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Alpha Chi Omega Traditions

The History...

We were founded on Oct. 15, 1885 at Depauw University in Greencastle, In. Seven women from the school of music came together in a common bond. Our open motto "Together Let Us Seek the Heights" lead our sorority to over 130 campuses of higher learning.

The Lyre Badge...

The Lyre is symbolic of our original founding with music. From Greek mythology, it is a uptica or a harp. It was the first instrument played by the gods. Our badge is worn with formal attire.

The Coat of Arms...


This is a symbol of sisterhood that has deep meaning to the members of Alpha Chi Omega. It is fashioned in prominent places in our chapter house.

The New Member Pin...

This pin is presented to the women who decide to become a sister in Alpha Chi Omega. It is worn exclusively during pledgeship and then is worn along with the Lyre Badge after initiation.

The Colors...

Our colors are olive green and scarlet red. These colors represent the autumn founding of our fraternity. In the early years, members were not recognized by their badge, but by their colors.

The Flower...


The flower of Alpha Chi Omega is the red carnation, which exemplifies the colors of our sorority.

The Symphony...

To see beauty even in the common things of life, to shed the light of love and friendship around me, to keep my life in tune with the world that I shall make no discords in the harmony of life, to strike on the lyre of the universe only the notes of happiness, of joy, of peace; to appreciate every little service rendered; to see and appreciate all that is noble in another, be her badge what it may, and to let my lyre send forth the chords of love, unselfishness sincerity. This is to be my symphony. - Celia McClure