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    • Insignia 

    CrestThe insignia of Alpha Sigma Alpha are the star, crown, palm tree and phoenix. The star represents the aspirations of Alpha Sigma Alphas to live up to the values of the Sorority. The crown represents leadership attained and the name of recognition given to our alumnae. The palm tree represents an emblem of sturdy development. The phoenix, the central symbol in our coat-of-arms, openly represents the reorganization of the Sorority that occurred in 1914.

    Colors

    The primary colors of Alpha Sigma Alpha are crimson and pearl white, supplemented by the secondary colors palm green and gold.

    CRIMSON
    indicating loyalty is a primary color of Alpha Sigma Alpha. It is represented through our jewel the ruby.

    PEARL WHITE
    representing fellowship and a perfect blending of all colors, is also a primary color of Alpha Sigma Alpha. It is represented through our second jewel, the pearl.

    PALM GREEN
    a supplementary color, signifying hope, immortality and victory, is represented through our symbol, the palm.

    GOLD
    a supplementary color, signifying hope, immortality and victory, is represented through our symbol, the crown.

    Jewels

    The pearl represents the beauty that comes with growth and belongs distinctly to the new member. The ruby, its color claimed for an inextinguishable flame in ancient Hindu legend, belongs distinctly to the initiated member.

    Motto

    Alpha Sigma Alpha has four mottos all expressed by Greek words beginning with our characteristic letters in Alpha Sigma Alpha. Our open motto is “Aspire. Seek. Attain.”

    Flowers

    The fall flower is the aster. The spring flower is the narcissus.

    Official Mascot

    Dot the ladybug, was officially adopted as Alpha Sigma Alpha’s mascot at the 2008 national convention & leadership conference. It is an identifying symbol not only used in promoting Alpha Sigma Alpha to its members and the public, but also on Alpha Sigma Alpha merchandise.

    Celebration

    FOUNDERS’ DAY is celebrated Nov. 15 of every year and all members of Alpha Sigma Alpha are asked to wear green and gold ribbons underneath their membership badges to represent our enduring sisterhood since 1901.