~ASA History~

"Faith makes all things possible.  Hope makes all things bright.  Love makes all things easy."

     On November 15, 1901 at Longwood College in Farmville, MA, a new sorority was organized and named Alpha Sigma Alpha.  As stated in the charter, "The purpose of the association shall be to cultivate friendship among its members, and in everyway to create pure and elevating sentiments, to perform such deeds and to mould such opinions as will tend to elevate and ennoble womanhood in the world."  Signature to this document include those of Alpha Sigma Alpha's five founders:  Virginia Lee Boyd (Noell), Juliette Jefferson Hundley (Gilliam), Calva Hamlet Watson (Wootton), Louise Burks Cox (Carper), and Mary Williamson Hundley.

     There was a Miami convention held over Thanksgiving weekend 1914, with delegates from the four chapters present.  In two days they adopted a constitution, formulated more elaborate ritual, made some changes in symbols and customs and arranged for a weekly publication, The Phoenix.

     The years 1914 to 1930 were formative ones for Alpha Sigma Alpha.  Under the guidance of Mrs. Martin and the dedication of Alpha Sigma Alpha's serving as national officers, the sorority began to flourish.