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Alpha Beta Psi
ΑΒΨ
FoundedOctober 22, 1978; 47 years ago (1978-10-22)
Richard Bland College
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
Motto"To Embrace Individuality"
Colors  Baby blue and   Navy Blue
SymbolSword in Stone
FlowerForget-Me-Not
MascotBetta fish
PhilanthropyDomestic Violence Awareness
Chapters1 active, 2 chartered
HeadquartersFarmville, Virginia
United States
Websitealphabetapsibetachapter.weebly.com

Alpha Beta Psi (ΑΒΨ) is a collegiate sorority in Virginia, United States.[1] The organization was founded in 1978 at Richard Bland College.[2][1]

History

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Alpha Beta Psi originated from the high school sorority Alpha Beta Sigma.[3] It formed at the Richard Bland College of William & Mary on October 22, 1978.[2] Its founders were Cindy Gittman Shortilidge, Trina Samuel Anders, Christy Wright Clarke, and Donna Wright Bowen. The sorority's purpose is to bring together women from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to actively lead social service programs within the school and community.[4][5]

Alpha Beta Psi expanded with Beta chapter at Longwood University in 1998.[6] The sorority dissolved temporarily in 2002 due to low numbers. The Alpha chapter was reestablished on April 13, 2008 under the leadership of Meghan Czaikoski, Lauren Lauderdale, Audrey Tremblay, and Angela Wendland.[7][8]

The Longwood University Greek system was initially hesitant to welcome back Alpha Beta Psi.[9] The sorority and organizations like it was required to face prejudicial "...barriers that had 'not been appropriate'" to discourage their affiliation with campus Greek life.[10] Beta chapter regained its official recognition as an on-campus sorority almost exactly six years later on April 22, 2014.[2] In 2015, it became an associate of the College Panhellenic Council.[11][12] On July 22, 2021, the chapter received a chapter room on campus in Stubbs Hall.[13]

Symbols

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Alpha Beta Psi's motto is "To Embrace Individuality". The sorority's colors are baby blue and navy blue.[2] Its mascot is the Betta fish.[2] Its flower is the forget-me-not.[2] Its symbol in the sword in the stone.

Philanthropy

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The sorority's philanthropy is dedicated to domestic violence awareness, specifically through its partnership with local women's shelter Madeline's House.[5][4][6][3] The sisters contribute their time to FACES, a local emergency food service center and The Woodlands, a nearby rehabilitation center.[3] Alpha Beta Psi also participates in Relay for Life with The American Cancer Society.[14]

Chapters

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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Alpha Beta Psi Beta Chapter". Red Hot. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Alpha Beta Psi". Longwood University. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "Alpha Beta Psi - Lancer Link". Longwood University. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "A Community Effort to Save the Next Girl". The Farmville Herald. October 1, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Help Save the Next Girl". Farmville Police Department. September 1, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "A Year in Photos-2015". The Farmville Herald. January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ "New on-campus sorority, ABY, holds second walk". The Rotunda Online. February 11, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ "CLP Class of 2011". University of Virginia. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  9. ↑ "The Sisters of Alpha Beta Psi Break the Silence". The Rotunda Online. February 15, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ Lundberg, Rebecca. "Unrecognized Organizations - Contrasting Views About University Recognition" (PDF). Internet Archive. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ "College Panhellenic Council (CPC) - LankerLink". CampusLabs. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  12. 1 2 "History of Alpha Beta Phi". Alpha Beta Psi. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  13. ↑ Robertson, Emily Robertson (September 11, 2021). "Alpha Beta Psi eagerly receives chapter room". The Rotunda Online. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Top Relay for Life of Longwood University Fundraisers". American Cancer Society. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
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