In 1894 the Alpha Beta Derma Crata Society, later referred to as the Alpha Beta Society was active on campus first as a secret society and by 1897 openly, with its members wearing the pin of the group and being pictured in the Volunteer. The color for Alpha Beta was violet, and its flower was the violet. Chi Omega, chartered on campus in 1900 (Pi Chapter), was the first national sorority on campus.