NPC Sorority Challenge

[jessica.lanelle]

Oh this does sound like fun!
Alpha Chi Omega-I like the motto and the carnation.
Alpha Delta Pi-Diamonds are a lovely symbol.
Alpha Epsilon Phi-I love that the pearl is the jewel, and I love giraffes!
Alpha Gamma Delta-Again, I like the pearl, and the crest is really ornate and pretty.
Alpha Omicron Pi-Like the color!
Alpha Phi-Ohhhh those colors are gorgeous!
Alpha Sigma Alpha-Farmville Four! And I have never met one I didn’t like!
Alpha Sigma Tau-When I was in Jr. high I went to a dance camp at a college, and I saw some Alpha Sigma Taus on campus, and I said, “I want to be like them!” Awww.
Alpha Xi Delta-the crest and colors are really pretty.
Chi Omega-I love their colors and the fact that they were founded at University of Arkansas. I am a HUGE Razorback fan!
Delta Delta Delta-I think the philanthropy is amazing.
Delta Gamma-Love that motto.
Delta Phi Epsilon-OMG that UNICORN is awesome!
Delta Zeta-Lovin’ the pin!
Gamma Phi Beta-Love the pearl and the motto.
Kappa Alpha Theta-The flower is awesome.
Kappa Delta-love the pearls!!!!
Kappa Kappa Gamma-Owls are super cool, and the colors are nice.
Phi Mu-the badge is gorgeous!
Phi Sigma Sigma-I love their history.
Pi Beta Phi-Love the colors, sooo pretty.
Sigma Delta Tau-Love the motto!
Sigma Kappa-Love the badge, reminds me of mine, a little bit!
Sigma Sigma Sigma-What is not to like? So many amazing ladies and so many fun memories
Theta Phi Alpha-Ohhh, penguins are too cute!
Zeta Tau Alpha-I love the crown, I think is so cute and classy!

[dundeewinner]

This is such a great idea...and also a great way to learn more about the organizations I am not very familiar with! (I also want to try and make my sorority anonymous by giving fair comments to all!)

Alpha Chi Omega: This was the first sorority I ever really was exposed to. One of its members was the reason I pursued sorority life. I saw how much she got out of her experience as an undergraduate!
Alpha Delta Pi: My cousin is an ADPi and I have always enjoyed looking at her pictures. The ladies seem very genuine and full of fun!
Alpha Epsilon Phi: I am very impressed that this group values individuality and it is an example of what so many unique women can do when the work together for the same purpose.
Alpha Gamma Delta: The chapter on my campus had such an amazing sisterhood that got them through some tough obstacles. I always admired their strength and unity.
Alpha Omicron Pi: Any AOPi that I have come in contact with seems to LOVE pandas! It shows that they have great pride in their organization!
Alpha Phi: One of my bridesmaids is an Alpha Phi! The chapter that I am familiar with is full of amazing leaders inside and outside of their organization!
Alpha Sigma Alpha: This organization seems to value lifelong learning and emphasize that you are a sister for life!
Alpha Sigma Tau: I really admire their open motto: Active, Self-Reliant, Trustworthy. Those are great values to uphold and describe what a sorority woman should be.
Alpha Xi Delta: We had Alpha Xi Delta on my campus as well. They always seemed to balance their personal lives to strive socially and academically.
Chi Omega: Another chapter on my campus that I admired for their chapter's diversity and sisterhood. They appear to be strong nationally as well.
Delta Delta Delta: Delta Delta Delta values integrity which I think is an important quality of college women that is shown in their membership.
Delta Gamma: This was a strong chapter on my campus and the ladies were always a popular house during formal recruitment.
Delta Phi Epsilon: Again, another motto that I admire: "To be rather than to seem to be."
Delta Zeta : I love the pink and green colors...and I admire many Delta Zetas that I have met.
Gamma Phi Beta: A good friend of mine is a Gamma Phi Beta and she was amazingly supportive of me throughout my college years!
Kappa Alpha Theta: Kappa Alpha Theta paved the way for women to be a part of a GLO. That is something that I will always admire about them.
Kappa Delta: They seem to have so many unique programs and I've personally never met a KD I didn't like!
Kappa Kappa Gamma : Another strong chapter on my campus. They were fun but well respected women.
Phi Mu: Another bridesmaid of mine is a Phi Mu! I have heard great things about her sisterhood that seems to be the same on many campuses I have seen.
Phi Sigma Sigma: They seem to encourage their members to "Aim High" and to uphold themselves to high standards. I also love that their stone is a Sapphire.
Pi Beta Phi: I love that their mascot is an angel. The chapter on my campus was always known to have fun.
Sigma Delta Tau: I really admire Sigma Delta Tau's philanthropy and know that they do great things for PCA.
Sigma Kappa : Again, I also admire Sigma Kappa's philanthropy and that it has to do with Gerontology. My mom works in that field and I know that it is an area that needs support.
Sigma Sigma Sigma: I like that Sigma Sigma Sigma has such strong core values and promotes life long learning and friendship.
Theta Phi Alpha : Theta Phi Alpha seems to have the vision of populating their chapters with strong women and are very admirable.
Zeta Tau Alpha: I love all of this organization's symbols and I also think that the chain of chapters is a really neat tradition.

[ASTalumna06]

BUMP!

[littleowl33]

Some of these groups I know more about than others, but I'll do my best!

Alpha Chi Omega: I think your badges are really gorgeous - one of my favorites of all the groups.
Alpha Delta Pi: This might sound strange, but I really like the way your letters look!
Alpha Epsilon Phi: I love that AEPhi and AEPi are in conjuction - I think it would be cool to have a fraternity like that for Kappa.
Alpha Gamma Delta: My aunt is a AGD and is one of the most fun, crazy and amazing women I know. She's very proud of her affiliation, with good reason!
Alpha Omicron Pi: It's cool that you adere to Greek roots by not using a crest... that's something I would never have thought of.
Alpha Phi: This is probably the NPC org I have the most friends in (outside of my own, of course!). The APhi girls on my campus are a lot of fun and have great events.
Alpha Sigma Alpha: Your website is really beautifully done. Also, I recenly found out that my cousin's grandmother is a ASA! She exemplifies kindness and charm to me, and I was excited to find out that we're Panhellenic sisters.
Alpha Sigma Tau: Habitat for Humanity is a fantastic and well-known philanthropy, and it's wonderful that you've taken it on.
Alpha Xi Delta: I think the quill is a great symbol - I love to write and it's a symbol that's important to me.
Chi Omega: This is one of the first sororities I ever heard of, and I really admire your strength nationally.
Delta Delta Delta: I can't help but think of the SNL skit - it was my first exposure to greek life and it cracks me up. I love that you ladies have a sense of humor about it!
Delta Gamma: I love the anchor, the hand (arm?) signal and the colors, and all the DGs I've met are wonderful, classy women. The Hopkins DG chapter closed long before I was on campus, but I'd love to see the school bring it back. I also think your house at UMDCP is stunning!
Delta Phi Epsilon: I love that this was the first sorority founded at a professional school - especially a law school!
Delta Zeta: Your colors are great - very preppy and cute!
Gamma Phi Beta: I think the crescent moon is a very subtle and elegant symbol.
Kappa Alpha Theta: I had a good friend who was a Theta at Hopkins, and I always loved how much fun those girls had! They were always a favorite during recruitment and paired with us for one of our big philanthropy events.
Kappa Delta: It's fantastic that Georgia O'Keeffe is a sister! Such an amazing artist.
Kappa Kappa Gamma: I could go on and on... I'm so thankful to have the privilege of being a KKG.
Phi Mu: The oldest group on our campus! I think the quatrefoil is a very classy, unique symbol. The girl who trained me at my on-campus job was a Phi Mu and she was probably one of the sweetest, most caring women I've ever met. Though she graduated and moved abroad, we still talk.
Phi Sigma Sigma: I think having the sphinx as a symbol/badge is very exotic and interestic.
Pi Beta Phi: Monmouth duo sisters! They have a special place in my heart.
Sigma Delta Tau: I love your crest, with the torch featured prominently. It looks very strong and inspiring.
Sigma Kappa: "One heart, one way" is simple and beautiful. I really like it.
Sigma Sigma Sigma: I love your sailboat! I grew up near the water and spent the summers sailing.
Theta Phi Alpha: It's pretty cool that you were founded for Catholic women.
Zeta Tau Alpha: I love your colors and the crown! A close friend of the family is a Zeta and she's really fun.

[lovespink88]

Because I love procrastinating.

Alpha Chi Omega - I love the "first and last" open meaning.
Alpha Delta Pi - I very much appreciate the fact that they were the first women's group that paved the way for all of our organizations!
Alpha Epsilon Phi - Their giraffe mascot is so unique!
Alpha Gamma Delta - One of my favorite mottos: "Inspire the woman. Impact the world."
Alpha Omicron Pi - RED! Love the color, love the rose, it just looks so classy!
Alpha Phi - I love they they also used the Greek pronunciation like us! (Alpha FEE, and we used Alpha ZEE Delta)
Alpha Sigma Alpha - Four colors, how cool!
Alpha Sigma Tau - I love the way emerald green and gold look together! I also love the anchor symbol.
Alpha Xi Delta -
Chi Omega - Cool badge, and Make a Wish is a great philanthropy!
Delta Delta Delta - My favorite badge and philanthropy (aside from ours of course!)
Delta Gamma - Again, love the anchor symbol. The DGs at my school are really big on it, and they have anchor everything, and it's SO cute!
Delta Phi Epsilon - Their colors are so majestic.
Delta Zeta - Gotta love that pink rose!
Gamma Phi Beta - Thanks for giving the women our own thing by coining the word "sorority"!
Kappa Alpha Theta - Love the black and gold and I gotta say they've got a very impressive and informative website!
Kappa Delta - Four national philanthropies?! Wow!
Kappa Kappa Gamma - Some of the coolest symbols, my favorite being the key and fleur-de-lis. I've honestly never met a Kappa I didn't like!
Phi Mu - Love that hot pink!
Phi Sigma Sigma - I very much admire that they were the first organization to not discriminate membership based on background. VERY cool!
Pi Beta Phi - The arrows are pretty cool, and I like the fact that the organization began the same year my school OPENED. Gotta appreciate longevity!
Sigma Delta Tau - I love that torch!
Sigma Kappa - Another favorite set of symbols, the heart and dove!
Sigma Sigma Sigma - Very cool website!
Theta Phi Alpha - PENGUINS ARE MY FAVORITE!
Zeta Tau Alpha - Love the colors and the crown!

[LoveKU28]

Great thread! It shows we PNM's that there are great things about every sorority!

[Psi U MC Vito]

I really like this thread. It's too bad that it's not really practical with NIC.

[Penguin08]

This is a great thread! I'm a Theta Phi so I know everything amazing about it, but it's nice to learn some of the things that make the other NPC's fabulous.

[papayafruit]

I just did this whole thing and then it erased itself.. I'll do it tomorrow

[TPA85]

Originally Posted by papayafruit

I just did this whole thing and then it erased itself.. I'll do it tomorrow

I did mine in Gmail so that it auto-saved what I had every few words, and then I just copied and pasted.
If you're up for typing it all again, I suggest you go with that method so that way nothing ends up lost!

[papayafruit]

Originally Posted by TPA85

I did mine in Gmail so that it auto-saved what I had every few words, and then I just copied and pasted.
If you're up for typing it all again, I suggest you go with that method so that way nothing ends up lost!

Yeah, I wrote it in Word this time. Okay, here it goes again.

Alpha Chi Omega- I love their symphony and “Together let us seek the heights.” Is a great open motto.

Alpha Delta Pi- Their flower is really pretty, The Adelphean Society was a really cool name to have, and I adore their badge.

Alpha Epsilon Phi- I really like that their philanthropy helps AIDS research. I love their mascot and flower.

Alpha Gamma Delta- Their jewel is a pearl and “Inspire the Woman. Impact the World” is a great vision.

Alpha Omicron Pi- Their values are close to ours, their website is so awesome, and I think this is really neat: for the new member pin, “The binding together of wheat into a sheaf in the new member pin represents individuals bound by the common bond of Alpha Omicron Pi.”

Alpha Phi- I know an Alpha Phi and she’s really, really nice. I like that they have a 50 year pin and their flower is lily of the valley.

Alpha Sigma Alpha- I’m biased because it’s mine, but I love the creed and our 4 colors.

Alpha Sigma Tau- “The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members.” I really like this purpose.

Alpha Xi Delta- “Inspiring women to realize their potential.” Is their vision, which is very awesome to hear because I believe in potential.

Chi Omega- Their mascot is the owl and I love their flower.

Delta Delta Delta- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is such a good cause. They also have a really cool badge, the stars and crescent badge, for initiated members.

Delta Gamma- I think this is neat “More than 100 Delta Gamma collegiate chapters host Anchor Splash® to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation.”

Delta Phi Epsilon- I love their pearl program!

Delta Zeta- I think the fact that it was founded among a male dominated campus is interesting.
Gamma Phi Beta- I love their flower, symbol, and crest.

Kappa Alpha Theta- I never knew this! “Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 as the first Greek-letter fraternity for women.”

Kappa Delta- I love how they have examples of how they live their values

Kappa Kappa Gamma – I love their jewel because “The sapphire is recognized as a symbol of truth, sincerity and constancy.”

Phi Mu- I love how wonderful and genuine the creed is.

Phi Sigma Sigma- I love this mission. “To inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood.”

Pi Beta Phi- I love the meaning behind the wine carnation as their flower.

Sigma Delta Tau- I love their badge, flower, and purpose

Sigma Kappa- I know one and she is so cool. I love their dove and motto.

Sigma Sigma Sigma- Vision statement: Sigma Sigma Sigma inspires exceptional life long learning and friendships.

Theta Phi Alpha- I love that their symbol is a compass, and “Our mascot, the penguin, was chosen in the 1980s because it is the symbol of friendship.” Is so nice.

Zeta Tau Alpha- I love “Seek the noblest” and that they support Breast Cancer Awareness.

[LyreLove2012]

Alpha Chi Omega- My home away from home :-) I love our local philanthropy (Dove) and the meaning behind our badge (which I don’t think I can share with you so please don’t ask!)
Alpha Delta Pi- ADPi’s philanthropy is really important to me. One of my friends had cancer and her family stayed in the Ronald McDonald House while she received treatment.
Alpha Epsilon Phi- I love the open motto “Multa Corda, Una Causa- Many Hearts, One Purpose.” I also love giraffes!
Alpha Gamma Delta- I love the purpose, especially this line: “To cherish friendships with but a chosen few and to study the perfecting of those friendships.”
Alpha Omicron Pi- I love rubies and roses!
Alpha Phi- I love all the badges/pins and I love the Ivy
Alpha Sigma Alpha- I love this: “The aim of this sorority shall…have for its four-fold objective the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development of its members.”
Alpha Sigma Tau-I love that Habitat For Humanity is one of the philanthropies!
Alpha Xi Delta- I love the crest and that the philanthropy supports autism awareness.
Chi Omega- the colors are really pretty and the symphony especially : “to be, in the best sense, democratic rather than 'exclusive', and lovable rather than 'popular';”
Delta Delta Delta- I <3 St. Jude! I am actually a part of an organization that raises money for St. Jude, so we partner up with Tri-Delta for our main events.
Delta Gamma- I love the anchor!
Delta Phi Epsilon- I love the colors and founding principles
Delta Zeta – I love the colors, it’s my favorite color combination!
Gamma Phi Beta- I love the colors and the crest is beautiful!
Kappa Alpha Theta- I think it is cool that our sororities were founded at the same university. I am also a big fan of Amy Grant!
Kappa Delta- Wow! Four national philanthropies! I think it is really cool that Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the notable alumni!
Kappa Kappa Gamma - I love the colors, badge, and flower!
Phi Mu- I love the tagline: Imagine. Believe. Achieve. I also love the colors!
Phi Sigma Sigma- I love the Egyption references (The Sphinx and Pyramid badge is really cool!) . It is very unique!
Pi Beta Phi- Our neighbors!!! My chapter is really close to our Pi Phi neighbors. A group of them saved me from a creeper who was following me. I also love their philanthropy because I am a major fan of books!
Sigma Delta Tau- I love the philanthropy! The badge is really cool too!
Sigma Kappa- I love the open motto: One Heart, One Way!
Sigma Sigma Sigma- I love the values statement: “Sigma Sigma Sigma reaffirms its long standing core values of wisdom, power, faith, hope and love.”
Theta Phi Alpha- The colors are really pretty! I also love the chain links and the tagline: “Ever Loyal, Ever Lasting.”
Zeta Tau Alpha- The homepage on the website is really cool! I also love that the philanthropy is to support breast cancer awareness and education.

[TPA85]

LOVE this thread! Bumping it tonight and I'm going to come back and post my 26 tomorrow when I'm more awake and can actually process information!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by ADPi Conniebama

Alpha Omicron Pi – Funny thing about AOPi is that for a few days after I pledged ADPi I was telling people that I was an AOPi, cause I hadn’t learned anything yet. Oh and I like and respect the reason behind why ya’ll don’t have a crest.

This is the funniest thing I've heard in awhile!

Originally Posted by pialpha92

Alpha Omicron Pi – totally biased of course, but my favorite thing about AOII is that our ritual has not changed since 1897. I’ve even seen a founder’s handwritten copy of our ritual – which was pretty inspiring. Of course, I also love the badge and all it symbolizes.

I'm so jealous! How did you get to see Stella's original?

Originally Posted by TPA85

LOVE this thread! Bumping it tonight and I'm going to come back and post my 26 tomorrow when I'm more awake and can actually process information!

Thanks for bumping...I thought I'd read all of these posts, but I guess I hadn't.

[TPA85]

Alpha Chi Omega: I was really touched by the first line of their Symphony.."To see beauty even in the common things of life." We should all do that more often.

Alpha Delta Pi: I like that the stages of membership are labeled with their letters. Not-yet-initiated members= Alphas, Collegians = Deltas.

Alpha Epsilon Phi: The reasoning behind the giraffe as their mascot is touching.

Alpha Gamma Delta: I'm so impressed by the vision "Inspire the Woman. Impact the World." To-the-point and means so much.

Alpha Omicron Pi:I like that their website gives a mini-bio on each of the 4 founders, crediting each of them for specific traits that they brought to AOII.

Alpha Phi: They are the only group [that I know of, anyway] to have a constellation as a symbol and that's pretty neat. No matter where in the world your sisters are, your symbol can be seen, theoretically, byall of them.

Alpha Sigma Alpha: I'm such a fan of all the symbols...I have been pretty into the idea of a phoenix as a mascot ever since I saw it used within Phi Sigma Phi, but also the color palm green for "Victory & immortality", the core values, and the flowers.

Alpha Sigma Tau: I like their colors, emerald green & gold. They also happen to be my college's colors

Alpha Xi Delta: I love that they have 20 badge designs to choose from, first of all. I also love their new philanthropy, Autism Speaks!

[[As an aside, I have now spent a full hour on this and I'm only through 9 of 26.....this could take a significant amount of time....]]

Chi Omega: Part of their Symphony: "...to speak kindly, to act sincerely, to choose thoughtfully..." really got to me.

Delta Delta Delta: Their partnership with St. Jude is just incredible to me. The fact that they have done so much that they are recognized there and were given their own floor... not only is that great for them, but they really gave Greek Life some good PR in general. According to Wiki: "The month of March has now also been designated as St. Jude / Tri Delta month."

Delta Gamma: "Do Good." Love it.

Delta Phi Epsilon: The list of notable alumnae on the Wiki page is pretty great.

Delta Zeta: I love the story of their founding. The new president of the university in 1902 not only changed Miami University's male-only rule, but then aided the 6 founders in the creation of DZ, including helping them prepare a ritual, a badge, and choose the sorority colors.

Gamma Phi Beta: I love the symbol of the crescent moon, for the same reason I appreciate Alpha Phi's constellation.

Kappa Alpha Theta: They are the only other NPC org to use Θ. [I would love to know if it means to them what it means to us...not that I'm asking...just a thought that crossed my mind]. Extensive list of notable alums. Love that their philanthropy is CASA!

Kappa Delta: I really like their motto: "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest."

Kappa Kappa Gamma: One of my best friends from 4th grade through high school joined KKG and her love for it is what made me decide to join a sorority. [My University doesn't have KKG or else we may have ended up sisters]! I like the "Why Kappa?" section of the website where it says "Kappa Kappa Gamma sustains members in bad times, celebrates in good times and shares at all times." That's beautiful. Also, when my friend got married a couple years ago, I got to meet a bunch of her sisters at the wedding/reception and I can honestly say that every single one of them was classy and carried herself well.

Phi Mu: They have a very beautiful Creed and I love their philanthropy (Children's Miracle Network). [Another aside: a friend of mine was just voted in as Chapter President at her school on Sunday!! YAY!!]

Phi Sigma Sigma: Very well done webpage. I like that they are "Dedicated to the twin ideals of promoting the brotherhood of mankind and alleviation of the world’s pain."

Pi Beta Phi: I LOOOVE Pi Phi's colors. The crest is gorgeous and I love the explanation the website gives for the flower as it translates to the aspects of Pi Phi membership. Basically, all of their symbols are amazing.

Sigma Delta Tau: GREAT philanthropy! Also, they have a very unique jewel and beautiful badge.

Sigma Kappa: It's kind of neat that they originally capped chapter membership at 25, so there were 3 chapters at one school (A, B, and Γ at Colby College). Colby banned Greek orgs, making the oldest survivable chapter Delta, which I believe is still open.

[[3 more to go and 3 hours into it!! I just keep wanting to learn more about each sorority!]]

Sigma Sigma Sigma: I love their badge & new member badge and I like the idea of "ever forward."

Theta Phi Alpha: And here is where my bias chimes in!! I'll try to keep it concise but a few of my favorite things about Theta Phi are:
The motto- "Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring."
The creed- my personal favorite line is "Wisdom in each deed and plan".
The tagline- "Ever Loyal, Ever Lasting" which is typically superimposed on 4 connected chain links. <3
And the last thing I'll mention....our most recent past national president, Mari Ann Callais, is quite possibly one of the most influential people I have ever had the honor of meeting personally. She travels to schools and speaks to fraternity and sorority members about various topics, and one of the things she teaches is that you should "Live Your Ritual" every single day, which is just a remarkable sentiment that means so much, but is so different to each member of a GLO.

Zeta Tau Alpha : Fabulous philanthropy, beautiful colors, I love the crown hand sign, and great website. The chain of chapters is a great idea, and I like the story about their patron goddess, Themis.


It took me 3 1/2 hours, but I did it!!!