History
"We live for each other"
International History
Founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society in the world for college women. As the mother of today's sorority system, it is only fitting that our founding took place at the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. The original name was the Adelphean Society, as the word "Adelphean" is derived from the Greek word meaning sister.
The Adelphean Society, was founded by Wesleyan students Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell and Sophronia Woodruff Dews. These six women founded the sorority on the principals of scholarship, sisterhood, leadership, service and loyalty which still hold true to this day.
Local History
Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was founded on the WSU campus in 1912, making it the first sorority here at Washington State.
Chapter House 1936
Chapter House Today
Mascot
As a symbol of beauty and strength, the lion services as Alpha Delta Pi's mascot.
The lion represents the strength of mind and the strength of character of each sister in Alpha Delta Pi. Our mascot is nicknamed "Alphie."
Nickname
A-D-Pi
Colors
Azure blue and white are the official colors of Alpha Delta Pi. Blue symbolizes friendship while white symbolizes sincerity and truth.
Symbol
The Diamond is the symbol of Alpha Delta Pi. The diamond badge represents purity, and the four points represent the symmetry of a balanced life.
Flower
The Woodland Violet is the official flower.
