| Alpha Lambda Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΑΛΩ | |
| Founded | April 9, 1990 The University of Texas at Austin |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Christian |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Colors | Scarlet Purple |
| Symbol | The Sheep |
| Flower | The Lily |
| Chapters | 16 |
| Members | 1000+ collegiate |
| Website | http://www.alocs.org |
Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Incorporated (ΑΛΩ) is a national, inter-denominational Christian sorority founded April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2] The sorority consists of sixteen chapters in the states of Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma and is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.
History[edit]
The spark that started the fire was the salvation of one founder, Tyesha Elam. With God's guidance Soror Elam along with her suite mates/co founders Amanda Tezeno, Dawn Walton and Terra Delaney, Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority was established on the University of Texas at Austin on April 9, 1990.[3]
Symbols[edit]
The fraternity's colors are scarlet and purple. Its symbol is the sheep and its flower is the lily
Brothers[edit]
The official brothers of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority are the brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, founded in 1988.[4]
Chapters[edit]
Collegiate chapters[edit]
The chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]
- Alpha Genesis- University of Texas at Austin
- Beta Exodus- Prairie View A&M University
- Gamma Levitcus- Texas A&M University
- Delta Numbers- Sam Houston State University
- Epsilon Deuteronomy- Langston University
- Zeta Joshua- Texas State University
- Eta Judges- Stephen F. Austin University
- Theta Ruth- University of Texas at Arlington
- Iota Samuel- University of Pittsburgh
- Kappa Sammuel- Lamar University
- Lambda Kings- Baylor University
- Mu Kings- Texas Tech University
- Nu Chronicles- Texas Southern University
- Xi Chronicles- Central Michigan University
- Omicron Ezra- Michigan State University
- Pi Nehemiah- University of Houston
Alumni chapters[edit]
The alumni chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]
- Beaumont, TX Colony- Beaumont, Texas
- Greater Houston Area Colony- Greater Houston
References[edit]
- ^ Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities, page 105
- ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory S. (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Madison, New Jersey: Farleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-8386-4194-1. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ "The History of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc". 1990. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
- ^ "Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc". Archived from the original on 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
- ^ a b Chapters
External links[edit]
- Official website of the national sorority
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