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Prides
One goal of every Alpha Delta Pi chapter is to develop and maintain close personal relationships. Prides are small groups of sisters from different classes, major fields of study, hometowns, ages, personalities, and points of view. The name was chosen because our mascot, the lion, lives in small units called prides. These small groups enable members to get to know many of her sisters well while forming new friendships and making memories. Beta Eta Pride activities include getting together to study, going out to dinner or a movie, attending campus workshops or speakers, ice skating at Yost, watching a fellow sister in a sport or performance, or cooking dinner for our national philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House.

Alpha Member
Women who accept a bid, or invitation to accept membership in a sorority, from Alpha Delta Pi but are not yet initiated members are called Alpha Members.

Diamond Sister
A Diamond Sister is a special friend who is assigned as a sponsor to an Alpha member. She acts as a role model and assists with understanding Alpha Delta Pi membership responsibilities and privileges, gives advice, and helps the Alpha member become more comfortable with her new sisters.

Alpha Pin
The official Alpha Pin of Alpha Delta Pi is a bar of gold bearing the Greek letters "Beta Upsilon Alpha" surmounted by the lion head. The gold is a symbol of purity, the lion symbolizes strength of character, and the Greek letters are symbolic of the old Greek phrase "Boetheia Uper Allelon"..."We Live for Each Other."

Alpha Delta Pi Badge
The first badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1851. It was satin riband with ribbon streamers; the name "Adelphean" appeared on one end with a design of clasped hands at the other end. In the center was the Open Motto -- "We Live for Each Other." The second year after organization, a diamond-shaped silver pin was adopted. 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.

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.

Mascot
The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our mascot is nicknamed "Alphie."

         
Open Motto
"We Live for Each Other" is the open motto of Alpha Delta Pi.

Official Flower
The woodland violet, which grows wild, is the official flower of Alpha Delta Pi. Because it is unavailable for purchase, African violets are often used to symbolize the woodland violet.

Official Magazine
The Adelphean is the official magazine of Alpha Delta Pi, and is received quarterly by Delta and Pi members.

National Philanthropy
Alpha Delta Pi has long been involved in philanthropies. At the Grand Convention in 1979, the convention body voted to adopt the Ronald McDonald Houses (Children's Oncology Services, Inc.) as the new national philanthropy. The Ronald McDonald Houses are located throughout the world near hospitals, and provide a "home away from home" for children suffering from cancer and their families. Collegians and alumnae volunteer their time to work at the houses and sponsor fundraising events for the houses. Alpha Delta Pi was recognized by the houses in 1987 for having contributed over $2 million to the Ronald McDonald Houses. For more information concerning Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit the RMHC Website.

       
Coat of Arms
The original Coat of Arms was designed by Elizabeth Moseley Coles and Agnes Chapman. 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. Alpha members are not permitted to wear the sorority Coat of Arms in any form, or to have any articles bearing it; only initiated members are entitled to this privilege.

The Creed of Alpha Delta Pi

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 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 toward 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 friendship, will lead me to achieve a rich and useful life.