Category Archives: Alpha Sigma Alpha

NPC Organizations That No Longer Exist; A Reflection on International Badge Day

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) will celebrate International Badge Day on March 4, 2013 and sorority women are asked to “Wear Your Letters on Your Heart.” International Badge Day began in 1997.  In the spring of 1996, after she wore … Continue reading →

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The 32nd NPC Meeting in Williamsburg, Founding Site of ΦΒK

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

From November 27-December 1, 1951, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) met in Williamsburg, Virginia. Edith Reese Crabtree, Kappa Kappa Gamma, served as chairman. Alpha Phi Margaret Hutchinson served as secretary and Delta Gamma Mavis Mann was treasurer. The 11 associate … Continue reading →

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Happy Founders’ Day Alpha Sigma Alpha!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded on November 15, 1901 at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. Its founders had been asked to join some of the other sororities on campus, but they wanted to stay … Continue reading →

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The NPC Bouquet of Special Flowers

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The official founding date of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is May 24, 1902. Eleven of the first twelve NPC meetings took place in Chicago. The 1911 NPC meeting took place on November 3-4 in nearby Evanston on the Northwestern … Continue reading →

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