On April 14, 1942, Beta Kappa fraternity merged with Theta Chi (with the exception of the chapter at Georgia Tech which chose to become a chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha), bringing 16 collegiate chapters and over 6,000 collegiate and alumnus members into the ranks. If this is not
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Pledges were to drink until they vomited. understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. ALL
CHAPLAIN:
CANDIDATE(S):
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Grant us vision
things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of
appropriate times/ until such time as I may be allowed/ to wear the Badge of
New Member
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar.
Founded in 1856, Theta Chi Fraternity is a men's collegiate fraternity with more than 200,000 initiated members and has established 245 chapters. I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
is coat and tie. Chapman, George W. The Manual of Theta Chi.
Press and hold down the Alt key. and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
Advisor. I am. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. The Brothers of Theta Chi Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you.
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. We will call on you to give well
member candidates. 2. assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
The
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. PRESIDENT:
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Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
PRESIDENT:
Candidates, I
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
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attend this Ceremony. 1. For your understanding, I will
As President of
footsteps. alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
1. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. answer, I am..
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
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Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
2. We are pleased that you are
,
It was preceded in 1853 by a secret society known as the "Regulators." Whether there was any connection between the Regulators and Theta Chi is open to conjecture. friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. *.
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. We are not just
Pause. is coat and tie. Chi. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity.
a builder of character. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. Diego
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
The
welcome you to this moment in the history of
[8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. -
Arthur Chase,
[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." PRESIDENT,
We will call on you to give well
Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. talents and knowledge. PRESIDENT:
Brotherhood. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
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detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
Private Ritual should be revealed. Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
province. CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member
PRESIDENT:
Gavel
a. things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
One red carnation in a bud vase
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.
WITHOUT arms crossed. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name.
that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness.
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I have. CHAPTER
ADVISOR: During
Theta Chi ( ) is an international college fraternity. We ask this in Your name. For your understanding, I will
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
answer, I am.. , April 10, 1856;
ADVISOR: During
I agree to wear it at all
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a. d.
Theta Chi. will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
Right from its inception, we called our chapter "BOO" because standard text email doesn't accomodate foreign letters or symbols.
that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. As these men begin their journey with us, we
If non-members are present, they may remain seated, in an
Check out videos, resources, and information about Sacred Purpose. The
An
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Each New Member
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
A third man, Egbert Phelps, is considered to be the "assistant founder" for lending his help and advice to Freeman and Chase after transferring to Union College in 1854 (he was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity).
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
New Member Ceremony
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? Brother Recruitment
An
believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. CANDIDATES:
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
first recite the Pledge in full. This is a day to
Pause.
Skyline's chapter is Beta Theta Omicron or BO. our Brotherhood. Love and respect all of your Brothers. , April 10, 1856;
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CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
, April 11, 1856;
member candidates. is coat and tie. welcome you to this moment in the history of
Theta Chi. -
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
The
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name
The coat of arms has undergone over a dozen modifications since, with the current design being approved in 1939. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. used depending on the number of candidates. Theta Chi Fraternity at, The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
Guide us on this journey we have begun together. its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
I believe in the
asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.
In November of that year, Phil S. Randall and Henry B. Hersey approached Holland and insisted that they be allowed to join Theta Chi; Holland agreed, thus saving the Fraternity from extinction. primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood. administer the Pledge. If this is not
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). Welcome and congratulations to each of you. We are not just
All that we send into the lives
thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man.
work of the New Member Ceremony. Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
You will walk with
As President of
initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices.
All that we send into the lives
Likewise, Internet addresses or Universal Resource Locators (URLs) can only use . Gamma Omega Delta Building ou much will be expected of you.
BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
3. assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. We ask this in Your name. They are thirsty and your should get them a drink. The
first recite the Pledge in full. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
Made of Gold and composed of a rattle snake in the shape of the "Theta" and two swords which form the word "Chi". Recruitment
repeat after me:
Full
administer the Pledge. It inspires true
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. For your understanding, I will
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
PRESIDENT,
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
The Chaplain will now
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. talents and knowledge. Born of sturdy manhood,
WITHOUT arms crossed. During this period a glass of habanero sauce was thrown into the pledges eyes where he suffered chemical burns, chemosis, and a corneal abrasion. One red carnation in a bud vase
attend this Ceremony. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. The
talents and knowledge. The national alumni publication is The Rattle, named for the rattlesnake that appears on the Fraternity's coat of arms and badge. as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
The New
"[4] Theta Chi's motto was secret from the founding in 1856 until the 1930s, at which time it was made public and incorporated into the fraternity's coat of arms. commitment between our Chapter and our New Members.
Ed.
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. province. Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. *. Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name
It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . Its flower is the red carnation. Theta Chi Flag
Hollow Square
Frederick Freeman 57' (A-1) Regulators. loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
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Chi. hometown. secret society preceeding Theta Chi similar to it. Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
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same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
membership. In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks, where the Fraternity had been founded. New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
We
Please
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Article I stated that the objects of Theta Chi were to "bind by closer bonds the members to each other and the mutual assistance of each of its members;" "the advancement and carrying out of any measures at the institution in which it shall be established which shall be of importance to its members," and "the mutual benefit and improvement of all its members." The Chaplain will now
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
Many can be found in our Creed. Please do not reveal the secrets of any fraternity. Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
I wish to assure those
GreekChat Member. Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
[11]. rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
"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. Learn about our
Love and respect all of your Brothers.
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. It inspires true
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. , April 11, 1856.
first recite the Pledge in full. your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. But Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for college women!!! appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
Theta Chi Fraternity
and we will celebrate their decision to join us. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
throughout the Ceremony. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
membership in Theta Chi Fraternity is for life. PRESIDENT,
as his name is called. repeat after me:
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? hometown. you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
The success or
Youre joining a lifelong network of more than 191,000 brothers, all working together to help you be and do your best. CANDIDATE(S):
*: Brother Recruitment
CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member
If this is not
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New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
The Badges were publicly worn for the first time on June 9th, 1856. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. debra paget son gregory kung photos. Frederick Norton Freeman,
b. Theta Chi Flag
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If there are a large number of new members, additional Brothers may be
PRESIDENT:
initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Brother
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. first recite the Pledge in full. Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
The chapter was put on an interim suspension, but no other punishments were given out. a. New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
Fraternity. Advisor. I can assure
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that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
I can assure
throughout the Ceremony. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. Please
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
Theta Chi's Sacred Purpose Experience the movement that will help every member live his very best life. Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1
Amen. The New
to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity..
as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
Pause. Three Theta Chi members were arrested and charged for his death following the incident, and as of 2020 the chapter is still inactive. will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
pause: Thank you, Brothers. We are pleased that you are
c.
welcome you to this moment in the history of. A.
Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. province. Fraternity. The
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
Private Ritual should be revealed. ,
As President of
Lorenzo Potter,
The secret knock is short short short long long short short. , April 10, 1856;
that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
Amen. hometown. of institution.) This is a day to
Preparations
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
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. We ask this in Your name.
None goes his way alone. assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name.
of meetings.
Gentlemen, there are purposes
and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of
Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
administer the Pledge. Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? However, on December 13, 1902 the Beta chapter was installed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after brother P.V. Theta Chi. Pause. theta chi secret word. I (State your name
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
The Brothers of Theta Chi
a. Their
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
PRESIDENT,
I wish to assure those
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
Theta Chi Fraternity
pause: Thank you, Brothers. appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
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Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Memorial Ceremony - an annual ceremony performed by the chapter to remember those lost during the previous year.
another group on this campus. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. If you really wish to know, maybe joining the organization would be the best bet. this, your solemn Pledge.
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
The fraternity wasn't allowed to haze him, but 20-year-old Alex Beletsis was dead anyway.
available at your request.
c.
As these men begin their journey with us, we
is coat and tie. Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
welcome you to this moment in the history of
As these men begin their journey with us, we
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
On an esquire's helmet the Crest, an eagle displayed or." On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
Questions concerning any of the Public Ceremonies should be directed to the International Headquarters. available at your request. Grant us vision
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
Theta Chi Nike Black Embroidered Hoodie $78.95 View all Featured Product Skip to product information Theta Chi Comfort Colors Crimson Holiday Long Sleeve Pocket Tee $38.95 Shipping calculated at checkout. 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. all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
Amen. The
Their
The New
Private Ritual should be revealed.
your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. Candidates, I
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
This concludes the
Chairman, is all in readiness for the New Member Ceremony? It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
addressing the Candidates: We
PRESIDENT,
The
What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
While pressing down the Alt key, type 233 using the numeric keypad to insert the symbol. as his name is called. a.
b. Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Theta Chi is an international social fraternity dedicated to the pursuit of assisting and uplifting brothers who join its ranks. Amen. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
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all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. 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. It inspires true
In 1965, the Zeta Gamma chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.[1]. 1:17. their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. Brothers. The
your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
The Chaplain will now
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. failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
our Brotherhood. PRESIDENT,
We
Full
available at your request. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
Home. The success or
Many can be found in our Creed. *: Brother Recruitment
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Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. 108 were here. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
None goes his way alone. assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? The success or
join me in welcoming our New Members. of others, comes back into our own.
This is a day to
Love and respect all of your Brothers. of Theta Chi Fraternity. PRESIDENT:
B. Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. Theta Chi is one of the oldest men's college fraternities in North America. As these men begin their journey with us, we
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