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Official
Symbols of Pi Beta Phi
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Greek
Letters
The Greek letters "Pi Beta Phi" are worn
only by initiated member of Pi Beta Phi. the Greek motto Pi Beta
Phi replaced I.C. Sorosis at the convention in 1882 |
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The
Crest
The crest or coat-of-arms is a lozenge on which is blazoned
the Brownlee family crest. An eagle is displayed in the middle,
on top of which is the seal of Monmouth college (where Pi Phi
was founded). The blazing sun with the Latin word LUX in the
center, is on the eagle's chest. In the eagle's right talon is
the monogram IC, the left talon holds the arrow of Pi Beta Phi.
The lozenge signifies that the arms ae that of a women's
organization; the eagle, by holding the IC in one talon and Pi
Beta Phi arrow in the other signifies the absolute identity
between I.C. Sorosis and Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Te coat-of-arms
was adopted as the official fraternity crest as the 1912
convention. |
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The
Badge
The badge of I.C. Sorosis was decided upon by the Founders in
1867, and consisted of a golden arrow with the letters IC on its
wings. When the name of the Fraternity was changed to Pi Beta
Phi, the Greek letters replaced the IC on the wings. In 1934, at
the Yellowstone National Park Convention, the Convention voted
that there should be just twelve links in the chain of the
badge-one for each Founder. Upon initiation, a member is given a
gold-filled arrow badge. If she wishes, she may order a jeweled
badge through Central Office at nominal cost. The golden arrow
badge is to be worn only by initiated members of Pi Beta Phi and
is worn over the heart. |
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The
Carnation
Adopted at the 1890 Convention, the wine carnation is now our
official flower. At the convention it was said, "The roots
of the flower are the Founders, for from them the whole plant
grew, ...the stem represents the Grand Council. It gives to us
what was received from the roots. It gives us height and
strength... the leaves of our flower are the alumnae. They stand
nearest the stem and assist it in its work. They are in
communication with the world and breathe in for us the best of
the world's ideals... the petals are red for the girls are
loyal. As it is the rich, wine color which makes the flower
attractive, it, too, is the warm fervent loyalty of its members
which makes Pi Beta Phi beautiful in the eyes of everyone... The
pistil is the spirit and the stamens are ideals of Pi Beta Phi.
The petals stand closely united around these to defend and
protect them." |
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The
Pledge Pin
The pledge pin is an arrowhead of Roman gold mounted with the
Greek letter B (Beta) in burnished gold. |
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The
Angel
Fraternity history indicates that songs about Pi Phi angels
became popular in the late 1930s and early 1940s, and that skits
depicting Pi Phis as angels were often used in rush. Angel
collections are popular among many Pi Phis. The Founders did not
choose the angel as a fraternity symbol; however, it is a worthy
unofficial symbol of Pi Beta Phi. |
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Colors
and Motto
The colors of the Fraternity, wine and silver blue, and the
first Greek Motto, Pi Beta Phi, were adopted at the convention
in 1882. |
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