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The Symphony of AXΩ
To see beauty even in the common things of life
to shed the light of love
and friendship round me
to keep my life in tune with the world that I shall make no discords in the harmony of life
to strike on the lyre of the universe only the notes of happiness, of joy, of peace
to appreciate every little service
rendered
to see and appreciate all that is noble in another
be her badge what it may
and to let my lyre send
forth the chords of love, unselfishness, sincerity.
This is to be my symphony.
By Celia McClure
AXΩ Coat of Arms
The coat of arms includes a square shield, a crest, and a scroll. The first section
of the shield displays an open book; at the base is a sheaf of wheat. The bar has three white stars. The crest, a lyre bird,
is in its natural color. The scroll at the bottom bares the Greek translation of our open motto, “Together let
us seek the heights.”
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History of AXΩ
Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw University in Greencastle,
Indiana. 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 lastof 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.
AXΩ Colors
Alpha Chi Omega’s colors of scarlet and olive green were chosen to commemorate
the Fraternity’s autumn founding in Greencastle, Indiana.
Alpha Chi Omega's badge is a Greek lyre of gold, having three twisted
strings spanned diagonally by a raised and slightly rounded scroll of black enamel bearing the Greek letters Alpha Chi Omega
in gold.
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AXΩ Founders
Professor James Hamilton Howe, Dean of the Music School, invited seven young
women from the school to attend a meeting for the purpose of forming a society. This was the first appearance of the
seven founders: Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, and Estelle Leonard.
Alpha Chi Omega’s flower is the red carnation, exemplifying the Fraternity’s
colors.
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