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Anna Allen Smith 1870-1933
Always interested in music from earliest childhood, she was the youngest student to do advanced work at
the School of Music at DePauw graduating when she was nineteen. She was a brilliant accompanist, an
accomplished performer and a successful teacher in the School of Music for 10 years.
Always interested in music from earliest childhood, she was the youngest student to do advanced work at
the School of Music at DePauw graduating when she was nineteen. She was a brilliant accompanist, an
accomplished performer and a successful teacher in the School of Music for 10 years.
Estelle Leonard 1860-1955
1891 and taught in colleges in the area. Some of her compositions were published. She returned to
Alpha Chi Omega.Indianapolis to live out the remainder of her life, and always maintained her
unbounded enthusiasm for Alpha Chi Omega.
1891 and taught in colleges in the area. Some of her compositions were published. She returned to
Alpha Chi Omega.Indianapolis to live out the remainder of her life, and always maintained her
unbounded enthusiasm for Alpha Chi Omega.
Bessie Grooms Keenan 1866-1920
Bessie was one of three Greencastle girls among the founders. She was a small child when she began
her study of music and was an accomplished pianist by the time she entered DePauw. Her daughter,
Hannah, eventually became the Director of the Central Office for Alpha Chi Omega to see her mother’s
dream continue.
Bessie was one of three Greencastle girls among the founders. She was a small child when she began
her study of music and was an accomplished pianist by the time she entered DePauw. Her daughter,
Hannah, eventually became the Director of the Central Office for Alpha Chi Omega to see her mother’s
dream continue.
Amy Dubois Reith 1868-1915
Nellie Gamble Childe 1867-1960
Nellie studied piano from an early age and after much deliberation chose DePauw University. She was
known for her gentle voice and manner, but was described as having a quiet influence for good. She
reflected on Alpha Chi Omega as having a small beginning, but loyal girls with high standards who have
achieved marvelous results.
Nellie studied piano from an early age and after much deliberation chose DePauw University. She was
known for her gentle voice and manner, but was described as having a quiet influence for good. She
reflected on Alpha Chi Omega as having a small beginning, but loyal girls with high standards who have
achieved marvelous results.
Olive Burnett Clark 1867-1956
much has Alpha Chi Omega given to me; it has taught me my Faith in God, Faith in all Mankind, and Faith
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.”in my Girls everywhere.”in my Girls everywhere.”in my Girls everywhere.”
much has Alpha Chi Omega given to me; it has taught me my Faith in God, Faith in all Mankind, and Faith
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.”in my Girls everywhere.”in my Girls everywhere.”in my Girls everywhere.”
Bertha Deniston Cunningham 1869-1950
of Music at DePauw. She had to play for Dean Howe to determine how advanced she was. She soon only
one of the five original badges that is in existence today. It is on display at Alpha Chi Omega only one of
the five original badges that is in existence today. It is on display at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters. She
was an accomplished performer and a successful teacher in the School of Music for 10 years.10 years.
of Music at DePauw. She had to play for Dean Howe to determine how advanced she was. She soon only
one of the five original badges that is in existence today. It is on display at Alpha Chi Omega only one of
the five original badges that is in existence today. It is on display at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters. She
was an accomplished performer and a successful teacher in the School of Music for 10 years.10 years.
| Our Founders |
| Our Heritage |
Alpha Chi Omega's colors of scarlet and olive were chosen to represent the
Autumn season dring which the fraternity was founded. The carnation
exemplifies these colors.
Autumn season dring which the fraternity was founded. The carnation
exemplifies these colors.
Our Badge
A Greek lyre of gold, having three twisted strings spanned diagonally by a
raised and slightly rounded scroll of black enamel bearing the Greek letter
Alpha Chi Omega in gold.
A Greek lyre of gold, having three twisted strings spanned diagonally by a
raised and slightly rounded scroll of black enamel bearing the Greek letter
Alpha Chi Omega in gold.
Our Stick Pin
The stick pin, which can be worn with the lyre badge, is diamond-shaped
with the top half enameled in scarlet and the bottom in olive green. It
features a lyre across its face.
The stick pin, which can be worn with the lyre badge, is diamond-shaped
with the top half enameled in scarlet and the bottom in olive green. It
features a lyre across its face.
Our Coat of Arms
The coat of arms includes a square shield, a crest, and a scroll. The shield
is scarlet, cut by a bar of olive green. The first section of the shield displays
an open book in gold; at the base is a sheaf of wheat, also in gold. The bar
has three white stars. The crest, a lyre bird, is in its natural color. The scroll
at the bottom bears the Greek translation of our open motto, “Together let
us seek the heights.”
The coat of arms includes a square shield, a crest, and a scroll. The shield
is scarlet, cut by a bar of olive green. The first section of the shield displays
an open book in gold; at the base is a sheaf of wheat, also in gold. The bar
has three white stars. The crest, a lyre bird, is in its natural color. The scroll
at the bottom bears the Greek translation of our open motto, “Together let
us seek the heights.”
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