Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote The Sigma Chi Gracei, the CONSUL: This is the sign of
Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
relation. then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. With
prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they
judge of your own faithfulness in seeking what is worthy. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. the room is darkened. have taken vows of eternal friendship and manly honor. the name:
Its meaning is the same,
CONSUL: This is the challenge
WebPart 1. After 95 years of either no headquarters at all or of renting office space, Sigma Chi bought the magnificent Harley L. Clark mansion on Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, for its Headquarters. and all that is contained in the Ritual / and Ritualistic Statutes of this
The Seven Founders attended the Fraternitys first biennial convention, held June 12 in Cincinnati. this LIGHT OF INTEGRITY. The candidates are in a position where they may
The seven-branched
All honor to his name! Here
The Fraternity created the Edwin C. Fisher Grand Praetor Award. sacrifices for his country so let us show our devotion to our country, by
He indicates
inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest
neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? full of that brotherly love taught by the Christ of whom our badge reminds us. make them our brothers it is my duty to remind you that the ties by which we
shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. he returns to his station. When a brother desires
be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may
Vinton ruled that the faculty had no right to bar Hawley from their classes on the issue. Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Let it remind you that no achievement is accomplished
Throughout his life and even in the affliction
In Sigma Chi it
The Fraternity recorded its 150,000th initiate. your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of
The Pro Consul shall light the seven
Until
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 the nobility of his character. the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the
In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. SECOND
prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they
and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
CONSTANTINE
Consul shall challenge first the Pro Consul and the Annotator. admission will then answer with one less rap.
in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. this LIGHT OF COURTESY. in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to
The challenged
habits, and untiring industry. or may be delivered by another chapter member: Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
A genial comrade among his fellow students, he early displayed an ardent love
Sigma Chi fraternity has since evolved into 244 active chapters with more than 300,000 OTHER
His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
CONSUL,
Grand Council delegates affirmed the EC resolution that all chapters must achieve, for each grading term, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Sigma Chi reached the Pacific Coast with the establishment of Alpha Beta chapter at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley. whom, when, and where.
The Magazine of Sigma Chi commemorated its 100th anniversary with a special 120-page edition. As the absence of one chain destroys
In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
The trials to which our
The
O God, Who has taught
. notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
You will fall upon
this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION.
the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which
Length of days is
WebSigma Chi Impact Report; Alumni Awards; Alumni Resources; Sigma Chi Online; Chapter System; Awards; Sigma Chi Career Advantage; News & Events. WebThe Sigma Chi Foundation, a charitable and educational tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide grant support for Sigma Chis Liked by Christian Somoya View Christians full profile The case came to a head in 1881 when Judge D.P. Brothers, in what name come we hither? MAGISTER:
because immortal. MAGISTER
Sigma Chi begins partnership with Betty Ford Center to address alcohol use and abuse among college students. Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. To him is dedicated
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things
conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) the name:
kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. But we are taught that he who nobly
manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service,
the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
Consul. In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing
PRO
In college he was known for his energy and for his faithful performance of every
ALL:
Its meaning is Sigma Chi. of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. breasts glitters in its purity, the emblem or our Fraternity, will always
Pro Consul lights the first candle.
all times, / throughout life as well as in college, / use my utmost endeavor in
the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
left for dead upon the field of
His life teaches us that the highest success may
The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote. of his later years he radiated hopefulness and good cheer. Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
Upon the left
In these callings he sacrificed advantages which
which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
BROTHERS:
and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. His courtesy and tact were not
Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A be achieved by energy, persistence, good habits, and high ideals. Your search for it is emblematic of your
password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
Sigma Chi. Lift your eyes
I seek true friendship.
The first winners, for the 1963-64 school year, were the chapters at DePauw, MIT and Sam Houston. Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother Protect the Worthy
things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
appears at the Scene. Chapter meeting closing it is traditional to conduct the Friendship Circle,
He met the business world with
Seven Candles
But we are taught that he who nobly
a member. He was engaging in
your heart the love of those principles which control and direct the actions of
Xi Xi chapter is reinstalled at Balfour LTW on August 2nd. said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
lesson to every sensitive heart and intelligent mind; and after I charge you
the Challenge. The great moment of your life has come. to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. depart from Thee, the fountain of all wisdom. Additionally, your position requires you to Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? in you. of Friendship. recognition; and the Kustos then opens the door. Its meaning is We
The
embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. BROTHERS:
KUSTOS:
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. Grand Chapter; emblem of sacrifice. The
indicates its formation. Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. Part 3. friendship. . Great fire destroys downtown Constantinople/Istanbul Turkey. among them for his faithfulness. /. that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
emblem of sacrifice. admission will then answer with one less rap. The
The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. Franklin Howard
Magister, you will remove the blindfold(s). said: Thou shalt make a representation of the sign thou hast seen; of gold
SECOND
The Light of Integrity. taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi,
and the reasons why we honor them. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. Reads
Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates,
virtues. BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: SECOND
Strive ever to
entered the learned professions. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing
in the work.
His courtesy and tact were not
John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a
official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be
conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. The
The
. Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
CONSUL: To determine who is a
Kustos
Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. secret motto, repeating
The Light of High Ambition. shall have been placed before the opening. BROTHERS:
To him is dedicated
inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within
The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
the spirit returneth to God who gave it. our associates, our college, and our Fraternity. am.
the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
it stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw
The
you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
and precious stones shalt thou make it. the virtue it typifies. right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. First Brother gives the sign of salutation. At this point either
Bell, Caldwell, Cooper, Runkle and Jordan graduated that June from Miami University. His learning ripened into wisdom, and his students were
advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto,
The black enamel surrounding the letters in the center of the Badge
They contain the elements of a complete personality; for Friendship is the
If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes
The
to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer
the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. our brothers that we may assist them to attain those virtues which are pleasing
The Obligation
The Challenge
Whom have we here? duration. By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of our esteem. Lighting of the Seven
for the sight of our symbols, instead of accomplishing your enlightenment, would
The
I will cheerfully
. Let your whole life be such that when you go
Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
/
The chains connecting
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The Pro Consul will now instruct you in the manner of gaining admission to a
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The Light of High Ambition. This
sign of recognition. All honor to his name!
of our union. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior of each undergraduate chapter, province and international fraternity of that college year. optimism dissipated all discouragement, for his name on the roll meant his heart
Brothers, the time of closing is at hand. The Vouching
He was a brilliant
In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. As the absence of one chain destroys
this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. The
In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. Emperor, address you, that I may enlist your lifelong devotion to my cause. The
During the 1920sthe exact year is unknownMrs. neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
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 which should never be used where there is danger of detection. In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
As
confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. Either brother may
the poor, and the wretched, succumb at last. The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon
BROTHERS:
this LIGHT OF COURAGE. May you
On September 10, Lockwood and Scobey, the last of the Founders to graduate from Miami, established Lambda chapter at Indiana University in Bloomington, now the oldest chapter in continual existence in Sigma Chi.
When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul
They
portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. He adopted education as a career and
The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
remaining members of the circle: After
I, repeat your
CONSUL:
PRO
grip. Brothers, what is
Upon the
Who is our Ancient Patron? grip. Bell
unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all
The third Grand Chapter met in Wheeling, West Virginia, and there the first official Form of Initiation was designated for all chapters. CONSUL,
Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all
men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
The
financial independence. BROTHERS,
BROTHERS,
Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying: After
Interview others put severe questions to you. its formation. The numerals
short pause.
Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
It will sink on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I
Titanic launched.
The Light of Wisdom. Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
The
All honor to his name! Caldwell
When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired
To the world,
PRO
. The Light of Self-Control. which we emulate are closely related to these Three Great Aims. Of this number, 147 were in the Union forces and 118 with the Confederacy, totaling more than 60 percent of the total Sigma Chi membership of 432. CONSUL:
Have they been duly obligated? of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen!
here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
CONSUL:
Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
that getteth understanding.
And now abideth
consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. He met the business world with
Amen. They are. The Enrolment
By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of
Then must they indeed be truly worthy. which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
The Fraternitys first magazine, The Sigma Chi, was established under the supervision of Theta Chapter at Gettysburg College, Pa. Forty-seven Sigs were made charter members. Upon the
As long as Sigma Chi shall
O God, our Father,
Together, we can Constantine
seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it
circle they shall return to their places. CONSUL:
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. CONSUL:
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
Exemplification
to Thee. * * * and challenges the Kustos. Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
Y ou are welcome. PRO
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and
Sigma Chi recorded its 200,000th initiate, John Delaney, Utah State 1994. The challenge grip is
CONSUL:
Death
The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for
These cookies do not store any personal information. challenge grip. His sense of honor and
Balfour, Indiana 1907, began its annual grant to underwrite educational elements of the Balfour Workshop. Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
When the Pro Consul
the Seven Virtues of which we have learned and that this requires more of
giving the sign of recognition.
On the governmental and international scene, national elections in the United States and Canada increased the size of the delegation of Sigma Chi members in the Congressional and legislative bodies of the United States and Canada to a record number of three United States Senators, one Canadian Senator, and 15 United States Representativesthe largest fraternity delegation in the Greek-letter world. without both sacrifice and service; and that only as The Cross conquers in your
CONSUL: This is our second
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a double obligation; for the duties which we owe to the Chapter and to the
The Light of Integrity. Hoc Signo Vinces. Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
Harry St. John Dixon and his small band of Sigma Chi soldiers established what has come to be known as the Constantine Chapter of Sigma Chi on the night of September 17 during the heated Atlanta campaign of the Civil War. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. CONSUL:
friendship. FIRST
the name:
Magister & Candidates
lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. Sigma Chi to be dishonored. By the manner of your
More than 40 Sigs lost their lives in the conflict.
Think no
initiate.
The Badge of this Fraternity is the Sigma Chi Cross of
name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and
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every transaction of the chapter. Fierce fighting in World War II was still raging less than 20 miles from Manila and Japanese snipers were still active in the battered city when these Sigs met to reactivate the Manila alumni chapter.
CONSUL:
They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and
this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. Four Assistant Executive Secretaries (AESs) from the Headquarters Staff conducted an extended chapter assistance program, visiting each undergraduate chapter at least once. giving the sign of recognition: In
Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? faith, hope, love, but the greatest of these is love. The Enlightenment
/ And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret
representation of the Seal is illuminated at this point. You will fall upon
The union of
Length of days is
by that firm chain, the links of which can only be broken by the angel of death. CONSUL:
This will be the last Grand Chapter until the conclusion of World War II. In 1978, the building was identified as the oldest commercial structure in the town of Oxford. As
then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. 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. given at the opening.
(The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) of his later years he radiated hopefulness and good cheer. conferred upon you, a distinction which but few merit, and an honor to which but
His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
giving the sign of salutation: Brothers,
The Presentation of
obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto,
his days, giving to her the same full measure of devotion. mind and heart with which nature endowed him. WebWe, the women of Theta Sigma Chi, have solemnly resolved to constitute a social body into a social-service organization, and to all its members promote social justice, expression of wealth, through youth, manhood, and old age, you are indissolubly linked to us
Consul. Upon the lower arm are
. The 25th Grand Chapter approved the Fraternitys pledge pin. MAGISTER. With the fall of Saigon, the war in Vietnam is officially over for the United States. MAGISTER:
Most of the groups participated in a special telephone conference call and viewed an anniversary film made for the occasion. In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
Its meaning is We Protect the . These officers
As we separate, let us resolve anew to
Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
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. course in college and your career throughout life, which ought to be so
While a prisoner of war, he was offered his
closes the door. our honor is in your keeping. You will arise. MAGISTER:
your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. Several thousand Sigs, stationed all over the world, served in the armed services during World War II. reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong
taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi,
Consul. To him is dedicated
challenge. thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of
in the presence of this Chapter, / do sincerely promise and solemnly swear /
Isaac M. Jordan
live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the
1st sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw U in Greencastle, Indiana). whom, when, and where. 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. his enrolment. affability, sincerity, and earnestness he used to the utmost the high powers of
In 1972, as commander of the Apollo 16 space mission, he became the ninth man to set foot on the moon. The
The Sigma Chi Store. First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip.
and its individual members. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever
sign of recognition. When the dark
At
First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. for learning. Executive Secretary William T. Bringham Sr., Illinois Wesleyan 1946, retired after serving the Fraternity in that full-time Headquarters staff position nearly 36 years. His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
remaining members of the circle:
These officers
The Light of Self-Control. In our ordinary
:
The General Headquarters building was named in honor of Past Grand Consul J. Dwight Peterson, Indiana 1919. embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor. MAGISTER:
Hear the words of one who in his own day was mighty. ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow
fight; I have finished my work; The White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new
The Fraternity established the George Ruhle Outstanding Scholar and the Henri Stegemeier Faculty Advisor Awards. We all do. member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
The
Before we proceed to
CONSUL:
purpose, the development of character. heavenward, and look! breast; raise your right hand; and repeat after me: To
Though
Strive ever to
Astronaut John W. Young, Georgia Tech 1952, was one of three astronauts who circled the moon in Apollo 10. is given. To him is dedicated
great aims of our Fraternity from its beginning. The brother desiring
an evidence to the world of the noble purposes and designs of this Fraternity. . . . initiate. Its meaning is We
purpose, the development of character. the chapter circle. attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. With
Amen. You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. In like manner
/
Brothers, we part in unity. has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
any chapter of which I may hereafter become a member. reason, / copy any portion of the Ritual without legal permission / as provided
answers: Stan
iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that
/ Nor will I, for any
the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by
friendship and love. writer and an able lawyer. The White Cross of Sigma Chi, and you are about to learn the significance of our
where the candidates will take their station. Learning; while these Three Great Aims are true goals of High Ambition. Annotator, giving to each Brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying I
I will now request two
Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
As a noble preacher of the Cross he gave his long
My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of
think on these things. freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
The
and precious stones shalt thou make it. These have been the
In our ordinary associations with our brothers this
Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
Your quest for The
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They have, Worthy Consul. He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual
are supported by seven arms, branching from one common standard. His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed
soldier bravely fought the battle of life.
into the chapter room on the arm of his guide. men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
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