Alpha Delta Pi
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Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ) was founded May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia making it the first female fraternal organization. The Executive office for this sorority is located on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.
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[edit] Founding of Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi, nickname ADPi, was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women. It was founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service to others and sisterhood. These principles still guide the policies and programs of the sorority today.
In 1905 the Adelphean Society changed its name to Alpha Delta Phi (ΑΔΦ), but was later changed because a men's fraternity by the same name was already well established at many universities where ADPi wanted to start chapters.
The open motto of ADPi is "We Live for Each Other," and its colors are azure blue and white. The official flower is the woodland violet, the mascot is a lion nicknamed Alphie and the symbol is the diamond. Alpha Delta Pi currently has over 130 chapters in the United States and Canada, and over 150 alumnae associations, and their Executive Office is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Its national philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Alpha Delta Pi was founded by six women, Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, Sophronia Woodruff Dews, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, and Ella Pierce Turner.
Wesleyan College, the first college for women in the world, was chartered to grant degrees to women. Young women fortunate enough to receive a college education were from progressive and educated families. A typical day for a Wesleyan student was highly regulated. There was a precise schedule for waking, eating, attending classes, taking fresh air and exercising, studying, attending chapel and sleeping. They had few personal liberties and little time for free thinking and socializing.
Alpha Delta Pi is a member group of the National Panhellenic Conference, which is the governing council of the 26 member sororities.
[edit] Symbols
The symbols of Alpha Delta Pi are:
- Badge - 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. In 1854, the stars were added, but it was not until 1874 that the stars and the clasped hands were raised. This design remained with only slight modifications until 1906 when, at Alpha Delta Pi's first convention, Nanaline King presented a new design for the pin. Her design was a smaller gold badge with a black enamel center which pictured the clasped hands, the two stars, and the Greek letters, Alpha Delta Phi. This design was adopted by the convention and is the same pin we have today, with Alpha Delta Phi being changed to Alpha Delta Pi at the 1913 convention.
- Alpha Badge - New Member Badge, New members wear a gold pin with a lion atop the Greek letters ΒΥΑ. The letters remind Alphas of the open motto: We Live for Each Other.
- Mascot - The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. The lion is nicknamed Alphie.
- Official Colors - 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.
- Official Flower - 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.
- Coat of Arms - Elizabeth Moseley Coles, who was elected national president at the first grand convention, was responsible for having the coat of arms designed. Another sister of Alpha chapter, Agnes Chapman, is given credit for the actual design of the coat of arms. Symbolism from the ritual and the 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.
[edit] Creed
I Believe in Alpha Delta Pi.
I Believe that my sorority is more than a ritual or a symbol; that it is a way of life.
I Believe that the principles established by our founders in 1851 are enduring attributes, exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood.
I Believe that our motto, "We Live for Each Other", expresses the true spirit of fraternity; and that by living this motto my life will be enriched by true friendships and by unselfish service to mankind.
I Believe that the privilege of membership in Alpha Delta Pi brings the responsibility to do my best in whatever I undertake, always remembering that leadership requires confidence tempered with humility and courage blended with tolerance.
I Believe that I must strive to become a well-balanced person by following the dictates of the four points symbolized by our diamond-shaped badge: first, strengthening my own character and personality; second, watching my attitudes to ward my fellow-beings; third, recognizing the value of high educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and loyalty.
I Believe that these four guide-posts, guarded by the stars and friendly hands clasped in the Adelphean bonds of fellowship will lead me to achieve a rich and useful life.
[edit] Timeline
- 1851 Alpha Delta Pi was founded by Eugenia Tucker on May 15th as The Adelphean Society, the first secret society for women. The society was founded for the purpose of mental, moral, and social and domestic betterment.
- 1904 A committee of three, led by Jewel Davis, conferred with Attorney Dupont Guerry, the President of Wesleyan, as to the procedure to become a national organization. They secured a charter of incorporation from the state of Georgia.
- 1905 The Adelphean Society changed its name to Alpha Delta Phi. At the time of nationalization, Alpha Delta Phi had 60 active members and 3,000 alumnae.
- 1905 Beta Chapter is established at Winston-Salem by two members of Alpha Chapter. The chapter had seven members and fifteen new initiates. It thrived for three years until the administration abolished sororities.
- 1906 Gamma Chapter was founded at Mary Baldwin Seminary. Visitors were not allowed at the school, so the chapter charter and special instructions were delivered to the new group by mail.
- 1906 Jewel Davis, an Adelphean, entered the University of Texas as a graduate student, organized a group, and installed them as Delta Chapter, the fourth chapter of Alpha Delta Phi. Jewel Davis is listed as a charter member as there was no precedent for affiliation.
- 1913 Alpha Delta Phi officially changed its name to Alpha Delta Pi.
- 1948 Mrs. Carolee Strock Stanard retires as Grand President and part of her keynote address becomes The Creed of Alpha Delta Pi.
- 1960 Alpha Delta Pi’s 100th chapter, Delta Omicron, was installed at East Carolina University.
- 1979 Alpha Delta Pi adopts Ronald McDonald Houses as the National Philanthropy.
- 2001 Alpha Delta Pi celebrates its 150th Anniversary in Atlanta, Georgia.
- 2005 Theta Alpha Chapter was founded at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri.
- 2006 Delta Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin celebrates 100 years on campus.
[edit] Notable ADPi's
For a full list of notable Alpha Delta Pi alumnae please visit here. [1]
- Kate Capshaw (Alpha Gamma) - Actress and wife of Steven Spielberg.
- Deana Carter (Alpha Kappa) - Country Western singer.
- Nancy Grace (Delta Theta) - CNN News
- Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas (Delta) - author, passenger on ill-fated United Airlines 93
- Bobbie Eakes - Actress; ("All My Children")
- Karen Parfitt Hughes, (Alpha Zeta) - Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
- Danica McKellar (Alpha Chi) - Actress; (The Wonder Years).
- Jessica Nelson North (Theta) - Poet and Author. Editor at Poetry.
- Lu Parker (Zeta Sigma) - Miss USA 1994; KTLA-TV news correspondent.
- Emily Procter (Delta Omicron) - Actress; (CSI: Miami, The West Wing).
- Carol Shields (Phi) - Author; winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 1995.
- Jean Smart (Alpha Theta) - Actress; (Designing Women, 24).
- Agnes White Tizard (Sigma) - Nutritionist; authored the Betty Crocker cookbook.
- Cathy Deupree (Eta) - Country Western singer.
- Judy Woodruff (Omicron) - News correspondent
[edit] Alpha Delta Pi Chapters
Alabama
- Auburn University, Beta Omega
- Samford University, Kappa
- Troy State University, Epsilon Kappa
- University of Alabama, Eta
- University of North Alabama, Zeta Eta
- University of Montevallo, Zeta Delta
Arizona
- Arizona State University, Gamma Rho
- Northern Arizona University, Epsilon Xi
Arkansas
- University of Arkansas, Delta Delta
California
- California State University Chico, Eta Rho
- California State University Fullerton, Zeta Alpha
- California State University San Bernadino, Eta Kappa
- University of California Berkeley, Psi
- University of California Los Angeles, Alpha Chi
- University of California Santa Barbara, Gamma Xi
- University of San Diego, Zeta Pi
- University of Southern California, Alpha Psi
Connecticut
- Western Connecticut State University, Eta Omicron
District of Columbia
Florida
- Florida Southern College, Gamma Gamma
- Florida State University, Iota
- Jacksonville University, Epsilon Omega
- University of Central Florida, Zeta Omega
- University of Florida, Gamma Iota
- University of Miami, Gamma Delta
- University of South Florida, Epsilon Lambda
- University of West Florida, Zeta Epsilon
Georgia
- Brenau University, Lambda
- Emory University, Delta Alpha
- Georgia College and State University, Zeta Iota
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Zeta Omicron
- Southern University, Epsilon Pi
- Mercer University, Beta Sigma
- Georgia Southern University, Epsilon Pi
- University of Georgia, Beta Nu
- Valdosta State University, Delta Theta
Illinois
- Illinois State University, Zeta Theta
- Northern Illinois University, Delta Omega
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sigma
Indiana
- Hanover College, Phi
- Indiana University, Beta Alpha
Iowa
- Iowa State University, Pi
- University of Iowa, Alpha Beta
- University of Northern Iowa, Epsilon Mu
Kansas
- Kansas State University, Alpha Eta
- University of Kansas, Tau
Kentucky
- Centre College, Eta Omega
- Eastern Kentucky University, Epsilon Phi
- Murray State University, Epsilon Omicron
- University of Kentucky, Beta Psi
- Western Kentucky University, Epsilon Delta
Louisiana
- McNeese State University, Delta Eta
Maryland
Massachusetts
- Boston University, Rho
Michigan
- Oakland University, Zeta Upsilon
- University of Michigan, Beta Eta
Mississippi
- University of Southern Mississippi, Eta Zeta
Missouri
- Northwest Missouri State University, Theta Alpha
- Saint Louis University, Eta Nu
- Southeast Missouri State University, Delta Nu
- Missouri State University, Gamma Mu
- University of Missouri Columbia, Alpha Gamma
- University of Missouri, Kansas City, Delta Phi
- William Jewell College, Gamma Nu
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
- Wagner College, Gamma Pi
North Carolina
- Appalachian State University, Zeta Mu
- Duke University, Omicron
- East Carolina University, Delta Omicron
- North Carolina State University, Zeta Beta
- Queens College, Beta Iota
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Beta Upsilon
- University of North Carolina Charlotte, Zeta Gamma
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro Zeta Psi
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Eta Alpha
Ohio
- Ashland University, Epsilon Nu
- Miami University, Eta Epsilon
- Mount Union College, Gamma Theta
- Ohio University, Xi
- University of Akron, Beta Tau
- Wittenberg University, Chi
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
- Albright College, Eta Lambda
- Allegheny College, Eta Beta
- Gettysburg College, Delta Rho
- Penn State University, Delta Kappa
- Susquehanna University, Gamma Omicron
- University of Pittsburgh, Alpha Iota
- Villanova University, Eta Chi
Rhode Island
- University of Rhode Island, Gamma Lambda
South Carolina
- Presbyterian College, Eta Xi
- Clemson University, Zeta Nu
- College of Charleston, Zeta Sigma
- Francis Marion University, Zeta Phi
- Furman University, Eta Phi
- University of South Carolina, Beta Epsilon
- Winthrop University, Zeta Tau
South Dakota
Tennessee
- Austin Peay State University, Eta Gamma
- East Tennessee State University, Gamma Phi
- Middle Tennessee State University, Epsilon Tau
- Tennessee Technological University, Epsilon Psi
- University of Memphis Gamma Eta
- University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Beta Beta
- University of Tennessee Knoxville, Alpha Kappa
- University of Tennessee Martin, Delta Upsilon
- Vanderbilt University, Zeta Rho
Texas
- Baylor University, Zeta Chi
- Lamar University, Delta Beta
- Sam Houston State University, Delta Mu
- Southwestern University, Zeta
- Texas A&M University, Zeta Lambda
- Texas Christian University, Gamma Chi
- Texas State University, Epsilon Zeta
- Texas Tech University, Epsilon Epsilon
- University of North Texas, Gamma Upsilon
- University of Texas, Delta
Vermont
Virginia
- Longwood College, Epsilon Chi
- University of Virginia, Zeta Xi
- Virginia Tech, Eta Pi
Washington
West Virginia
- West Virginia Wesleyan College, Gamma Kappa
Wisconsin
- Ripon College, Delta Pi
Canada
- Bishop's University, Eta Tau
- University of British Columbia, Beta Kappa
- University of Manitoba, Beta Theta
