Purpose:
1) To develop the
character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will
show in all her relationships
sincerity, honesty, love, and understanding.
2) To help each member
enjoy the cultural advantages in life so that she will know how to select those
things which are most worthwhile; and
3) To develop in each
member the social graces to extent that she will be able to take her
place in life with true dignity and poise.
Colors:
emerald green & gold
Flower:
yellow rose
Jewel:
the pearl
National
Symbol:
The most recognized
symbol of Alpha Sigma Tau is the anchor
Local
Mascot:
Gamma Gamma's local mascot is the frog.
The Coat
of Arms/Crest:
Ruth Magers
Glosser designed the current Coat of Arms while a member of the Alpha Chapter
in the college year 1922-1923. The Coat
of Arms is a shield divided into four parts with the following symbols: in the
upper right, a book; in the upper left a crown; in the lower right, an anchor;
and in the lower left, six stars. Above
the shield is a candle with its spreading rays.
The words "Alpha Sigma Tau" in Greek appear on a band below
the shield. This insignia is used on
stationary, jewelry, favors, jackets, and similar items. Only initiated members may wear this crest.
The
Badge:
The Badge of Alpha Sigma
Tau is a six-pointed shield of black enamel and gold displaying the Sorority
letters in the center. The badge may be
bordered with pearls. The badge of an
initiated advisor has rubies at four points; National Council members have
emeralds; and the National President has diamonds. The badge is symbolic of
vows taken on initiation day and should be displayed with this clearly in mind. It is never worn by anyone who is not an
initiated member of the Sorority. It
should be worn over the heart.
New
Member Pins
Each pledged member
receives a pledged member pin to wear during her pledge period. It is returned to the chapter at initiation
when the badge is presented in its place. The pledged member pin is a monogram
of AST in gold to be worn in
the same manner as the badge, over the heart.
Sweethearts,
Mothers, Patronesses, & Uninitiated Advisors Pin
Gold AST letters arranged diagonally.