Sponsors are Dr. Ron Brown, Dr. Paula Williamson and Sarah Pivonka. Texas State's chapter, Texas Iota, is sponsored by Dr. Ron Brown and Dr. Paula Williamson. Assistant sponsors are Sarah Pivonka and Charlie Anderson. Texas State has a long history since the beginning of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, when Texas State was present at a 1922 meeting of five universities for the purpose of foundin
g a scholarship society for “Class A” students. The organization spread and eventually became a national organization. Dean Alfred Nolle of Southwest Texas State was the president and later secretary-treasurer for 40 years. A prominent scholarship is named in his honor. The official song of Alpha Chi was written by Southwest Texas State student J. Brandstetter in 1935. Alpha Chi's name is derived from the initial letters of the Greek words ALETHEIA, meaning TRUTH, and XAPAKTHP, meaning CHARACTER. In 1935 AX adopted its official shield and key, colors and song. The colors are emerald green and sapphire blue, signifying victory and truth. Alpha Chi emphasizes scholarship, academic excellence and literacy. Alpha Chi awards $60,000 a year in scholarships and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Motto: You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. ~ John 8:32
