Symbols

Coat of Arms: The stately, elegant Coat of Arms of Alpha Xi Delta consists of a

shield supported by two rampant griffins. In the golden band across the center

of the shield is the Quill. Three conventional roses are at the top of the

shield, and a broken sword is in the lower portion of the shield. Above the

shield on the knight's helmet is a twist of ribbon in alternating blue and

gold, and a blossomed rose.

Badge: The Quill, which is worn by initiated members of Alpha Xi Delta,

represents our open motto "The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword." Its closed

motto is made known only to initiated members.

Mascot: BetXi Bear. The Fraternity adopted Al Fuzzie (think "AL-PHA ZEE") teddy

bear as a mascot in 1974. BetXi Bear mascot (left) was adopted in 1989.

Colors: The colors of Alpha Xi Delta are double blue (light and dark) and gold.

This has a deeper meaning to Alpha Xi initiates.

Flag: The flag bears the coat of arms; ten gold stars, one for each Founder; and

the Fraternity name written out. The flag may be used in chapter meetings and

for display purposes.

New Member Pin: Alpha Xi Deltas wear this during their new member period.

National Founding Date: April 17, 1893 at Lombard College

Nickname: Alpha Xi; other nicknames include "A Zee Dees"(A-Xi-D's" and "Fuzzies"

National Philanthropy: Choose Children

Helped by (aka "Brother Fraternity"): Sigma Nu

Annual Event (Beta Alpha): A-Xi-D 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Flower: The Fraternity flower is the Killarney Rose, which characteristics

include a light pink color, thornless, with a large bloom. It was chosen by our

Founders to complement the white rose of Sigma Nu, our brother fraternity. It

too has a closed meaning.

Alpha Xi Delta