FROM THE ARCHIVES

Art in the Archives was to be on display at the in-person national convention & leadership conference in Kansas City, MO. Below are a few of the submissions we received before the cancellation was announced. Thanks to all who participated!

MACKENZIE LAPE, ZO #1 Inspiration photo used: Alpha Sigma Alpha Crest & Symbols

Description: A rising phoenix with palm leaves, stars, and a crown. HANNAH KOIS, ΘΨ Inspiration photo used: I used many photos, including the stained glass window located at national headquarters, the photo from the 1921 national Convention in Kansas City, and our modern Phoenix and Crown graphics.

#2 Inspiration photo used: Wilma Wilson Sharp

Description: Wilma Wilson Sharp with Aster and Narcissus Crown and Palms

Description: My idea for this project was to show Alpha Sigma Alpha celebrating our history while continuing to grow. The Phoenix is a great symbol for this idea because it continues to grow from the ashes and rise, no matter the adversity. For my project I wanted to emphasize that by mixing the old with the new. By appreciating our heritage while planning for the future, we are able to make something truly great. I combined the design of the stained glass window of the crest with our current modern Phoenix and Crown to show how seamlessly our past meshes with our present and future. Although our crest already has the red and white checkerboard background, I also noticed that the women in the picture from the 1921 convention are wearing tops with the same pattern. The 1921 convention was held in Kansas City, at the same hotel that the 2020 convention was to be held. I saw this as a true full-circle and a testament to how the hard work of past sisters has gotten us to where we are today and that what we are doing now will allow future sisters to become women of poise and purpose.