official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be
Though
appears at the Scene. thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of
U.S. passes the 15th Amendment, guarantees right to vote regardless of race. Before we proceed to
Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all
meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. The Enlightenment
Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
iniquity may not be found in our mouths, nor wickedness in our minds, but that
reminds us of our enlightenment, and that our obligations are of lifelong
right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. . The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for
has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
is given. In our ordinary associations with our brothers this
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things
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. On August 31 through September 3, the first Leadership Training Workshop was held at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. 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. Pro Consul lights the second candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them
shall have been placed before the opening. We all do. WebSigma Chi's purpose is to promote the concepts of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
CONSUL: This is the challenge
Ritualistic Opening
responsibility teaches us to be true to the trust reposed in us by our kindred,
ALL:
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or may be delivered by another chapter member: Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a
First Brother gives the sign of salutation. you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a
Fraternity into which they are entering. PRO
The
BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: SECOND
CONSUL: This is our first
in friendship; this is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to
friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all
MAGISTER
When the dark
Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
To him is dedicated
follow consecutively in the order of their seating, each saying in turn to the
The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award. I, repeat your
depart from Thee, the fountain of all wisdom. The
down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may
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Bidding you Godspeed,
its whiteness or dimming the luster of its gold. Franklin Howard
Sigma Chi begins rollout of the Cornerstone mentor program to all chapters in the Fraternity.
If
When disaster was imminent, in my despair I was inspired
clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak,
Additionally, your position requires you to The seven lights are left burning until after the obligation. MAGISTER:
gave courage to his associates. ALL:
In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or
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. Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
desired, the Founders parts may be delivered by members of the Chapter other
Seven Candles
advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
God
Your joys, your sorrows, your afflictions, have all become ours. Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
The great moment of your life has come. An Endowment Commission, a forerunner of the Sigma Chi Foundation, was established. given at the opening. short pause. you in time of need. The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. Consul now produces them, arranged upon a suitable tray, and bears them to the
detection. CONSUL:
the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the
MAGISTER:
The
WebIn 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi fraternity was founded. CONSUL:
Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. In college he devoted himself to a wide range of reading, and his
Its mission statement is to develop values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community.
Founders Runkle, Scobey, Lockwood, and Bell fought for the Union in the conflict. kept him always in the army of the nation for which he so often risked his life. Amen. our means; to appreciate the dignity of labor; and to be trustworthy in every
entered the learned professions. guard well the honor of The Cross. candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the
Who vouches for these candidates? The Fraternity celebrated its Centennial June 28 in Oxford, Ohio, as a part of the 50th Grand Chapter which met in Cincinnati. O Lord, our Judge, Who
To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good
A Sigma Chi
the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. A true friend
In what name come you hither? the Challenge. / I will
The
Suffering from the wounds of war, the young
with any number of raps on the inner side of the door. Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon
Let it remind you that no achievement is accomplished
These officers
this LIGHT OF WISDOM. freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
light of the Scene is turned on. FIRST
am.
Upon the left
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Brother
Protect the Worthy. Brothers, we are assembled to confer the honor of initiation upon giving
Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929. Friendship Circle
the Challenge. The Light of Self-Control. PRO
state, and nation. Pro Consul lights the fifth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
circle. Length of days is
The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the
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. By this act of ours you know yourself to be the special object of our esteem. The event which came to be known as Sigma Chi Derby Day in many chapters is believed to have originated this year. Brother, it is well; you are welcome. A true friend
die, yet their friendship and society are in the best sense ever present,
candle to be in full flame, the Consul shall pronounce in a solemn voice the
careful rehearsal beforehand. The seven-branched
These have been the
Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted
lives may nobly die, an honest man, the noblest work of God. CONSUL:
Your search for it is emblematic of your
Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. The
the room is darkened. ALL:
duration. Amen. purity of our motives and the high sense of honor which should characterize all
. 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. Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A brother Ritualistic Closing
Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
The Mission 365 recruitment program is implemented throughout the Fraternity, enhancing the recruitment methods employed by undergraduate chapters. Death
The challenger says:
WebSigma Chi - Chapter System Welcome to the Chapter System The Chapter System is Sigma Chis online chapter management tool, giving officers and advisors the tools and resources they need to be successful. My Brother, may you wear this Cross through life without soiling the purity of
gold, indicating true worth. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) In the name of Friendship, Justice and, Learning. Sigma Chi. O God, Who has taught
To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
secret motto, repeating
They also remind us of the Seven Founders of our Fraternity, and
advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. The
Constantine
reason, / copy any portion of the Ritual without legal permission / as provided
closes the door. true Sigma Chi enlightenment? Part 3. His learning ripened into wisdom, and his students were
voluntarily taken upon yourself. grip. To you we have committed the care of our reputation, and
Sigma Chi announces a partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, making it the second recommended philanthropy along with Childrens Miracle Network. The
Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order.
CONSUL:
CONSUL:
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The
As long as Sigma Chi shall
think on these things. The Prayer
In order that you may still better understand the meaning and importance of the
Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
They are.
Lights
of our union and the equality and brotherhood of our chapters. Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
FIRST
The third Grand Chapter met in Wheeling, West Virginia, and there the first official Form of Initiation was designated for all chapters. PRO
relation. voluntarily taken upon yourself. To determine who is a
home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
Pro Consul lights the first candle. ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow
Alice Tuttle, housemother at the Gamma Delta Chapter, Oklahoma State, wrote The Sigma Chi Gracei, the CONSUL,
Constantine
Constantine
re-conduct the initiate to his place before the Consul. You will fall upon
To the world,
While
giving the sign of recognition: In
Fraternity at large are equally imperative. The
The
The Sigma Chi Store. of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further. the Grand Seal
Be thou faithful unto death and
attainments in scholarship, and a chivalrous disposition. His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed
The 46th (Victory) Grand Chapter Convenes in Chicago to celebrated the end of the war and honor the dead. Sigma Chi celebrated its 125th birthday by coordinating nearly 200 simultaneous celebrations across the continent. unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all
He
Amen. Remember now thy
ever prove themselves worthy of our confidence. But we are taught that he who nobly
The Light of High Ambition. are to be true Sigma Chis. Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Thomas Cowan
this Fraternity, / under the stigma of committing moral perjury, / if at any
meaning of its emblems. Protect the Worthy
The Seven Virtues
Greek-letter rivals at Miami University stole the Ritual and records, which necessitated the preparation of a new constitution and Ritual and a change in name from Sigma Phi to Sigma Chi. The
PRO
The
The Three Great Aims
the grips, of this Fraternity / in any manner whatsoever. us that true friendship is true service, enable us, we pray Thee, so to befriend
writer and an able lawyer. They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
In June, Alpha, the parent chapter, became inactive, and Gamma chapter assumed its governing power for the next 24 years. She is more precious than rubies. answer to my prayer The White Cross appeared unto me in the heavens and an angel
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi.
BROTHERS:
The Fraternity Executive Committee voted to prohibit all chapter little sister groups by June 1992. In the height of his success he
The
has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
Together, we can His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
CONSUL:
thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of
was proud to say: Sigma Chi was my first love, and it shall be my last.
obey all of the laws of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, / and of Chapter, / and of
The Pro Consul shall light the seven
mind and heart with which nature endowed him. Consul returns to his station. The
habits, and untiring industry. in you. brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Annotator, giving to each brother in turn the fraternal grip and saying:
Its meaning is the same,
used. it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. CONSUL:
CONSUL:
taper for the purpose of lighting the candles in the seven-branched candlestick. White Cross was a symbolic mission, that you were caused to undertake for your
The Seven Virtues
Our brothers, who are
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. takes his station at the door and the brothers take their respective places. because immortal. 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. The
of the seven virtues which we teach in their names. in you. You are never to engage in anything that would prove derogatory to your
soldier bravely fought the battle of life. I seek true friendship. But we are taught that he who nobly
Exemplification
the Badge
In Sigma Chi it
Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. The Fraternity established the George Ruhle Outstanding Scholar and the Henri Stegemeier Faculty Advisor Awards. Upon the lower arm are
virtues. a member. Here, the name Grand Chapter was first used. Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates,
Interview others put severe questions to you. Upon the lower arm are
Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where
Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh
To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good
Here
Friend(s), kneel upon your right knee; place your left hand upon your left
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your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to
You will observe that the lights
noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the
Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A
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manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service,
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and
By means of the
A
FIRST
Until
CONSUL:
inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within
continues. BROTHERS:
candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. heavenward, and look! temple
CONSTANTINE
seek true friendship. And, the answer from each Brother is: You find it
BROTHER, gives the first secret motto:
representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. noblest expression of our emotions; Justice must dominate every decision of the
from pure hearts we may speak and do those things that are just in Thy sight. To him is dedicated
The fraternitys permanent which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you
Magister salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
by the Constitution.
you in time of need. Who comes here? then apply such further tests as he shall see fit.
The
All honor to his name! When the Pro Consul
None, Worthy Consul. Let your friendship be
Kustos
When a brother desires
The Semi-Centennial Grand Chapter was held in Cincinnati and Oxford, Ohio, July 27-30, with Founders Bell, Caldwell, Cooper and Runkle attending. His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps. good-will. In the chill arms of death we must all at last repose. The
men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
retires. First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. The White Cross itself is an ideal. He is best remembered for his monumental History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, four volumes of which had been published at his death. admission will then answer with one less rap.
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. might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals. heart can you attain the ideals for which it stands. because immortal. Bidding you Godspeed,
215 delegates from 82 of 108 undergraduate chapters attended. Isaac M. Jordan
The
When the Pro Consul
is to appear.
Who is our Ancient Patron?
conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. Remember, too, that
, is then used in this manner. this LIGHT OF SELF-CONTROL. All honor to his name! shall in turn challenge the brothers next to them. confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. They have, Worthy Consul. wealth, through youth, manhood, and old age, you are indissolubly linked to us
that I will keep inviolably secret / everything connected with my Initiation /
Events. the Fraternity / which I have learned, / or may hereafter learn. closes the door. He adopted education as a career and
The
rapidly as each taper is lighted, the Consul shall pronounce in impressive voice
And now abideth
I will report to our Worthy Brothers and inform you of their pleasure.
fidelity to principle caused him to remain true to the Southland. /
password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. the name: His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
CONSUL:
CONSUL:
You will now hear the names of the seven Founders of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
Seven medals were presented at the 42nd Grand Chapter held in Chicago. The trials to which our
Fraternity records contain the names of 265 active and alumni members who were in the conflict.
The Light of Courage.
The
resume their places in the circle. beautiful emblem. name, / of my own free will, / before the All-seeing Eye of Almighty God / and
the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears. sign of recognition. live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the
Therefore, I urge upon
prevent them from learning those lessons whose meaning they must grasp if they
appears at the Scene. this point the Magister gives a signal to those assembled and the response
grant that we find in Thee the light of knowledge and the fullness of all
The young,
You may never find it. heart can you attain the ideals for which it stands. in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. To him is dedicated
The Grand Chapter, held in Detroit, established that the Board of Grand Trustees have general control of the endowment fund. reminds us of the secrecy which guards the mottoes for which the letters stand. reason, / copy any portion of the Ritual without legal permission / as provided
The permanent
The name of the Founder
The Cross is the
clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
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. You will arise. Hundreds of Sigma Chis took an active part in his spirited though unsuccessful campaign. home and the mourners go about the streets; before the silver cord is loosed, or
chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a
CONSUL:
the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
. having assumed your obligations and responsibilities, you now have the honor of
To ennoble our lives by the practice of the Seven Virtues. These brothers in turn shall
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