Alpha Lambda Omega
Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc. | |
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ΑΛΩ | |
Founded | April 9, 1990 The University of Texas at Austin |
Type | Social |
Emphasis | Christian |
Colors | Scarlet Purple |
Symbol | The Sheep |
Flower | The Lily |
Chapters | 16 |
Members | 1000+ collegiate |
Homepage | http://www.alocs.com |
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 14 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
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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]
Brothers
The official brothers of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority are the brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, founded in 1988.[4]
Undergraduate Chapters
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
The chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]
- Beaumont, TX Colony- Beaumont, Texas
- Greater Houston Area Colony- Greater Houston
References
- ↑ Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities, page 105
- ↑ Brothers and sisters: diversity in college fraternities and sororities, p227
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- ↑ Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapters
External links
- Official website of the national sorority