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Founded on January 2, 1897, Alpha Omicron Pi began as a dream by 4 young college women to
continue their friendship throughout life. One of AOII’s founders, Stella George Stern Perry, wrote in
1936, “We wanted a fraternity that should carry on the delightful fellowships and cooperation of
college days into the workaday years ahead and to do so magnanimously. Above all, we wanted a
high and active special purpose to justify existence and a simple devotion to some worthy end.”
Stella’s wish for AOII then, remains AOII’s wish for her members today: “May you have the joy in it
all, dear children, that we (founders) have had all the way! May you love one another as happily
always as we four have done in a life-long fellowship without a break! And may your descendants in
Alpha Omicron Pi bring to you the glory that you yourselves are to us today!”
AOII became National in 1898 with the founding of Pi Chapter at Sophie Newcomb College, Tulane
University, New Orleans and International in 1930 with the founding of Beta Tau, University of
Toronto, Canada.
In 1905, Alpha Omicron Pi joined the National Panhellenic Conference as its 12th member.
The Lambda Beta chapter of AOII was installed on March 27, 1965. The chapter's first house was
located on Temple Avenue in Long Beach. In 1977 AOII purchased the property at 8th & Termino
which remains the chapter house today. Through the years, the house has been through upgrades
and renovations and today is not only the chapter house, but home to 12 collegiate members and
our beloved House Mother, Mrs. Stahl.
Today, AOII remains an active member of the Greek, Cal State Long Beach, and Long Beach city
communities, participating in various events throughout the year and giving back to each of these
communities.
continue their friendship throughout life. One of AOII’s founders, Stella George Stern Perry, wrote in
1936, “We wanted a fraternity that should carry on the delightful fellowships and cooperation of
college days into the workaday years ahead and to do so magnanimously. Above all, we wanted a
high and active special purpose to justify existence and a simple devotion to some worthy end.”
Stella’s wish for AOII then, remains AOII’s wish for her members today: “May you have the joy in it
all, dear children, that we (founders) have had all the way! May you love one another as happily
always as we four have done in a life-long fellowship without a break! And may your descendants in
Alpha Omicron Pi bring to you the glory that you yourselves are to us today!”
AOII became National in 1898 with the founding of Pi Chapter at Sophie Newcomb College, Tulane
University, New Orleans and International in 1930 with the founding of Beta Tau, University of
Toronto, Canada.
In 1905, Alpha Omicron Pi joined the National Panhellenic Conference as its 12th member.
The Lambda Beta chapter of AOII was installed on March 27, 1965. The chapter's first house was
located on Temple Avenue in Long Beach. In 1977 AOII purchased the property at 8th & Termino
which remains the chapter house today. Through the years, the house has been through upgrades
and renovations and today is not only the chapter house, but home to 12 collegiate members and
our beloved House Mother, Mrs. Stahl.
Today, AOII remains an active member of the Greek, Cal State Long Beach, and Long Beach city
communities, participating in various events throughout the year and giving back to each of these
communities.
Color: Cardinal
Jewel: Ruby
Magazine: TO DRAGMA
New Member Pin: Sheaf of Wheat bound together with the letters "AOII"
Flower: The Jacqueminot Rose
Mascot: While not an official symbol, AOII and our chapters have adopted the Panda as our
mascot.
International Philanthropy: Arthritis Research
International Headquarters: Brentwood, Tennessee
Ruby "A" Badge: At the Lambda Beta chapter, the Ruby "A" Badge is awarded annually to the
"Outstanding Junior" and is awarded at our annual Founder's Day celebration.
Founder's Day: Each spring, we join collegiate and alumnae members from all over Southern
California to celebrate the founding of AOII and to honor our founding members Helen St. Clair
Mullen, Stella George Stern Perry, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, and Jessie Wallace Houghan.
International Convention: Every two years, AOII hosts an International Convention. Attendees
include Collegiate & Chapter Presidents, Chapter Advisers, AOII Executive Board, and AOIIs from
all over the world.
Jewel: Ruby
Magazine: TO DRAGMA
New Member Pin: Sheaf of Wheat bound together with the letters "AOII"
Flower: The Jacqueminot Rose
Mascot: While not an official symbol, AOII and our chapters have adopted the Panda as our
mascot.
International Philanthropy: Arthritis Research
International Headquarters: Brentwood, Tennessee
Ruby "A" Badge: At the Lambda Beta chapter, the Ruby "A" Badge is awarded annually to the
"Outstanding Junior" and is awarded at our annual Founder's Day celebration.
Founder's Day: Each spring, we join collegiate and alumnae members from all over Southern
California to celebrate the founding of AOII and to honor our founding members Helen St. Clair
Mullen, Stella George Stern Perry, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, and Jessie Wallace Houghan.
International Convention: Every two years, AOII hosts an International Convention. Attendees
include Collegiate & Chapter Presidents, Chapter Advisers, AOII Executive Board, and AOIIs from
all over the world.
| Alpha Omicron Pi Founders: Jessie Wallace Houghan, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, Stella George Stern Perry & Helen St. Clair Mullen |
| AOII International Headquarters, Brentwood, TN |
| Lambda Beta chapter house, Long Beach, CA |
Delta Gamma, Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Kappa,
Delta Zeta, Delta, Delta, Delta, Long Beach Sororities, CSULB,
California State University Long Beach, sorority, Cal State Long
Beach, Greek, Caitlin Roberts, Panhellenic
Delta Zeta, Delta, Delta, Delta, Long Beach Sororities, CSULB,
California State University Long Beach, sorority, Cal State Long
Beach, Greek, Caitlin Roberts, Panhellenic
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