Local Traditions & Symbols

[violets]

I thought this would be interesting; (to me at least) I know a lot of the basics about my other NPC sororities and IFC orgs, but I don't know much about the Locals who post here.
Thought this might be especially good during this recruitment time of year!

What are your traditions and symbols?


Since I'm asking all of you, I'll share some of ours:
Alpha Delta Pi was founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Phi Mu sorority was founded shortly after us on the same campus in 1852.
Founders Day:
May 15th
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."
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.
Open Motto
"We live for each other," is the open motto of Alpha Delta Pi.

[QTPiLady]

Omega Tau Pi was founded in 1994 on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge, La.

We use the colors RED, White and BLACK to represents us. Our official mascot is the Black Panther, but we are fond of Ladybugs. Our official Rose is the White Rose.

[D-Rho]

Hello,

My local and proud sorority Delta Rho Delta was established in the year of 1932 on the campus of Emory and Henry College located in southwest Virginia (near Radford and Virginia Tech). My sorority folded and in the year of 1988 we were refounded through the work of 8 wonderful sisters.

Our colors are black, gold, and white.

Flower - the yellow rose.

Symbol- the duck (this goes back to a brother fraternity that were connected to)

*Phi Gamma Pi Facts*

Founding Date: February 14, 1989 at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio!

Colors: Green, Coral, and Ivory

Flower: Ivory Rose

Symbol: Bow

Mascot: Dolphin

[CatStarESP4]

Here are my sorority's traditions:

Founded: November 21, 1995 at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook

Founder's Day: Every November 21

Colors: Forest Green and Ivory

Flower: Sunflower

Mascot: Tigress and Whinne the Pooh

[tunatartare]

Kappa Lambda Psi
Founded on April 28, 1980 at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Glassboro, NJ by 28 founding sisters
Symbols: Star, candle, purple heart
Flower: Morning Glory
Mascot: Lamb named Gamma

[carnation]

There was briefly a local here whose symbol was the cornucopia--to demonstrate diversity and also because of their motto, "By their fruits ye shall know them." Cool!

[jonespichi]

pi delta chi was founded on the SUNY oneonta campus in 1960, it's official motto is unity and eternal friendship. our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)and our flower is the mum. our mascot is a friendly little bunny we call sheldon. we are also the only local w/ only one chapter at suny oneonta.

[AngelPhiSig]

Originally Posted by jonespichi

our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)

Haha! The local that became my Phi Sig chapter was Beta Xi Omega and theur colors were brown and gold! They were founded in 62... what was it with the sixites?!

[lbk_kpd]

Kappa Psi Delta was founded in 1998 at New York University by 10 wonderful women.

Our colors are royal blue and silver

Our mascot is the dolphin

Our flower is the calla lily

Our jewel is the blue topaz

Our patron is Athena

And our motto is "May the breadth of our differences be the essence of our strength."

[Cogsworth]

Originally Posted by jonespichi

pi delta chi was founded on the SUNY oneonta campus in 1960, it's official motto is unity and eternal friendship. our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)and our flower is the mum. our mascot is a friendly little bunny we call sheldon. we are also the only local w/ only one chapter at suny oneonta.

Ahh my sorority is brown, gold, and white also! Odd colors to work with but we learn to love them

Delta Lambda Nu (the one and only) at SUNY Potsdam.

We were founded in 1970

The smiley face is our symbol and sunflowers, our flower.

Our Philanthropies are the Muscular Dystrophy Association and DWI prevention.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Name: Kappa Gamma Delta founded sometime in June 2003 at the University of Rio Grande

Official Colors: ebony, royal blue, and silver

Mascot: A black panther named Orion

Patron Goddess: Artemis

Official Flower: hybrid tea rose

Main Symbols: Crescent moon and stars

Open Motto: "Esse Quam Verdi"

[viv1967]

Originally Posted by TKE209Sweethrt

Name: Kappa Gamma Delta founded sometime in June 2003 at the University of Rio Grande

Miss K, you must tell me about this group, I'm curious

Alpha Mu Beta, founded October 7th, 1965 at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande), by seven wonderful women.

Colors- Burgundy and Blue
Mascot- Vivian the fox
Flower- Red Carnation
Jewel- Pin of Pearls

We are currently the largest sorority on campus, with 14 members.
(greek life is small here, only >300 live on campus, primarily a commuter school...then again, Rio_Kohitsuji can confirm that greek life here is nothing like greek life anywhere else...)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally Posted by viv1967

Miss K, you must tell me about this group, I'm curious

Alpha Mu Beta, founded October 7th, 1965 at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande), by seven wonderful women.

Colors- Burgundy and Blue
Mascot- Vivian the fox
Flower- Red Carnation
Jewel- Pin of Pearls

We are currently the largest sorority on campus, with 14 members.
(greek life is small here, only >300 live on campus, primarily a commuter school...then again, Rio_Kohitsuji can confirm that greek life here is nothing like greek life anywhere else...)

Hey Viv...you suck...did you know that?
You're standing beside me...I wanna touch your butt. *teehee*

[wanderersarah]

Sigma Psi was found on March 7, 1897 at Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University).

Our colors are green & gold.

Our flowers are the daffodil and the yellow rose.

Our symbol is the butterfly (adopted in recent years).

Our jeweled pin includes seed pearls and emeralds.