Our Symbols
The Badge
The badge of Alpha Omicron Pi is composed of the three Greek letters of the Fraternity's name, superimposed one upon the next in the order A O П. All initiated members have the honor of wearing this pin directly over her heart.
Our Color
Alpha Omicron Pi has only one color: cardinal. Cardinal is the color of the Fraternity flower, the ruby and the ribbon occasionally worn under the badge to welcome a new collegiate chapter.
Our Jewel
Alpha Omicron Pi’s jewel is the ruby. The occasional use of pearls or diamonds in special badges has no significance or special meaning.
The Rose
The Nineteenth Century French deep red rose, General Jacqueminot, was chosen as the flower of Alpha Omicron Pi because its color is the symbol of the central and essential virtue of the Fraternity. The strong red coloring of the rose, with its overtones of courage and vigor, was selected for its richness of color and fragrance, combined with softness and modesty of bearing. This gorgeous flower also does not naturally grow any thorns.
Our Magazine
TO DRAGMA, which means "the sheaf", is AOII’s tri-annual magazine. The name was selected for three reasons: because it is a reminder of the common interest which unites all AOIIs, because it is a record of accomplishment (or harvest) and because it fittingly describes the purpose of such a publication: the uniting of members through communication..
The Wheat
The wheat indicates usefulness in its harvest. The binding together of the wheat into a sheaf gives Alpha Omicron Pi the new member pin, the name for the magazine, and the rings for the Collegiate Chapter President and the International President.
The Panda
While not an official symbol, the Fraternity considers the panda to be its mascot. The panda was chosen because it has no natural predators.
