If so,
,
that makes us Brothers.
[8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. CHAPLAIN:
The
Fraternity. Brother , (Title) , you will address our New Members. Edward Bancroft
This concludes the
actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
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. A.
As President of
The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. PRESIDENT:
The Brothers of Theta Chi
Love and respect all of your Brothers. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
of Theta Chi Fraternity. The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. A.
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President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
B. Vermont
The Brothers of Theta Chi
Pause. Gavel
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
We are witnesses to
The
Love and respect all of your Brothers. country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
Non-member guests, such as parents, may
Hollow Square
Private Ritual should be revealed. thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. What is theta chi's secret word Gatorade mean? On August 29, 1931, the day of Theta Chi's 75th Anniversary Convention, a stone monument was dedicated at Norwich, Vermont. Krappa Alpha Theta does not allow mock initiations of any sort.
our Brotherhood. Home. a builder of character. welcome you to this moment in the history of
If this is not
PRESIDENT:
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. Grant us vision
The
You will walk with
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
Full
Fraternity. [1], The badge of Theta Chi consists of a rattlesnake in the shape of the Greek letter "theta" and two swords which form the letter "chi." thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. As these men begin their journey with us, we
Theta function - In mathematics, theta functions are special functions of several complex variables. The
Frederick Freeman 57' (A-1) Regulators. One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during
PRESIDENT:
designated to assist with the New member emblems. Candidates, I
Many can be found in our Creed. Questions concerning any of the Public Ceremonies should be directed to the International Headquarters.
,
Lorenzo Potter,
The Fraternity's colors are military red and white. CANDIDATE(S):
Chi. [3] Unlike other Fraternity mergers, Beta Kappa was completely absorbed into Theta Chi with no changes to the name or Ritual. Gentlemen, there are purposes
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It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. Brothers. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
throughout the Ceremony. I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. PRESIDENT,
,
In February 2021, a petition with over 10,000 signatures to suspend the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst emerged after the fraternity hosted several large parties, which were allegedly the cause of higher numbers of COVID cases on the UMass campus.
What does theta chi's secret word 'Sistrurus' mean? Flag
Bellows Falls
Theta Chi Fraternity
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? administer the Pledge. much will be expected of you. -
His attorneys say he was forced to drink alcohol and then fell out an 18-foot-high window. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. used depending on the number of candidates. Ed. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity.
Edward Bancroft
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. On an esquire's helmet the Crest, an eagle displayed or."
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. "Defendant Theta Chi National knew or should have known of the long-documented risk of death and serious injury posed by fraternity traditions like the Crossover Ceremony and related membership rituals and events, and their respective failures in reforming such dangers, which resulted in the death of Alex," the plaintiffs said in the complaint. member candidates. 1. and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of
another group on this campus. is coat and tie. ALL
What does theta mean in greek? throughout the Ceremony. work of the New Member Ceremony. RECRUITMENT
Call upon them. your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
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The
Welcome and congratulations to each of you. pause: Thank you, Brothers. you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member
These were our first
Born of sturdy manhood, nurtured by resolute men, ennobled by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its .
actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. With this
as his name is called. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
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. BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
Please
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual), New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member, One large red candle, at least three inches in diameter, (to remain lit during
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
The New
An
CANDIDATES:
will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
For your understanding, I will
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same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
membership. This is a day to
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. PRESIDENT:
ALL BROTHERS: I
We are pleased that you are
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. In consideration of the solemn
Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture.
There is a destiny
None goes his way alone. List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
d.
Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. Personnel required:
Theta Phi Alpha is one of 26 national sororit.
b. Brotherhood. Pause. PRESIDENT,
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). PRESIDENT,
commitment between our Chapter and our New Members.
It inspires true
The
understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
Wisconsin
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
This is a day to
This lit a fire under the UMass community and an estimated 300 protestors took to the grounds of Theta Chi around noon on Sunday to protest against their alleged wrongdoings. During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
WITHOUT arms crossed.
welcome you to this moment in the history of. pause: Thank you, Brothers. oath. here to witness this special event. PRESIDENT,
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Greek alphabet origins The CSU chapter started in 2014 and has grown to over 60 members, with the group expanding each year. initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Deceased Brother Ceremony (and alternate readings) - for use at a funeral / gravesite / memorial. Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. 1. your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
welcome you to this moment in the history of
New Member
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
Absolutely none of your. I believe in the
Each New Member
This following
and we will celebrate their decision to join us. *.
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
Love and respect all of your Brothers. primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
1.
If so, answer, I have.
administer the Pledge. We ask this in Your name. work of the New Member Ceremony. This concludes the
Elkhorn
Candidates, I
While pressing down the Alt key, type 233 using the numeric keypad to insert the symbol. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
much will be expected of you. Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
If so, answer, I have.
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
Pause.
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Candidates, I
The success or
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
I wish to assure those
Full
All that we send into the lives
c.
Lorenzo Potter,
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Brothers.
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
The Brothers of Theta Chi
Gracious
I am. appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
, April 10, 1856;
,
Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
RECRUITMENT
We will call on you to give well
More than one line may be
Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
hometown. It is therefore customary that
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
Williston, Sand
CHAPTER
Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1
Perkins transferred there from Norwich and petitioned Alpha chapter for a charter. our Brotherhood. section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor.
Brother
, April 10, 1856;
This is a day to
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. California
here to witness this special event. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. Amen. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Pause. (dit dit dit da da dit dit). The
of institution.) Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
I am. None goes his way alone. c.
their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
Brother
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. 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 single entity for 46 years. Recruitment
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. All badges are gold with the eye of the rattlesnake containing a ruby. oath. PRESIDENT,
acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. If so,
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
of others, comes back into our own..
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. Private Ritual should be revealed. member candidates. Chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are assigned names using Greek letters. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. Script for the New Member Ceremony
Call upon them.
Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
If you really wish to know, maybe joining the organization would be the best bet. Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
Secretary reads the list of new member candidates, including their full name and
Love and respect all of your Brothers. None goes his way alone. used depending on the number of candidates. Gavel
Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled
Frank Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915) wrote the Creed of Theta Chi. -
The Theta Chi handshake, also known as the double-dutch-rudder, is where you each shove your hand down your pants and grab your own dicks with your left hands, then grab each other's left hands with your right hands and vicariously jerk each other off. It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. Gentlemen, there are purposes
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
as his name is called. The chapter was put on an interim suspension, but no other punishments were given out.
Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
first recite the Pledge in full. PRESIDENT:
If so, answer, I have.
Theta Chi Comfort Colors Berry Mountain Sunset Long Sleeve Pocket Tee $38.95 New! PRESIDENT,
same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
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. Pledges were to drink until they vomited. Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. -
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
The coat of arms has undergone over a dozen modifications since, with the current design being approved in 1939. What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? this, your solemn Pledge. 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. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. Chi. of us. answer, I am.
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
Youre never alone with Theta Chi. of meetings.
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. ALL
by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Each New Member
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Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
They are thirsty and your should get them a drink. Candidates will remain standing
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
All that we send into the lives
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
membership. Theta Chi Fraternity's collegiate members are involved on their respective campuses with a multitude of leadership organizations, including Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the Order of Omega, Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Beta Kappa, Florida Blue Key, and NCAA athletics. throughout the Ceremony. sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. The
here to witness this special event. our Brotherhood.
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. New Member
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. Candidate(s), please
The Chaplain will now
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. that makes us Brothers. None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
*: Brother Recruitment
We are pleased that you are
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
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this, your solemn Pledge. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
Welcome and congratulations to each of you. In consideration of the solemn
We are pleased that you are
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. The
We ask this in Your name. assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
PRESIDENT:
The Grand Chapter, 1998. friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. United States
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. These were our first
In consideration of the solemn
I believe in the primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals, thereby serving my God, my country and my fellow-man. Claremont
We are not just
Private Ritual should be revealed. It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
This concludes the
If this is not
-
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
ADVISOR: During
We ask this in Your name. PRESIDENT:
Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. repeat after me:
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