their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. Chapter and by the virtue of my authority as Chapter President, I hereby present
Brothers. understand that each of you have expressed your desire to become a New Member of
Should university be blamed for deaths? , April 11, 1856;
One of their pledges, 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver, died in September 2017 after undergoing a brutal hazing ritual known as "Bible Study.".
I believe in the
RECRUITMENT
I wish to assure those
Edward Bancroft
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
Less than a month later, attorneys for Shields contend, the teenager was near death aftera "hazing" incident in which he was allegedly coerced and forced to drink alcohol until he passed out.
In 1998, the New York Times reported on a ghetto party where students wore afro wigs and carried toy guns. I believe in the
primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in its influence and
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
New Member Ceremony is purposely kept brief and simple so that it will not
If so,
Rather, we are a Brotherhood bound together by a
3. The local chapter of Theta Chi declined to comment.
It is a lifetime journey on which you embark, but let me assure you
Requiring or endorsing pranks that break the law or reflect poorly on the chapter (e.g., theft, destruction, or harassment). *: Brother Recruitment
your time as a New Member, and later as an initiated member of our Fraternity,
assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
attend this Ceremony.
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). Oct 19, 2019 Updated Mar 10, 2020. Would we get in trouble if the Dean of Students walked by?
At Buffalo State CollegeBradley Doyley, a college basketball player died after a hazing sessionwhere he dranka liquid of indeterminate origin. CHAPLAIN:
failure of the goals of this Chapter depend upon the effort and conduct of each
David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 ,
Hipps is now an activist against fraternity hazing. On this day, those who will follow are asked to take one step forward
If this is not
alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. In 1893, the Pi Beta Phi convention body cautioned against mock initiation, but change was difficult for some chapters. repeat after me:
Requiring uncomfortable, inappropriate dress or conforming dress. Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Our purpose is to support members to learn, grow, and excel, and our core values are personal excellence, friendship/ sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership. An
We demand that Theta Chi be investigated, shut down and the fraternity's president, as well as .
Private Ritual should be revealed. Pause, then speaking to Candidates.
During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a05d25d988fd0 assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
work of the New Member Ceremony. and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of
. We will call on you to give well
possible, another advisor or alumnus may do so.
PRESIDENT:
those choices. The
0:00. Our Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, Faculty Advisor
Hazing is a ritual that involves risk, pain, or harm, typically as part of initiation into a group. With this
0:36. country, my Alma Mater and this Fraternity.
By Shayne Tarquinio For the Arizona Daily Star. to this Fraternity of which you are about to become a New Member. If so, answer, I have.
membership. alphabetical order by last name, facing the Altar. as his name is called. are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity.
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
,
None goes his way alone. Each New Member
that you will not walk alone, nor will you walk in darkness. another group on this campus. None goes his way alone. PRESIDENT:
Claremont
footsteps. available at your request. He was also not able to take his exams or travel that semester. Throughout this week, Theta Chi Fraternity will be posting resources to assist our members. More than one line may be
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you with your New Member emblem as a symbol of your acceptance as a New Member
He was unconscious when he was driven home and put to bed. -
Drake University defines hazing as "any action taken or situation created, to new members or initiated members with or without their consent, whether on or off fraternity premises, to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. This concludes the
PRESIDENT,
You will walk with
that makes us Brothers. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
We are not just
accept your pledge to honor Theta Chi Fraternity. first recite the Pledge in full. acknowledge and thank our guests for witnessing this Ceremony. All that we send into the lives
President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
On day 18, his family removed him from life support. According to reports, the young man, 20, had consumed 30 ounces of tequila, and his blood alcohol level was five times the legal limit. Test of loyalty.
Shields is described in the document as pleading for his life he "didn't want to die," he told his fraternity brothers.
are now New Members of Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. It inspires true
1. as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
PRESIDENT,
work of the New Member Ceremony. 5. Properties required:
", "Student health and safety are of paramount importance at Drake University. -
Additionally, any matter adjudicated under the Campus Code of Conduct by a University . The
Appropriate attire for Brothers and New Member Candidates
It wasnt the fraternitys official home, but it was where the chapter president and other members of the organization lived. Alpha Kappa Alpha is an African American sorority for females. institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
An
His death directly followed a long and cruel pledging process allowed by his fraternity, theta chi.
designated to assist with the New member emblems. Would we do this activity during the Field Executive's visit? assembled here today that it is our avowed purpose to enhance the dignity of
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Some of these may have happened to your own friends and family. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. and we will celebrate their decision to join us. c.
Hazing and providing alcohol to minors arecrimes in Iowa and violateDrake University and Theta Chi Fraternity policies. Amen. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
first recite the Pledge in full. RECRUITMENT
"Any suggestion otherwise is false," the statement read. The
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After the recent allegations of hazing, the University moved to suspend all of its fraternities, but according to an Oct. 24 letter, nine fraternities and sororities will be allowed to operate . Pause. After his fall, Beletsis clung to life for nearly two-and-a-half weeks. I agree to wear it at all
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There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. To help, we offer some quick questions to ask about some of the activities that may be proposed for your new member education process: Hazing is any action taken or situation created intentionally: Article V, Section 11 The Fraternity prohibits absolutely all physical hazing, paddling, uncalled-for humiliation, and public display in connection with New Member education and pre-initiatory activities, and subscribes to the North-American Interfraternity Conference resolutions and theFraternity Executives Associations Statement of Position on Hazing and Pre-Initiatory Activities"which condemn all forms of hazing in connection with New Member education and pre-initiatory activities. The fraternity wasn't allowed to haze him, but 20-year-old Alex Beletsis was dead anyway. Personnel required:
Sigma Nu pledge at the University of Texas was savagely beaten with a hammer and a paddle before being set on fire, Bradley Doyley, a college basketball player. Piazza died after taking part in a hazing ritual known as the "Gauntlet," on Feb. 2, 2017. Sometimes college life isn't all it's cracked up to be. During the ritual, pledges were covered in hot sauce and mustard, and made to face the wall. As these men begin their journey with us, we
The Theta Chi fraternity was previously banned from campus for four years in 2015 after an investigation found members introduced a paddling ritual during 2011 hazing and new fraternity members . Harmony and extends a helping hand to all who seek it. Then, on April 2, another sexual assault was reported; the girl in question doesnt remember a lot.. those choices. oath. of your talents and gifts, and we expect you to call us to that same challenge. and hope, patience and accountability, and give us insight to the tradition of
While many terrible sorority hazing stories end in hospitalization or some kind of trauma, this one turned out to be fatal, and shocking on several levels. It may be used in the presence of the Chapter for one or more new
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Arizona State UniversityTwo incidents in the last eight months ring this Tempe-based brotherhood in at number one. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Properties required:
She said it was hard to find answers about what happened to her son because no one in the fraternity would talk. , April 10, 1856;
None of the ritualistic ceremonies or terminology of the
The
Andrea Sahouri covers breaking news for the Des Moines Register. Now, the family hopes to prevent the type of behavior that led to Beletsis' death, said Douglas Fierberg, one of the attorneys who filed the suit, who specializes in lawsuits involving hazing deaths. administer the Pledge. asterisk * denotes one rap of the gavel
thereby serving my God, my country, and my fellow man. throughout the Ceremony. Both Lenoir-Rhyne and Theta Chi have policies banning hazing, according to the suit, which alleges they were negligent in allowing initiation rituals to take place. This isnt the first time a Darmouth frat has thrown a breathtakingly racist party. Non-member guests, such as parents, may
"The family hopes that their lawsuit will compel fraternities to enact the changes necessary to end hazing and protect students, he said. The
designated to assist with the New member emblems. Be diligent in your studies
The main event for Beta Theta Pi's bid acceptance was a ritual referred to as "running the gauntlet" between various "drinking stations" the pledges were required to drink at. Five University of Alabama fraternity members were arrested on charges of hazing other students, officials said Sept. 30, 2015. Beta Theta Pi, Carnegie Mellon UniversityBeta Theta Pi is one of the oldest fraternities in America, and their Gamma Iota chapter is arguably their worst. PRESIDENT:
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
Hazing rituals can run the gamut from relatively benign - forcing team members to carry the gear to matches, or chant silly songs on campus - to extreme forms of bullying, including physical and . Alpha Gamma Rho, Arkansas State UniversitySeventeen minors were cited this June after police responded to shots fired from an AK-47 at their Jonesboro, Arkansas, residence, and charged with possession of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
Sadly Gary Jr. died as a result of a fraternity hazing ritual. I agree to abide by all of the rules of this Fraternity in the same manner
Chairman, conduct the New Member Candidates before the Altar of Theta Chi
But Drake University spokesman Jarad Bernstein said the university conducted a thorough investigation of the incident and sanctioned "both the fraternity and its members. section should, ideally, be presented by the Chapter Advisor. friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Eta Omicron Inactive PRESIDENT:
"Road trips" or any transportation with no educational experience. "A thorough investigation resulted in sanctions on both the fraternity and its members.". Listen as my Brothers join me in reciting the
its accomplishments and I shall do all in my power to perpetuate its ideals,
1:17. PRESIDENT,
Guide us on this journey we have begun together. Therefore, in the name of this
Candidate(s), please
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you that this will not restrain you in any manner form serving your Alma Mater
This following
Oddly enough, the ones who screamed didn't get burned as badly, but those who held it in got the worst of it. PRESIDENT:
Lambda Chi Alpha was founded by Warren A. Cole, a law student at Boston University School of Law in Boston.There are two different accounts of the fraternity's founding. will accept my New member emblem/ of Theta Chi Fraternity,/ and all those
As President of
It is a Brotherhood that cares for its members.
Vodka, Jgermeister and other types of alcoholflowed during the Crossover night, an event to celebrate new members and raise existing ones. Chapter, duly constituted under the By-Laws of our International Fraternity, to
Scott Hernandez-Jason, a university spokesman, told USA TODAY one student had been "dismissed andseveral more may face serious discipline.". believe in Theta Chi, its traditions and its ideals. Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. We are not just
Chairman retires to bring the candidates into the meeting room, assembled in
The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time 9. Some states have passed laws that make it a crime to haze. New member Emblems, 1 for each New Member
by high and sacred purpose, it has taken its place among the educational
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Brotherhood. Love and respect all of your Brothers. Information On Hazing. Candidates will remain standing
Paddling, striking or any form of physical abuse. Theta Chi Fraternity
4.
The hazing allegedly took place at parties, tailgates and fraternity meetings, WEAR reports, with the most egregious incident reportedly taking place during the frat's "Big .
Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Thats true in California, where Matts Law exists, so named after the 2005 hazing death of Matthew Carrington. as a member; to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, and to honor my
10 of the "brothers" faced charges of aggravated second-degree battery; so needless to say, justice was served.
Duties not shared equally with members (e.g., house clean ups, answering telephones, giving rides, or serving meals). In February 2018, Drake University freshman Marcus Shields pledged to Theta Chi fraternity. Your IP: Fraternity Members Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail. During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a. d.
*. 2023 Theta ChiTerms and ConditionsDesigned & Developed By Mojo Media Labs, that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule, regardless of the person's willingness to participate. Brutal sorority and fraternity hazing rituals can happen anywhere, as this list in Rolling Stone reveals. "The Fraternity is attempting to ascertain the facts surrounding the allegations in the suit.". Hazing probe at 2 UA frats belies larger effort to shed "Animal House' reputation. c.
B. available at your request. Pause.
If someone were injured, would I feel comfortable being investigated by the insurance carrier?
To overcome secrecy and to help prospective members know about a group's history of hazing, the university has created the list below of violations by campus organizations and teams. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. Shields is suing Theta Chi's local and national chapters and Drake University for negligence. this, your solemn Pledge. On Facebook, one of Beletsis last postings is for a Theta Chi event in spring. of us. As President of
appropriate times until such time as I may be allowed to wear the Badge of Theta
To the millions of students returning to campuses this fall, here are the 10 worst houses in America, places where sexism, racist acts and automatic weapons are alarmingly commonplace. Altar of Theta Chi (See Page 9, Private Ritual)
in full) will accept my New member emblem of Theta Chi Fraternity, and all those
Sigma Theta Psi Theta Chi Compiled by Daniel Wheaton. here to witness this special event. institutions of America as a promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and
New Member Candidates, I am pleased to present Brother , President of
OX Building Corp., the entity that holds title to theoff-campus Theta Chi fraternity house at 1320 34th St.,is also named in the suit, which says the organization failed "to maintain and supervisea safe environment for the members living there..
It also said the fraternityhad cooperated with authorities. Advertisement. PRESIDENT:
UC Berkeley revoked its official recognition of three fraternities this week, citing activities related to hazing. Verbal harassment or yelling at any time. Shields, who had just turned 19, ultimately lost consciousness at the fraternity house, and an ambulance was sent for him.
Private Ritual should be revealed. Brother Recruitment
The New
Butfamilies still are seeking to hold the institutions responsible for the deaths of their loved ones. Education coverage at USA TODAY is made possible in part by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I charge you to be cognizant of your obligation to
I am. With this
The Interfraternity Council at Drake Universityhas not commented. The lawsuit also names other fraternity members that held leadership positions at the time of the incident, according to the lawsuit, including Davis Heck, Johnny Felsenthal, Jacob Stockdale, Stephen Flaherty, Donovan Richart, Jacob Sabellaand Christian Phillips. Hernandez-Jason said because the event was off-campus,there was a delay in launching an investigation. Welcome and congratulations to each of you. province. I can assure
member candidates. During the entire Ceremony, the Brothers should stand forming a
of meetings. PRESIDENT,
Recent deaths on college campuses have spurred anti-hazing laws across .
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"Defendant Theta Chi National knew or should . Brother helping Brother in mind and heart and spirit. BROTHERS: We are witnesses to
The New Member Candidates should be assembled in an adjoining room and be
The following activities are hazing and will not be tolerated. RECRUITMENT
The paper then examines the use of symbols and rituals for both groups in an effort to demonstrate the power that BGLOs and LGLOs have over the creation and maintenance of societies and communities. President, Secretary, Chaplain, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal and Chapter
detract from the formal ritualistic works associated with initiation and conduct
PRESIDENT:
Theta Chi. this, your solemn Pledge. made choices that brought him to this campus and to this Fraternity. their Pledge to our Fraternity and those who come before us today. But if you really think about it, that was a time when hazing was more than likely a much welcomed distraction from the rest of every day life in the soup kitchen. a.
welcome you to this moment in the history of
They don't want a person who will give up easily. Theta Chi Fraternity at (Name
*. Beletsis first joined the UCSC chapter of Theta Chi fraternity in 2017 and was subjected to the same hazing ritual, cited in the complaint as the Crossover Ceremony. Gavel
appropriate location, throughout the Ceremony (See Stations of Officers). The drum major, Robert Champion, died shortly after the event. ALL
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commitment between our Chapter and our New Members. 3. c.
Alpha Delta, Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth, which provided the real-life inspiration for Animal House, has long had a reputation for bad greek behavior. After Piazza, who was heavily intoxicated, fell down the stairs at the Beta Theta Pi house, fraternity . , April 11, 1856. pause: Thank you, Brothers. Hazing rituals lead to crackdown. "Theta Chi is confident that the courts will find it not liable for Alex' accidental death at a private residence. In December of last year, a prospective member drowned after a night of binge drinking at a fraternity event, and this May, brothers dumped one of their own in front of a local ER with a Post-It note on his body. On January 22, 2023 Luke Tyler was found dead in his dorm at Washington State university. 1963 Kappa Kappa Gamma - Epsilon Et 1964 Chi Phi - Mu Delta Chapter 1967 Alpha Chi Omega - Epsilon Zeta 1968 Gamma Phi Beta - Gamma Phi Cha 1971 FarmHouse - Alpha Zeta Chapter 1974 Phi Kappa Psi - Alabama Beta C 1972 Omega Psi Phi (May 19, 1972) - 1976 Alpha Kappa Alpha - Kappa Chi 1980 Alpha Xi Delta - Zeta Xi Chapt. 3. oath. -
here to witness this special event. Preparations
The official story told by Cole and Albert Cross is that on November 2, 1909, Cole, Percival C. Morse, and Clyde K. Nichols reorganized the Cosmopolitan Law Club, a society of Boston University law students . More than one line may be
Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. those choices. friendship; teaches Truth, Temperance and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts
United States
These types of houses, experts say, are often maintained by fraternities to avoid closer scrutiny from universities. Brother
President, assisted by the Marshal, affixes the New Member emblems. Wisconsin
Jacob Shelton. Beletsis family are the latest members of a group no one wants to join: those who have lost their children in circumstances believed to be tied to fraternity hazing and alcohol abuse. I can assure
assembled to enter in alphabetical order by last name. that you may bring honor to yourself and to your Chapter. Yet as is sometimes the case with fraternities, it was really an elaborate excuse to drink, the lawsuit alleges. There is a destiny
Recruitment
alumni participate in many of our activities by contributing their experience,
In consideration of the solemn
California
The success or
the author examines this polemic as a "truth claim" and compares BGLOs and gangs through: (1) hazing, (2), rape and substance abuse, (3 . This following
This March, university officials . 3.
He had broken ribs, a lacerated kidney, a lacerated liver, and bruises all over his chest, neck, back, and arms. is coat and tie. The goal of the hazing period is to make the neophyte quit by giving him a hard time.
PRESIDENT,
New Hampshire