The History of Alpha Sigma Alpha
- Alpha Sigma Alpha was the first sorority to be founded in the 20th Century.
- It began at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia on November 15, 1901.
Founding Members:
Louise Cox Carper, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell, and Calva Watson Wootton.
Symbols:
Star, Crown, Palm Tree, Pheonix
Exemplars:
Christ, St. Valentine, Hermes, King Asa
Mascots:
Raggedy Ann, Ladybugs, Apples
Colors:
Crimson Red & Pearl White Palm Green & Gold
Jewels:
Pearl & Ruby
Flowers:
Narcissus & Aster
Open Motto:
Aspire Seek Attain
The Four Aims of ASA:
Physical, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual
Badges of Alpha Sigma Alpha:
New Member Pin, Initiation Pin