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History of Alpha Phi International Fraternity
Alpha Phi was founded in 1872 at Syracuse University in New York. This was before the word “sorority” came into existence, thus, the organization is called Alpha Phi Fraternity. At this time, women were only look upon as daughters, wives, and mothers, not in need of a higher education. Our ten founders were in search of a social center that could unite their circle of friends who could sympathize and rejoice with one another during their perplexities.
Over a century later, Alpha Phi continues to provide a “tie which unites a circle of friends” for collegiate women and alumnae around the world. From hand to hand and heart to heart, we are all grateful and proud of the legacy left to us by our founders.
The objective of the Fraternity is the promotion of growth in character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among our members. We seek the highest ideal of womanhood, and we try to gain this ideal by cultivating not only the power and passion for seeking intellectual development but, also, the spirit of love and charity.
History of the Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Phi was colonized at Kent State University in 1948. Since then, it has been one of the strongest Greek organizations on campus. We are looking forward to celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2008.
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September 30, 1972
Evanston, IL
October 10, 1948
Silver and Bordeaux
Lily of the Valley and Forget Me Not
Ivy Leaf
Alpha Phi Bear
“Union Hand in Hand”
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