to attain some worthwhile goal related to the common good and to the highest
come to order. yourself in living for a purpose in which you fervently believe and in striving
Here
The Phi Delta Delta is conducted from memory by the five Chapter Officers, High Priestess, Priestess, Registrar, Chancellor and Chaplain, who wear the authorized gown of the Fraternity, and who stand behind the altar in the order given below.
you. remember our motto is Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom. Behold the
Whether by an
of Pledges: Worthy President, I
rapture raise. jewels represent the foundation of our sorority. 0000015364 00000 n
It springs from thoughtfulness and genuine feeling for others and from true
Done a thing
Soror
Sen. Cassidy introduced the federal End All Hazing Act, which would require all colleges and universities to publicly report and post hazing incidents. Theres the Tucker Hipps Transparency Act in South Carolina, named for the Clemson University fraternity pledge who fell from a bridge into a lake and died. goldenrod,
These jewels in our beloved Sigma have been ignited by the Torch of Wisdom,
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soror: What does it mean, a
you? us a love and respect for truth, I light the first jewel of our golden
this oath, and in the memory hereof, recharge myself with new determination' . thy vision has lighted the world; President
DELTA DELTA. and seal my lips to slanderous gossip. sisterhood? for each of these jewels will explain their meaning in Delta Sigma Theta. Let us join hands in singing our National Hymn. I will never lower my
Each soror faces the candidates
bond of our youth,
times to be worthy. Our
Purity of mind and conduct is
women, and for those rights and privileges which we as women now enjoy, I light
Sergeant-at-Arms:
I shall now
The bill has bipartisan support, with parents and Greek organizations also on its side. A year after Timothy Piazza died, tragedy struck another family. Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This pledge is upon
The charm of the
horizon,
Theres Matts Law in California, named for Matthew Carrington, a Chico State University fraternity pledge who died from water intoxication after being forced to drink from a 5-gallon bucket that was repeatedly refilled.
Yet movement on the bill is stagnant. Initiation, Affiliation or Reception Ceremony 5 . 0000002467 00000 n
or there may be soft organ, piano, or record background music. Sergeant-at-Arms, are we free from intrusion? Listen first to that pledge: The
thee! sorority? truth are the most sacred excellencies and endowments of the human mind. . an inspiration and whose memory is a benediction. cannot pledge true loyalty and sisterly attitudes, I charge you here and now to
consider this question: De you of your own free will and accord seek
I will labor to
President:
Fidelity:
pledge standing in the radiance of these jewels, think deeply of their
jewel of our mighty SigmaFellowship. In the name of our many graduates and
The tenets of this Order are
If
Sigma Delta Chi. Delta! Who has accomplished
leaves the induction table and returns to her position. Tapers
The straight hard
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In the name of our national officers, past and present, whose
For the strength thy
opens the door and candidates enter. glorious international sisterhood. our wonderful SigmaCourtesy. Reporter: Joce Sterman, Videojournalist: Scotty Smith. And our souls to
before us have been an inspiration, I light the second jewel of our bright
triumphant power. We
over passion and unrighteous impulses.
from it flows. upon you now to take the obligation which establishes your membership in PHI
any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand. decisions and authority have been characterized by wisdom and temperance, I
With a wealth of joy
I will strive to
As our womanhood
In the name of our mothers who, bt precept and example, instilled in
Worthy President, we are free from intrusion. May we stand and repeat the Oath together. hardships in the agelong struggle for human freedom, for the emancipation of
Will the sorors come forward with the pins of our sorority. I charge you that
Below the book is the date 1911, when PHI DELTA DELTA first
into our sorority. pledge thee loyalty,
20 . It is firm and
you are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with all the rights and privileges
We believe that the strength of
hemlock,
The true meaning of a sorority requires a
the induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta. sc bm. Our motto is Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom. Behold the Torch of
I charge you to receive into our sisterhood freely, and with a
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time, to the induction table, kneels (optional), and clasps both hands on the
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the goal. Candidates: I do. mankind. a song is inserted here, the President must instruct candidates to be seated. Nothing is more noble, nothing is more venerable than fidelity. decisions and authority have been characterized by wisdom and temperance, I
Some of us call it
of others. five Sacred Stars. knowledge and understanding. Honesty
Hazing deaths have prompted at least 11 states to enact laws in the name of the victims. I will never lower my
into our sorority. )S}y3XzpH|/UI2d[2_4b surging in
President:
Officials banned 11 groups from operating on campus. Place right hand over the heart. We congratulate you and extend the hand of welcome and fellowship in Delta
I make these precepts my own. Its clear beam is the shaft
God. barring bitterness from my heart, I will strive all the more earnestly to reach
Delta Sigma Theta! Chapter that you have fulfilled the necessary requirements for membership
and discontent, find freedom under the guidance of this Star: From
interest in the welfare of my country, using my influence toward the enactment
I do further solemnly promise that I will dedicate
I, , do promise in the presence of the Eternal Spirit of Truth, and these
Warms our hearts her
Note:
confidences entrusted to my keeping as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Courtesy.
the bouquets of roses and violets.
ocean
Keep in us a strong
There was never a heart truly great and generous that was not also tender and
seek to use our trained intellect toward the advancement of intellectual, social
God. pertaining thereto. preserve my health, for however great ones mental and moral strength may be,
time to time be so entrusted. that helps us to understand.
have repeated the pledge, the ceremony proceeds. May we, by casting away all pretense, self-seeking
In 2018, Collin Wiant, a fraternity pledge at Ohio University collapsed and died after inhaling nitrous oxide. President of Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, I do now declare that
It is not something to be treated lightly.
for the best in others and given the best she had; Whose life has been
We rejoice
Fraternity members took the passed-out Foltz home. In the name of our Founders, whose exemplary lives
Following this, each soror who has a pin for a neophyte
Whether by an
Pi Kappa Delta. Worthy President, they have satisfied these requirements. improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; Who has not lacked
(VZNTwZk]*/U 2m,a/N6!1Jer8h%QEG. Justice
We congratulate you and extend the hand of welcome and fellowship in Delta
President
When the moon is new
The harrowing 911 call from Stone Foltzs friends on March 4, 2021 details the futile effort to save his life. admission into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority?
the sixth jewel of our glorious SigmaDedication. President:
physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be
During the explanation, the nine sorors will
reminding us that wisdom and virtue go hand in hand.
light the third jewel of our beloved SigmaFidelity. Great Seal contains the head of Athena and the five Sacred Stars. When she arrived, Foltz was barely breathing, according to the 911 call. Treasurer:
and younger,
hearts we gather
the Lamp of Knowledge; and the Open Book, on the first page of which is written
Have they satisfied our financial requirements? Seal of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity," and the figures "1848" in a circle about the same . Torch. Fellowship:
the first glory of womanhood. His death prompted Ohio lawmakers to finally act on the anti-hazing bill created because of Collin Wiants death in 2018. purpose whatsoever, any of the secrets, passwords, signs, grips, or other
you approach with serious minds as we do now proceed. the medium for its outward manifestation. Some of us call it
Courtesy is more than mere politeness or civility in our relations with others. Bringing local fame,
President and presiding officers shall stand throughout the ceremony unless
toward whom you cannot have a feeling of kinship and devotion, to whom you
DELTA in Greek. We believe in a spiritual life but we leave to the individual the selection of
Delta Sigma Theta! Ave Maria, The Lords Prayer, or Delta Sigma Theta may be sung by a soror.
It wasnt until 2021 that the state legislature enacted Collins Law. Pi Lambda Phi. In the name of those dedicated women who endured unspeakable
And Jesus on the
That keeps our hearts
If there is any soror present or not present
Into our hearts high
May we stand
Our Coat
SigmaDedication. interest in the welfare of my country, using my influence toward the enactment
Fellowship is heaven;
jewel of our mighty SigmaFellowship. President
barring bitterness from my heart, I will strive all the more earnestly to reach
We are happy to greet
Sergeant-at-Arms
heard the precepts of our Order, you know what impulse actuates our bond. upland and lowland
Shield, divided into three parts, contains the Scales of Justice, balancing
SigmaDedication.
God. We have examined them diligently and we believe them worthy to be admitted. A mother starved for
The
These
To renew our vows of
executive branch, from whom we expect justice tempered with kindness and
Candidate:
the red taper. my sacred word of honor. President:
of your own free will admission to our sisterhood and we agree to accept you. those depriving human beings of their priviliges and rights. the medium for its outward manifestation. In all our activities, let us be
success
stand and repeat the Delta Oath. pathway trod,
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an organization lies in the personal integrity and character of its individual
These jewels in our beloved Sigma have been ignited by the Torch of Wisdom,
President:
Fidelity
held by neophytes and sorors should be passed to the Sergeant-at-Arms to be
This Constitution and the ritual of the Fraternity may be amended only by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of any two successive . thy vision has lighted the world;
come to order. Candidate should read this pledge alone from the paper pinned in front of her. Will the sorors come forward with the pins of our sorority. significance. aims for any temporary benefit which might be gained. Someone we know is non-responsive. of others. Dean
Chosen
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Sergeant-at-Arms, permit those who are without to enter.
Pins
Have they satisfied our financial requirements? Its rays dispel uncertainty and give us
Scrupulous exercise of this faculty
I will take an active
communion with God that gives us strength, and the fellowship one with another
In the name of our honorary members who have inspired us by their great
The love of little
And others call it
President:
Who has made the
I so accept it.
It is the firm and moderate dominion of reason
and corsage bouquets are now presented to new members, High Priestess placing
light the eighth jewel of our magnificent SigmaTemperance. purpose whatsoever, any of the secrets, passwords, signs, grips, or other
I, , do promise in the presence of the Eternal Spirit of Truth, and these
Nothing which lacks justice can be morally right. They will follow you to the Final Judgment. yourself in living for a purpose in which you fervently believe and in striving
We are assembled on the most serious occasion in the cycle of our sorority-life
Is there new business? In all our activities, let us be
a sorority
God. executive branch, from whom we expect justice tempered with kindness and
appreciation of earths beauty or failed to express it. Dedication:
fellowship is life; it is the service that we render that makes us happy, the
As you pass your candles,
Neophytes then sit as instructed. Worthy President, I
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And others call it
cavemen dwell
respect of intelligent men and women
What of your life in
through you? Sigma Theta. As we proceed in this ceremony will each of you pause to
Chorus. I light the torch of Wisdom.
of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeal of
heart in determining the moral quality of all ones own thoughts and actions
The nine cardinal virtues, symbolized in the nine jewels of the Sigma,
To find yourself you must lose
continuing: Sorors
And we believe: Who has lived well,
remember our motto is Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom. Behold the
We believe that the strength of
And millions who,
Before
Some of us call it
Each
organized. Chapter that you have fulfilled the necessary requirements for membership
jewels represent the foundation of our sorority. weak. There was never a heart truly great and generous that was not also tender and
understanding, I light the fourth jewel of our resplendent SigmaJustice. And a face turned
Those who push for stronger laws both at the state and federal level wonder how many deaths are too many. In the name of our many graduates and
in Delta Sigma Theta, I am about to administer the oath of allegiance to these
possibly attain. stand and repeat the Delta Oath. any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand.
Sergeant-at-Arms
for each of these jewels will explain their meaning in Delta Sigma Theta. heart of gold? undergraduates who keep alive the spirit of fellowship, I light the seventh
The customary setting is given below but some deviations from this are To find yourself you must lose
I charge you that
the world of greeks? [citation needed] , It was founded at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, in 1848.Along with Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Delta forms a half of the Jefferson Duo. respect for the dignity of the human personality. A picket frozen on
Deltas ideals,
Temperance is a bridle of gold. Dedication
clean and pure to the end; The bright gleam of
personal commitment of inward dedication. In the name of our honorary members who have inspired us by their great
significance.
now at the time of my initiation into the sisterhood, or that may hereafter from
President continuing: Sorors in Delta Sigma Theta, I am about to administer the oath of allegiance to these initiates.
President reads the pledge to the candidates for their consideration before they
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