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{{Short description|Christian fraternity founded at East Carolina University}}
<!-- Missing image removed: [[Image:Chi Alpha Omega Crest.gif|thumb|right|250px|Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity Crest]] -->-->'''Chi Alpha Omega''' is a national [[Christian fraternity]] founded in 1987 at [[East Carolina University]]. It is composed of seven chapters in [[North Carolina]], one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.
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'''Chi Alpha Omega''' ('''{{lang|grc|ΧΑΩ}}''') is an American coeducational [[Christian fraternity (fraternities and sororities)|Christian fraternity]] founded in 1987 at [[East Carolina University]]. It is composed of seven chapters in [[North Carolina]], one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.


==History==
==History==
In Spring 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by students at East Carolina University in [[Greenville, North Carolina]]. This group became Alpha Chapter and was co-educational in nature. Beta Chapter was founded at [[North Carolina State University]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] in 1988.
On April 1, 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by sixteen students at East Carolina University in [[Greenville, North Carolina]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Chi Alpha Omega History |url=https://www.chialphaomega.net/history.shtml |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Chi Alpha Omega}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> Chi Alpha Omega was established "to assemble Christian students in a Christ-centered brotherhood in order to enjoy Christian fellowship, service, accountability, and social activities".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://saobeta.wixsite.com/saobeta/history |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Sigma Alpha Omega |language=en}}</ref>


The original group became ''Alpha chapter'' and was co-educational Christian fraternity''.<ref name=":1" />''<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Healy |first=Thomas |date=1996-02-04 |title=New Spirit on Campus |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-new-spirit-on-camp/149753382/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The News and Observer |location=Raleigh, North Carolina |pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-new-spirit-on-camp/149753382/ 1A], [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-new-spirit-on-camp/149753445/ 21A] |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> ''Beta chapter'' was founded by a member who transferred to [[North Carolina State University]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] in 1988.<ref name=":0" /> The fraternity's growth continued with the addition of the ''Gamma chapter'' at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]] in August 1994.<ref name=":0" />
The fraternity's growth continued in Fall 1994 when Gamma Chapter was founded at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] in [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]].


In Spring 1995, Beta Chapter at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization. Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made. In addition, Beta Chapter hosted a formal for both Beta and Gamma chapters.
In the spring of 1995, ''Beta chapter'' at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization.<ref name=":0" /> Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made.<ref name=":0" /> In the spring of 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a new constitution that all chapters ratified.<ref name=":0" />


In 1998, the ''Beta chapter'' at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega.<ref name=":1" /> This sorority is the second largest Christian sorority in the nation and is called [[Sigma Alpha Omega]].<ref name=":1" />
After having been lost, a copy of the original national constitution, promulgated by the founders of Alpha Chapter in 1987, was found in Fall 1995. The leadership of the Fraternity at Beta Chapter made plans updating and rewriting the Constitution to reflect the organizations actual structure and practice.


In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reestablished.<ref name=":0" />
Finally, in Spring 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a document that all the chapters ratified.


==Symbols and traditions==
In 1998, the Beta chapter at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega, and thus leave the fraternity. This sorority is the second largest
The fraternities colors are purple and gold. Pledges are required to carry bricks that are inscribed with verses from the Bible.<ref name=":2" />
Christian sorority in the nation and is called [[Sigma Alpha Omega]].


==Activities==
In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reopened. The Chapter was restarted by Ryan Arp, Joe Deveaux, Charles Laughlin, Jason Schubert, Jamie Whitfield, Michael Williams, and Matt Wright.
Chapters hold weekly Bible study and alcohol-free parties.<ref name=":2" />


==Chapters==
In the Spring of 2009, Patty Floyd, David West, Demario Watts, Jeremy Babb and Jamie Neff rushed the Zeta chapter at Lander University.
Following is a list of Chi Alpha Omega chapters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi Alpha Omega Local Chapters |url=https://www.chialphaomega.net/LocalChapters.shtml |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Chi Alpha Omega}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chapter
!Charter date
!Institution
!Location
!Status
!References
|-
|'''Alpha'''
|April 1, 1987 – 1995; 2005
|[[East Carolina University]]
|[[Greenville, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Beta'''
|Spring 1988
|[[North Carolina State University]]
|[[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Gamma'''
|August 26, 1994
|[[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]]
|[[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Delta'''
|Spring 2002
|[[Appalachian State University]]
|[[Boone, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Epsilon'''
|Fall 2003
|[[University of North Carolina at Greensboro]]
|[[Greensboro, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Zeta'''
|Fall 2005
|[[Lander University]]
|[[Greenwood, South Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Eta'''
|Spring 2006
|[[Campbell University]]
|[[Buies Creek, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Theta'''
|Spring 2007
|[[Western Carolina University]]
|[[Cullowhee, North Carolina]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Iota'''
|Fall 2007
|[[University of West Georgia]]
|[[Carrollton, Georgia]]
|Active
|
|}


==References==
==About the fraternity==
{{Reflist}}
Chi Alpha Omega was established as "a national Christian fraternity. The fraternity strives to assemble Christian men together in a close Christ-centered brotherhood. Fraternity events include: Bible studies, prayer meetings, formals, social gatherings, service projects, fundraisers and much more."

The fraternity's slogan is: "Chi Alpha Omega: the fraternity for eternity!"

==Chapters==
* '''Α''' - [[East Carolina University]]
* '''Β''' - [[North Carolina State University]]
* '''Γ''' - [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]]
* '''Δ''' - [[Appalachian State University]]
* '''Ε''' - [[UNC-Greensboro, North Carolina]]
* '''Z''' - [[Lander University, South Carolina]]
* '''H''' - [[Campbell University, North Carolina]]
* '''Θ''' - [[Western Carolina University, North Carolina]]
* '''I''' - [[University of West Georgia]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.chialphaomega.org/ Official website] of the national fraternity
* {{official website|http://www.chialphaomega.net/}}


{{Fraternities and Sororities |collapsed}}
{{Christian fraternity}}
{{Christian fraternities and sororities}}


[[Category:Christian fraternities]]
[[Category:East Carolina University]]
[[Category:East Carolina University]]
[[Category:Christian fraternities and sororities in the United States]]
[[Category:Student organizations established in 1987]]
[[Category:Christian organizations established in 1987]]
[[Category:1987 establishments in North Carolina]]

Latest revision as of 01:34, 26 August 2024

Not to be confused with Chi Alpha.
Chi Alpha Omega
ΧΑΩ
FoundedApril 1, 1987; 37 years ago (1987-04-01)
East Carolina University
TypeReligious
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisChristian
ScopeRegional
Colors  Purple and   Gold
Chapters9
Headquarters, North Carolina
United States
Websitewww.chialphaomega.net

Chi Alpha Omega (ΧΑΩ) is an American coeducational Christian fraternity founded in 1987 at East Carolina University. It is composed of seven chapters in North Carolina, one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.

History

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On April 1, 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by sixteen students at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.[1][2] Chi Alpha Omega was established "to assemble Christian students in a Christ-centered brotherhood in order to enjoy Christian fellowship, service, accountability, and social activities".[3]

The original group became Alpha chapter and was co-educational Christian fraternity.[3][2] Beta chapter was founded by a member who transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1988.[1] The fraternity's growth continued with the addition of the Gamma chapter at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in August 1994.[1]

In the spring of 1995, Beta chapter at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization.[1] Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made.[1] In the spring of 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a new constitution that all chapters ratified.[1]

In 1998, the Beta chapter at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega.[3] This sorority is the second largest Christian sorority in the nation and is called Sigma Alpha Omega.[3]

In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reestablished.[1]

Symbols and traditions

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The fraternities colors are purple and gold. Pledges are required to carry bricks that are inscribed with verses from the Bible.[2]

Activities

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Chapters hold weekly Bible study and alcohol-free parties.[2]

Chapters

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Following is a list of Chi Alpha Omega chapters.[4][1]

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha April 1, 1987 – 1995; 2005 East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina Active
Beta Spring 1988 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Gamma August 26, 1994 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
Delta Spring 2002 Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina Active
Epsilon Fall 2003 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Active
Zeta Fall 2005 Lander University Greenwood, South Carolina Active
Eta Spring 2006 Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina Active
Theta Spring 2007 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Active
Iota Fall 2007 University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia Active

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Chi Alpha Omega History". Chi Alpha Omega. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. ^ a b c d Healy, Thomas (1996-02-04). "New Spirit on Campus". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp. 1A, 21A. Retrieved 2024-06-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d "History". Sigma Alpha Omega. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  4. ^ "Chi Alpha Omega Local Chapters". Chi Alpha Omega. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
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