Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, making it the first secret society in the world for college women. Wesleyan Female College was the first college to admit female sutdents. It is thus fitting that six young women came together in this environment and formed an organization that continues to thrive over 160 years later.
Known orginally as The Adelphean Society, the founding members of Alpha Delta Pi were: Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Ella Pierce Turner, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, and Sophronia Woodruff Dews.
Alpha Delta Pi is known as the first secret society for collegate women, and so the tagline "First, Finest, Forever" is only befitting our organization.
The Dela Omega chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at Northern Illinois University was founded on April 25, 1964.
Delta Omega's Mision Statement
"Alpha Delta Pi at Northern Illinois University strives to accept and empower all types of women through achieving academic excellence, serving our community, and developing self-confidence. We maintain a strong sisterhood by living for each other which cultivates leaders in our sorority and on campus."
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Agnes Chapman, is given credit for the actual design of our coat of arms. Symbolism from our ritual and our Alpha pin were combined in the coat of arms, and the design originally had a background of violets. In 1919, the convention body voted to make changes and the present design was accepted.
The first diamond-shaped badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1852. Stars were not included on this first badge, but it did have a monogram of the Wesleyan pin attached to the badge by a link chain, thus forming a guard.
The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our lion is nicknamed Alphie.
Philanthropy:
Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Jewel:
Diamond
Diamonds are one of the frequent, jeweled symbols of Alpha Delta Pi.
Flower:
Woodland Violet
The Woodland Violet, which grows wild, is the official flower. Because it is unavailable for purchase, African Violets are often used to symbolize the Woodland Violet.
Colors:
Azure Blue & White
Azure blue and white are the official colors of Alpha Delta Pi. Blue is symbolic of friendship, the basic spirit upon which Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth. Alpha Delta Pi seeks these qualities in all its members.
Symbol:
Clasped Hands
The clasped hands are a frequent symbol in our life at Alpha Delta Pi.
Open Motto:
"We Live For Each Other"
"We Live For Each Other" is one of the most important mottos of Alpha Delta Pi, because they are truly the worlds we sisters live by.
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History of Alpha Delta Pi
