Kappa Alpha Psi - Initiation Ritual

KappaAlpha PsiInitiation Ritual 1968Due to copyrights this is not a verbatim, but a paraphrased display containingthe key elements of this initiation ritual.Procedure of formalmeetings1 The Polemarch isstationed in the middle, the Keeper of the Exchequer on his left and the Keeperof the Records is stationed on his right side. The Strategus and LieutenantStrategus are stationed at the door.2. The Sacred Delphine Shrine (the Altar of Kappa Alpha Psi) is placed in thecenter of the room. It is covered with a crimson and cream cover. On it the HolyBible is opened to Proverbs, ch. 3.3. Each officer wears the insignia of his office.Opening CeremonyThe Polemarchopens the chapter meeting with three raps and orders the Strategus to see if theroom is duly prepared and the members take their proper places.All members say: We seek inspiration and guidance from the Great Godof all the earth and the Holy Bible which He has given unto men as a lamp untotheir pathway.The Vice-Polemarchreads the first 1...