Quote:
Originally posted by Silverblue
From our Web site:
Adopted at the 1890 Convention, the wine carnation is now our official flower. At the convention it was said, "The roots of the flower are the Founders, for from them the whole plant grew, ...the stem represents the Grand Council. It gives to us what was received from the roots. It gives us height and strength... the leaves of our flower are the alumnae. They stand nearest the stem and assist it in its work. They are in communication with the world and breathe in for us the best of the world's ideals... the petals are red for the girls are loyal. As it is the rich, wine color which makes the flower attractive, it, too, is the warm fervent loyalty of its members which makes Pi Beta Phi beautiful in the eyes of everyone... The pistil is the spirit and the stamens are ideals of Pi Beta Phi. The petals stand closely united around these to defend and protect them."
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I LOVE that quote. I first heard it during I-week and we were given wine carnations as it was read and hearing it gives me goosebumps! It makes me realize how I am a part of such a special organization.
Congratulations to Arkansas Beta and the alums in the area for putting up a fight and not letting the chapter close!
PPL,
Jess