MISSION STATEMENT OF ALPHA DELTA PI 

Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility. 

ALPHA DELTA PI SYMBOLS AND INSIGNIA

Badge (Pin)

The first diamond-shaped badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1852. The stars that are seen today were not added until 1854. It did however, have a monogram of the Wesleyan pin attached to the badge by a link chain, thus forming a guard that is used today.

In 1906, at Alpha Delta Pi's first convention, Nanaline King presented a new design for the pin. Her design was a smaller gold badge with a black enamel center which pictured the clasped hands of the Adelpheans, symbolizing friendship, the two stars, and the Greek letters, Alpha Delta Phi. This design was adopted at convension and it is the same badge that is worn today by members, with Alpha Delta Phi being changed to Alpha Delta Pi in 1913.

Coat of Arms
The orginal Coat of Arms was designed by Elizabeth Mosely Coles and Agnes Chapman. They symbolism from our ritual and our Alpha Pin were combined in the Coat of Arms and the design orgianlly had a background of violets. In 1919 the convention body voted to make chnages and the present design was accepted.

Flower
The woodland violet is the nationally recognized flower of Alpha Delta Pi. This official flower is unavaiable for purchase and is one of the rarest flowers in the world. It grows wild on mountain sides and is often mistaken for the African violet.

Mascot                                                                                                                                               

The lion is the official mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our lion is nicknamed "Alphie."