About Us

Alpha Delta Pi is proud to be the first secret society exclusively for women. Founded on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, our sorority is rich with tradition and sisterhood. Alpha Delta Pi sisters strive for excellence in philanthropy, academic performance, and campus leadership. In keeping with our motto, We Live for Each Other, our members have found a place for support, shared values, and personal development. Opportunities abound for the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi, and we look forward to sharing them with you.

The Theta Zeta chapter of ADPi was established in 2009 on the campus of Washington and Lee University (W&L). Two years later, in 2011, our house was officially built and dedicated. It is a space for not only the 20 women who live in it, but also for the entire Theta Zeta chapter. It serves as a place for sisters to meet, dine, and hang out together.

Since our initial founding, we have evolved into a chapter with over 100 members who support each other in all academic, personal, and philanthropic pursuits. At Theta Zeta we focus on cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime and serve as support systems for ADPis in their lives after college.

Our Symbols

Four-Pointed Diamond

The four points of our diamond symbolize sisterhood, service, character, and knowledge.

Colors

Azure blue and white are the official colors of Alpha Delta Pi. Blue is symbolic of friendship, the basic spirit upon which Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth.

Flower

The Woodland Violet, which grows wild, is the official flower of ADPi. Because it is unavailable for purchase, African Violets are often used to symbolize the Woodland Violet.

Mascot

Our lion mascot, Alphie, symbolizes strength, courage, and justice.

Coat of Arms

Elizabeth Moseley Coles, who was elected national president at the first Grand Convention, was responsible for having the coat of arms designed. Another sister of Alpha chapter, Agnes Chapman, is given credit for the actual design. Symbolism from our ritual and our Alpha pin were combined in the coat of arms, and design originally had a background of violets. In 1919, the convention body voted to make changes, and the present design was accepted.