Alpha Delta Pi

Our History

National History

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia.

Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women. We are founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service to others, and sisterhood.

In 1904 an expansion policy was adopted, with the group at Wesleyan College becoming Alpha Chapter of the Adelphean Society. In 1905 the name of the group was amended to Alpha Delta Phi. In order to avoid confusion with a men's organization of the same name, the name was changed in 1913 to Alpha Delta Pi.

To date, Alpha Delta Pi has initiated over 182,500 women into one of over 130 collegiate chapters in the United States and Canada.

For more information about our National History, please visit our national website: http://www.alphadeltapi.org/
To purchase ADPi memorabilia, please visit http://www.adpigiftmart.com/

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Chapter History

The local sorority TNT was installed as Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in 1949.

The Gamma Nu Chapter at William Jewell College is a proud contributer to Alpha Delta Pi's success with over 50 years of presence on William Jewell's campus. The sorority boasts many dedicated alumnae who serve as advisors in many facets to the chapter.

William Jewell "Tatler" yearbook publications in the middle half of the twentieth century list TNT's and ADPi's of the past as very active in Tatler Revue productions, drama, and various other activities. Jewell's ADPi's are a group of women who pride themselves on their diversity, openness, and adherance to the values and beliefs of Alpha Delta Pi.

The chapter lived in a white frame house on Mississippi Street in Liberty for many years until Semple Hall was built. The chapter now occupies a wing in Semple Hall on William Jewell's campus.

There are many successful women that have come from Alpha Delta Pi, even Gamma Nu chapter. Two such women include the late Margaret Anne McDonald Bundy who served as International President of Alpha Delta Pi and Missouri Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan.

Symbols of Our Sisterhood

Greek Letters:

Badge:

In 1906, during the Alpha Delta Pi's first convention, this design with the smaller gold badge with a black enamel center which pictures the clasped hands, the two stars, and the Greek letters was proposed. Its clasped hands represent friendship and the stars represent beauty of character and beauty of mind. Upon initiation, members are allowed to wear the pin.

Colors:

Azure Blue symbolizes friendship, the basic spirit upon which Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth, both of which Alpha Delta Pi seeks in all of its members.

Open Motto:

We Live for Each Other

Mascot:

The lion, nicknamed Alphie

Flower:

The woodland violet

Crest: