Flower: Yellow Rose

Founded: 1899 Ypsilanti, MI

Colors: Emerald Green & Gold

Jewel: Pearl

Chapter Founded: 1905 Beta Chapter

   National Symbol: Anchor

Chapter Symbol: Butterfly

Motto: AST stands for active, self-reliant, & trustworthy

Purpose: The purpose of the sorority is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social developement of its members,specifically:

1. to develop the character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all her relationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding;
2. to help each member enjoy the cultural advantages in life so that she will know how to select those things which are most worthwhile; and
3. to develop in each member the social graces to the extent that she will be able to take her place in life with true dignity and poise.