History

Alpha Phi was first founded on October 10, 1872 at Syracuse University as a fraternity for women. At the time of the founding there were only twenty women attending Syracuse; ten of them eventually joined in the formation of Alpha Phi. The organization was founded on the principles of the promotion of growth in character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among the members.

I believe in my Fraternity.

I believe in the friendships formed

in the springtime of my youth.

I believe in its high ideals

which lift me up beyond myself.

I believe in its earnest drive for good scholarship,

moral character, and genuine culture.

I believe in it as a shrine of

international sisterhood wherein

I may find love and loyalty,

sympathy and understanding inspiration

and opportunity.

I believe in it as a creator of good citizenship,

helping me to do my work well,

to live in harmony with others, and

to serve my country and to trust in God.

I believe in my Fraternity.

I believe in Alpha Phi.

- Annette Holt Hitchcock, Pi 1912