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Badge: The badge of Alpha Omicron Pi features A, O, and II superimposed one upon the next in order, which gives the Fraternity its name. Badges may be worn by initiated members only.
Color: Alpha Omicron Pi has only one color, cardinal. It is the color of the Fraternity flower, the ruby and the ribbon sometimes worn under the badge to welcome a new collegiate chapter
Flower: A deep red, Nineteenth Century French rose – called the General Jacqueminot – was chosen as the flower of Alpha Omicron Pi because its color is the uniting factor of the central and essential virtue of the Fraternity. This strong red rose, with its overtones of courage and vigor, was selected for its richness of color and fragrance, combined with softness and modesty of bearing. Its choice had no connection with any legend, poem or story.
| The History Of AOII
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded January 2, 1897 at Barnard College on the campus of Columbia University in New York. Our founders are Stella George Stern Perry, Helen St. Clair Mullan, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, and Jessie Wallace Hughan. The four founders met in the Columbia Law Library to begin their fraternity and to forever seal their friendships and the friendships of all future members. Today, Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity, with over 180 collegiate chapters and over 130 alumnae chapters in Canada and the U.S.A. Its international headquarters is located in Brentwood Tennessee. | -Symbols-
Jewel: Alpha Omicron Pi has only one jewel, the ruby. The occasional use of pearls or diamonds in special badges has no significance or special meaning.
Magazine: TO DRAGMA, the Greek, is translated as "the sheaf." The name was selected for three reasons: because it is a reminder of the common interest which unites all AOIIs.
The Wheat:
Unofficial Mascot The Panda
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