"Alpha Delta Pi, nicknamed ADPi, was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women in the world. Alpha Delta Pi was founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service to others and sisterhood. These principles still guide the policies and programs of the sorority today.
In 1905 the Adelphean Society changed its name to Alpha Delta Phi, but was later changed because a men's fraternity by the same name was already well established at many universities where ADPi wanted to start chapters.
The open motto of ADPi is "We Live for Each Other," and its colors are azure blue and white. The official flower is the woodland violet, the mascot is a lion nicknamed Alphie and the symbol is the diamond. Alpha Delta Pi currently has over 130 chapters in the United States and Canada, and over 150 alumnae associations, and their Executive Office is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our national philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Alpha Delta Pi was founded by six women, Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, Sophronia Woodruff Dews, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, and Ella Pierce Turner."
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Alpha is Greek for beginning, and the Wesleyan College for Women is where it all began for Alpha Delta Pi in 1851. Not only did Alpha Delta Pi become forerunner for the sorority system, but she also played an important role in the advancement of education for the American female. We are proud to be the oldest society for women, and take pride in being the "First and the Finest".
Delta means change, and ADPi definitely reflects change. As the oldest group, we have managed to change with the times and continue helping women reach their full potential both scholastically and socially.
Pi represents infinity. Just as Alpha Delta Pi has been around since 1851, we anticipate continuing strong throughout time. The continuation of the basic principles and the long-lasting friendships demonstrate the unending sisterhood of Alpha Delta Pi. ADPi is not just for four years, but for a lifetime.