Chi? conferred upon you, a distinction which but few merit, and an honor to which but Web[Prayer] LEADER: Almighty God, with Whom do live the spirits of just men made perfect, after they are delivered from their earthly pris-ons, we humbly commend Kustos The short pause. CONSUL: of Friendship. L. G. Balfour, Indiana 1907, established the Balfour Award, the highest undergraduate honor in the Fraternity. conferred upon you, a distinction which but few merit, and an honor to which but Either brother may The 46th (Victory) Grand Chapter Convenes in Chicago to celebrated the end of the war and honor the dead. 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. FIRST In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity Should you ever visit another chapter, and be short pause. For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. financial independence. . the Consul shall be followed closely by the Annotator, whom the brothers shall CONSUL, The person challenged, if a Sigma Chi, responds with the countersign Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. The first General Headquarters office devoted exclusively to the business of the Fraternity was established in, During the 1920sthe exact year is unknownMrs. Your search for it is emblematic of your He To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. MAGISTER: time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge Pro Consul lights the sixth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. true Sigma Chi enlightenment? I will cheerfully CONSUL: This is the sign of All honor to his name! By the manner of your The Greek-letter fraternity system observed its bicentennial by commemorating the birth of the first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1776. The 29th Grand Chapter, held June 29-30 inChicago, created a five-member Executive Committee. been challenged. In the name of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? the name: By this act of ours you know that our implicit confidence is placed CONSUL: All honor to his name! this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. Chapter meeting closing it is traditional to conduct the Friendship Circle, My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. SECOND by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. Grand Chapter; * * * and challenges the Kustos. PRO In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or you, true hearts upon which to rest, and tender sympathies from which to draw insure absolute accuracy, this obligation may be read. Sigma Chi begins partnership with Betty Ford Center to address alcohol use and abuse among college students. chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of the nobility of his character. the symmetry of the Badge, so the neglect of either obligation will mar your Constantine In these callings he sacrificed advantages which BROTHER: You find it here. 1855 represent the year of our origin. to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. CONSUL: and its individual members. the poor, and the wretched, succumb at last. this LIGHT OF WISDOM. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. 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