Alpha Phi is represented by the Greek letters "Alpha," the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and "Phi," the twenty-first letter.

The "Phi" in Alpha Phi is pronounced "fee" not "fie." Why? Because in the Greek language, "Phi" is pronounced "fee" when it follows a vowel.

Alpha Phi's New Member Badge

The official badge of Alpha Phi is an unjeweled monogram of gold showing the symbol of "Alpha" superimposed upon the symbol of "Phi." Inscribed in black on the symbol Phi are the letters a, o, e. The meaning of these letters is reserved for the initiation ceremony. A jeweled version of the badge is also offered, set with pearls or diamonds. The badge may be worn as a pin, upon a bracelet or mounted as a ring.

A special badge worm by special members of the Fraternity including Chapter Presidents during term, consultants, International Executive Board members, and can be bestowed on a member by the International Executive Board.

The first fifty-year pins, silver cicles with red stones, were presented at the 42nd Convention in 1958 to several alumnae who had given significant service to the Fraternity for fifty years or more. These pins are replicas of the pins presented to the six living Founders at the Fraternity's Fiftieth Anniversary Convention in 1922.

The dazzling blue and gold Forget-Me-Not, symbolizing remembrance, is Alpha Phi's other flower.

Lilies of the Valley consist of clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from a single stem. Known for their sweet fragrance, their scent has inspired countless perfumes.

The ivy leaf is perhaps our most recognizable symbol. The ivy leaf is reflected in our new member pin and is part of our crest.

Ivy symbolizes the intertwining of intellectual, philanthropical and social pursuits. It is also symbolic of the way in which our lives become intertwined with one another's as we become friends and sisters in Alpha Phi.

Alpha Phi's original colors were blue and gold. In 1879, noting that a Fraternity had colors too similar to hers, Alpha Phi adopted the more distinctive colors of silver and bordeaux.

The mascot of Alpha Phi, the "Phi Bear," is named after Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and was adopted in 1974.

The Fraternity creest is the Alpha Phi coat of arms, adopted by Convention delegates in 1922. The shield is bordeaux with a scroll and ivy leaf above it. Inscribed on the scroll is the public motto, Union Hand in Hand. A bar of silver crosses the shield from left to right; the upper half of the shield contains a Roman lamp in silver and the lower half, Ursa Major. The meaning of the symbols depicted on the crest is a significant part of the ritual witnessed at initiation. The use of the Fraternity crest is reserved for jewelry, sports-wear and other Fraternity equipment befitting the dignity and honor of Alpha Phi's heritage.