About Us

Our History

In the spring of 1916, the size of Doane's student body has increased to the point where it was felt that a third sorority was needed. The remaining women were called together and a new sorority called Omega Psi Theta was created.

 

Leah Dewy, one of our founding mothers, designed the sketch of the symbols with the flowers intertwined that we still use today. The girls made up their own secrets and fulled a private room in the conservatory with pennants, scrapbooks, pillows, and more. 

 

In 1942, because of declining enrollment, not enough Omegas returned to school, and they were forced to disband. In 1949, it was decided there was again a need for a third sorority. Because of increased enrollment, four women, Jo Hall, Bev Jones, Doris Krelle, and Pat Parsons were called together and decided to restart Omega Psi Theta. 

 

The first meeting was held on April 1, 1949 with 14 members. Ever since, the Omegas have continued to grow stronger. 

Symbols & Tradition

Our mascot is the flamingo, which stands for the social atmosphere of our sisterhood. The kind of communication that flamingos share in their flocks represents the communication that keeps our sorority unified.

 

Our flower is the sweet pea, which embodies the beauty of each Omega sister, the beauty of joined sisterhood, and special hopes, wishes, and dreams. 

 

Our symbol is the wheel, it stands for our constant friendship and sisterhood. Yet, it also expresses our individuality and mutual respect for all our sisters.