After an eventful bid day at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, sorority Alpha Chi Omega celebrated and socialized with their new pledges! The room was set up with eight round tables and 50 chairs. The tables had white linens and were decorated with a single sunflower in a white vase, small decorative sunflowers scattered on all the tables, and a AXO koozie at each seat.

Food and drinks were spread along tables agains the windows. Food was catered by Sweet n Savory, drinks and desserts were provided by Alpha Chi Omega. Heavy appetizers were served so that the ladies could eat as well as mingle and get to know each other.

A hand painted linen was attached to the brick wall near the bar. The linen added to the rooms decor, showed sorority pride, and also acted as a great photo area.

Sorority Facts:

Name

Alpha Chi Omega's Founders chose "Alpha," the first letter of the Greek alphabet, because they were forming the first fraternity in the school of music. Since they thought they might also be founding the last such fraternity, "Omega" seemed appropriate. "Kai," meaning "and," was added to form the beginning and the end. "Kai" was soon changed to "Chi," a letter of the Greek alphabet=Alpha Chi Omega.

Badge

The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega was chosen by our founders after much research. The one they decided upon was the replica of the harp because it stayed true to their musical interest. The founders were also delighted to find that according to Greek mythology the first instrument played by the gods on Mt. Olympus was a lyre!

Open Motto

Together let us seek the heights.

Symbols

Colors: Scarlet red and olive green
Flower: Red carnation
Patron goddess: Hera, guardian

Traditions

Members of Alpha Chi Omega have enjoyed the heritage and traditions shared in our sisterhood for nearly 119 years. Some of these special traditions include:

Founders' Day: Sisters gather on October 15 of each year to recognize the fraternity’s fall founding at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. On Founders' Day, members wear their badges, along with scarlet and olive green ribbons.

Hera Day: On March 1 of each year, members recognize the fraternity's commitment to helping others by conducting service projects and offering assistance to others. We separate into groups and dedicate our service to local places in the area like firefighters, schools, etc.

Chapter Founders’ Days: Each collegiate chapter recognizes its founding anniversary annually.

National Convention: Members join together every two years to conduct Fraternity business, reunite with fellow Alpha Chis and celebrate Alpha Chi Omega.

State Days and Province Gatherings: Many states and provinces hold events to unite sisters within a specific geographic area.