LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Welcome to the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! My name is Lily Adair, and I am beyond grateful to serve as Chapter President this year.
Alpha Delta Pi has become so much more than just a part of my college experience: it has truly shaped who I am during one of the most formative seasons of my life. College is a time of constant growth and change, filled with both exciting milestones and moments of uncertainty, and having strong friendships makes all the difference. These girls are the people who celebrate my wins, support me through challenges, and remind me of who I am when things feel hard or overwhelming. Being surrounded by women who uplift, encourage, and genuinely care for one another creates a sense of belonging that allows me to grow with confidence.
Long before I ever came to UNC, I had seen the impact of that kind of sisterhood in my own life. Growing up, I watched my mom maintain close friendships with her sorority sisters long after college ended. Seeing the way those relationships endured inspired me to seek a sisterhood built on genuine connection and lifelong friendship, and I feel incredibly lucky that I found exactly that in ADPi.

From the moment I joined this chapter, I found my people. These women became my roommates, my best friends, and the ones I know will stand beside me in every stage of life—my future bridesmaids and lifelong supporters. Some of my favorite moments are the simplest ones: walking into the ADPi house to grab food, sitting around catching up between classes, laughing about nothing and everything. ADPi is the place I go to feel at home, where I can be fully myself and never feel judged.

The women of ADPi are the people I share my life with. We study together, walk to class together, travel the world together, and cheer side by side at football and basketball games. Whether I’m going through stressful weeks, exciting milestones, or even the smallest everyday moments, I’m always surrounded by women who support me, challenge me, and celebrate me. College is such a pivotal time, and I truly cannot imagine navigating it without this constant source of encouragement and love.

One of the most meaningful parts of my experience has been my ADPi family. My big and little have been there through everything, always ready to listen, offer advice, or make me laugh when I need it most. That intentional sense of connection is what makes this chapter feel like home and brings our motto, “We Live For Each Other,” to life in the most genuine way.

As Chapter President, it is an incredible honor to serve a chapter that has given me friendships, confidence, and memories I will carry with me forever. I am so excited for the year ahead and for the opportunity to continue fostering a sisterhood where every woman feels supported, valued, and truly at home in Beta Upsilon.
Loyally,
Lily Adair
Beta Upsilon Chapter President

First.

Finest.

Forever.

Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society in the world established for college women. The sorority was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. The original name was the Adelphean Society, as the word "Adelphean" is derived from the Greek word meaning sister.

The precursor to Alpha Delta Pi, the Adelphean Society, was founded by Wesleyan students Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell and Sophronia Woodruff Dews. These six women founded the sorority on the principles of scholarship, sisterhood, leadership, service, and loyalty. The Adelphean Society flourished over the years, and in 1904 the members voted to become the national organization of Alpha Delta Pi.

Wesleyan's chapter was called Alpha because it was established first. Within two years of nationalization, four new chapters were installed. Today, there are approximately 130 active Alpha Delta Pi chapters on college campuses throughout the United States and Canada. The oldest chapter still in existence is the Delta chapter at the University of Texas.

Alpha Delta Pi's founder, Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, was inspired in founding the Adelphean Society to create an "association for improvement." Despite the ever-growing sisterhood of ADPi, membership in this organization means improving ourselves in leadership, scholarship, service, and sisterhood. As sisters, we encourage each other to pursue our goals and passions and value character above all else. At ADPi, we encourage a membership that represents and supports a diverse population by celebrating our common values and appreciating the differences we bring to create a welcoming, supportive sisterhood.

Here at UNC Chapel Hill, our Beta Upsilon Chapter is proud of our consistent record of the highest GPA among chapters on campus and continues to support our sisters in their academic endeavors. As a chapter, we are committed to providing a space where our members graduate as better versions of themselves than they were when they first arrived at UNC.

With the diamond as one of our symbols, our sisterhood is just as everlasting. With over 150 alumnae associations, your membership and sisterhood last a lifetime. As stated in our Creed, Alpha Delta Pi is something that you are and not just something you become. The development you undergo as a member of ADPi will last you a lifetime and will be something you carry with you from graduation and beyond. We are proud of what our chapter symbolizes and represents since 1851, keeping us the first and the finest forever.

Creed