Alpha Lambda Omega
American Christian collegiate sorority
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Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Incorporated (ΑΛΩ) is an African American inter-denominational Christian sorority. It was founded on April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin. The sorority consists of sixteen chapters in the states of Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma. It is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.
| Alpha Lambda Omega | |
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| ΑΛΩ | |
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| Founded | April 9, 1990 University of Texas at Austin |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Christianity |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Scarlet and Purple |
| Symbol | The Sheep |
| Flower | The Lily |
| Chapters | 16 |
| Members | 1000+ active |
| Headquarters | P.O Box 14525 Houston, Texas 77221-4525 United States |
| Website | www |
History
Alpha Lambda Omega was founded on April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2] Its founders include Terra Delaney, Tyesha Elam, Amanda Tezeno, and Dawn Walton.[3]
This non-denominational Christian sorority initially expanded to other universities in Texas. As of 2018, it has grown to include sixteen chapters in Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma. It is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity is the sorority's brother organization.[4]
Symbols
The sorority's colors are scarlet and purple. Its symbol is the sheep and its flower is the lily.
Chapters
Collegiate chapters
The collegiate chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega follow.[5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
Alumni chapters
The alumni chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are as follows.
| Chapter | Charter date | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX Colony | Beaumont, Texas | Active | [5] | |
| Greater Houston Area Colony | Greater Houston, Texas | Active | [5] |