Theta Sigma Upsilon (ΘΣΥ) was a sorority founded on March 25, 1921 at Emporia State University. It merged with Alpha Gamma Delta at the 22nd international convention of Alpha Gamma Delta at French Lick, Indiana on June 29, 1959.
Theta Sigma Upsilon | |
---|---|
ΘΣΥ | |
Founded | March 25, 1921 Emporia State University, (Emporia, Kansas) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPC (former) and PFA (former) |
Scope | National |
Motto | "The Higher Good" (open) |
Colors | Rose Silver |
Symbol | Helmet, Shield, Spear, Torch |
Flower | Pink Rose |
Tree | Pine |
Jewel | Pearls and Turquoises |
Patron Roman divinity | Minerva |
Publication | The Torch |
Philanthropy | Association of Cleft Palate Rehabilitation. |
Chapters | 23 |
Members | 4,912 (1957) collegiate |
Tree | Dogwood |
Merged with | Alpha Gamma Delta (1959) |
Headquarters | 65 Wandle Avenue Bedford, Ohio |
[1] |
Theta Sigma Upsilon was founded on March 25, 1921 at Emporia State University.[2] In 1925, the sorority became part of the Association of Education Sororities which it remained a member until the association dissolved when its members became part of the National Panhellenic Conference.[1][3]
Alpha Gamma Delta absorbed Theta Sigma Upsilon at the 22nd international convention of Alpha Gamma Delta at French Lick, Indiana on June 29, 1959.[4] Thirteen chapters were added to Alpha Gamma Delta from this merger, with these names as their new ΑΓΔ chapter designations:[5]
Their colors are Rose and Silver, their flower is the Pink Rose and their tree is the dogwood. Its Patron was Minerva.[6]
At the time of the 1959 merger, this was the list of Theta Sigma Upsilon chapters. Active chapters at the time of the merger with ΑΓΔ are noted in bold, inactive or withdrawn chapters are noted in italics:[6][3]