History/Description of Organization:
On November 15, 1901, a new sorority was organized and named Alpha Sigma Alpha. It was founded at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia. As stated in the charter, "The purpose of the association shall be to cultivate friendship among its members and in every way to create pure and elevating sentiments, to perform such deeds and to mould such opinions as will tend to elevate and ennoble womanhood in the world." Alpha Sigma Alpha is a women's organization that promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.
Founded: November 15, 1901
Founded at Wagner College: May 7, 1994 (youngest national sorority on campus.)
Chapter Designation: Zeta Theta
Mascot: Ladybug and Raggedy Ann
Flower: The Narcissus and the Aster
Symbols: Star, Crown, Palm Tree, Phoenix
Colors: Primary: Crimson and Pearl White Secondary: Palm Green and Gold
Philanthropy: Special Olympics and St. June Smith Center
Creed
To fill my days with satisfying activity
To find dominant beauty in art, literature, nature and friendships
To know the peace and serenity of a divine faith
To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good-
This is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha.
--- Wilma Wilson Sharp
National Website: http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/
