Local Traditions & Symbols

[LFC_BaDGer]

gamma phi omega was founded in 1988 at Lake Forest College. the founders found a picture of the former gamma phi beta chapter in an old yearbook and were inspired to create a new local - hence the "gamma phi" tribute - and the omega personalized it.

colors: pink and blue
crest: it had several panels, but i only remember that one had chain links for the bonds of friendship. and another had daisies, and one represented scholarly pursuit, i think.

in 2004, all three local sororities on campus went national. we became delta gamma (woo!), and the others became kappa alpha theta and tri-delta.

[dphi_girl]

Sigma Delta Phi - Grove City College
Founded in 1920
Nickname: D'Phi
Colors: Black, White, and Red (Red was added in the 1970s)
Flower: American Beauty Rose
Mascot: Sigmund the Panda
Open Motto: One for all, and all for one.
Philanthropies: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, the Sisters De Fuego
Website: http://www.sigmadeltaphi.net

[LunaP]

Zeta Phi Alpha Sorority

Founded: May 4, 2007 at CUNY Hunter College
Motto: Indvidually unique, together complete
Mascots: Bee(service), Dolphin(friendship), Dove(peace) <-- 3 is a good feng shui number lol
Gem: Diamond
Colors : Pink, Purple and Teal
Flower: Pink Rose
Symbol: Heart w/angel wings
Philanthropies: Breast Cancer, Sexual Abuse Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness

[Drolefille]

Very cool.

[LegallyBrunette]

Very interesting. Am I correct in reading that there were two locals founded at Rhode Island College last year?

[ZetaXiDelta]

Originally Posted by LegallyBrunette

Very interesting. Am I correct in reading that there were two locals founded at Rhode Island College last year?

Yes, you are correct and there is a third in the works!

[LegallyBrunette]

Very exciting! Good luck to all the groups! It sounds like there was definitely a strong need not being met at RIC. I'm originally from MA so I love hearing about new chapters & organizations in the area.


Do all the orgs plan to stay local?

[ZetaXiDelta]

Originally Posted by LegallyBrunette

Very exciting! Good luck to all the groups! It sounds like there was definitely a strong need not being met at RIC. I'm originally from MA so I love hearing about new chapters & organizations in the area.


Do all the orgs plan to stay local?

Thank you!! Zeta plans on remaining local for now but we would like to expand to other campuses in the future. As far as the other two sororities, Sigma Iota Theta and Phi Theta Psi (in the works), I am not sure what there plans are.

Now all we need to do is bring some fraternities to campus! LOL.

[SigPhiSunshine]

Sigma Nu Phi was founded at Michigan State Normal College (Now Eastern Michigan Univeristy) on September 30, 1897. Alpha Sigma Tau also started here a couple years later (1899)
Official Colors
yellow and white
Mascot
The Turtle
Official Flower
Marguerite Daisy
Open Motto
sisters by chance, friends by choice

[jennipea382]

PHI EPSILON ALPHA
Founding Date: April 1, 1976 by 12 former members of Delta Zeta (Theta Mu chapter)

Flower: The Daisy

Colors: Navy Blue & White

Jewel: Diamond
Mascot: Tropical Fish
Elements: Silver & Gold


We were founded when Delta Zeta's nationals did some rearranging of the executive board and some of the women were not happy with that. Twelve of those women went on to found Phi Ep. Some DZ alum also assisted those women in creating the sorority, and one even got kicked out soon after. Hearing the story (FROM two of our founders and the DZ alum) made it so much more meaningful to be local! I love it!

[GammaDelt]

sorority: Gamma Delta Pi
Colors: Wine and Light Blue
Flower: Chrysanthemum
Symbols: Oak Tree. Wedding Bands, The crown and rose
Public Motto: Womanhood, Loyalty, Democracy

[GirlNextDoor1]

Gamma Nu Delta

~Founded April 10, 2008~

General Symbols - Crown, Key, & Labrador Retriever
Colors - Pink & Violet
Flower - Gerber Daisies
Stone - Opal
Philanthropy - Depression & Bipolar Awareness, Support, and Research
Open Motto - "Be the change you wish to see in the world - Ghandi"

[SterlingRose]

Kappa Theta Epsilon

Established in: Houston, TX
Founder's Day Celebration: Every February 24th
Colors - Silver & Plum Rose
Flower - The Sterling Rose
Mascot - Swan/Butterfly
Stone - Amethyst
Philanthropy - Corrective Rape Awareness & Homeless Youth outreach

[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.

[DLanoliN]

Originally Posted by SterlingRose

Kappa Theta Epsilon

Established in: Houston, TX
Founder's Day Celebration: Every February 24th
Colors - Silver, Black, & Crimson Rose
Flower - The Sterling Rose
Mascot: The Swan
Stone - Amethyst
Philanthropy - Women's Health Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention

Aw your colors and symbols are different, and a pretty combination.

I've wondered, how is the climate for local sororities in the South where Nationals are so popular. I'm in a local in a Northeast State school, locals are in the majority, and our classes are very small.