Alpha Beta Psi

Alpha Beta Psi
ΑBΨ
Founded October 22, 1987 (1987-10-22)
Richard Bland College
Type Social
Emphasis Locality, Diversity
Motto Individually unique, together complete
Colors Baby Blue and Navy Blue
Symbol Sword in Stone
Flower Forget-Me-Not
Philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness
Chapters 2
Homepage

Alpha Beta Psi (ΑBΨ) is a local sorority belonging to the Commonwealth of Virginia.[1] The organization was founded on October 22, 1987 at Richard Bland College,[2] branching off its secondary school predecessors, Alpha Beta Sigma. Alpha Beta Psi is the first non-Panhellenic sorority to be recognized by Longwood University.[3]

Background

Alpha Beta Psi is composed of Virginia college-educated women from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Caucasian, Hispanic, African, Asian and Middle Eastern who actively lead social service programs[4] within the school and community.[5]

History

Alpha Beta Psi expanded to Longwood University[6] twenty years after its founding at Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary.[7] The sorority dissolved itself temporarily due to low numbers and reemerged on April 13, 2008.[8] The Longwood University Greek system was initially hesitant in welcoming back Alpha Beta Psi.[9] Alpha Beta Psi and organizations like it were required to face prejudicial "...barriers that had 'not been appropriate'" in order to discourage their affiliation with campus Greek life.[10] Nevertheless, Alpha Beta Psi regained official recognition as an on-campus sorority at Longwood University almost exactly six years later.[11] Alpha Beta Psi is now one of Longwood University's leading on-campus Greek organizations in recruiting and member attrition.[12]

Philanthropy

The sorority's philanthropy is dedicated to domestic violence awareness, specifically through its partnership with local women's shelter Madeline's House. The sisters also contribute their time to FACES, a local emergency food service center and The Woodlands, a nearby rehabilitation center.[13] Alpha Beta Psi also participates in Relay for Life with The American Cancer Society every year.[14]

Key Members

Names details
Reforming Members (2008)

Meghan Czaikoski, Lauren Lauderdale, Audrey Tremblay, Angela Wendland[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Alpha Beta Psi Beta Chapter". Red Hot. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  2. ↑ "Alpha Beta Psi - About". CampusLabs. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  3. ↑ "Alpha Beta Psi". Longwood University. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  4. ↑ "Help Save the Next Girl". Farmville Police Department. 2015-09-01. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  5. ↑ "A Community Effort to Save the Next Girl". The Farmville Herald. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  6. ↑ "A Year in Photos-2015". The Farmville Herald. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  7. ↑ "ΑBΨ - Alpha Beta Psi". Richard Bland College. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
  8. ↑ "New on-campus sorority, ABY, holds second walk". The Rotunda Online. 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  9. ↑ "The Sisters of Alpha Beta Psi Break the Silence". The Rotunda Online. 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  10. ↑ "Unrecognized Organizations - Contrasting Views Abour University Recognition" (PDF). WordPress. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  11. ↑ "A Year in Photos-2015". The Farmville Herald. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  12. ↑ "Alpha Beta Psi Longwood University - Organization". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  13. ↑ "Lancer Link - About Alpha Beta Psi". Campus Links. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  14. ↑ "Top Relay for Life of Longwood University Fundraisers". American Cancer Society. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  15. ↑ "Alpha Beta Psi Beta Chapter". Red Hot. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
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