Alpha PhiMy Sorority.. How do I even begin to put this into words? I could write pages and pages about these lovely ladies who have become such a big part of my life, for now though, I will begin by explaining our history.
Purpose: The objects of our fraternity are the promotion of growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among our members. In all that we do, we try to obey God's principle's of justice and right. We have banded ourselves together to improve our minds and hearts, and we seek to aid each other through a constant watch-care always given in love. We believe ourselves to be sincere searchers for truth. We seek the highest ideal of womanhood, and we try to gain this ideal by cultivating not only the power and passion for seeking intellectual development, but also, the spirit of love and charity. And we who are thus united are under a solemn pledge to lend a helping hand to one another. The Constitution of Alpha Phi International.
Standards of Excellence
Individual Integrity
Personal Standards
Conduct
Attitude
Pertinent International Standing Rules
"The strength of our fraternity is in the many who are different, but who share like ideals."
Founding Sisters: In
September of 1872, twenty young women entered Syracuse University. As
the University first opened its doors to women, the challenges of
pursuing their studies in a thoroughly male-dominated environment set
in. These women had a pressing need for support and friendship. Among
these earnest students entering in August of 1872, were six freshmen,
three sophomores, and a junior whose brave hearts were filled with a
noble purpose and whose eyes saw clearly into the future.
Ten Founding Sisters:
Ms. Rena Michaels Atchinson- first Alpha Phi President
Ms. Clara Bradley Burdette
Ms. Martha Foot Crow
Ms. Kate Hogoboom Gilbert
Ms. Louise Shepard Hancock
Ms. Jane Sara Higham
Ms. Ida Gilbert Houghton
Ms. Florence Chidester Lukens
Ms. Elizabeth Hubbell Shults
Ms. Clara Sittser Williams
Phi Facts
Alpha Phi's public moto is "Union Hand in Hand"
Alpha Phi's symbol is the Ivy Leaf
Alpha Phi's flowers are the Lily of the Valley and the Forget-Me-Not
Alpha Phi's mascot of the Phi Bear
Alpha Phi is the first national sorority established in the Northeast
Alpha Phi is the first sorority in America to build and occupy it's own chapter house
Alpha Phi called
an inter-sorority meeting in Chicago that resulted in the formation of
the association now known as the Panhellenic Conference in 1902.
Alpha Phi currently has 150 collegiate chapters and growing!
What a smart addition, Melissa. Those who were never part of Greek life don't know that each group has tenets of behavior and statements of purpose. Having this section next to your more personal About section grounds us in better understanding why Greek life means so much to you.
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