Alpha Delta Pi

Join Adelphean Editor and 175 Years of Sisters author, Beth Lewis Wright, Gamma Phi-East Tennessee and Adelphean Features Editor Ellen Long Liston, Alpha Kappa-Tennessee-Knoxville as they share the history of the magazine that started in 1907, the most impactful features they’ve written, and how they capture the stories that make our sisterhood uniquely Alpha Delta Pi. Listen to them on the newest episode of the We Live For Each Other podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capturing-alpha-delta-pis-history/id1877135803?i=1000773783155

As we just wrapped up our 175th Anniversary Convention, here are some of the most iconic Grand Convention images from the .

1. Sisters enjoying a California excursion in Pasadena, CA, during the 1961 Grand Convention.

2. Chi chapter sisters aboard the S.S. Cape Trinity on the St. Lawrence River for the 1927 Grand Convention.

3. The first Adelphean Processional at the 90th Anniversary Convention in 1941 in Hot Springs, VA.

4. Sisters enjoy a beach picnic in Spring Lake, NJ during the 1948 Grand Convention.

5. Grand President Maxine Blake celebrates our 100th birthday at the 1951 Centennial Convention at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA.

6. Sisters enjoy shuffleboard among the mountains at the 1953 Grand Convention in Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada.

7. Province President Mary Esther Hedley Van Akin and Convention Manager Dorothy Lee entertain at the Old Timers’ Dinner on a bicycle built for two at the 1957 Grand Convention in Nassau, Grand Bahama Island.

8. The first three winners of the Golden Lion Award pose with Grand President Maxine Blake at the 1973 Grand Convention in Atlanta, GA.

9. Sisters tour the set of the television show Dallas during the 1985 Grand Convention in Dallas, TX.

10. Collegians pose on the beach at the 1991 Grand Convention in Naples, FL.

11. Grand President Emeritus Maxine Blake is honored as the sister who has attended the most Conventions at the 1999 Grand Convention in Naples, FL.

12. International President Chris Dickey and Foundation President Jane Madio unveil the new gates at Wesleyan College at the 150th Anniversary Convention, a gift from Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu in recognition of the 150th celebrations in 2001 and 2002 respectively.

13. Past Grand and International Presidents celebrate being the last ones standing during the Old Timers Dinner at the 2019 Grand Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

14. Past Grand and International Presidents represent our first three chapters (all now dormant) for the Adelphean Processional at the 2024 Grand Convention in Baltimore, MD.

15. Sisters pose with their copy of “175 Years of Sisters” at the 2026 175th Anniversary Grand Convention in Palm Desert, CA.

The following women have been elected to serve as the Grand Council of Alpha Delta Pi for the 2026-2028 Biennium.

From left to right:
Amanda Sloan, Executive Director and Ex-Officio Member, Alpha Beta—University of Iowa
Jan Alexander Maisch, International Vice President, Epsilon Omega—Jacksonville University
Nicole Opas, International Vice President, Alpha Chi—University of California, Los Angeles
Sarah Davis-Candeto, International President, Epsilon Psi—Tennessee Technological University
Jessica Carr Belcher, International Vice President, Zeta Lambda—Texas A&M University
Ebony Rose, International Vice President, Zeta—Southwestern University
Charlene Nigaglioni-Gang, International Vice President, Delta Alpha—Emory University
Erin Flanagan Killingsworth, International Vice President, Epsilon Psi—Tennessee Technological University

Grand Council is the governing board of Alpha Delta Pi, a group of seven women elected by the Convention Voting Body to serve for a two-year term. They outline the direction for the Sorority and provide guidance in achieving strategic priorities. Grand Council will hold their first meeting of the biennium July 17-19 at Executive Office in Atlanta.

Congratulations, sisters!

Celebrating our favorite ADPi dads, Pi guys and father figures💙

A little appreciation for the ones who raise us, support us, and show up for us no matter what! Happy Father’s Day!

Swipe to see the Adelphean Processional🤍➡️

An Adelphean tradition that connects our past, present, and future, the Processional marks a powerful beginning to Grand Convention.

Rooted in 175 years of sisterhood, this moment brings generations together and honors the legacy that continues to shape who we are today 🩵

Help create lists of some of your favorite ADPi things or experiences by responding to ADPi Asks questions. Each question will be posted here bi-weekly, in celebration of our 175th Anniversary!

This weeks question: Describe a major chapter accomplishment during your collegiate time. Put your answer in the comments below!