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Founded May 15
in 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, Alpha Delta Pi
holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women
and the mother of today’s sorority system. Alpha Delta Pi 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.
To date, Alpha Delta Pi has initiated more than 182,500 women,
many of whom are actively involved in one of our over 130
collegiate chapters or 150 alumnae associations throughout the
United States and Canada.
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Mascot
The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our mascot 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 sincerity and truthfulness in all its members.
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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.
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Open Motto
We Live For Each Other is the open motto of Alpha Delta
Pi.
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Alpha Delta Pi Badge
The first badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1851. It was a
satin riband with ribbon streamers; the name "Adelphean"
appeared on one end, and a design of clasped hands at the
other end. In the center was the Open Motto—"We Live For Each
Other."
This is the official badge as we know it today. In 1906,
during the Alpha Delta Pi's first convention, this design with
the smaller gold badge with a black enamel center which
pictures the clasped hands, the two stars, and the Greek
letters was proposed.
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