In the Beginning...
On Friday, September 21, 1984 Elizabeth Beck, Jennifer Flinn, and Heather Reynolds went out to celebrate Jennifer's 21st birthday. They ended the night at the Sigma Chi Fraternity House at (then) 6118 South St. and while there, Jennifer noted that Alpha Gamma Delta was the only Greek organization option for women on Dalhousie Campus. Based upon fun times shared with, and good things heard about various male and female members of the Greek Community at Dal, the three decided then and there that they should start a Sorority. They witnessed the display of brotherhood and co-operation between the bothers of Sigma Chi.
But where to go from there? The founding Sisters consulted many resources, fellow organizations in Halifax; Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC); & some international contacts. At this point the focus of the goal became much clearer; to become a recognized society at Dalhousie and in doing so, create a new and unique, organization of women.
They decided on the Name Omega Pi, formed an Executive and participated in the Rush of the new semester. Officially establishing themselves April 20th, 1985.
And the rest is as they say History....
Omega Pi stands for three things:
Respect;
Leadership; &
Individuality!
Bond Numbers
Bond numbers don't only represent the sequence of when a particular individual became a sister/brother. The number, to the one who possesses it, represents the efforts that they put forth to earn the right to possess that bond number. The bond number therefore stands for something extraordinary. It's represents the bond between the Sisters of Omega Pi.
Anchors
The Anchor symbol is very special to Omega Pi Sisters. Each year we visit the Anchor memorial in Point Pleasent Park to take a picture.
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