sisters, while silver and gold represent endless faith. The fraternity's jewels are sapphire for loyalty and the pearl. The fraternity's symbol, a compass, represents direction. Its flower is a white rose, while its mascot is a penguin. The coat of arms is an azure crest with a diagonal band between a cross with two beams on each arm and top, bearing a Tudor rose with black seeds and gold. The bottom beam is pointed and longer than the others, while a cloak-like blue and gold arch covers the top. Over the esquire's helmet, the crest has an open book with a silver and gold edge. This book is imprinted with two blue fleur-de-lis. The motto, Theta Phi Alpha in Greek lettering, is written in upper and lower case on the blue banner on the bottom of the crest. Badges The new member pin is a square badge in black enamel with a gold compass in the center, and a gold border. The fraternity badge is a gold letter "Theta" set with pearls, superimposed upon plain gold letters "Phi" and "Alpha." The badge of Theta Phi Alpha is worn only by initiated members and is at once a means of identification and a source of pride to the wearer. The fraternity badge is to be worn over the heart and is always placed above any other piece of jewelry. The badge is to be worn with 'badge attire' which is similar to business attire. Upon the death of a member, her badge is either sent to the fraternity's archives or buried with her. Each member has the responsibility to see that her family knows of these alternatives, and should arrange to have one or the other followed at her death. The national president's badge, worn by the national president during her term in office, is similar to the official badge but with the Theta set with diamonds, mounted on a wreath of gold. The chapter president's badge is purchased by a chapter and worn by its president during her term. Similar to the national president's badge, but with the Theta set with sapphires. The Grand Council badge, worn by each member of the Grand Council (other than the national president), is the official badge set with alternating diamonds and sapphires and a diamond in the center, mounted on a wreath of gold, and is worn accompanied by a guard. Guards are