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

-Caralee Strock Stanard

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As I remember, this was pretty much the keynote speech back in the 1940's (1948?) when Mrs. Stanard was Grand President.

Oh, well, I was trying to find a picture of Mary Esther Van Akin, who was Grand Vice President for years, but couldn't. She was pretty cool, especially for her age!!

My question is: It is incorrect for an alumna to wear her Alpha Delta Pi pin:

a) As a ring.

b) On an unbuttoned blazer lapel.

c) On a pendant.

I would guess b

And you would be right! Go ahead with a new question! :)

And of course I had a question last night, but can't remember it this morning...:D

Okay, let me think.....

Which chapter was the most recent to be recolonized and at what university?

Let's get this going again!
 

Name four famous Alumnae:D

Re: Let's get this going again!
 

1. Judy Woodruff, anchor at CNN

next!

Deana Carter, country singer

Danica McKeller (spelling of last name?), actress (Winnie on the Wonder Years :) )

and the fourth? :) ~ I love the teamwork of sisters!

4. Jean Smart - Played "Charlene" on "Designing Women"
:)

new question: where was our pride system founded?

Good Question!!!!


I have no idea about the answer...

no takers? :(

I don't know if I ever learned this during Alpha Ed....

ok, i'll answer my own question....the pride system was founded by the Eta Epsilon chapter at Miami University in Oxford, OH! :D

(I know I learned this during Alpha Ed, but maybe only because it's my chapter :) )

Well, I just learned something! I had no idea. That was a good question!

ROTFL!!!

I just had to pick up my car from being serviced (ouch!), and was thinking, "It's GOT to be her chapter! I've never seen anything about it!"

And there's the spoiler! Good work on stumping us!

bump!!
 

I was reading through "Sisters" last night (I was home sick and decided why not read through it since I've never had the chance!) and I learned so much about our history that I didn't learn through Alpha Ed.... so here's my question from the book:

What problem did we face with Mr. Baird (author of Baird's manual) and how was it resolved?

:)

Good question! I had to get out my copy of Sisters to find out that Mr. Baird contested the date that ADPi started. He said it was 1904. Jewel Davis Scarborough, out National President, provided documentation that we are indeed the first secret society for women so that Mr. Baird was able to print the correct information in Baird's Manual---- that ADPi was started in 1851!!!!

Now here's a question:
Where was the Convention in 1921 held???

I had to turn to Sisters also! The 1921 Convention was held in Estes Park, CO.

In a twist of the game, the next three sisters should tell a bit of trivia from their own chapter! I'll go first:

While she was attending classes at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, actress Shirley Jones lived in the Alpha Delta Pi house on Bigelow Blvd! Several contemporary alumnae have told stories of Shirley talking on the upstairs telephone, wearing only her bra & panties!

Now, two more!

Nobody else's chapter has any trivia?

There HAS to be some random trivia - ie, the house with the rock in the basement!

honeychile...can I play? :)

When I was a Chi Omega at Mercer University, Macon, GA...Nancy Grace (of Court TV fame) was an ADPi! A recent article in TV Guide listed her age as 39. (I got quite a chuckle over that -- if she's 39, ummmm...that makes me about 37! hee hee)

Well, gee, seeing as how I "liberated" the trivia idea from the ChiO forum, I think it would be fine for you to post some trivia! ;)

Lambda Trivia
 

Lambda Chapter has many pieces of furniture sent from Alpha Chapter after its closing, including our president's chair, recording secretary's chair and a mirror which hangs in our Great Room, there might be more pieces but those are the ones I am sure of.

www.brenauadpi.org

One more piece of chapter trivia, and we can move on to a new question!!! Surely, somebody's chapter has something of interest to the rest of us!!

*sigh*

In an attempt to get this back & running, there is a wild rumor that there is a ghost in the Alpha Iota suite. The suite is in the Penthouse of what was THE apartment complex of the 1920's & 30's - many corporate magnates lived there. The president of Westinghouse had the one side of our suite, for example.

Anyhow, supposedly a butler hanged himself in the one closet. I lived in that room for two years, and never heard/saw/felt anything, but others will swear they did, and have named him Charlie. Charlie!! What Butler is named Charlie? Charles, James, Jeeves - but never Charlie!

Anyhow, time for a new question:

What Alpha Delta Pi sister can be seen most weeknights on CNN?

Judy Woodruff (I wish my chapter had some interesting trivia fact, but unfortunately I think we're too young for any stories to have begun! :))

What state has had the most ADPi chapters (both open and closed)?

HHHMMM..... Without consulting any official book, I'm going to guess Texas. Is that right????

I was going to try without looking it up, too!

I'll guess North Carolina.

You are correct....Texas has had 15 chapters of ADPi, and I think North Carolina was second with 12 chapters :)

WFLEO, your turn to ask a question! :D

hhhmmm......Let me think.......

OK- Here's one---

What year did the Convention delegates vote to allow House Corporations to receive a vote during business meetings?

(Was that confusing the way I worded it?)

How about a hint here? Is it in Sisters?

(Btw, my copy has gone from pristine to well-thumbed, due to the many questions arising here on GreekChat! Isn't that the way it should be? :) )

OK- Here's a BIG hint---- To answer your question, Honey- No, it's not in Sisters b/c it happened after Sisters was published!

Okay, since Sisters was published in 2001, it's one of two answers!

I'll guess 2002?

Sorry, Honey! There was no Convention in 2002. Guess again.... I'm pretty sure you'll get it this time! :D

OOOHhhhhh...! 2003!!!

Let me think of one that doesn't make the brain hurt...

Okay, honey, we're still waiting for a new brain-stumper....:D

Honestly, I took not one but TWO bad falls on the ice this weekend - so my brain DOES hurt!

From which chapters were Maxine Blake and Jane Fiedler Madio?

(and I cannot believe that I know these without looking them up!)

Right off the bat I know Miss Blake (who turned 100 years old in the last week or so) is an Alpha Theta. I don't know about Mrs. Madio without looking it up. Does anyone else know?

I dont' know the answer, but i wanted everyone to know that Miss Maxine Black did celebrate her 100th birthday, on January 6th, 2004. :) Anyone want to send a belated bday card? I have an address...