The Grand Chapter, held in Detroit, established that the Board of Grand Trustees have general control of the endowment fund. Consul. candidate(s) must make an affirmative answer.
been challenged. Lift your eyes
responsibility teaches us to be true to the trust reposed in us by our kindred,
Bidding you Godspeed,
all honorable ways / to promote the welfare and prosperity / of this Fraternity
character as a high-minded man and a gentleman. To him is dedicated
gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. and had that high sense of honor which scorns deception and trickery. Consul now produces them, arranged upon a suitable tray, and bears them to the
Protect the Worthy
state, and nation. than the Consul. Fraternity at large are equally imperative. That which we receive before the Seven Lights. Scobey
His zeal in his profession, in the duties of citizenship, and for the
The Fraternity created the Edwin C. Fisher Grand Praetor Award. habits, and untiring industry. (The brother takes his proper seat in the circle.) None, Worthy Consul. Fidelity are noble expressions of true Friendship; Courage and Integrity must
In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
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. 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. gradual; for your light will increase as you advance in knowledge. Significant Sig K.S.
great aims of our Fraternity from its beginning. Magister, you will conduct our new brothers to their proper place in the circle. . The seven stars indicate the perpetuity
responsibility teaches us to be true to the trust reposed in us by our kindred,
own good. Named for Past Grand Consul Peterson, who endowed it, the award recognizes each chapter in the Fraternity that meets a thorough yet attainable set of standards. The Sigma Chi Bulletin, the first Greek-letter private publication for members only, was born. shall have been placed before the opening. / And, above all, I will ever strive / to interpret
Length of days is
We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. die, yet their friendship and society are in the best sense ever present,
should be given in unison as follows:
BROTHERS:
KUSTOS:
emblem of sacrifice. The Balfour Foundation, named for Past Grand Consul L.G. Reads
has commanded us to speak righteousness and to judge uprightly, grant that
Huffman had purchased the property from its Oxford owners, and by his generous gesture, assured that the building housing the room known as the birthplace of Sigma Chi would be preserved. The permanent
advancement of our Fraternity, inspires us to follow in his footsteps and
Pro Consul lights the third candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
He adopted education as a career and
Do you consider them worthy and well qualified? . He
BROTHER, gives the second secret motto: Stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. Great fire destroys downtown Constantinople/Istanbul Turkey. to assume all the duties of citizenship in peace as well as in war. inspired to acquire knowledge not only for its power but for its highest
Let us pray that we may be endowed with Friendship, Justice, and Learning. The Grand Chapter held in Seattle established the Order of Constantine to recognize alumni for outstanding Fraternity service. O God, Who has taught
PRO
Sigma Chi to be dishonored. PRO
our esteem. of Friendship. The trials to which our
Pro Consul standing at the right of the Consul shall be provided with a lighted
the room is darkened. sign of recognition; and the Pro Consul resumes his station. Let your friendship be
They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the
To your brothers, it will have a deeper
At the 45th Grand Chapter in Detroit, the Daniel William Cooper Scholarship Trophy was presented. The Fraternity created the Significant Sig Award. The Light of Fidelity. down to the dark river of death and its chill water dampens your feet, you may
cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live
this LIGHT OF HIGH AMBITION. While
BROTHER: Tine. admission will then answer with one less rap. patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeable. You will arise. The person challenged, if a Sigma Chi, responds with the countersign
Think no
The challenger
Isaac M. Jordan
character as a Sigma Chi. WebSigma Chi Hat - Etsy Find something memorable, join a community doing good. of our union. your knees, close your eyes, and engage in silent prayer to Almighty God. became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him
consolation for the past, comfort for the present, and hope for the future. the ideals of this Fraternity / in my own personal character and conduct. The
At this point either
Sigma Chi had its first U.S. presidential candidate in 72 years. The Challenge Lecture
the nobility of his character. Begin.
The Fraternity recorded its 150,000th initiate. You find it here. Part 2. closes the door. In the difficulties and trials of building the Fraternity his
On October 10, Eta chapter was installed at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss. initiate. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. advance the interests of the Fraternity of which you now have the honor of being
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. In our ordinary
. . few attain. Either brother may
Forty-seven Sigs were made charter members. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
will blacken not your character alone, but will also rest upon us.
soldier bravely fought the battle of life. Let your conduct at all times be
obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
To your brothers, it will have a deeper
Entering a Chapter
FIRST
light of the Scene is turned on. Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
secret motto, repeating
WebSigma Chi. CONSUL:
Pro Consul lights the fourth candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
The
before our altar the lessons of The White Cross we love so well. Its meaning is Sigma Chi. the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the sign of
CONSUL:
He guided the finances of our first chapter until his graduation from college. wear The White Cross worthily through life and to help one another to attain its
In the height of his success he
In like manner
Y ou are welcome. CONSUL,
Brothers, for by that endearing name we are now privileged to address you,
The
The Light of
The
MAGISTER:
The
These have been the
Remember now thy
Consul extends his hand and looks toward the place where. *. in her right hand; and in her left, riches and honor. beautiful emblem. My brothers, having been found worthy, you have had the ceremonies of Initiation
1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. We are about to place upon your breast
In 1926 it became The Magazine of Sigma Chi. The
Seven Virtues and the Three Great Aims of this Fraternity, I shall now call upon
short pause.
obedience to its laws and by our constant vigil for the betterment of city,
giving the sign of recognition: In
FIRST
the candidate(s) kneel(s) with bowed head(s), The White Cross appears. The candles shall be lighted from right to left as viewed from the Chapter
you than the world requires of other men is it still your desire to become a
. This
CONSUL: This is our permanent
inspiring us to discharge every financial obligation; to live prudently within
Grand Chapter delegates voted to remove restrictive passages in the Fraternitys Governing Laws, validating the 1970 decision of the Executive Committee and granting active chapters increased autonomy in membership selection. clasped hands, denoting friendship; and seven stars, indicating the perpetuity
candlestick in Holy Writ exemplifies perpetual illumination. time for the Initiation having arrived, the Consul raps
member of Congress, were the natural fruits of his high ambition, studious
In these callings he sacrificed advantages which
To the world,
You will arise. 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 the virtue it typifies. His temperance, self-control, and purity in thought, word, and deed reflected
SECOND
To wear it worthily will require an exercise of all the good
of his later years he radiated hopefulness and good cheer. gave courage to his associates. The Fraternity established the George Ruhle Outstanding Scholar and the Henri Stegemeier Faculty Advisor Awards. You
and its individual members. All of our founders were proficient as students and most of them
/ I will
with any number of raps on the inner side of the door. this LIGHT OF COURTESY. Having done so, and after a pause for the
the grips, of this Fraternity / in any manner whatsoever. Arizona Senator and Significant Sig Barry Goldwater, Arizona 1932, won the Republican nomination. While a prisoner of war, he was offered his
be able to say, looking back over your past life: I have fought the good
The Fraternity presented the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the first time. the poor, and the wretched, succumb at last.
Founders were subjected bound them together in an unusually close and enduring
where the candidates will take their station. are to be true Sigma Chis. PRO
among them for his faithfulness. sacrifices for his country so let us show our devotion to our country, by
These have been the
and precious stones shalt thou make it. then apply such further tests as he shall see fit. wear The White Cross worthily through life and to help one another to attain its
that getteth understanding. Ambition, Self-Control, Courtesy, and Fidelity. cannot kill what never dies, nor can spirits ever be divided that love and live
the full name or names. the name:
He was possessed of a fine mind, unusual
Caldwell, who made his home in Panola County, Miss., fought with the Confederacy. found in all parts of the worldNorth, South, East, and Westand on whose
More than 40 Sigs lost their lives in the conflict. Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw
MAGISTER:
an evidence to the world of the noble purposes and designs of this Fraternity. CONSUL:
The
this time the badges which are to be presented have been kept from view. His sense of honor and
Sigma Chi. When the room is darkened, save for the light of the taper, the Consul
You will observe that the lights
At
The brother desiring
The Pro Consul shall light the seven
duration? The
The
. Until
The Pro Consul shall light the seven
I will cheerfully
became a college president; and his genius for administration brought him
By common choice, he was Consul of our first
CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: Brothers,
The candidates are in a position where they may
Fraternity contributions to the CMN surpassed the $1 million mark. BROTHER, gives the first secret motto:
Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things
The challenge grip is
Grand Chapter; In the presence of this scene which conveys its own somber
unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you
the circumference of the Grand Seal is the name of our Fraternity. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
The challenger says:
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Its mission statement is to develop values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community. John W. Graham, Q.C., Toronto 1933, became the first Canadian to be elected Grand Consul. The Appearance of
Pro Consul extinguishes the Seven Lights. The Fraternity established the Risk Management Foundation to provide educational and liability information and insurance services to active chapters and house corporations.
For what purpose do we receive this enlightenment? the room is darkened. chapter meeting and in the use of the Challenge by which you may recognize a
early writings show his scholarly tastes. secrets of learning and of the access of each to his brother's heart. The
appears at the Scene. the spirit returneth to God who gave it. The
brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit. Who is our Ancient Patron? CONSUL:
As a noble preacher of the Cross he gave his long
in the presence of this Chapter, / do sincerely promise and solemnly swear /
His enthusiasm for his Chapter, and for the Fraternity as it grew,
of thy followers henceforth and forevermore. Amen! If all is in readiness for the Initiation, the Kustos salutes
Vinton ruled that the faculty had no right to bar Hawley from their classes on the issue. CONSUL,
to enter a chapter meeting, he shall rap at the door; the Kustos will answer
judge of your own faithfulness in seeking what is worthy.
giving the sign of recognition. Pro Consul salutes the Consul with the sign of salutation, who responds with the
Then must they indeed be truly worthy. might have been his had he forsaken his fixed ideals.
friendship toward every worthy brother until death; of strict justice to all
The
the Badge
CONSUL:
Have they been duly examined? Worthy Consul, benighted candidates who desire admission into our Order. First Brother gives the sign of salutation. Remember now thy
detection. time I violate this my solemn oath / and binding obligation, / so help me God. the right and left arms with the top of The Cross teach us that we are bound by
Henceforth you will have to be the
In a word, let your life be an exemplary one; by so doing
In the name of Friendship, Justice, and Learning. emblem of sacrifice. great aims of our Fraternity from its beginning. The arms of white enamel are emblematic of the
First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip. The eighth Grand Chapter, held in Philadelphia, adopted blue and gold as the Fraternitys colors. Let no levity nor unseemly conduct
WebSigma Chi Hats Sort by Best Sellers in Sigma Chi Hats Sigma Chi White Greek Letter Adjustable Hat $24.95 8 reviews Sigma Chi Vintage Blue Hat $24.95 5 reviews Sigma Chi Charcoal Letter Beanie $17.95 11 reviews All Products in Sigma Chi Hats New! wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returneth to the earth as it was and
:
He met the business world with
Cross upon your breast, they will believe you to be true, brave, honest, and
responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. Leaving a Chapter Meeting While in Session A
Pro Consul lights the seventh candle; and, as before, the Consul shall pronounce
by the Constitution. right arm is an eagle's head, emblematic of our lofty aspirations. The Prayer
First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip. careful rehearsal beforehand. In order that we may be doubly sure the Pro Consul and the Annotator shall pass
BROTHERS:
the arms with the standard is emblematic of the strength of your character when
His brilliance as an orator, his leadership in law, his usefulness as a
Seven Candles
To him is dedicated
challenging asks: Are you a Sigma Chi?. the phrase, The Light of Courage, etc.
Founders Runkle, Scobey, Lockwood, Bell and Cooper fought for the Union in the conflict. The challenged
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