Alpha Delta Chi
Alpha Delta Chi | |
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ΑΔΧ | |
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Founded | 1925 University of California, Los Angeles |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Christian |
Scope | National |
Motto | As in a Mirror |
Colors | Flame Red and Blue |
Flower | Gladiolus, Delphinium |
Jewel | Pearl |
Mascot | Lamb |
Publication | The Arête |
Chapters | 4 active |
Nickname | A-D-Chi |
Headquarters | United States |
Website | www |
Alpha Delta Chi (ΑΔΧ) is an American Christian sorority founded at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1925. Its brother fraternity is Alpha Gamma Omega.
History
[edit]Alpha Delta Chi started at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1925.[1][2] Its ten founders wanted to create a way for women to participate in Greek life without compromising their Christian values.[3] The sorority was originally named Areta, which is Greek for "virtue".[3]
The ten Alpha Delta Chi founders were:[3]
- Alma Becker
- Willard Crowder Clawson
- Amy Culp
- Theta Slingerland Dean
- Evelyn Kepple Kay
- Marion Wright Madden
- Alice Slingerland McEachern
- Ruth Umsted Ohly
- Dorothea Harvey Schultz
- Dora Marie Showalter-Goertz
The focus of Alpha Delta Chi was for its members to grow spiritually, reach their full potential scholastically, and develop socially by forming Christian friendships.[4][2] The sorority is Christian, but nondenominational.[1][5]
A second chapter, Beta, was established on February 4, 1929, by two members who were attending graduate school at the University of California, Berkeley.[3] The sorority held its first annual convention in Berkeley, California, in April 1939.[3] During the meeting, the sorority voted to become a national organization, forming The National Association of Areta and its National Executive and advisory board.[3]
At the June 1943 annual meeting, the sorority's name was changed to Alpha Delta Chi.[3] It was incorporated in the State of California in 1946.[3] In 1992, its first chapter was chartered outside of California at Murray State University.[1]
By 2019, Alpha Delta Chi has chartered 26 chapters.[1] As of 2024, it has four active chapters, a National Alumnae Association (ADX NAA), and local alumnae chapters.[6][1][7]
Symbols
[edit]Alpha Delta Chi's colors are flame red and blue.[8][3] Its flowers are the gladiolus and the delphinium.[3][8] Its mascot is the lamb and its jewel is the pearl.[8][5] Its motto is "As in a Mirror".[3][8] Its Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 3:18.[2][5] The sorority's online newsletter is The Arête.[9] Its nickname is A-D-Chi.[10][3]
Activites
[edit]Sorority members participate in Bible study, hold retreats, and volunteer in the community.[11][12]
Membership
[edit]Potential members must be churchgoing Christians of any denomination.[11][5][12] Members must agree to forgo smoking, illegal drugs, and premarital sex.[11] Drinking alcohol is allowed in moderation, so as not to reflectly badly on Christians.[12] A committee works with members who break these rules.[12]
Chapters
[edit]Following is a list of Alpha Delta Chi chapters.[1][6] Active chapters str noted in bold, inactive chapters are in italics.
- ^ Was called Areta until June 1943.
- ^ The university kicked the sorority off campus in 1964, indicating that its membership requirements were against the university's new anti-discrimination policy. The sorority was restored once the university reversed its decision.
- ^ Chapter formed from Lamba Nu (local), established in 2001.
Controversies
[edit]In 1964, the University of California, Berkeley banned the sorority, saying that its requirement for members to be Christian was against the university's new anti-discrimination policy.[13] On other campuses, the sorority was not allowed to be a member of the Panhellenic Council because its Christian requirement is considered to be discrimination.[5] The UC Berkeley chapter was allowed to return and join the Panhellenic Council in 1987.[13]
In 2012, the sorority was involved in Alpha Delta Chi v. Reed, a lawsuit against the University of California, San Diego which had determined that the Christian sorority would have to accept an atheist leader.[17] The case was appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States who declined to review the case.[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 2, 2024) "Alpha Delta Chi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Orozco, Ron (2004-10-23). "Alpha Delta Chi Sorority". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, California. pp. H2. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "History". Alpha Delta Chi-AΔX. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b "Alpha Delta Chi: A Sisterhood for Christ – Office of Religious and Spiritual Life". University of Southern California. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b c d e f Kinsey, Angie (1999-09-24). "MSU Sorority Thrives on Christian Fellowship". The Paducah Sun. Paducah, Kentucky. p. 25. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Chapter Locations". Alpha Delta Chi-AΔX. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Alumnae". Alpha Delta Chi-AΔX. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b c d "About Us". Alpha Delta Chi-AΔX. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "The Arete". Alpha Delta Chi-AΔX. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b "Alpha Delta Chi | Fraternity and Sorority Life". University of Alabama. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b c Reeves, Jay (2008-11-08). "Christian Fraternities Offer Different Paths". Springfield News-Sun. Springfield, Ohio. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e Reeves, Jay (2008-11-22). "Believers in Greek Life: Sororities, fraternities filled with Faith Offer Students a Different Path". The Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. pp. D2, D3. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Pledging For Paradise". Oakland Tribune. 1987-05-13. p. 42. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Alpha Delta Chi, Sigma Chapter". Alpha Delta Chi, Sigma Chapter. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Alpha Delta Chi". The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Alpha Delta Chi". University of North Alabama. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b "Comment from ADF on Supreme Court's decision not to review SDSU Christian club case". Alliance Defending Freedom. March 19, 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-07.