About Alpha Xi

Our Vision
Inspiring women to realize their potential.

Our Mission
The mission of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta.
We will:

Nurture unity and cooperation
Foster intellectual, professional, and personal growth
Exemplify the highest ethical conduct
Instill community responsibility

Perpetuate fraternal growth

Insignia

	The Coat of Arms -The Coat of Arms of Alpha Xi Delta consists of a shield supported by two griffins. In the golden band across the center of the shield is the Quill. Three conventional roses are at the top of the shield, and a broken sword is in the lower portion of the shield. Above the shield on the knight's helmet is a twist of ribbon in alternating blue and gold, and a blossomed rose.
	Colors - The colors of Alpha Xi Delta are double blue (light and dark) and gold.
	Flower - The flower is the pink rose, as chosen by our Founders
	New Member Pin -Alpha Xi Deltas wear this pin during their new member period.
	Colony Pin - The colony pin is used in place of the new member pin for founding members of a colony. A new chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is called a colony during its initial pledging period
	Quill - The Quill, which is worn by initiated members of Alpha Xi Delta, represents our open motto "The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword." The Fraternity has a recognition Quill, which is a miniature Quill that may be worn on coats, suits or other appropriate outer clothing where the badge may not be appropriate.
	Mascot -Alpha Xi Delta adopted Al Fuzzie teddy bear as a mascot in 1974. BetXi Bear mascot (left) was adopted in 1989.
	Flag -The flag bears the coat of arms; ten gold stars, one for each Founder; and the Fraternity name written out. The flag is often used in chapter meetings and for display purposes
	Banner - The top bar of the banner bears ten gold stars, one for each of the Founders; the middle bar, the Fraternity letters; and the bottom bar, a gold Quill.
	National Presidents Medallion -The National President's Medallion, a gold disc, is worn by each National President during her term of office. On one side is the name of the Fraternity, the Coat of Arms and the Gavel. On the other side is the Oath of Office by which each elected member of the National Council pledges her loyalty and service. The links in the gold chain attached to the Medallion represent all Alpha Xi Delta chapters ever installed, and each link bears the chapter's Greek-letter name

Some facts about Alpha Xi Delta's new member program:

The new member period only lasts 5 to 8 weeks, depending on the college campus.
New members are welcome to start showing their Alpha Xi Delta pride by wearing letters as soon as they pledge.
All Alpha Xi Delta chapters have fun and innovative ways to provide academic assistance to new members.
Because the new member period is intended to be a fun-filled and positive time, Alpha Xi Delta has strong policies against hazing activates.

Famous Sisters

	Carol Lawrence- actress, singer, dancer, "General Hospital" and Maria in the Broadway "West Side Story"
	Gail Kobe- executive producer of "The Guiding Light"
	Sharon Walton- 1986 World National Show Twirling Champion
	Megan Blake- Actress, appeared on "The Young and the Restless"
	Jane Hensen - widow of Jim Hensen and co-creator of the Muppets
	Leslie Zuk- producer of P.M. Magazine
	Priscilla Lindsay- actress in theatre productions and commercials
	Diana Tonegal- Glamour Magazine's Top Ten Collegiate Women of 1985
	Betsey Johnson- Illustrator for Mademoiselle Magazine
	Verna Kay Gibson- former president of The Limited clothing stores
	Elizabeth Lyles- Chairperson of Lyles Diversified, 1987 Professional Woman of the Year
	Mary Holtman- Fashion designer
	Alice Dittman- Bank president in Lincoln, Nebraska
	Susan Binder- First woman president of a U.S. baking company
	Fay McGrath- Owner of Auntie Fay Inc. , a domestic placement services
	Kathy Spetz- creator of mascot costumes, including Betsie Bear
	Elizabeth Grossman- former dean of Indiana University of Nursing, appointed by President Reagan to the National Commission of Health Services
	Rugh Patrick- past chairperson of Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia
	Mary Burt Nash- retired juvenile court judge, past president of Arkansas AAUW
	Jan Davis- astronaut, candidate for NASA's space shuttle
	Frances Kinne- chancellor of Jacksonville University
	Mary Doremus- president and founder of Challenge International
	Rita Prescott- first woman judge in Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
	Wendy Nelder- 1984 president, Board of Supervisors in San Francisco
	Judith Moss- appointed by President Reagan to National Advisory Council of Women's Educational Programs
	Jane Marshal Spears- member of West Virginia House of Delegates 1974-1980, West Virginia Senate 1980-1988
	Melanie Berney- Managing Editor of White House News Summary Office during President Ford's administration
	Catherine Anderson- Professor Emeritus of English, Lane Community College
	Karen Tumulty- Time Correspondent
	Marilyn Raptakis Swierk- 1993 National Home Economics Teacher of the Year, 1994 Presidental Service Award nominee
	Laurie Lea Schaefer- Miss America 1972
	Diana Goodman- Miss Georgia USA 1976
	Patsy Paugh- Miss West Virginia 1977
	Cheryl Bergess- Miss Alabama USA 1977
	Meagan Blake- Miss Georgia 1978
	Pamela Paugh- Miss West Virginia 1980
	Tamera Renee Little- Miss Alabama 1984
	Debra Deitering- Miss Iowa 1984
	Laurie Broderick- Miss Indiana 1986
	Mary Grace Santagata- Miss Connecticut 1994
	Kathy Morse- Miss Maine 1997