Induction Ceremony and Reception
Instructions to Inductees Attending
the Alpha Chi Induction
The Alpha Chi induction is scheduled each November in the Memorial Student Center.
- Alpha Chi inductees will assemble in the Leadership Lounge On the second floor of the Memorial Student Center. Please wear business attire, and do not be late --; we will start without you!
- Please ask your invited guests to go directly to the Founders Lounge; and members of the Student Honors Council will be there to greet them.
- Following the Ceremony, which will last about 45 minutes, we hope you and your invited guests will join us for a buffet reception.
- PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE INDUCTION
If
you need more information, please call the Honors office at (903) 886-3033
or come by our office located in Prairie Crossing Apartments #416.
The Ritual of Induction of Members
Preparation and
Instructions
For the Candidates
The candidates, having
assembled in the adjoining room or hall with the first Assistant Sponsor (in
academic regalia), are given white candles and are arranged in alphabetical
order by the first Assistant Sponsor. They are given such final instructions
as:
-
to enter single file and
stand in a row (or rows) at the front of the room on either side of the
certificate table;
-
to recite in unison the society motto;
-
to come forward, single file,
when summoned by the Sponsor;
-
to individually approach the
certificate table to receive the society certificate and pin;
-
to shake hands with the
presiding Magisters;
-
to proceed to the rear of the
room and stand in a row behind those
awaiting induction.
NOTE: Appropriate
modification of these directions may be made to confirm local conditions and
variations in the ceremony.
For the Induction Room
The main room is readied while
the instructions are being given to the inductees in the Leadership Lounge.
The candles are all
lighted and the other lights are extinguished. Soft background music
may be played while these preparations are being made.
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