About Alpha Phi
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The objectives of our Fraternity are the promotion of growth in
character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social
communion among our members. In all that we do, we try to obey God’s
principles of justice and right. We have banded ourselves together
to improve our minds and hearts, and we seek to aid each other
through a constant watch care always given in love. We believe
ourselves to be sincere searchers for truth. 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. And we who are thus united are
under a solemn pledge to lend a helping hand to one another.
– Constitution
of Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Incorporated, Article II
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The Fraternity Crest
The Fraternity Crest is the Alpha Phi coat-of-arms, adopted by
Convention delegates in 1922. The shield is Bordeaux with a scroll and
ivy leaf above it. Inscribed on the scroll is the public motto, Union
hand in hand. A bar of silver crosses the shield from left to right; the
upper half of the shield contains a Roman lamp in silver and the lower
half, Ursa Major. The meaning of the symbols depicted on the crest is a
significant part of the ritual witnessed at initiation. The use of the
Fraternity crest is reserved for jewelry, sportswear and other
Fraternity equipment befitting the dignity and honor of Alpha Phi’s
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Fraternity Colors
Alpha Phi’s original colors were blue and gold. In 1879, noting that a
fraternity had colors too similar to hers, Alpha Phi adopted the more
distinctive colors of silver and Bordeaux. Members wear their colors in
the form of a ribbon of silver/gray and Bordeaux, under their badge to
acknowledge special occasions, the installation of a new chapter, the
anniversary of their chapter’s installation or the celebration of Alpha
Phi Founders’ Day, October 10. |
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Fraternity Flowers
The flowers of Alpha Phi are the fragrant lily of the valley and the
blue and gold forget-me-not. |
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Fraternity symbol
The symbol of Alpha Phi is the ivy leaf with the new member badge
taking its form. |
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Fraternity constellation
The Fraternity constellation is Ursa Major, the Great Bear. This symbol
can be seen on the Alpha Phi crest and is displayed on the ceiling of
the Alpha Phi Executive Office in Evanston, Illinois.
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Alpha Phi Bear
The mascot of Alpha Phi, the “Phi Bear,” is named after Ursa Major, the
Great Bear, and was adopted in 1974. |
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Alpha Phi Motto
Union Hand in Hand |
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