Founders
This soror designed the symbol and insignia. She is also revered as our Founder and is buried here in Philadelphia PA at Mount Lawn Cemetary.
Who is Ethel Octavia Hedgeman Lyle?
Known as the social butterfly of the gropu at Howard, her portait hangs in the Founders Gallery of the Ivy Center and she is listed on the Founders window in Rankin Chapel at Howard
Who is Alice Porter Murray (Grant)?
This is the year we were founded.
What is 1908?
These are the numbers of original founders and the designated founders, also known as the sophomores.
What are the original Nine and the Seven Sophomores?
The First President
Who is Lucy Slowe?
These two sorors had a competitive spirit, as sisters often do, but they came together with Marie Woolfolk to determine our name, motto and colors
Who are Beulah Elizabeth Burke and Lillie Burke?
This soror was the chair of the first inititation ceremony committee and served as president in her senior year.
Who is Ethel Georgina Jones (Mowbray)?
This is the year we were incorporated.
What is 1913?
This is the name of the Hall where formal initiation was held on the campus of Howard University
What is Miner Hall?
The First Vice President
Who is Ethel Hedgeman?
The date of the 1983 Anniversary Celebration was held on January 22nd, although it was normally held closer to January 15th. Guests were expecting to hear words of inspiration from this founding soror on this day, but sadly this was the day that she passed.
Who is Lavinia Norman?
Who is Norma Elizabeth Boyd?
This is the year the first issue of the Ivy Leaf was presented to the Boule.
What is 1921?
The Initiation Hymn was used during the first initiation on February 11, 1909 and was written by who?
Who is Founder Harriet Terry?
The First Secretary?
Who is Marie Woolfolk?
Born in West Orange, NJ, this soror was a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and holds the honor of creating our song.
Who is Anna Easter Brown?
She was the first sophomore inductee to serve as president.
Who is Harriet Josephine Terry?
This is the year that Leadership Seminars began.
What is 1965?
Adopted at the third Boule in 1920, it shall never be written, but was originally written by Grace Edwards.
What is the pledge?
The first Treasurer?
Who is Anna Easter Brown?
When Ethel Hedgeman presented the proposal for a sorority to the administration she was joined by this soror.
Who is Marie Antoinette Wookfolk (Taylor)?
Who is Sarah Nevelle Meriwether (Nutter)?
This is the year that the Ivy Center structure was completed.
What is 1984?
Also known as AKA Noble Prizes, these were approved by the 40th Boule in 1962.
What are the National Service Awards?
The first Advisor, also known as The Inspiration
Who is Miss Robinson? Ethel Ester Maria Tremaine Robinson?