Our Purpose
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love and respect in an effort to foster the development of strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. It shall also be the purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha to promote unity through charitable and educational programs, maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.
"Women there are many... Ladies there are few"
Quick Facts
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Colors: Burgundy and Grey
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Principles: Unity, Love, and Respect
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Symbols: La Perla (The Pearl), La Palma (The Palm Tree), La Concha (The Shell), La Luna (The Moon)
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Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism
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Orientation: Women of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds
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National Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Traditions: Members have a hand sign and a traditional call. We do not step, but we do salute and stroll.
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Mottos: "Latin by Tradition, Not by Definition."
"Women there are Many, Ladies there are Few."
"Often Imitated, Never Duplicated." -
Chapters: We have over 170 undergraduate and alumnae chapters all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Traditions
Salute: a symbol of unity and respect for sisters and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. It is an unique tradition shared by only a few in which sisters honor the accomplishments a sister or the history of how Lambda Theta Alpha came to be. Salutes include song lyrics with synchronized movements that depict the discipline within the line.
The "Call": Our traditional call resembles in its uniqueness in that of a bird
Coming -Out Shows/New Member Presentations: A display presentation given to our friends, family, faculty, students, and fellow Greeks as an official introduction of our new sisters to the Kennesaw Campus Community as a way of showing pride to Lambda Theta Alpha and their history accompanied with their accomplishments and ambitions.
Stroll: Also known as Party-Walking, strolling is a shared tradition with many Greek organizations. A stroll is a synchronized dance line to music that moves in a forward direction. Strolling allows sisters to demonstrate unity and pride for Lambda Theta Alpha.
Hand Sign: A way of sisters around the nation showing Unity through the LTA hand-sign. the hand-signs is done in the shape of an "upside down V" in representation of "Λ" Lambda sign.
Stepping: LTAs DO NOT step. Lambda Theta Alpha reserves stepping as a tradition pertaining to the historically African-American/black Community and therefore express our respects by not stepping.
Commitment to Diversity
Sisters represent over 109 different cultures
Sisters represent different religions, political beliefs, creeds, sexual orientation and demographic backgrounds
Proud to have chapters at the alumna level that are comprised of women of all ages