National Website: Alphaomicronpi.org
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on OSU’s campus on April 22, 2012
Founders:
Stella George Stern Perry
Helen St. Clair Mullan
Elizabeth Heywood Wyman
Jessie Wallace Hughan
Motto: “Inspire Ambition“
Philanthropy: Arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation
Colors: Cardinal
Flower: Jacqueminot rose
Symbols: Sheaf
Mascot: Panda
Jewels: Ruby
Noted AOII’s:
Entertainment
Aneta Corsaut Actress best known for her role as Helen Crump in The Andy Griffith Showand the 1958 film The Blob. [13] Ashley Crow Actress [14] Ashley Davis Miss Alabama 2010 [15] Katie Layman Miss Colorado 2009 [16] Jamie Lynn Macchia Miss New York 2015 [17] Mary Margaret McCord 2013 Miss USA first runner-up (representing state of Alabama) [18] Natasha Paracha Miss Pakistan World 2008 [19] Parvati Shallow contestant on Survivor: Cook Islands, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Winner of Survivor: Micronesia at the University of Georgia. [20] Katherine Southard Miss North Carolina 2009 [21] Sofia Vassilieva actress: My Sister’s Keeper (2009), Medium (2005), and The Wonderful World of Disney (1995) [22] Natalie White Winner of Survivor: Samoa [23]
Literature and Music
Anne Byrn Author of “Cake Mix Doctor,” books, University of Georgia [24] Janice Torre Songwriter, lyricist of song Paper Roses [25]
Media
Margaret Bourke-White Photographer and journalist, joined Alpha Omicron Pi while at the University of Michigan. Her works were donated to Alpha Omicron Pi upon her death in 1971, and today are displayed at the international headquarters. [26] Janis Mackey Frayer Television journalist with CTV National News [27] Angie Goff News Anchor and Journalist for WRC-TV [28] Catherine Mackin Television personality, Two Time Broadcast Journalism Emmy Award Winner for NBC, ABC News (20/20). First Woman to broadcast from a National Convention Floor (1972). Also, First Woman to solely Anchor an Evening Network Newscast on a regular basis, NBC Nightly News. [29] Dr. Melina Jampolis Diet & Nutrition Author-The Calendar Diet, The Doctor on Demand Diet, etc. CNN Diet and Nutrition Medical Correspondent. Seen on Discovery Channel’s The Fitness Doctor (Host) 2005. Also, seen on TV shows such as: The Doctors; Dr. Oz; Live with Kelly; Today Show. [30]
Politics
Susan Brooks United States Congresswoman representing Indiana. [31] Wendy Chamberlin Former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. [32] Mary Dawson The current Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner of Canada. She was appointed by the minority Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper on July 9, 2007 as the Conflict of Interest Act came into force. Mary Dawson was made a Queen’s Counsel in 1978 and was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2007. [33] Lucy Somerville Howorth Lawyer, feminist, and politician known for her New Deal legislative efforts. [34] Jessie Wallace Hughan Founder and first Secretary of the War Resisters League. [35] Teresa Lubbers Indiana State Senator 1992—2009, current Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education. [36]
Sports
Nancy Winifred Diehl Dear American Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame Inductee and National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductee. [37] Mercedes Farhat 2008 Olympic Swimmer. Second woman to swim for Libya in the Olympic Games. [38] Courtney Kupets Olympic and World Champion Gymnast at the University of Georgia.