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Alpha Sigma Alpha Theta Nu (ΑΣΑ θN), formerly [[ATP (local colony)]]. | Alpha Sigma Alpha Theta Nu (ΑΣΑ θN), formerly [[ATP (local colony)]]. | ||
| − | It can also be shortened to Alpha Sig. The newest sorority on campus(colonized in May 2010) | + | It can also be shortened to Alpha Sig. The newest sorority on campus(colonized in May 2010). |
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[http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/ Alpha Sigma Alpha] (ΑΣΑ) is a US national sorority founded on November 15, 1901 at Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Virginia. In the fall of 1901 at Longwood College five women, having gone through the rushing and bidding of the campus sororities together, created a friendship. Instead of accepting the bids from the existing sororities the five founders decided to stay together and become sisters, their goal was to form a separate sorority. On November 15, 1901 that goal was accomplished when Alpha Sigma Alpha was named and chartered. The open motto of the sorority is "Aspire, Seek, Attain." | [http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/ Alpha Sigma Alpha] (ΑΣΑ) is a US national sorority founded on November 15, 1901 at Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Virginia. In the fall of 1901 at Longwood College five women, having gone through the rushing and bidding of the campus sororities together, created a friendship. Instead of accepting the bids from the existing sororities the five founders decided to stay together and become sisters, their goal was to form a separate sorority. On November 15, 1901 that goal was accomplished when Alpha Sigma Alpha was named and chartered. The open motto of the sorority is "Aspire, Seek, Attain." | ||
| − | The national headquarters was permanently established in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998. There are now over 145 chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha nationwide with more than 100,000+ members. Alpha Sigma Alpha exists to promote high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by | + | The national headquarters was permanently established in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998. There are now over 145 chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha nationwide with more than 100,000+ members. Alpha Sigma Alpha exists to promote high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha are women. |
In current times, ASA is known for an aggressive policy of silence when it comes to the treatment of members. Various faculty and staff, when confronted with ASA's abusive antics, have been known to respond "Oh, again?" or a telling "ASA, of course.". | In current times, ASA is known for an aggressive policy of silence when it comes to the treatment of members. Various faculty and staff, when confronted with ASA's abusive antics, have been known to respond "Oh, again?" or a telling "ASA, of course.". | ||
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== Philanthropies == | == Philanthropies == | ||
| − | Alpha Sigma Alpha has three philanthropies: [http://www.specialolympics.org/ The Special Olympics], [http://www.sjunesmith.com/ The S. June Smith Center] and [https://www.girlsontherun.org/ Girls on the Run]. | + | Alpha Sigma Alpha has three philanthropies: [http://www.specialolympics.org/ The Special Olympics], [http://www.sjunesmith.com/ The S. June Smith Center] and [https://www.girlsontherun.org/ Girls on the Run]. The S. June Smith Center supports children with developmental needs through education, therapeutic services, and family-centered programming. Girls on the Run encourages girls to learn about health, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership through a running curriculum. The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha support these philanthropies in a variety of ways. During winter term, they host an annual [http://www.theknoxstudent.com/newsroom/article/wizards-enchant-yule-ball/#http://static2.theknoxstudent.com/photologue/photos/cache/Yule_5_large.jpg Yule Ball (2011)] to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. This event was inspired by [[ATP]]'s [http://www.theknoxstudent.com/newsroom/article/one-night-hogwarts/ 2009 Yule Ball], which raised over $1000 for [[Cooke Elementary School]] in Galesburg. Alpha Sigs also participate annually in the Polar Plunge and came in second for overall fund raising in Galesburg in 2011, raising $2,911.46.[http://www.galesburg.com/features/x2114546099/Polar-Plunge-participants-set-fundraising-records] |
During Winter Term 2011 Alpha Sigma Alpha held a Yule Ball to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. Both Dreari Inferi and Diagon Alley played. There were cauldron cakes, a creepy sorting hat, and there was even a real live phoenix! | During Winter Term 2011 Alpha Sigma Alpha held a Yule Ball to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. Both Dreari Inferi and Diagon Alley played. There were cauldron cakes, a creepy sorting hat, and there was even a real live phoenix! | ||
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In Spring Term 2011, and 2013 they held a Spelling Bee to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. The words were complex. | In Spring Term 2011, and 2013 they held a Spelling Bee to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. The words were complex. | ||
| − | They also occasionally have fun sisterhood events | + | They also occasionally have fun cyber-bulling sisterhood events. One former sister still receives abusive anonymous texts from the current members. These texts are including, but not limited to; "It's good you're leaving no one likes you anyway" "Shut up bitch" and "bitch you're only doing it for attention" after said former member tried to hold them accountable for a prolonged hazing incident. |
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.knox.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations/alpha-sigma-alpha Knox's Alpha Sigma Alpha page] | * [https://www.knox.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations/alpha-sigma-alpha Knox's Alpha Sigma Alpha page] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://deptorg.knox.edu/panhellenic/ Knox College Panhellenic page] |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/ Alpha Sigma Alpha National website] |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics Website] |
| + | * [http://www.sjunesmith.com/ S. June Smith Center Website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.girlsontherun.org Girls on the Run Website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.npcwomen.org/ National Panhellenic Conference Web Site] | ||
[[Category:Fraternities and sororities]] | [[Category:Fraternities and sororities]] | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 9 April 2016
Alpha Sigma Alpha Theta Nu (ΑΣΑ θN), formerly ATP (local colony).
It can also be shortened to Alpha Sig. The newest sorority on campus(colonized in May 2010).
| President | JC Stokes |
|---|---|
| VP Public Relations and Recruitment | Kristina Mengis |
| VP Programming and Ritual | Randi Siegrist |
| VP Alumnae and Heritage | Jackie Symonds |
| VP Membership Education | Anna Clifford |
| Secretary | Sarah McCurley |
| Treasurer | Carloline Clark |
Contents
History
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) is a US national sorority founded on November 15, 1901 at Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Virginia. In the fall of 1901 at Longwood College five women, having gone through the rushing and bidding of the campus sororities together, created a friendship. Instead of accepting the bids from the existing sororities the five founders decided to stay together and become sisters, their goal was to form a separate sorority. On November 15, 1901 that goal was accomplished when Alpha Sigma Alpha was named and chartered. The open motto of the sorority is "Aspire, Seek, Attain."
The national headquarters was permanently established in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998. There are now over 145 chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha nationwide with more than 100,000+ members. Alpha Sigma Alpha exists to promote high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha are women.
In current times, ASA is known for an aggressive policy of silence when it comes to the treatment of members. Various faculty and staff, when confronted with ASA's abusive antics, have been known to respond "Oh, again?" or a telling "ASA, of course.".
Creed
To fill my days with satisfying activity,
To find dominant beauty in art, literature, nature, and friendships,
To know the peace and serenity of a divine faith,
To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good—
This is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha. -Wilma Wilson Sharp
Philanthropies
Alpha Sigma Alpha has three philanthropies: The Special Olympics, The S. June Smith Center and Girls on the Run. The S. June Smith Center supports children with developmental needs through education, therapeutic services, and family-centered programming. Girls on the Run encourages girls to learn about health, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership through a running curriculum. The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha support these philanthropies in a variety of ways. During winter term, they host an annual Yule Ball (2011) to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. This event was inspired by ATP's 2009 Yule Ball, which raised over $1000 for Cooke Elementary School in Galesburg. Alpha Sigs also participate annually in the Polar Plunge and came in second for overall fund raising in Galesburg in 2011, raising $2,911.46.[1]
During Winter Term 2011 Alpha Sigma Alpha held a Yule Ball to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. Both Dreari Inferi and Diagon Alley played. There were cauldron cakes, a creepy sorting hat, and there was even a real live phoenix!
In Spring Term 2011, and 2013 they held a Spelling Bee to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. The words were complex.
They also occasionally have fun cyber-bulling sisterhood events. One former sister still receives abusive anonymous texts from the current members. These texts are including, but not limited to; "It's good you're leaving no one likes you anyway" "Shut up bitch" and "bitch you're only doing it for attention" after said former member tried to hold them accountable for a prolonged hazing incident.
