Our Emblems
Our Name
Alpha Chi Omega's Founders chose "Alpha," the first letter of the Greek alphabet, because they were forming the first fraternity in the school of music. Since they thought they might also be founding the last such fraternity, "Omega" seemed appropriate. "Kai," meaning "and," was added to form the beginning and the end. "Kai" was soon changed to "Chi," a letter of the Greek alphabet.
Our Colors
Alpha Chi Omega's colors of scarlet and olive green were chosen to commemorate the Fraternity's autumn founding in Greencastle, Indiana.
Our Flower
Alpha Chi Omega?s flower is the red carnation, exemplifying the Fraternity's colors.
Our Open Motto
Alpha Chi Omega?s open motto is:"Together let us seek the heights."
Our Stick Pin
This pin is diamond-shaped with the top half enameled in scarlet and the bottom in olive green. It bears the lyre across its face.
Our Lyre Badge
The lyre of Alpha Chi Omega was chosen by our Founders after much research. The one which appealed most to the Founders was a replica of the harp, because it seemed in keeping with their musical interest. Looking to Greek mythology, they found that the first instrument played by the gods on Mt. Olympus was a lyre. The jeweled golden lyre is adorned by pearls and is worn by initiated members.
