Did you know?

Thank you for visiting our Did You Know page.  We update it as information and pictures become available, so feel free to check back to see if we've added anything new.  If you have anything to include, please email us at cwsaoii@gmail.com.

Did you know that our pledge/new member pins have had two different shapes over the years?

Vintage Pledge Pin

Current New Member Pin

Did you know that the AOII colony pin and recognition pin have very similar designs?

Colony Pins

Recognition Pin

                           

Did you know that the AOII International President may wear a special pendant during her term?

The International President badge originally belonged to a member of Rho Chapter at Northwestern University.  Her two daughters wore it as members of Omega Chapter at Miami University.  The daughters brought it to AOII's Centennial International Convention to have it archived, and it was decided that the IP would wear it.  The badge can be worn on the gold disc or as a badge. (Allison A. 2011-2015 pictured)

Did you know that members of the AOII Executive Board may purchase special pendants?

(Caroline L. 1996-1999 pictured)

(Linda G. 2005-2011 pictured)

Did you know that the AOII Foundation has designed special pieces of jewelry?

AOII Foundation Board Pendant

(Linda G. 2011 pictured)

(Koren P. 2011 Pictured)

AOII Foundation Board Pendant

(Caroline L. 2003-2011 pictured)

The AOII Foundation once sold sheaf of wheat pins to donors.

Did you know that our Founders' are published?  Stella wrote mostly children's books, and Jessie wrote quite a bit about politics and some poetry.  You can learn more through our Stella Library.

Did you know that AOII presents sisters with commemorative charms at Rose Banquet at every convention?

Chicago 2013

Los Angeles 1969

Jeanne C.'s charm bracelet

Jeanne C.'s charm bracelet

Beverly H.'s convention charms, From the left hanging to the bottom: Atlanta 2005, NYC 1997, Tampa 2009, Scottsdale 1995, Desert Springs 2001, Dallas 1991, Chicago 1975, Phoeniz 2007, Tucson 2011, and Nashville 1993. 

Linda G.'s charm bracelet

Did you know that AOII created special pieces of jewelry and memorabilia to celebrate our Centennial in 1997?

Centennial Lavaliere for Executive Board Members

The original bracelet and paddle charm was an initiation gift from Linda's Pledge Mom. 1997 AOII Centennial Charm. The HQ charm was given to sisters who attended the dedication of the new HQ building.

Celebrate the Century

The Centennial History of Alpha Omicron Pi

1897-1997

Dust Jacket, Front

Dust Jacket, Back

Did you know that sisters collected buttons over the course of several years leading up to AOII's Centennial in 1997?

Did you know that sisters used to be able to design their own AOII badges?  If you have any additional information about the badges pictured below or have pictures of badges you'd like to share here, please contact us.

Far Left, clockwise from top: Badges of Elizabeth Haywood Wyman, Helen St.Clair Mullen, Stella George Stern Perry, and Jessie Wallace Hughan

1904, Delta, Tufts University

Blanche H.

T-bar pin construction was typical of that time.

1904 whale tail spinner

1915, Lambda, Stanford University
Lucille C. E.
Southern California Council Honor Badge

1915

6/5/20 Nu Omicron, Vanderbilt University
Mary B. A.

1921

1/15/1923 Tau, University of Minnesota

Dorothy W. H.

1941 Alpha Tau, Denison University

1942

1943

1944

1945 Nu Omicron, Vanderbilt University

Barbara H.

2/5/1949 Alpha Pi, Florida State University

Virginia S. C.

1950 Chi Sigma, Centenary College

Ogan W. G.

1951 Phi Omicron, Hanover College

Donna S., Linda N.'s Mother

1952 Beta Phi

P.M.

1953 Delta Sigma, San Jose State University

M.W.

1/23/1954 Tau, University of Minnesota

Barbara A. K.

1955

1955

1957 Zeta, University of Nebraska

E.K.R.

1958 Omicron, University of Tennessee

1958

1961

1961

1963 Beta Lambda, Illinois Wesleyan University

Jeanne C.

1963 Beta Pi, Eastern Michigan University 

Paula D.

1963 Beta Phi, Indiana University

Donna O., white gold

1963

1965 Sigma Chi, Hartwick College

K Wright

1966

 

Dana M.

Lambda Beta

Linda C.'s Collection

Angela D.'s Collection

Beverly H.'s Collection

Chris M.'s Collection

Vicki W.'s Collection

Starting at the top, clockwise with gold, 1912 pearl; 1936 chased with pearl O; 1953 all ruby with original safety chain and pin (also came with small black leather pouch as original case seen in center; undated chased pearl; 1970 ruby A; 1980 clad; 2000 ruby A; 1980 pledge pin in center; undated collar pin in center; university senior ring in center; pinky ring

from a Sigma Phi colony scrapbook

Did you know that AOII honors sisters with various awards? 

The Adele K. Hinton Award for Excellence honors an alumna who has set an outstanding personal example for others in the Fraternity.  She exemplifies the ideals of AOII and inspires others to remain involved in Fraternity service.  This award is named in honor of Past International President, Adele Kuflewski Hinton. (Ginger B. pictured)

Helen St. Clair Mullen Award

(Linda. G. 2013 pictured)

Alumnae Women of Achievement Award

(Linda G. 1998 pictured)

Rose Awards honor alumnae who serve AOII solely because of their devotion to the Fraternity, its members, and its ideals - whether or not they hold a titled volunteer position.  It is a "thank you" to these loyal alumnae for their lifetime commitment to continuing interest in, assistance for, and dedication to AOII. (Jessie W.-G. 2013 pictured)

Collegiate Women of Leadership Award

One collegian from each region was given this award.

(Linda G. 1972 pictured)

Thank you to the sisters who so kindly contributed to the photographs and information on this page: 

Allison A. (Epsilon Omega)

Anne A. (Delta Beta)

Ginger B. (Pi Kappa)

Linda C. (Chi Omicron)

Jeanne C. (Beta Lambda)

Angela D. (Lambda Tau)

Linda G. (Nu Iota)

Beverly H. (Theta Psi)

Melinda K. (Sigma Phi)

Caroline L. (Lambda Beta)

Chris M., (Iota)

Dana M. (Delta Alpha)

Linda N. (Beta Tau)

Koren P. (Phi Chi)

Boualoy S. (Lambda Beta)

Vicki W. (Gamma Sigma)