Do You Have a Favorite Founder?

[AOII Angel]

I have a favorite, probably the favorite of most AOIIs, Stella George Stern Perry. Stella gave AOII its heart. She wrote our ritual and served as the first Chapter President, first Grand President and Historian for life. She was personality plus. Almost all of the quotes we use from our founders come from her, and she was prolific.

I think many AOIIs understand that the only reason we have AOII is because of Stella. Stella was a jewish woman from New Orleans, LA. She was the only woman from the South in her class at Barnard and was apparently the life of the party. The founders were great friends, but only three were offered bids to another sorority on campus. Stella was not. The others turned down their bids and together decided to form their own fraternity to continue their friendships throughout their lifetimes. They were dear friends until their deaths. AOII gives out the Stella Perry Award yearly to the best collegiate president.

She went on to write many novels, mostly for children. I own about 10 of them, 2 signed by Stella. They are completely unreadable. LOL.

[NutBrnHair]

Chi Omega members go wild over anything about Dr Charles Richardson (We call him "Sis Doc") -- I'd say he's the #1 favorite, followed closely by Jobelle Holcombe... Maybe because she lived a long life and was involved at Psi Chapter/Univ of Arkansas for so many years -- or maybe just because her name is catchy & unique.

When I was a collegian playing intramural softball on the Chi Omega team, my Sisters would yell, "Do it for JOBELLE!" when I got up to bat!

[AOIILisa]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I have a favorite, probably the favorite of most AOIIs, Stella George Stern Perry. Stella gave AOII its heart. She wrote our ritual and served as the first Chapter President, first Grand President and Historian for life. She was personality plus. Almost all of the quotes we use from our founders come from her, and she was prolific.

I think many AOIIs understand that the only reason we have AOII is because of Stella. Stella was a jewish woman from New Orleans, LA. She was the only woman from the South in her class at Barnard and was apparently the life of the party. The founders were great friends, but only three were offered bids to another sorority on campus. Stella was not. The others turned down their bids and together decided to form their own fraternity to continue their friendships throughout their lifetimes. They were dear friends until their deaths. AOII gives out the Stella Perry Award yearly to the best collegiate president.

She went on to write many novels, mostly for children. I own about 10 of them, 2 signed by Stella. They are completely unreadable. LOL.

I agree, all our founders were outstanding, but Stella was the true "face" of AOII.