The first school west of the Allegheny Mountains was established in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1849. The name was changed to Michigan State Normal College in 1889 and to Eastern Michigan University in 1959.
One name at Ypsilanti that has not changed is Alpha Sigma Tau. It has been
on that campus since November 4, 1899 when a group of girls met at the
home of Ruby Pratt on Huron Street to organize a little club or sorority.
Present at the first meeting were Helene Rice, her sister Adriance Rice, Eva O'Keefe, Harriet Marx, May Gephart, Mayene Tracy, Mable Chase, and Ruth Dutcher. At that time, there were three other sororities on campus that existed: Pi Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu Phi, and Zeta Phi. This it was
Alpha Sigma Tau, the third oldest educational sorority, was formed.
(This information and more can be found on our national website)
Nationally founded:
November 4, 1899
Michigan State Normal
College (EMU)
Locally founded:
April 13, 1991
Grand Valley State
University
National Philanthropy:
Pine Mountain Settlement School
National Service Project:
Habitat for Humanity
National Symbol:
Anchor
Colors:
Emerald Green and Gold
Official Flower:
Yellow Rose
Official Jewel:
Pearl
Open Motto:
Active
Self-Reliant
Trustworthy
Local Mascot:
Penguin
Feel free to contact the webmaster at any time:
Katie Hargrove
astgxwebmaster@gmail.com
Last Updated 12.4.07
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-Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority