Kappa Phi Lambda
The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
Mission Statement
“We, the Sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated, strive to strengthen Sisterhood amongst women by providing service and promoting cultural diversity to our members and our community, thus, securing the bonds of kinship for posterity. Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated exists to further educate individuals about Pan-Asian culture, while keeping our own identities. We aim for academic excellence, keeping in mind the importance of education and learning as the key to strength, awareness, and fulfillment.”
General Information
The blazon of the crest (shown below) of the Sorority is as follows:
Be it known to all these present that the herein described coat of arms with crest has been designed and designated specifically for the honorable Kappa Phi Lambda of the United States of America in accordance with the finest traditions of heraldry. The arms of the said Kappa Phi Lambda are blazoned as follows, quarterly sanguine and argent, first, an orchid proper, second, a diamond sceptre proper, third, two candles argent alighted, fourth, a globe proper, all within a border agent and surmounted by a vallary crown bearing the greek letters Kappa Phi Lambda, behind the shield, a phoenix wings displayed sable. The motto is Fraternite, Servitium, Varietas, which means ‘Sisterhood, Service, Cultural Diversity.
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Sisterhood
Service
Cultural Diversity
Sorority Colors
Scarlet Red, White, and Heather Grey
Sorority Mascot
Phoenix
Sorority Flower
Orchid
Sorority Gem
Diamond
National History
Kappa Phi Lambda is a culturally-based sorority where our founding mothers aimed to unite young women of differing heritages and encouraged them to use their strong voices and thoughts. Since the establishment of our sorority, we have been open to women of all nationalities and backgrounds who want to learn about, actively speak for, and represent Pan-Asian culture.
Our seven founding mothers set a foundation and precedent for this Sorority. Through our Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity pillars, they made a real and impacting difference in the world around them, and they hoped that their legacy would continue.
The first sxsters of Kappa Phi Lambda also extended their hands to the community through charitable works of both service-oriented and philanthropic natures. All the while, they were allowed to educate others about the beauty and complexity of Pan-Asian culture. Kappa Phi Lambda was formed to provide the campus and, on a large scale, the society with yet another option for learning and an outlet for activity.
Kappa Phi Lambda was established on March 9, 1995, at Binghamton, New York by a group of seven women.
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These seven founding mothers had the same vision of providing women with the chance to use their pride in their heritage to become leaders of society.
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Elizabeth Choi *Wizard*
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Karen Eng *Ladybug*
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Rei Hirasawa *Energizer*
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Hee Cho Moon *Hobbes*
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Chae Yoo Park *Huckleberry*
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Samantha Somchanhmavong *Homer*
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Connie Yang *Kool Aid*
This is symbolic of the sxsters that we seek. We seek individuals who are unique, intelligent, ambitious young women who want to make a difference as leaders in our organization and in the culture we take pride in. Our ultimate goal, set by our founding mothers, is to spread our vision and share our experiences with other exceptional young women like you and make it count!
We have flourished into a strong and respectable organization recognized by many Asian American organizations, our peers, and Greek organizations from all over. Each Chapter & Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda continues the mission set forth by our founding mothers; however, each school is also unique in its own right, adding to our respect for diversity.
Associate Chapter Hist ry
The Lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud.
Our 13 Charming Charters
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#2 Dieu Nguyen *Espeon*
#3 Tram Nguyen *VAN GOGH*
#4 Cathy Nguyen *GLAIVE*
#5 Astrid Pascua *Predestine*
#6 Quynh Ngo *Apotheosis*
#7 May Htun *Chakra*
#8 Gena Pintal *Titanfall*
#9 Jennifer Simmonds *Queen of Hearts*
#10 Lily Sorsenginh *SKYBREEZE*
#11 Jasmine Lim *Kalopsia*
#12 Katrina Lin Hicks *SINESTRO*
#13 Helen Luu *Serpentine*
#14 Bobbi Howard *Hokage*
Our charters started off as an interest group at UNCG by the name of Red Lotus, for women to embrace the beauty of cultural diversity and to find a place where they belong. These thirteen women started off as seeds, growing through the mud and hardships and bloomed into beautiful lotuses exemplifying strength and resilience.
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On April 13, 2019 the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was founded. Their goal was to bring forth Sisterhood, Service and Cultural Diversity onto their campus with the potential of developing leaders within the community.