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Originally posted by Texas Alum:
The primary symbols of Alpha Chi Omega:
Lyre (we were originally founded as a musical sorority)
Red Carnation
Also used are three stars (which are a part of our crest), musical notes (seen sometimes on paraphernalia)...
We are one of the few org.s that do not have an animal as a national symbol, but many chapters select one that is unique to the school. At U.Texas, the chapter's animal is a koala bear, and I have heard of another Alpha Chi chapter that uses an alligator!
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The chapter I advise used to have a teddy bear for our local mascot, but now we use the butterfly (I'm glad too, because the teddy bear is so over used and we wanted something a little different).
AX's official tree/shrub/whatever is the holly bush too.
I love having the red carnation - its beautiful, long lasting, and doesn't cost a fortune to buy like roses...LOL

Especially when your family is as big as mine!
Our Phi Mu group at my undergrad school used the ladybug, lion, and cow for their mascots -- very weird having 3.
Hi Barb -- I cannot believe the bunny is unofficial for ZTA -- I have always seen it everywhere so I just assumed it was. Thanks for the scoop!
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[This message has been edited by AXO Alum (edited February 12, 2001).]