Symbols and
Sayings
Sayings
Our lyre has three strings and they represent these.
What are the individual woman, the chapter and the Fraternity as a whole?
They have been called the Girls of the Golden Lyre and The Girls of October.
Who are our founders?
The origin of Alpha Chi Omega’s badge
What is the lyre was the first musical instrument played by the gods on Mt. Olympus and thus selected in keeping with the Founders’ musical interests?
Hera Day falls on this day.
What is March 1?
In this ceremony Alpha Chi Omegas learn about the five membership standards.
What is the New Member Ceremony?
These are AXO's colors
What are scarlet red and olive green?
This founder was our first chapter president.
Who is Estelle Leanord?
The origin of Alpha Chi Omega’s name
What is Alpha: the first fraternity in the School of Music, Omega: founding possibly the last such fraternity, Chi: meaning “and”?
MacDowell Month falls during this month and celebrates this.
What are February and the fine arts?
In this ceremony new members become full members of Alpha Chi Omega
What is the initiation ceremony?
This is our flower
What is the red carnation?
This founder was a director of the central office. (now headquarters)
Who is Bessie Grooms?
He was the man who had the idea to form a fraternity within the music school.
Who was James Campbell? (a beta)
The date of Alpha Chi Omega’s Founders’ Day.
What is October 15, 1885?
In this ceremony we prepare graduating sisters for their alumnae journey.
What is Hall of Commitment?
This is our patron goddess
Who is Hera?
Hers was the first purchased badge and the original is on display at headquarters.
Who is Bertha Deniston?
Alpha Chi Omega’s five membership standards
What are academic interest, character, responsibility, leadership and personal development?
This was the year the sorority opened to accept more than just music students.
What is 1909?
A sister who has been chosen to be your mentor from the time of the New Member Ceremony and throughout the rest of your time as an Alpha Chi Omega.
What is a mystagogue?
Alpha Chi Omega’s open motto
What is "together let us seek the heights"?
This was our original open motto.
Ye Daughters of Music, Come up Higher!
Alpha Chi Omega’s founding university
What is DePauw University?
This is the purpose of Alpha Chi Omega women celebrating Hera Day.
What is a day for Alpha Chi Omegas to give personal service for the happiness and well-being of others?
The Formal Closing Ceremony is used at this time.
When is at the end of formal chapter meetings?