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Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw
University in Greencastle, Indiana. Professor James Hamilton Howe, Dean
of the Music School, invited seven young women from the school to attend
a meeting for the purpose of forming a society. The first appearance of the
seven founders - Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois,
Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms and Estelle Leonard was in Meharry Hall,
wearing scarlet and olive green ribbon streamers attached to their dresses.
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 Fraternity, Inc. Mission Statement
Alpha Chi Omega is a national women’s organization that enriches the
lives of members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership,
learning and service.
University in Greencastle, Indiana. Professor James Hamilton Howe, Dean
of the Music School, invited seven young women from the school to attend
a meeting for the purpose of forming a society. The first appearance of the
seven founders - Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois,
Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms and Estelle Leonard was in Meharry Hall,
wearing scarlet and olive green ribbon streamers attached to their dresses.
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 Fraternity, Inc. Mission Statement
Alpha Chi Omega is a national women’s organization that enriches the
lives of members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership,
learning and service.
“I have found no greater happiness in my life than in Alpha Chi Omega. All I have
ventured to give toward the upbuilding and uplifting of our fraternity has been
from the depths of my heart, and has been repaid in thousand-fold by my girls. I
believe fraternity life to be a vital influence for good. I believe fraternity spirit to be
the Spirit of Youth, Love, and an Understanding of all things beautiful and sacred
in life. This much has Alpha Chi Omega given to me; it has taught me my Faith in
God, Faith in all Mankind, and Faith in my Girls everywhere.”
ventured to give toward the upbuilding and uplifting of our fraternity has been
from the depths of my heart, and has been repaid in thousand-fold by my girls. I
believe fraternity life to be a vital influence for good. I believe fraternity spirit to be
the Spirit of Youth, Love, and an Understanding of all things beautiful and sacred
in life. This much has Alpha Chi Omega given to me; it has taught me my Faith in
God, Faith in all Mankind, and Faith in my Girls everywhere.”
Last updated March 26, 2007
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