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The History the Delta Omicron Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta In the Beginning During 1978, there was a small group of girls at Southern Polytechnic State University who wanted to be active in Greek life. But at that time, there were not any women's fraternities. They took the only alternative available to them at that time--they became little sisters to a fraternity. For awhile they were satisfied with being little sisters, but as time passed, they became discontented because the little sister had no say in how things were done in the fraternity. The girls decided to form their own society. This was a huge step for this school since there had never been a women's Greek organization at Southern Tech. The girls decided to call their organization a local sorority and gave it the name of Alpha Xi Alpha. They asked Pat Franklin, a professor on campus, to be their advisor. The girls set up their own constitution and bylaws and the first women's fraternity at Southern Tech was founded. But what does all this have to do with Gamma Phi Beta? Becoming Gamma Phi Beta A year went by and the girls had everything running smoothly. They had made a name for themselves on campus by participating in school activities and were always seen having a good time together. But these girls wanted more: they wanted to be at a international level. In 1979, the women petitioned to several different women's fraternities. These groups came to Southern Tech to look at Alpha XI Alpha and to give Alpha XI Alpha a chance to review them. The girls expressed an interest in one group called "Gamma Phi Beta" and were invited to come down to Florida State University to visit with an existing chapter. After they came back to Georgia, the girls decided that Gamma Phi Beta offered everything that they were looking for in an international sorority. After one year of colonization, Alpha XI Alpha was chartered as the "Delta Omicron" chapter of Gamma Phi Beta, on January 26, 1980. Symbols:
Colors Light and dark brown were selected as the sorority colors of Dr. J.J. Brown, in whose study the original group of Gamma Phi Beta held weekly meetings. Our local colors are pink and white. 
Flower  The
carnation became the official flower of Gamma Phi Beta during the November 6-8,
1888 convention. For years, the carnation was used as the sorority flower.
Different chapters would use red, white, or pink carnations, certain that the
color they choose was keeping in tradition.In the 1950's, the pink carnation was officially named our sorority flower. Badge 
The Crescent of Gamma Phi Beta is the sorority badge.
The badge is the symbol of an initiated member and may be worn only after initiation. Each member must purchase a badge at the time of initiation unless special permission is granted to wear an alumna relative’s badge. Mascot We, as a chapter, feel that the butterfly symbolizes gentleness, hope, goodness, inner strength, and mystery. We think these are things that all women strive to possess to some degree. 
Information about our badge taken from the Gamma Phi Beta International Webpage. |
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