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Alpha Phi ~ ΑΦ

Open Motto: “Union hand in hand.”
Mascot: Phi Bear
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Colors: Bordeaux and Silver
Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget Me Not

Alpha Phi is a women's fraternity that was founded at Syracuse University on September 18, 1872.  Alpha Phi was the third Greek-letter organization for women and was founded by Clara Bradley Wheeler Baker Brudette, Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens, Martha Emily Foote Crow, Ida Arabella Gilbert DeLamanter Houghton, Jane Sara Higham, Kate Elizabeth Hogoboom Gilbert, Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults, Rena A. Michaels Atchison, Louise Viola Shepard Hancock and Clara Sittser Williams.  These ten founders were pioneers when it came to higher education for women.

During this time in history it didn't seem necessary for women to attend colleges and universities but these women - and others like them - felt very differently. It wasn't an easy time and having the friendships and support of other women who were facing the same struggles made all the difference.

According to the Alpha Phi website their purpose is as follows:

The objectives 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 principles 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 watchcare 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.

 ~ Constitution of Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Incorporated, Article II

Alpha Phi are innovative thinkers and they are committed to empowering women. Through the Alpha Phi Foundation they officially adopted Cardiac Care and raise funds to support programs that focus on studying the symptoms of women's heart disease, its treatment and prevention.

Alpha Kappa Alpha ~ ΑΚΑ

Open Motto: “By Culture and By Merit.”
Mascot: None
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Flower: Tea Rose

Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University in Washington DC on January 15, 1908 and was incorporated January 29, 1913.  It was also the very first Greek lettered sorority to be founded by African-American women. These women - who were only one generation removed from slavery -  were determined to make the most of their college experience and help others do the same.

The founding members of Alpha Kappa Alpha were Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Slowe and Marie Woolfolk Taylor. Ethel Hedgeman was inspired by her future husband George Lyle, who was a charter member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Howard. With Ethel as the temporary chairperson, they wrote up their constitution, chose a motto and picked the sorority colors.

After about four years the 20+ memebers decided they wanted to have a larger impact on their community. They also wanted to completely transform the sorority by changing their colors, constituion and letters. It was proposed that they should be known as Delta Sigma Theta but several people - including the founders - disagreed with the changes, instead theymoved forward as Alpah Kappa Alpha and in January 1913 they became nationally incorporated. In the fall of 1914 a second chapter was formed at the University of Chicago and today there are currently 900 chapters.

 Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has always be very dedicated to preserving and advocating for basic human rights. Their signature program initiatives include; Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) initiatives, health initiatives, global poverty, economic security initiatives, social justice and human rights initiatives and internal leadership training for external services initiatives. To learn more about Alpha Kappa Alpha service initiatives visit the AKA official website.

Alpha Epsilon Phi ~ AEΦ

Open Motto: “Many hearts. One Purpose.”
Mascot: Giraffe
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Green and White
Flower: Lily of the Valley

In 1909 - at Barnard College - seven Jewish women met to form a "club" that would later become known as the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi. In the early 1900s it was very rare for women to attend college but in 1907 Barnard College opened its doors to young ladies of well-to-do families. Helen Phillips was the one who came up with the idea of starting the group. She along with Ida Beck, Rose Gerstein, Augustina Hess, Lee Reiss, Stella Strauss, and Rose Salmowitz founded Alpha Epsilon Phi on October 24th, 1909. The women shared common heritage, interests and an appreciation for true friendship. Their goal was to form a group that would help foster lifelong friendship and provide a home away from home for its members.

Currently Alpha Epsilon Phi has over 100 chapters and over 80,000 initiated members. Although it is a Jewish sorority they are not a religious organization. According the Alpha Epsilon Phi official website "...membership (is) open to all college women, regardless of religion, who honor, respect and appreciate our Jewish identity and are comfortable in a culturally Jewish environment."  Young women who are part of a legacy are given careful consideration when pledging but  it is not guaranteed a bid.

Philanthropy and service  are a big part of being an Alpha Epsilon Phi member. From the very beginning their focus was to assist Jewish war survivors, provide scholarships and aid in educational endeavors.  While members are involved in many philanthropic projects their two official philanthropic are the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret.

Alpha Chi Omega ~ ΑΧΩ

Open Motto: “Together let us seek the heights.”
Mascot: Butterfly
Symbol:  Grecian Lyre
Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green
Flower: Red Carnation

Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana -- October 15, 1885.  In 1885 the Dean of this prestigious music school  invited seven young women to start a women's fraternity -- Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms and Estelle Leonard. This talented group of young women included 2 singers, 3 pianists, a composer and a cellist/ violinist/ bassist.

In the beginning, association with the music school was preferred however, the women's fraternity was never strictly a musical organization. Its members actually graduated from several departments within the university. The founders selected the greek letter A (Alpha) because it was the very first sorority started at a school of music, they chose Ω (Omega) because they believed that they would also be the last fraternity of this kind. "Kai" (meaning and) was also added but later changed to Χ (Chi).

Today there are 132 chapters of Alpha Chi Omega at colleges and universities across the country, with over 200,000 lifetime members. Currently, almost all the chapters are working to end domestic violence. They do this by volunteering at women's shelters, collecting clothing and other need supplies for women and children living in the shelters, and staffing domestic violence hotlines.

Any woman who is part of a legacy - meaning her mother, grandmother  and great-grandmother are Alpha Chi Omega members - has an excellent chance at being accepted into the organization as well. Those strong connections are very important but being a legacy doesn't necessarily guarantee membership. Also, Alumna Initiates are women who weren't Alpha Chi Omega members in college and may have graduated many years ago. Alpha Chi Omega offers these women a fantastic opportunity to be part of the organization and benefit from all the wonderful things being a part of Alpha Chi Omega, has to offer.

At Charming Chick we carry a large variety of sorority jewelry. If you are looking for the perfect gift to congratulate a young woman who has just become - or is - a sorority member, we have beautiful jewelry that proudly displays their greek letters as well as the mascots they adore.

Alpha Chi Omega ~ ΑΧΩ

Open Motto: “Together let us seek the heights.”
Mascot: Butterfly
Symbol:  Grecian Lyre
Colors: Scarlet and Olive Green
Flower: Red Carnation

Alpha Delta Pi ~ ΑΔΠ

Open Motto: “We Live For Each Other”
Mascot: The Lion (nicknamed Alphie)
Jewel: The Diamond
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Flower: Woodland Violet

 Alpha Gamma Delta ~ ΑΓΔ

Open Motto: “Inspire the woman. Impact the world.”
Mascot: Squirrel
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Red, buff and green
Flower: Red and buff rose

Alpha Epsilon Phi ~ AEΦ

Open Motto: “Many hearts. One Purpose.”
Mascot: Giraffe
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Green and White
Flower: Lily of the Valley

Alpha Kappa Alpha ~ ΑΚΑ

Open Motto: “By Culture and By Merit.”
Mascot: None
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Flower: Tea Rose

Alpha Omicron Pi ~ AOΠ

Open Motto: “One motto, One Badge, One Bond and Singleness of Heart.”
Mascot: Panda
Jewel: Ruby
Colors: Cardinal
Flower: Jacqueminot Rose

Alpha Phi ~ ΑΦ

Open Motto: “Union hand in hand.”
Mascot: Phi Bear
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Colors: Bordeaux and Silver
Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget Me Not

Alpha Phi Omega ~ ΑΦΩ

Open Motto: “Be a Leader. Be a Friend. Be of Service.”
Mascot: Golden Eagle
Symbol: Sturdy Oak
Jewel: Diamond
Colors: Royal Blue and Old Glory Gold
Flower: Forget-me-not

Alpha Sigma Alpha ~ AΣA

Open Motto: “Aspire, Seek Attain.”
Mascot: Dot the Lady Bug
Symbol: Phoenix
Jewel: Pearl, Ruby
Colors: Crimson, Pearl White, Palm Green and Gold
Flower: Narcissus and Aster

Alpha Sigma Tau ~AΣΤ

Open Motto: “Active, Self-reliant, Trustworthy.”
Mascot: They encourage each local chapter to choose their own mascot.
Symbol: Anchor
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Emerald Green and Gold
Flower: Yellow Rose

Alpha XI Delta ~ AΞΔ

Open Motto: “The quill  is mightier than the sword.”
Mascot: Betxi Bear
Symbol: Quill
Colors: Double Blue and Gold
Flower: Pink Killarney Rose

Chi Omega ~ ΧΩ

Open Motto: "Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals."
Mascot: Owl
Jewel: Diamond, Pearl
Colors: Cardinal and straw
Flower: White Carnation

Delta Delta Delta ~ ΔΔΔ

Open Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another."
Mascot: Dolphin
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Silver, Gold, Cerulean Blue
Flower: Pansy

Delta Gamma ~ ΔΓ

Open Motto: "Do Good."
Mascot: Hannah Doll
Symbol: Anchor
Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue
Flower: The Delta Gamma Cream Colored Rose

Delta Zeta ~ ΔΖ

Open Motto: N/A
Mascot: Turtle
Jewel: Diamond
Colors: Rose Pink and Nile Green
Flower: Pink Killarney Rose
Badge: Roman Lamp

Delta Phi Epsilon ~ ΔΦΕ

Open Motto: "To be rather than to seem to be."
Mascot: Unicorn
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Royal Purple and Pure Gold
Flower: The lovely purple iris

Delta Phi Lambda ~ ΔΦΛ 

Open Motto: "Let Our Light Shine Forth."
Mascot: Butterfly
Jewel: Jade
Colors: Navy blue and silver
Flower: Blue Rose

Gamma Phi Beta ~ ΓΦΒ

Open Motto: "Founded Upon a Rock."
Mascot: White Seal
Symbol: Crescent
Colors: Brown and Mode
Flower: Pink Carnation

Kappa Alpha Theta ~ ΚΑΘ

Open Motto: "Faith, Hope, Love."
Mascot: Kite
Symbol: Key
Colors: Black and Gold
Flower: Black and Gold Pansy

Kappa Delta ~ ΚΔ

Open Motto: "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Symbol: Nautilus Shell, Katydid, Dagger|
Jewel: Diamond, Emerald, Pearl 
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Flower: White Rose

Kappa Kappa Gamma ~ ΚΚΓ

Open Motto: N/A
Mascot: Owl
Symbol: Fleur-de-Lis, Key
Jewel: Sapphire
Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue
Flower: Fleur-de-Lis

Kappa Phi Lambda  ~ ΚΦΛ

Open Motto: "Sisterhood, Service and Social Diversity."
Mascot: Phoenix
Jewel: Diamond
Colors: Scarlet Red, White, Heather Grey
Flower: Orchid

Phi Mu ~ ΦΜ

Open Motto: "The Faith Sisters."
Mascot: The Lion "Sir Fidel"
Symbol: Quatrefoil
Colors: Rose and White
Flower: Rose Colored Carnation

Phi Sigma Sigma ~ ΦΣΣ

Open Motto: "Aim High"
Mascot: Sphinx
Jewel: Sapphire
Colors: King Blue and Gold
Flower: American Beauty Rose

Pi Beta Phi ~ ΠΒΦ

Mascot: Angel
Symbol: Arrow
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Flower: Wine Carnation

Sigma Delta Tau ~ ΣΔΤ

Open Motto: "One hope of many people."
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Jewel: Lapis Lazuli
Colors: CafèAu Lait and Blue
Flower: Golden Tea Rose

Sigma Kappa ~ ΣΚ

Open Motto: One Heart, One Way."
Mascot: Dove, Heart
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Maroon and Lavender
Flower: Wild Purple Violet 

Sigma Sigma Sigma ~ ΣΣΣ

Open Motto: "Faithful unto death."
Mascot: Sailboat
Jewel: Pearl
Colors: Royal Purple and White
Flower: Purple Violet

Theta Phi Alpha ~ ΘΦΑ

Open Motto: "Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring."
Mascot: Penguin
Symbol: Compass
Jewel: Sapphire, Pearl
Colors: Blue, Gold, Silver
Flower: White Rose

Zeta Tau Alpha ~ ΖΤΑ

Open Motto: "Seek the noblest."
Mascot: Crown, strawberry
Colors: Turquoise, Steel Grey
Flower: White Violet