17th National Convention, Swampscott, MA

New Ocean House hotel saw 360 attendees arrive on The Special train, and registration was only $30 ($450 today). Alpha Chi "Frolic" (skits) were introduced, a pledge handbook was funded, three new alumnae ceremonies were adopted, and Alpha Tau (University of New Hampshire) chapter was installed at convention!

Alpha Tau Chapter Founded

Alpha Tau chapter is established at the University of New Hampshire.

Alpha Upsilon Chapter Founded

Alpha Upsilon chapter is established at The University of Alabama.

Alpha Phi Chapter Founded

Alpha Phi chapter is established at The University of Texas at Austin.

The Central Office Moves to Michigan

Hazel Eckhart (Theta, University of Michigan) is named secretary-editor and the central office moves to Lansing, Michigan, where she lived.

The Rise of the Flapper

Loose-fitting dresses and bobbed hair are in style.

The Lyre Subscriptions Grow to 3,000

Alpha Chi Chapter Founded

Alpha Chi chapter is established at Butler University.

A Graduate Fellowship

The 1926 National Convention votes to establish a graduate fellowship dedicated to the memory of Mary Emma Griffith Marshall (Lambda, Syracuse University), who had long served the Fraternity as secretary-editor.

Alpha Psi Chapter Founded

Alpha Psi chapter is established at UCLA.

Alpha Omega Chapter Founded

Alpha Omega chapter is established at Birmingham-Southern College.

18th National Convention, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Alpha Chi Omega held three conventions in Canada, starting with this one at Chateau Lake Louise. 330+ attendees came by The Special train from Chicago to St. Paul. 26 members celebrated the first Olympian Luncheon (honoring them for attending four conventions or more). A Mother's Club Handbook was created, and attendees saw the inauguration of the new alumnae program. A 10-day post-convention trip offered a train ride from Vancouver to Seattle, where participants would board a sailboat to Alaska, all for $348 ($5,100 today).

Beta Gamma Chapter Founded

Beta Gamma chapter is established at Louisiana State University.

Beta Delta Chapter Founded

Beta Delta chapter is established at the College of William & Mary.

The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer, the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized sound, is released.

Ethel Mead Van Auken Elected National President

Ethel Mead Van Auken (Lambda, Syracuse University) serves as National President from 1928-35, leading the Fraternity through a period of national economic collapse.

Over $1 Million Worth of Property in Chapter Houses

By 1928, the fraternity can boast more than $1 million worth of property owned by 30 different groups.

Beta Epsilon Chapter Founded

Beta Epsilon chapter is established at Michigan State University.

19th National Convention, Mackinac Island, MI

This tiny island opened itself up to 389 attendees staying at the Grand Hotel for five days. A special boat, instead of train, sailed from Chicago to Mackinac for $30 per person. The five living Founders were in attendance and oversaw the eastablishment of the first paid field secretary role, held by Elizabeth Rhodes Dalgliesh (Alpha Epsilon, University of Pennsylvania). It was also announced by NPC that all Greek organizations would be smoking-free.

Beta Zeta Chapter Founded

Beta Zeta chapter is established at Whitman College.