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The Alpha Chi Induction  was a formal cer­




                                                                                                                    emony held in the  presence of the induct­



                                                                                                             ees'  peers.  Each inductee was given  a  white




                                                                                                                             candle,  symbolizing  learning.  During the




                                                                                                          ceremony,  they lit their candles from the gold




                                                                                                                  candle that represented  knowledge.  More




                                                                                                                       than  recognizing  good grades,  Alpha  Chi




                                                                                                                    honors the love of learn­




                                                                                                             ing.  The  members signed  a




                                                                                                               book,  promising to  uphold



                                                                                                        the  principles of the society:




                                                                                                             the pursuit of truth and the




                                                                                                                   practice of character by




                                                                                                                 which victory is obtained.























                                                                                                        Above and                                                                                                                                                                           ond











































                                                                                     The  Alpha  Chi  induction  ceremony was  over,  but the  member's





                                                             responsibilities  were  not.  While  working  to  maintain  their  grade  point




                                                             averages, the Alpha Chi  members  provided tutoring for anyone needing





                                                             help in several academic areas. Naomi Ingram said, "[Tutoring] challenges





                                                             me to explain clearly what I know, and it's so rewarding to see the light go




                                                             on. It does take time, but it's worth it."





                                                                              Helping others was one of the main goals of Alpha Chi, an organization





                                                             specifically focused on serving academically. Amy Feeser said, "It's a great




                                                             opportunity to serve others with the gifts God gave us." Luke 12:48 states,





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      "...For  unto  whomso­





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ever  much  is  given,





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      of  him  shall  much  be




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      required".





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Amanda  Russell





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      helped a student in her




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      history  class.  She  said,





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      "We work one-on-one,





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and  it  is  very  produc­




                                                             tive.  It  is very encouraging  to tutor  people  and  then  see them  succeed





                                                              academically."The  members of Alpha Chi  have been found to  be faithful





                                                              stewards of the gifts God has given them. They honor God not only by do­




                                                              ing their best, but also by serving others.


























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