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The Alpha Phi Motto
The Alpha Phi open motto is: "Union Hand in Hand

The Alpha Phi Badges
Alpha Phi's New Member Badge

When women join Alpha Phi, they are given our beautiful New Member Pin. The New Member Pin is fashioned in the shape of an ivy leaf and is set in pewter. New members wear this pin until initiation, after which, they will receive the official Alpha Phi badge. The ivy leaf represents the way our lives intertwine with each other’s as we become friends and sisters in Alpha Phi.

Alpha Phi's Badge

The official badge of Alpha Phi is an unjeweled monogram of gold showing the symbol of "Alpha" superimposed upon the symbol of "Phi." Inscribed in black on the symbol Phi are the letters a, o, e. A jeweled version of the badge is also offered, set with pearls or diamonds. The badge may be worn as a pin, upon a bracelet or mounted as a ring.

The Alpha Phi Crest

The Fraternity Crest is the Alpha Phi Coat-of-Arms, adopted by Convention delegates in 1922. The shield is bordeaux with a scroll and ivy leaf above it. Inscribed on the scroll is the public motto, “Union hand in hand”. A bar of silver crosses the shield from left to right; the upper half of the shield contains a Roman lamp in silver and the lower half, Ursa Major.

The Alpha Phi Flowers

Two of the world's most beautiful and delicate flowers were chosen to represent Alpha Phi: The Lily-of-the-Valley and the Forget-me-not. Beautifully fragrant Lilies of the Valley consist of clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from a single stem. The dazzling blue and gold Forget-me-not symbolizes remembrance.

The ivy leaf is one of our most recognizable symbols. The ivy leaf is reflected in our New Member Pin and is part of our crest. Ivy symbolizes the intertwining of intellectual, philanthropic, and social pursuits.

The Alpha Phi Colors

Silver and Bordeaux are Alpha Phi's rich and distinct colors.

Members wear their colors in the form of a ribbon of silver and bordeaux, under their badge to acknowledge special occasions, the installation of a new chapter, the anniversary of their chapter's installation or the celebration of Alpha Phi Founders' Day, October 10

The Alpha Phi Mascot

Our mascot is the "Phi Bear," whose name is taken from the Greek words Ursa Major, or the "Great Bear."

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