History
International History
Founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, GA, Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society in the world for college women. The original name of the sorority was "The Adelphian Society", coming from the Greek word "Adelphean" meaning "sister". Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald founded Alpha Delta Pi along with five of her closest friends: Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, Sophronia Woodruff Dews, and Mary Evans Glass. These women, along with thirteen others, made up the first chapter at Wesleyan, which was the first college in the world to grant charter degrees to women. They took their open motto, "We live for each other." They developed a ritual, oath, and badge, all things which we recognize through the sorority today. They also chose colors, azure blue and white, as further symbols of their ideals, as well as an official flower and mascot--the woodland violet and lion. The qualifications for membership have remained unchanged through the years--scholarship, high principles of behavior, and true friendships.
Epsilon Pi History
Here at Georgia Southern University, our chapter, Epsilon Pi, continues the long-time Alpha Delta Pi tradition of excellence. Since 1968, we have been proudly supporting GSU and our surrounding community through service projects, school spirit, and social activities. Whether it's sitting in Paulson stadium to support our Eagles on gamedays or driving to Savannah to visit the Ronald McDonald House we always have fun together making memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. ADPi girls are classy women, fun-loving, caring, and real. We look forward to meeting you!
Colors: Azure Blue & White
Mascot: Lion
Flower: Woodland Violet
Symbol: Diamond
Nickname: A-D-Pi
Motto: "We live for each other."
Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House