Alpha Phi Facts
Alpha Phi Fraternity was founded in 1872
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Fraternity Crest
The Fraternity Crest is the Alpha Phi coat-of-arms, adopted by Convention delegates in 1922. The meaning of the symbols depicted on the crest is a significant part of the ritual witnessed at initiation.
Symbol
The symbol of Alpha Phi is the ivy leaf. An ever-growing vine, the ivy symbolizes the growth of the Alpha Phi sisterhood.
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.
Fraternity Flowers
The flowers of Alpha Phi are the fragrant lily of the valley and the blue and gold forget-me-not.
Alpha Phi Badge
Alpha Phi was the first women's organization to use Greek letters as an emblem. Inscribed in black on the symbol Phi are the letters a, o, e. The meaning of these letters is reserved for the initiation ceremony.
New Member Pin
In 1898 the Fraternity adopted a special badge to honor her newest members. The badge they selected is in the shape of an ivy leaf, set in silver pewter.
