Alpha Delta Pi

First. Finest. Forever. Since 1851.

About Us

Alpha Delta Pi (ADP) was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society for women. It was founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service to others and sisterhood. These principles still guide the policies and programs of the sorority today.

 

The open motto of ADPi is "We Live for Each Other," and our colors are azure blue and white. The official flower is the woodland violet, the mascot is a lion nicknamed “Alphie” and the symbol is the diamond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Delta Pi currently has over 130 chapters in the United States and Canada, and over 150 alumnae associations, and their Executive Office is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Its national philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

Alpha Delta Pi was founded by six women, Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, Sophronia Woodruff Dews, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, and Ella Pierce Turner.

 

Wesleyan College, the first college for women in the world, was chartered to grant degrees to women. Young women fortunate enough to receive a college education were from progressive and educated families. A typical day for a Wesleyan student was highly regulated. There was a precise schedule for waking, eating, attending classes, taking fresh air and exercising, studying, attending chapel and sleeping. They had few personal liberties and little time for free thinking and socializing.

 

Alpha Delta Pi is a member group of the National Panhellenic Conference, which is the governing council of the 26 member sororities.

 

We are a sisterhood of outstanding women, many of whom have been recognized nationally and internationally for their extraordinary accomplishments and service to others. This list of prominent distinguished Alpha Delta Pi alumnae represents some of our achievements.

    Humanitarian                                   Education and Science                          Business and Government

    Sorority Leadership                       Military Service                                      Pageant Winners

    Athletics                                            Arts and Entertainment

 

We are proud of the achievements of our members.