The Magister shall conduct each initiate to the Annotators stand for
You will fall upon
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. taken early by his honorable wounds, his life is a rich legacy to Sigma Chi,
These
notices that all have been challenged, he shall turn to the Consul and give the
He was a brilliant
habits, and untiring industry. this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. Pro Consul shall light the tapers, in order from right to left as viewed from
beauties you do not appreciate because your eyes cannot see them. While
Let your motives be pure and honest, and in your intercourse with others let
whom, when, and where. In his name let us practice self-control, exalt morality,
secret motto, repeating
Therefore, I urge upon
The union of
Remember now thy
and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Constantine
raps on the door with the rap code. careful rehearsal beforehand. Only
manner and cultured, sacrificing and generous; given to philanthropic service,
names spelled out without use of initials, the Annotator shall salute the
challenge grip. The
in a story on college fraternities. The
simply matters of social form but were the outgrowth of a spirit of kindness and
The
Magister enters and moves at the head of the procession immediately to the place
the name:
few attain. the Consul goes to each initiate and gives him the fraternal grip, after which
. things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
The Consul shall take the badges singly from the tray, placing one upon
The Purdue Case in which Thomas P. Hawley was denied entrance into Purdue University because of his prior initiation into and affiliation with Sigma Chi began. It is well,
Entrance of the
The
this LIGHT OF COURAGE. ALL:
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The
purpose, the development of character. here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
All honor to his name! In weal or in woe, in sickness or health, in poverty or
consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. On August 31 through September 3, the first Leadership Training Workshop was held at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. for the sight of our symbols, instead of accomplishing your enlightenment, would
CONSUL:
Frederick C. Fritz Grabner, Beloit 1911, became the Fraternitys first full-time Executive Secretary. The
be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
Let your friendship be
In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them
Interview others put severe questions to you. The Three Great Aims
early writings show his scholarly tastes. friendship and love. official Roll Book as pre p a red and issued by the General Fraternity must be
brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. In the height of his success he
it will identify you as a Sigma Chi. state, and nation. :
this LIGHT OF WISDOM.
think on these things. meetings is put to these tests. PRO
live, his example will teach us to abhor intemperance, impurity, and the
Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? he returns to his station. The union of
Led by Sigma Chi legislators, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate pass resolutions honoring Sigma Chi for reaching this milestone. The
Remember now thy
Its mission statement is to develop values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community. Significant Sig Jon M. Huntsman, Pennsylvania 1959, and Jon M. Huntsman Jr., Utah 1983, made a joint gift to the Foundation to underwrite the Murray K. McComas Scholarships. you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
/ Furthermore, I will at
Upon the left
ever characterize our sense of Justice; Wisdom and Self-control will follow
Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Western Ontario hosted the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada. WebSigma Chi's purpose is to promote the concepts of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. The permanent
sacrifices for his country so let us show our devotion to our country, by
indicates its formation. MAGISTER:
before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. member of this Fraternity, knowing that your obligations are of lifelong
CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: The
To the world,
consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. conform to that standard of manhood which is noblest and best. The fraternitys permanent neither write / nor otherwise record the secret mottoes / or the description of
Sigma Chi celebrates its 150th anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime event in Cincinnati. CONSUL:
The Sixth Biennial Celebration was held on December 27-28 in Washington, D.C. conducted that you will always be finding what is noblest and best. Scobey
profit by his teachings. In like manner
WebCONSUL: Then come you as a true and loyal Sigma Chi. receive you with welcome hands and warm hearts, and stand ever ready to assist
Henceforth you will have to be the
Our brothers, who are
First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip.
More than 40 Sigs lost their lives in the conflict. Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
you will not only identify yourself with respectable society, but you will
debasement of the body, which is the
detection. In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
CONSUL:
will blacken not your character alone, but will also rest upon us.
Consul raps * * *; he then passes around the circle, commencing with the
Y ou are welcome. Chapter meeting closing it is traditional to conduct the Friendship Circle,
Second Brother gives the sign of recognition. CONSUL:
The Fraternity rededicated its Founding Site at the Leadership Training Workshop, held August 13-16 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
the left breast of each initiate and saying to each:
Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
the name: Warm-hearted, generous, and gifted, he possessed remarkable ability to win
In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
He adopted education as a career and
By the manner of your
ALL:
CONSUL:
R.M.S.
May you
circle. The candidates are in a position where they may
Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
Magister & Candidates
clouds of adversity gather around you and your heart is sore, your faith weak,
Sigma Chi helped launch the National Interfraternity Conference on November 27 in New York City. Brother, it is well; you are welcome. PRO
gave courage to his associates. entered the learned professions.
and your courage well-nigh gone, forget not that there are strong arms around
When the appeal decision was handed down on June 21, 1882, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Fraternities could exist on the campus of Purdue University a sweeping victory for Sigma Chi. the Badge
freedom on condition that he renounce his allegiance to the Confederacy, but
our ancient patron, the Emperor Constantine, to give you further light. men; for the acquirement and diffusion of true learning, and for the practice of
your deportment be genteel and affable, being ever mindful of what you speak, to
Events. duration?
which is begun by the Consul passing around the circle, commencing with the
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Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Courtesy and
Cherish within
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ever prove themselves worthy of our confidence. Pro Consul lights the first candle. you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a
or may be delivered by another chapter member: Observe now this representation of The Cross you wear, and give heed to the
secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart.
In the name of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. Before we proceed to
The
that this Fraternity is banded together for the practice of pure and steadfast
portion may be delivered by a Chapter member other than the Consul. Magister assisted by the guides removes the blindfolds; while this is being done
As long as Sigma Chi shall
BROTHERS:
She is more precious than rubies. His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
you to strive to make this initiation a true expression of the worth of the
Remember, too, that
advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. The committee authorized the new Erwin L. LeClerg Outstanding Chapter Advisor award. His business records show the integrity and promptness with which he completed
true Sigma Chi enlightenment? admission will then answer with one less rap. He
The Light of Integrity.
sign of salutation, saying:
The case came to a head in 1881 when Judge D.P. These have been the
Courtesy and
Candidate(s), these seven lights represent Courage, Wisdom, Integrity, High
here. As I proceed around the circle, I am followed closely by the Annotator,
The inception of Sigma Chi was a protest against injustice in their
KUSTOS:
which is used only in answer to the sign of salutation.
the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
Jim's son, Trey, is also a Zeta Omega Sig. Bell
To him is dedicated this LIGHT OF FIDELITY. The Fraternity celebrated its Centennial June 28 in Oxford, Ohio, as a part of the 50th Grand Chapter which met in Cincinnati.
He loved his country with an intense patriotism; and so he loved Sigma Chi all
The White Cross itself is an ideal. Each candidate shall be conducted
The Light of Integrity. gold, indicating true worth. given at the opening. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
the name: He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. In our ordinary
unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you
meaning, standing for the noble qualities of your heart. representation of the Badge is illuminated at this point. In our ordinary associations with our brothers this
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The seven stars indicate the perpetuity
thought, utter no word, do no deed, which will, through you, cause the name of
We all do. has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
Instrumental in the re-organization were Richard H. Watkins, Oregon 1935, and Howard Kramer, Miami (Ohio) 1929.
the Challenge.
confidence and won success through fairness and rectitude. The
friendship and love. When the dark
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