Theta Phi Alpha - Alpha Psi

The Mission of Theta Phi Alpha Is ...

. . . to create close comradeship, to advance educational, social and philanthropic interests and leadership training; to encourage spiritual development and adherence to the highest moral standards; and to promote lifelong bonds of friendship . . .

 

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Theta Phi Alpha is a national women's social fraternity, and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. The mission of Theta Phi Alpha encompasses far more than providing a social network for college women. For more than 90 years, the sisters of Theta Phi Alpha have maintained a history rich in educational excellence, professional achievement, and a dee p commitment to social service.

 

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Symbols & Insignia

Theta Phi Alpha's insignia have been evolving since the 1920s and includes badges and guards that designate specific periods of membership, offices held, or honors received. Much of the symbolism behind this insignia is rooted in ancient heraldry, and yet the designs are classic and become treasured pieces of jewelry.

The symbols of the fraternity - including its colors, jewels, flower, and mascot - showcase the unique personality of Theta Phi Alpha. Our mascot, the penguin, was chosen in the 1980s because it is the symbol of friendship. On all of our campuses, you'll see our sisters proudly promoting our letters and symbols on banners, sweatshirts, bumper stickers, and wherever else you can squeeze in the three Greek letters θΦΑ

 

Official colors: silver, gold, and blue.

Official jewels: the sapphire and the pearl.

Official symbol: the compass.

St. Catherine of Siena is recognized as the patroness of TPA. Her motto,

"Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring,"

                                                                                                                    is the sorority's official motto.

The badge is a gold letter "Theta" set with pearls, superimposed upon plain gold letters "Phi" and "Alpha." The badge of Theta Phi Alpha is worn only by initiated members and is at once a means of identification and a source of pride to the wearer. The Fraternity badge is to be worn over the heart and is always placed above any other piece of jewelry.

The right to wear the Theta Phi Alpha badge is bestowed on each member at Initiation and each member is required to purchase a badge to wear throughout her life. However, should she in any way forfeit the right to wear the badge, it must be relinquished to the Fraternity's archives.

 

 

The Pledge pin is a square badge in black enamel with a gold compass in the center, and a gold border.

 

 

The coat of arms is a crest formally described as follows: azure (blue), a bend (a diagonal band), between a double cross-crosslet (a cross figure with two transverse beams on each arm and top) fitchy degreed (with the bottom section pointed, and longer than the others), and a Tudor rose or (gold), latter seeded sable (the rose has black seeds).

Mantling (a cloak-like arch), azure doubled or (blue combined with gold). Over an esquire's helmet, the crest, an open book argent (silver), edged or (edged in gold), charged (imprinted) with two fleur-de-lis azure (blue conventionalized irises). Motto, Theta Phi Alpha in Greek, upper and lowercase.

 

 

The penguin was officially adopted as the Theta Phi Alpha mascot in 1987. It is a symbol of friendship.

 

Other official badges:

The National President's Badge, worn by the National President during her term of office, is the official badge, but with the Theta set with diamonds, mounted on a wreath of gold.

The Chapter President's Badge, purchased by a chapter and worn by its president during her term of office, is the official badge, but with the Theta set with sapphires, mounted on a wreath of gold. Should the chapter's charter be revoked or suspended, this badge shall be returned to the Fraternity's archives, to be held in trust in the event the chapter is recolonized.

The Grand Council Badge, worn by each member of The Grand Council, other than the National President, during her term of office, is the official badge with the Theta set with alternating diamonds and sapphires and a diamond in the center, mounted on a wreath of gold, and shall be accompanied by a guard of the respective office.

 

 

The official flower of Theta Phi Alpha is the white rose.

 

 

 

 

Guards
The Grand Council Guard, available to be worn by former members of The Grand Council, is the Fraternity coat of arms with a sapphire on each side of it.

Colors: blue, gold and silver

 

 

 

Theta Phi Alpha Philanthropy!!

 

Advancing philanthropic interests is a part of Theta Phi Alpha's mission and such interest is promoted throughout the collegiate experience and beyond.

Theta Phi has 2 national philanthropic causes

-The Glenmary Home Missioners

-The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built.

 

The Glenmary Home Missioners: Glenmary's work in depressed rural areas of the United States, primarily in the Appalachian states, leads them to distribute food, clothing and books to needy persons, assist in providing medical care, job training and tutoring, and provide a spiritual home to those who desire it. Glenmary also runs Camp Friendship, a summer camp for children ages 8-12 each summer.

 
The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built was established in 1993. The common goal through The House is to improve the plight of the homeless in any way.