ALPHA PHI HISTORY
Alpha Phi’s uniqueness is rooted in the spirit of innovation originated by Alpha Phi’s ten Founders in 1872. As they made history as the first female students on campus, several decided that they were not satisfied with merely participating in the classroom. Denied admission to the men’s fraternities, our Founders chose to create their own fraternity for women.
The Founders of Alpha Phi were women “whose brave hearts were filled with a noble purpose and whose eyes saw clearly into the future.” They envisioned a far-reaching sisterhood from Alpha Phi’s inception. Their innovative leadership and organizational practices set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of the present—a sisterhood that values the past, embraces the present, and looks forward to the future.
Alpha Phi was founded before the word sorority was coined, which is why we are called Alpha Phi International Fraternity. The Founders were unaware of the existence of any other women’s fraternity, so they followed no precedents.
Alpha Phi’s Founders established a legacy of support for women and education at a time when most women did not have access to academic opportunity.
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OUR OBJECTIVES
OUR CHAPTER
Our chapter, BETA OMICRON, was founded at Bowling Green State University in 1943. We are proud to be part of one of the 170 collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada.
OUR MOTTO: UNION HAND IN HAND
OUR COLORS: BORDEAUX AND SILVER
OUR SYMBOL: IVY LEAF
CONSTELLATION: URSA MAJOR
OUR MASCOT: PHI BEAR
OUR FLOWER: FORGET ME NOT AND LILY OF THE VALLEY
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 watchcare 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
I fell in love with APHI with the second I walked through the doors during recruitment, it instantly felt like home. I am surrounded by a chapter of genuine girls who want me to succeed & be happy. I love our philanthropy and giving back more than anything. The sisterhood we share is like no other and I couldn't picture my life without Alpha phi.
I went APHI because it felt like home. Joining this sorority has given me the best friends and supporters I could ask for. I knew from the beginning this was the best decision I had made and college would not be the same without Alpha phi.
