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 sixteen chapters in the states of Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma and is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.
| Alpha Lambda Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΑΛΩ | |
| Founded | April 9, 1990 The University of Texas at Austin |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Christian |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Colors | Scarlet Purple |
| Symbol | The Sheep |
| Flower | The Lily |
| Chapters | 16 |
| Members | 1000+ collegiate |
| Website | http://www.alocs.org |
History edit
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]
Symbols edit
The fraternity's colors are scarlet and purple. Its symbol is the sheep and its flower is the lily
Brothers edit
The official brothers of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority are the brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, founded in 1988.[4]
Chapters edit
Collegiate chapters edit
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 chapters edit
The alumni chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]
- Beaumont, TX Colony- Beaumont, Texas
- Greater Houston Area Colony- Greater Houston
References edit
- ^ Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities, page 105
- ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory S. (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Madison, New Jersey: Farleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-8386-4194-1. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ "The History of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc". 1990. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
- ^ "Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc". Archived from the original on 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
- ^ a b Chapters
External links edit
- Official website of the national sorority