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The Badge of Pi Beta Phi The Badge of I.C.Sorosis was decided upon by the Founders in 1867,and consisted of a Golden Arrow with the letters IC on its wings. When the name of the Fraternity was changed to Pi Beta Phi, the Greek letters replaced the IC on the wings. In 1934, at the Yellowstone National Park Convention, the Convention voted that there should be just 12 links in the chain of the arrow badge, symbolizing the 12 founders. The golden arrow is to be worn only by initiated members of Pi Beta Phi and it is worn over the heart.
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The Crest The crest or coat-of-arms is a lozenge on which is blazoned the Brownlee family crest. An eagle is displayed in the middle, on top of which is the seal of Monmouth College (where Pi Phi was founded). The blazing sun with the Latin word "LUX" in the center, is on the eagle's chest. In the eagle's right talon is the monogram IC, and the left talon holds the arrow of Pi Beta Phi. The lozenge signifies that the arms are that of a women's organization; the eagle, by holding the IC in one talon and Pi Beta Phi arrow in the other signifies the absolute identity between I.C. Sorosis and Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. The coat-of-arms was adopted as the official fraternity crest at the 1912 Convention. |
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The Wine Carnation The Carnation was adopted at the 1890 Convention, the wine carnation is now the official flower of Pi Beta Phi. At the convention it was said, "The Roots of the Flower are the Founders, for from them the whole plant grew....The stem represents the Grand Council. It gives to us what was received from the roots. It gives us height strength.... The Leaves of our Flower are the Alumnae. They stand nearest the stem and assist it in its work. They are in communication with the world and breathe in for us the best of the world's ideals.... The Petals are Red for the Girls are Loyal. As it is the rich, wine color which makes the flower attractive, it, too is the warm fervent loyalty of its members which makes Pi Beta Phi beautiful in the eyes of everyone.... The Pistil is the spirit and the stamens are ideals of Pi Beta Phi. The petals stand closely united around these to defend and protect them."
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The Angel Although the arrow is the official symbol of the organization, the angel is a symbol that many of the members of Pi Beta Phi hold close to their hearts. Fraternity history indicates that songs about Pi Phi Angels became popular in the late 1930s and early 1940s, and that skits depicting Pi Phis as Angels were often used in Rush. Angel Collections are popular among many Pi Phis. The Foundation did not choose the Angel as a Fraternity symbol; However it is a Worthy Unofficial Symbol of Pi Beta Phi.
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The Pledge Pin The Pledge Pin is an Arrowhead of Roman Gold mounted with the Greek Letter B (Beta) is burnished in gold.
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The Letters and Colors The letters of the organization are Pi, Beta, and Phi. Also the colors of the fraternity are Wine and Silver Blue.
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