FOUNDER: Soror Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
DATE FOUNDED: Wednesday, January 15, 1908
LOCATION FOUNDED: Howard University, Miner Hall
OFFICIAL COLORS: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
DATE INCORPORATED: January 29, 1913
OFFICIAL MOTTO: By Culture and By Merit
OFFICIAL SYMBOL: A green enameled ivy leaf
OFFICIAL PURPOSE: 1 To cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards.
2 To promote unity and friendship among college women.
3 To study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women.
4 To maintain a progressive interest in college life.