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Our Name
The Greek letters Alpha,
Sigma, and Lambda, which form the name of our Society, have a special
meaning to us. Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet,
therefore, it stands for "first". The letter Sigma
corresponds to the letter "S", and is symbolic of scholarship.
Lambda corresponds to the letter "L", and denotes leadership.
Thus, Alpha Sigma Lambda forms the framework of out motto, which
is "First in Scholarship and Leadership".
Our
Key
In the
upper right quadrant of our key is an Open Book which symbolizes
the Love of Knowledge. Love of Knowledge is different from
Knowledge itself. Knowledge alone is narrow and limited, while
Love of Knowledge is broad, seeking everywhere for the relationships
which give meaning to time, place, culture and history. It
is our belief that men and women who aspire to the broad spirit
of learning, this Love of Knowledge, will seek to catch the fullness
of life even in the midst of their busy, utilitarian pursuit of
special knowledge.
Extending
vertically through the center of the key is a Burning Torch, the
symbol of Life. It is displayed on our badge because we believe
that the Love of Knowledge and the pursuit of Wisdom are the cornerstone
on which Life itself should be constructed.
We have
before us the challenge to be mindful of the ideals toward which
we strive: to gain not only Knowledge, but also the Love of
Knowledge; to prepare us to be not only specialists, but also accomplished
human beings: to appreciate the relationships which our vocations
bear to life as a whole; to keep open minds, to give our best
thoughts to the whole of life; and, to discipline our spirits to
a better understanding of the world in which we live.
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