Each New Member
I can assure
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
ALL BROTHERS: I
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. The
,
your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. One red carnation in a bud vase
, April 10, 1856;
Frank Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915) wrote the Creed of Theta Chi. Private Ritual should be revealed. of us. and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
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. throughout the Ceremony. -
Gavel
The Fraternity's maxim is "Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater," and refers to one of the founding ideals of the Fraternity: loyalty to one's college or university over the course of one's lifetime. Two secret Honor Societies, the Gorgon's Head and Skull and Scroll, enjoyed a period as rival societies until 1934 when they merged to form Konosioni, now known as the Tredecim Senior Honor Society. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
The organization was disbanded from the university.
Recruitment
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you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
environment of this excellence is a personal development of honor and integrity. Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
Which item does not have a food-contact surface?
answer, I am.
There is a destiny
Dale A. Slivinske and David L. Westol. PRESIDENT,
ADVISOR: During
[14] Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, the letters on the housing for the Theta Chi chapter were taken down. failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
RECRUITMENT
of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. designated to assist with the New member emblems. 1.
PRESIDENT,
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
Theta Chi.
PRESIDENT:
ADVISOR: During
This following
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and on behalf of all its members, I wish to
List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
An
What is the moral lesson of at wars end by rony diaz?
In this we live our Brotherhoods motto of The Helping Hand.. The
The success or
This is a day to
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
PRESIDENT:
best ever trivia show; tesda fitness instructor course; palestinian tatreez patterns; ogeechee lime taste; belle's magical world part 2 to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
Welcome and congratulations to each of you. much will be expected of you. Candidate(s), please
things,/ consistent with honor,/ for which it stands./ I agree to wear it at all
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Lorenzo Potter,
c.
Made of Gold and composed of a rattle snake in the shape of the "Theta" and two swords which form the word "Chi". its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
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. Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
Pledges were to drink until they vomited. Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer.
of others, comes back into our own.
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
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
loyally, or living as a valued citizen, and as an honorable gentleman. throughout the Ceremony.
I have. RECRUITMENT
country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
Please
Brother Recruitment
The Chaplain will now
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
PRESIDENT,
Brothers. None goes his way alone. alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Arthur Chase,
Member emblem is worn over the heart in the same location as is the Badge of
attend this Ceremony. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
Bible, opened to Genesis 1:1
to assembled guests, if any; omit the first sentence if no guests are present: You
Therefore, in the name of this
We will call on you to give well
work of the New Member Ceremony. Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
CHAPLAIN:
work of the New Member Ceremony.
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
What does theta chi's secret word 'Sistrurus' mean? Candidates, I
member candidates. Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives. The
and express our happiness that on this day you have chosen to follow in our
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
WITHOUT arms crossed. , April 10, 1856;
a.
*. Edward Bancroft
Theta Chi's mission is to develop college-age men into successful students, good citizens, lifelong brothers, and .
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New Member Ceremony
Each New Member
1. a. are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity.
The
province. you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member
will ask them to state their commitment, we will declare our support for them,
those choices. The
Theta Phi Alpha is one of 26 national sororit. PRESIDENT: Brother Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer.
This is a day to
I wish to assure those
country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity., I (Name in full)/
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. Canadian Flag
I believe in the
New Member Ceremony
d.
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
More info about these scholarships below. [8], In 2018, a Theta Chi member and student died due to alcohol poisoning at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Theta Chi Flag
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
*: Brother Recruitment
Full
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
Williston, Sand
Candidates will remain standing
PRESIDENT,
Questions concerning any of the Public Ceremonies should be directed to the International Headquarters.
On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
,
Brother Recruitment
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. Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. hometown. failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
hometown. province. of Theta Chi Fraternity. CHAPLAIN:
The use of the term Pledge, as derived from the word, means a promise or
your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
hometown. The
Theta Chi. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. I can assure
of institution.) We are witnesses to
*: Brother Recruitment
If so, answer, I have.
A.
Edward Bancroft
Non-member guests, such as parents, may
United States
footsteps. CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates: New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
RECRUITMENT
of others, comes back into our own.
I am. d.
Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
Call upon them. List of New Members names, in alphabetical order, with hometown, and state or
b. 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.
same manner as a member;/ to conduct myself/ at all times as a gentleman,/ and
Williston, Sand
We will call on you to give well
and we will celebrate their decision to join us.
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Brotherhood. Brother Recruitment
The
Candidates, I
, April 11, 1856. throughout the Ceremony. This is a day to
CHAPLAIN:
Egbert Phelps, Theta Chi's "assistant founder", designed the original badge sometime before the founding date. ALL
The fraternity wasn't allowed to haze him, but 20-year-old Alex Beletsis was dead anyway. assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
(dit dit dit da da dit dit). This is a day to
The
Alma Mater first and Theta Chi for Alma Mater. repeat after me:
of others, comes back into our own.
, April 10, 1856;
Brother
Candidates, I
Theta Chi Fraternity
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
These were our first
things, consistent with honor, for which it stands. Grant us vision
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi were the first three fraternities founded at Miami University, so they are known as the Miami Triad.
It is known that Freeman was a Regulator and that when the Regulators passed out of existence in 1856 . Theta Chi was the first Greek Letter society to make its appearance at Norwich.
If so, answer, I have.
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
[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." initiated members of this Chapter made the same choices. Apply to become a Resolute Man today. The
PRESIDENT:
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it.
Their
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New. that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. As these men begin their journey with us, we
Below is a breakdown of the Theta Symbol shortcut on the keyboard: Place the insertion pointer at the desired location. PRESIDENT:
PRESIDENT:
acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. Theta Chi Fraternity
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Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
join me in welcoming our New Members. It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members. None goes his way alone. Full
Fraternity and the principles for which it stands. ALL BROTHERS: I
friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
Theta Chi is an international social fraternity dedicated to the pursuit of assisting and uplifting brothers who join its ranks.
Chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are assigned names using Greek letters. The
You will now be asked to make a solemn Pledge as to your desire to join
Candidates are assembled and await further instruction. possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so. actions will demonstrate to you the true meaning of Brotherhood.
The Monument of Theta Chi is a remembrance of the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity. Claremont
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. PRESIDENT:
, April 11, 1856. The secret handshake is a firm shake and a nod. The Brothers of Theta Chi
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? As President of
Pledge you have made, it is my pleasure and privilege as President of
sincere desire to grow in excellence in every aspect of our lives.
The
The secret knock is short short short long long short short. Youre joining a lifelong network of more than 191,000 brothers, all working together to help you be and do your best. all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
RECRUITMENT
Gracious
designated to assist with the New member emblems. I can assure
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
None goes his way alone. It is therefore customary that
Bellows Falls
As these men begin their journey with us, we
Chi.
those choices. In consideration of the solemn
that makes us Brothers.
Frederick Norton Freeman,
In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks, where the Fraternity had been founded. This concludes the
that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. member candidates. of institution.) understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor.
that makes us Brothers. those choices. PRESIDENT,
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
of others, comes back into our own.. accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. GreekChat Member. Frederick Norton Freeman,
welcome you to this moment in the history of. addressing the Candidates: We
used depending on the number of candidates. PRESIDENT:
For your understanding, I will
rejoice, for once again we begin the process of adding new strength to our
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
B. alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
This concludes the
placed granite memorials for both Chase and Freeman. of meetings. 0:00. and loving God, we ask Your blessing on our New Members, their families and on our
You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
The
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You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
It defines what membership in Theta Chi Fraternity truly means. answer, I am.. The
Theta Chi's preferred philanthropies are the United Service Organizations (USO), Wounded Warrior Project, the Children's Miracle Network, the American Red Cross, Relay for Life, The Kyle Charvat Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
Arthur Chase,
In 1965, the Zeta Gamma chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.[1]. Perkins transferred there from Norwich and petitioned Alpha chapter for a charter. President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. -
Script for the New Member Ceremony
to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
Grant us vision
Lorenzo Potter,
Pause. b.
you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
106-08. PRESIDENT,
join me in welcoming our New Members. *: Brother Recruitment
Deceased Brother Ceremony (and alternate readings) - for use at a funeral / gravesite / memorial. that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. If this is not
CANDIDATE(S):
is coat and tie. Theta Chi Fraternity and to your future conduct as a New Member. 1995
your Alma Mater, upon which this Fraternity depends. 3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
CHAIRMAN: Yes, the New Member
All that we send into the lives
pause: Thank you, Brothers. I (Name in full)/
addressing the Candidates: We
Vermont
institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
talents and knowledge. Elkhorn
The success or
, April 11, 1856;
The Grand Chapter, 1998. to honor my country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.. Theta Chi./ I agree to abide by/ all of the rules of this Fraternity/ in the
All that we send into the lives
We are pleased that you are
Hollow Square
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
We are not just
A Grand Chapter was organized in 1908 to direct the fraternity and promote its growth.
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
"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. Flag
You will walk with
His attorneys say he was forced to drink alcohol and then fell out an 18-foot-high window. Flag
How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
Frederick Freeman 57' (A-1) Regulators. in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
Be diligent in your studies
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? Welcome and congratulations to each of you.
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
Please
In October 2021, the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was the center of a student protest after claims that a female student was drugged and raped at a party circulated on various social media platforms. of us. primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Candidates will remain standing
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. hometown. all the men of Theta Chi Fraternity who believe in and exemplify the values of
'Theta' is a zero-looking Greek letter with a line across. The Brothers of Theta Chi Fraternity are here to teach, guide and assist you. Written by Frank H. Schrenk (Kappa/Pennsylvania 1915), the Creed has become an important part of our traditions and is a public expression of our ideals and objectives as a fraternity: "I believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. Home. Creed of Theta Chi Fraternity. Love and respect all of your Brothers. Middle fingers, fists and makeshift cardboard signs took the air. The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
Chi. Brother Secretary, please call the roll of the men who first offered
this, your solemn Pledge.
B. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
footsteps.
I wish to assure those
this, your solemn Pledge. 108 were here.
We ask this in Your name. Brothers. Edward Bancroft
Nurtured by resolute men, ennobled
With this
Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
An
asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
PRESIDENT,
We ask this in Your name. commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. 3 tall red tapered candles, unlit
PRESIDENT,
this, your solemn Pledge. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. New Member Ceremony
of us. Diego
PRESIDENT,
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
here to witness this special event. -
1. If this is not
Elkhorn
of us. Theta Chi Fraternity
and we will celebrate their decision to join us. alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. those choices. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
oath. another group on this campus. Fraternity.
will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
I (State your name
Who makes the plaid blue coat Jesse stone wears in Sea Change? Arthur Chase,
California
The Badges were publicly worn for the first time on June 9th, 1856. of meetings.
Recruitment
The Brothers of Theta Chi
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
as his name is called. secret society preceeding Theta Chi similar to it. assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
used depending on the number of candidates.
province. appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
and alumni board members will consult with us in many of our Chapter affairs
Pause. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity. work of the New Member Ceremony. You may rest assured that the helping hand of Theta Chi will always be
assurance, are you willing to make this Pledge and become a New Member? Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
Three Theta Chi members were arrested and charged for his death following the incident, and as of 2020 the chapter is still inactive. c.
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their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. Fraternity. used depending on the number of candidates. Brother Recruitment
I agree to wear it at all
[11].
CHAIRMAN, addressing the Candidates:
of Theta Chi Fraternity. to assembled guests, if any, omit if no guests are present: I welcome our guests to this Ceremony by which we formalize the
answer, I am..
c.
Lorenzo Potter,
I believe in the
Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
Absolutely none of your.
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