| Alpha Delta Pi was founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in
Macon, GA. It holds the distinction of being the first secret society
in the world for college women. The original name for the sorority
was the "Adelphean Society." Adelphean is derived from the
Greek word meaning "sister." The name changed to Alpha Delta
Phi in 1905 and then to Alpha Delta Pi in 1913. The basic principles
and ritual are much the same as those developed by our founders.
    
Our founders, pictured above (L-R) were Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald,
Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Sophronia
Woodruff Dews, and Elizabeth Williams Mitchell (not pictured).
These young women were very special to even have the privilege of
attending college, especially Wesleyan, which was the first chartered
college for women in the world. Eugenia, the acknowledged leader
of the Adelpheans, was chosen their first president. Within
two weeks of the founding of the Adelphean Society by these six ladies,
they were joined by 13 others to form the first chapter of the Adelphean
Society. It is interesting to note that at the time these young
women went to college, they were only 14 or 15 years old. That
just makes their vision of forming a secret society for women even
more remarkable. These young ladies paved the way for all other
sororities and millions of other sorority women across the world.
The History of the Iota Chapter at Florida
State University
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Iota is the chapter name of Alpha Delta Pi here at Florida State University.
We received the name Iota at the time of our chapter's founding on
January 16, 1909. Our chapter was the ninth in the country to be founded
and Iota isthe ninth letter in the Greek alphabet. Alpha Delta Pi
was the third national sorority on FSU's campus and our chapter house
was built in 1932. We are a member of the Alpha IV province along
with Jacksonville University and the University of Central Florida.
Colors
Azure Blue and White are the official colors of Alpha
Delta Pi. Blue is symbolic of friendship, the basic spirit upon which
Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth. Alpha
Delta Pi seeks sincerity and truthfulness in all its members.
Motto
We Live For Each Other
Mascot
The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our mascot is
nicknamed "Alphie."
Flower
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The Woodland Violet, which grows wild, is the official
Alpha Delta Pi flower. Because it is unavailable for purchase, African
violets are often used to symbolize the Woodland Violet.
Badge
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Our badge is gold with a black enamel center. The
Greek letters "ADP", two stars, and clasped hands are the symbols
on the badge. The badge is the outward, visible symbol or our lifetime
loyalty to Alpha Delta Pi.
The first badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1851. The
badge has undergone many changes over the years. Every initiate is required
to pay for the cost of her badge. The correct way to wear the badge is
over the heart with no other pin (fraternity or honorary) placed above
it. The badge should never be worn on a blazer or jacket and never with
casual clothes. Only initiated members are allowed to wear the badge.
Coat Of Arms
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The original Coat of Arms was designed by Elizabeth Moseley
Coles and Agnes Chapman. Symbolism from our ritual and our Alpha pin were
combined in the Coat of Arms and the design originally had a background
of violets. In 1919 the Convention body voted to make changes and the
present design was accepted. Alpha members are not permitted to wear the
sorority Coat of Arms in any form, or to have any articles bearing it.
ONLY initiated members are entitled to this privilege. |
