NPC Sorority Challenge

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[WhiteRose1912]

I've put off doing this for way too long, so I tried to write a fair amount about each organization to make up for it.

Alpha Chi Omega- I love the brand, "Real. Strong. Women.", and the lyre. The badge is gorgeous and so is the symphony.

Alpha Delta Pi- I'm a big fan of Alphie, and of course the Adelphean Society for paving the way for sororities.

Alpha Epsilon Phi- Likely because of my own organization, I have a soft spot for AEPhi and SDT for providing a home for women who might not have been accepted in other sororities due to religious affiliation. I love that the mascot is a giraffe--it makes me feel better about having a "silly" mascot, and I love giraffes. :] Also I like the non-traditional crest, and the website with its scrolling pictures of sisters through the years is so awesome.

Alpha Gamma Delta- I cannot overstate how much I love the squirrel mascot! The vision is beautiful and I'm a big supporter of the philanthropic focus. (When I was younger I always said that if I were a doctor I would be WAY more focused on curing diabetes than cancer... I think because of Stacey from The Babysitter's Club. )

Alpha Omicron Pi- I adore the pictures of the founders in their graduation attire! I think the letters are lovely together and I've always been jealous of how easily they can be typed out while still maintaining their "Greekness". (I mean, you can type out ZTA, but that doesn't scream "sorority!" like AOII does!) I think it's pretty cool that there's only one official color. And of course, the sheaf of wheat and the panda are awesome!

Alpha Phi- I've always really liked these letters together, even if you don't pronounce "phi" correctly. I have a history of heart problems on both sides of my family, so your philanthropic focus hits very close to home, and I love that you have a time set aside to specifically focus on women's issues. All of the badges and pins are beautiful. I love the ivy symbol and the fact that you have an official constellation!

Alpha Sigma Alpha- "Asipre - Seek - Attain" -- lovely! I really like your values, many of which overlap with my own organization's, but I especially like that one of them is "enjoyment". What a wonderful thing to emphasize! I've always thought the phoenix was a beautiful symbol, but I love the uniqueness of the palm tree. Rubies are my birthstone so of course I'm fond of them. :]

Alpha Sigma Tau- The colors match my university's colors! As someone whose philanthropic focus is on homelessness, I love that you support Habitat for Humanity. The motto, vision, and values are excellent! I love the inclusion of "graciousness".

Alpha Xi Delta- When I was first looking into the sororities at my school, I was drawn to AXiD because of the quill and the motto. I like the Choose Children idea. The Rose Petals program is fabulous!

Chi Omega- I love the story of how "Chi Omega" was picked. I think your badge looks great--love the skull and crossbones! The ring is amazing! I wonder if any founders were buried with their rings?

Delta Delta Delta- I'm sure everyone else has mentioned this, but the work you've done with St. Jude's is inspiring. I love Fat Talk Free week. I have always adored your badge. I like your colors. Mari Ann Callais is working with the Tri-Delts now, so you must be a fabulous group of ladies!

Delta Gamma- I'm so jealous of your partnership with Tom's! I love your letters and I love the anchor. I really like the original badge. Bronze is a color I'm really fond of, and I dig that it's one of your official colors. Your handsign is adorable and is probably my favorite second only to ZTA's.

Delta Phi Epsilon- I love pretty much everything about Delta Phi Epsilon. As an atheist, I think the organization's secular founding is such a breath of fresh air. I love your colors, love your motto, love your mascot, love the pearl program. Basically just keep on being fabulous.

Delta Zeta- I really like your letters--I think they sound good together and look great. I love all the stories the local DZ's tell me about touring Headquarters, and the history of absorbing other sororities. We joke about killer turtles.

Gamma Phi Beta- I absolutely adore the colors. Pink and brown are SO fabulous together! I love the symbol and the beautiful badge. The paintings of your founders with descriptions of their personalities is great.

Kappa Alpha Theta- I identify with the colors black and gold, and of course I have some serious Theta-love for this organization. I love the Disney connection--I think any Thetas who show up to Disneyworld in letters should get a ticket discount!

Kappa Delta- I really love the dagger and nautilus shell symbols, and the motto. Your crest is fantastic! I of course love your flower.

Kappa Kappa Gamma- KKG is one of my favorites! I love the colors, sapphire, the key, the fleur de lis, and the focus on literacy.

Phi Mu- This chapter was one of the early sororities on my campus, and we're hoping they'll get the chance to come back in the next few years. I love the quatrefoil, the colors, and your motto. The lions in your coat of arms look so fierce!

Phi Sigma Sigma- Phi Sigma Sigma and Delta Phi Epsilon both claim to be the first non-sectarian sorority. I had thought DPhiE was the only one--awesome! I really like your jewel, symbol, and colors. It seems like a lot of chapters have adopted the penguin as a mascot, hmm...

Pi Beta Phi- I love the focus on literacy and the colors. I really love your badge. I was flipping through a Michigan yearbook from 1912, and it was pretty cool to see that there was a chapter of I.C. Sorosis on campus back when we were Omega Upsilon. I love your crest!

Sigma Delta Tau- I already mentioned under AEPhi why SDT has a special place in my heart. I really like your jewel and your colors, and the way your letters look together. I love the little excerpts about each of your founders. It really brings them to life! I also adore the fact that you have a brother--how neat!

Sigma Kappa- My Greek life advisor is a proud Sigma Kappa and I absolutely adore her. How fortunate you are to have her as a sister! Your pledge pin is my absolute favorite. I'm a big fan of the RESPΣΚT campaign. I love the stylized symbols you use--the hearts and violets look great!

Sigma Sigma Sigma- I love purple, and your badge--the cute little skull and crossbones surrounded by sigmas. I really like the different degrees. I have a very positive impression of Tri-Sigma, and I can't help but attribute that to the wonderful way KSUViolet06 represents your organization on these forums.

Zeta Tau Alpha- I've always envied how easily you can get items in your organization's letters. It's almost like cheating! Your handsign is my favorite, and I suppose it follows that I love the crown--who wouldn't want to be a princess? I also love your colors and your crest. Your website is my favorite by far!



Theta Phi Alpha- I was born in 1912. When I was researching what sorority I wanted to join, everything about Theta Phi called out to me: the crest, the compass, the beautiful colors (blue and silver are my favorite!), the jewels (again--sapphires are my favorite!), the flower (guess my favorite? and my namesake!). I loved the idea that it was a place for women to find sisterhood who were not welcome anywhere else. The letters have a wonderful flow, verbally and visually. The badge is stunning, especially the centennial badge--my only complaint is that it doesn't come in a silver (white gold) version! The creed is the most touching values statement I have ever read from any organization. Homelessness is my cause of choice. I feel like I found my home in Theta Phi the way a member of NPHC might have, by researching and pursuing my ideal organization. I think the only thing I don't like about Theta Phi Alpha is the mascot, but everyone else seems crazy about the penguins, so I guess I can let it slide. Theta Phi Alpha has forever changed me for the better.

[ProudandTrue]

Originally Posted by WhiteRose1912

Phi Sigma Sigma- Phi Sigma Sigma and Delta Phi Epsilon both claim to be the first non-sectarian sorority. I had thought DPhiE was the only one--awesome! I really like your jewel, symbol, and colors. It seems like a lot of chapters have adopted the penguin as a mascot, hmm...

Phi Sigma Sigma was founded as the very first non-sectarian sorority in 1913. Delta Phi Epsilon was founded in 1917 as the first non-sectarian sorority founded at a professional school.

[WhiteRose1912]

Originally Posted by ProudandTrue

Phi Sigma Sigma was founded as the very first non-sectarian sorority in 1913. Delta Phi Epsilon was founded in 1917 as the first non-sectarian sorority founded at a professional school.

I guess I didn't quite grasp that difference. Thanks for clarifying. :]

[samaroni]

I just found this thread and I absolutely love it! I will have to do some research when it is not two in the morning.

[happilyanchored]

This might just be my favorite thing I've ever found. As my friends and I scattered across the country and joined a variety of NPC groups, I love that people take the time to appreciate each group for its own specialness! Had to research some I knew nothing about and it was totally eye-opening!

Alpha Chi Omega I LOVE their motto, "together let us seek the heights". It's beautiful.
Alpha Delta Pi They're the first, so that's cool in and of itself. But I also love Alpha and Beta member names
Alpha Epsilon Phi Close to my heart because I pref'd there and the ceremony was beautiful. I love their colors, green and white are gorgeous together, and also the giraffe is an awesome mascot.
Alpha Gamma Delta SQUIRREL. I'm sure it's been said a thousand times before, but that is one amazing mascot.
Alpha Omicron Pi So much mascot love...I may just be a tad jealous because we don't really have one. The panda is adorable and I also like that they are strictly Greek to the point that they don't have a crest and just use the rose.
Alpha Phi I think the "forget me not" is an amazing flower choice, and knowing the Alpha Phis on campus and some of the hardships they've been through, it means a lot to them as a chapter and those of us lucky enough to know them.
Alpha Sigma Alpha I think having the phoenix as a symbol is so incredibly cool (I might be a bit of a geek haha) and of course the ladybug is crazy unique!
Alpha Sigma Tau Mutual anchor love here! I'm also a huge fan of Habitat For Humanity, so your philanthropy is incredible.
Alpha Xi Delta Their badge is stunning. It might just be my favorite of all the NPC badges (sans my beautiful anchor of course, which has finally been ordered!). And going along with that, "the pen is mightier than the sword" has always been one of my favorite sayings, I had no idea it was also their motto! And their colors are so pretty!
Chi Omega The Make A Wish foundation is an amazing cause to sport, and all of the Chi Os I know are some of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life. And the symphony is beautiful.
Delta Delta Delta Another "I love your colors" squee! Also, the trident is such an awesome symbol. One of my closest friends from home is a Tri-Delta and seeing how happy she's been since joining makes me really happy too! And they have an incredible batch of alumnae.
Delta Gamma Trying not to be overwhelmingly gushy, because this is my own organization, but I love everything about us. I love our symbol, the anchor for hope, and I love our philanthropy (Service for Sight) because it's so close to my heart and something I have experience with on the other end. And our colors are so pretty! Though the Hannah Doll does creep me out a bit...
Delta Phi Epsilon UNICORN. That might actually be the most insane and awesome mascot ever. It will always make me think of Despicable Me though haha. I also adore their motto "Esse Quam Videri".
Delta Zeta The lamp is also one of my favorite pins. Their crest is also so simple and I love it. And pink and green has to be one of my favorite color combinations ever.
Gamma Phi Beta My best friend in a sorority is a GPhiB. Their badge is pretty too and I love the Hebrew on it even if I have no idea what it means. I love their crest too (the rendering on Wikipedia is amazing)
Kappa Alpha Theta I love the kite, and also their badge. The pansy is also one of my favorite flowers, we had them all over at my house.
Kappa Delta The dagger is such an unexpected symbol and I think it's really cool. Also, the teddy bear as another symbol is so adorable. Actually, they have a lot of symbols so I figure you can easily find one you love.
Kappa Kappa Gamma The blue on blue looks so pretty, and as a minor francophile I love the fleur de lis. Also, Minerva was always my favorite greek goddess growing up.
Phi Mu Ah pink and white. So pretty together. Also the quatrefoil is one of my favorite symbols when made into a pattern (I'm a bit of a design nerd). And the Children's Miracle Network (and Dance Marathon) is one of my favorite philanthropies.
Phi Sigma Sigma Being founded as the first non-sectarian sorority is pretty amazing. I love Egyptian mythology as well (all mythology really) and the sphinx as a symbol is incredibly cool.
Pi Beta Phi The arrow is beautiful, both as a symbol and as their badge (which is gorgeous). I love their focus on literacy too, because I grew up as the biggest bookworm and I think every kid should have that experience.
Sigma Delta Tau Cafe au Lait and Old Blue? That's such a classy and beautiful color combination. And lapis lazuli always fascinated me and is one of my favorite jewels.
Sigma Kappa Another favorite motto, "one heart one way". And the colors. Ohh the colors. I could rant and rave about how beautiful those colors are. And the dove as a symbol of peace has always been something I love.
Sigma Sigma Sigma Faithful unto death? That has got to be one of the greatest mottos ever as well. And I think the sailboat, the ever-forward motion, is meaningful and wonderful.
Theta Phi Alpha Compass? Check. Penguin? Check. Sapphires AND pearls? Check. Mostly I just love the penguin. Who doesn't love penguins!?
Zeta Tau Alpha So easy to find their letters to paint in craft stores (I'm a hardcore crafter, but I have to make do with my DG letters). And Breast Cancer Awareness is also really close to my heart because of my aunt and grandma.

[ASUADPi]

This thread should totally be stickied

[samaroni]

Alpha Chi Omega – I love their philanthropy. Awareness of domestic violence is so important.
Alpha Delta Pi – They were the first sorority which automatically makes them awesome, we wouldn’t all be here if it wasn’t for them. And their motto “We live for each other” is beautiful. I feel like that’s how all sororities are, they just put it into words.
Alpha Epsilon Phi – Their mascot is a giraffe! Giraffe’s are my favorite animal, I’m completely obsessed with them.
Alpha Gamma Delta- I cheered with a bunch of girls from this sorority this year and I loved them they were always bubbly and fun. I love their motto “inspire women impact the world” it’s just so powerful.
Alpha Omicron Pi –I love the new member pin because of what it stands for “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 –Lilly of the Valley is a beautiful flower.
Alpha Sigma Alpha- I love the phoenix and whet it symbolizes. It reminds me of Harry Potter. I have a lot of friends in this chapter and they are all very sweet.
Alpha Sigma Tau- This is my sorority. I love it, everything about it from our colors to our philanthropy to our mottos. I love how we can choose our own mascot for each chapter and of course I love my sisters. I love Alpha Sigma Tau.
Alpha Xi Delta – I love their philanthropy. Also I love their motto “The pen is mightier than the sword” that is definitely something everyone should remember.
Chi Omega – I like the story of how they chose the name chi omega. And I love that their philanthropy is make a wish. it’s such an amazing program.
Delta Delta Delta – I love how their philanthropy, and the symbolism of the pearl, pine, and pansy.
Delta Gamma – Sabrina Bryan is one of their notable sisters. I loved the Cheetah Girls when I was younger. Also they are fellow anchor girls so that makes them awesome.
Delta Phi Epsilon – I love the purple, and that their headquarters is in PA
Delta Zeta – I just met a Delta Zeta yesterday and she was the sweetest person. “To myself,
Faith, That I may walk truly, In the light of the Flame.” this line of their creed is beautiful.
Gamma Phi Beta – I love why their symbol is a crescent moon and that they have chapters in Canada
Kappa Alpha Theta – I love that their colors are black and gold. That is just because of my love for Pittsburgh. I love their philanthropy too, CASA is such a great organization.
Kappa Delta – I love that they have 4 philanthropies. That says to me that they care a lot about giving back which is very important.
Kappa Kappa Gamma – I love that their philanthrophy is about reading, and that their flower is a fluer-de-lis which is a mythical flower.
Phi Mu – I love the shape of their badge, and their philanthropy
Phi Sigma Sigma – I love the Egyptian symbols, I was obsessed with Egypt as a kid.
Pi Beta Phi – i love their badge and new member pins. and that their philanthropy has to do with reading
Sigma Delta Tau – I love their jewel. everyone else has pearls and diamond and rubies, etc. They have Lapis Lazuli. I love their philanthropy and their badge.
Sigma Kappa – I love that their symbol is a dove, and their flower is a violet.
Sigma Sigma Sigma – These girls were actually my favorite during recruitment. All the sigma’s I’ve ever met have been so sweet and nice. I love their colors and their symbols.
Theta Phi Alpha – i love that their symbol is a penguin and that their philanthropy helps the homeless
Zeta Tau Alpha – I have a friend who is in this sorority at a different school. I wish they were at my school because everything about this sorority seems amazing, i love their colors and their philanthropy is very important to me.


By doing this I realized just how great each of these sororities is. Every one seems to have great sisterhoods, great history, and they support amazing causes.

[als463]

This thread needs to be bumped/ stickied because it is a great way to show PNMs that no matter what (regardless of what school you attend) ALL of the NPCs have something AMAZING about them. Even if it is just the colors or mascot you like, every NPC has some redeeming qualities. If you can't say something nice--come to this thread and after that if you still have a hard time being nice, then please don't go through recruitment.

[SWTXBelle]

I think it bears mentioning that as cool as symbols, colours and badges are, the best and most important thing that all 26 NPC members share is a dedication to the higher ideals of their founders, often to be found in their creeds, symphonies and statements of purpose. THAT is what has fueled over 150 years of sisterhood. Living those values is what has made the NPC sororities successful. I really enjoyed writing my NPC Badge Day column this year - I researched all the creeds, etc. Very inspiring!

[SLAM<3 Always]

I only included the organizations which I know a member or am familiar with personally, but I think this is a FABULOUS thread!

Alpha Delta Pi - I love the lion!

Alpha Phi - They always seemed to have an old world feel to the organization which I felt was very beautiful and classy.

Alpha Sigma Alpha - Some of the nicest people I have ever met were ASAs.

Alpha Xi Delta - If I didn't go Tri Sigma I wanted to AI into AZD if possible. The symbols, badge, philanthropy, members are fabulous!

Delta Delta Delta - Some of the most beautiful people I have ever met are Tri Delta's!

Delta Gamma - Love the navy and pink, anchor and the women I have met from DG are always successful and driven.

Delta Phi Epsilon - If it wasn't for my best friend (who is in DPhiE) who showed me the power and greatness of being a sorority women, I doubt I would care as much as I do!

Delta Zeta - Tiffany's made the lamp badge!

Kappa Kappa Gamma - My first mentor was a KKG and I fell in love with this organization from my early teens.

Phi Mu - Colors, symbols and the members of this house were always active on campus for my school.

Phi Sigma Sigma - Extremely versatile and weren't cookie-cutter at my university which made them stand out to me.

Sigma Kappa - Your jewelry collection is amazing!

Sigma Sigma Sigma - If I had to narrow it down, the sailboat is my favorite "item". I could go on forever about the other benefits of being a Sigma.

Zeta Tau Alpha - Your symbols have personal meaning to me and I'll admit to wishing you were on my campus! Absolutely beautiful all around!

[SWTXBelle]

ALPHA CHI OMEGA - "to see beauty even in the common things of life.To shed the light of love and friendship round me. To keep my life in tune with the world that I shall make no discords in the harmony of life.To strike on the lyre of the universe only the notes of happiness, of joy, of peace. To appreciate every little service rendered."
ALPHA DELTA PI– "I believe that I must strive to become a well-balanced person by following the dictates of the four points symbolized by our diamond-shaped badge: first, strengthening my own character and personality; second, watching my attitudes toward my fellow-beings; third, recognizing the value of high educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and loyalty."
ALPHA EPSILON PI – "to inspire and support exemplary women dedicated to friendship and a lifelong commitment to Alpha Epsilon Phi while building on the vision of our Jewish founders." Alpha Omicron Pi's values include "Contributing time, talent and financial resources;Promoting integrity; Developing leaders;Striving for excellence;Encouraging innovation and creativity;Using teamwork and collaboration;Acting philanthropically;And being a living example."
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA- "To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work in the community where I am placed because of the joy of service thereby bestowed and the talent of leadership multiplied. To honor my home, my country, my religious faith. to hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable."
ALPHA OMICRON PI– "to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. "
ALPHA PHI– its earnest drive for good scholarship, moral character, and
genuine culture. I believe in it as a shrine of international sisterhood wherein I may find love, loyalty, sympathy and understanding, inspiration
and opportunity.I believe in it as a creator of good citizenship helping me to do my work well, to live in harmony with others, and to serve my country and to trust in God."
ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA- They will " promote{s) high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development."
ALPHA SIGMA TAU - purpose " is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members, specifically:to develop the character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all her relationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding."
ALPHA XI DELTA– " These things do we earnestly desire: A clear vision of life, that with gracious and kindly hearts we may share both joy and sorrow, and bring into living reality the sisterhood of women, An appreciation of real merit and worth, steadfastness of soul, that without bitterness or defeat we may encounter misfortunes and with humility meet success.
CHI OMEGA– To live constantly above snobbery of word or deed; to place scholarship before social obligations and character before appearances; to be, in the best sense, democratic rather than "exclusive", and loveable rather than "popular"; to work earnestly, to speak kindly, to act sincerely, to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demands; to be womanly always; to be discouraged never."
DELTA DELTA DELTA– " to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. "
DELTA GAMMA– "Do Good."
DELTA PHI EPSILON– " to develop in women a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater good."
DELTA ZETA– " to the world, I promise temperance and insight and courage, to crusade for justice, to seek the truth and defend it always."
GAMMA PHI BETA – "We will build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us."
KAPPA ALPHA THETA– " to support members to learn, grow, and excel, and our core values are personal excellence, friendship/sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership."
KAPPA DELTA – " the formation and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship and sisterly love among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA– "at its core is about an arc of qualities:leadership, scholarship and friendship."
PHI MU – "Love, honor and truth."
PHI SIGMA SIGMA– "the brotherhood of man and the alleviation of the world’s pain."
PI BETA PHI – " Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others and Sincere Friendship.
SIGMA DELTA TAU– "to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity."
SIGMA KAPPA – " time, ideas or resources to support the common good".
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA – "reaffirms its long standing core values of wisdom, power, faith, hope and love."
THETA PHI ALPHA– "Justice to each fellow man.Wisdom in each deed and plan, Loyalty to every friend. Faith that sorrow can transcend.Truth to God and truth to self.Honor valued over wealth."
ZETA TAU ALPHA – " to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving,"

[ASTalumna06]

Recruitment is quickly approaching, so I thought I'd bump this for all the PNMs out there - and for the rest of us, to remind us of all the great things that each NPC sorority has to offer.

I swear, I'm going to complete this one day...

[nyapbp]

Originally Posted by WhiteRose1912

Pi Beta Phi- I love the focus on literacy and the colors. I really love your badge. I was flipping through a Michigan yearbook from 1912, and it was pretty cool to see that there was a chapter of I.C. Sorosis on campus back when we were Omega Upsilon. I love your crest!

Pi Beta Phi was founded as I.C. Sorosis, but Pi Beta Phi was the secret motto. When chapters insisted that Greek letter were needed, there was never any discussion as to what the Greek letters would be. There were there from the beginning. I.C. Sorosis and Pi Beta Phi are one and the same. Some chapters started using the Greek letters before the official change in 1888. The first issue of the Arrow, published in 1885, three years before the official change, stated "The official organ of Pi Beta Phi". What you may have seen in the 1912 yearbook was the crest which has both the Greek letters and I.C. on it. I am absolutely positive that all collegiate chapters were Pi Beta Phi by the end of the 1880s.

(Head slap!) What I think you saw in the Michigan yearbook was a page for Collegiate Sorosis, a local organization that had its beginnings as a Kappa Alpha Theta chapter and was loosely connected to the Sorosis Club in NYC (That thought did not come to me until I had almost finished typing this, so I will leave the history lesson in this post. Free of charge :-) (I have a post about Collegiate Sorosis on my blog, in case anyone wants to know more.)

Or as Emily Litella used to say "never mind." (extra points if you catch this obscure reference to 1970s SNL)