Kappa Delta

Kappa Delta
ΚΔ
Founded October 23, 1897 (1897-10-23)
State Female Normal School, (Farmville, Virginia)
Type Social
Scope National
Motto Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest
Colors      Olive Green      Pearl White
Symbol Nautilus shell, Dagger
Flower White Rose
Jewel Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Mascot Teddy Bear, Katydid
Philanthropy Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Orthopedic Research Awards,
Children's Hospital of Richmond Virginia
Chapters 161 active
Alumnae Chapters 504 chartered
Headquarters 3205 Players Lane
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Homepage kappadelta.org

Kappa Delta (ΚΔ) was the first sorority founded at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), in Farmville, Virginia. It is one of the "Farmville Four" sororities founded at the university. (The others are Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha; a clock tower at the university campus with a clock face representing each sorority is dedicated to the four).

Kappa Delta has over 230,000 members, more than 14,000 undergraduate members in 163 active collegiate chapters. Kappa Delta also has more than 510 chartered alumnae chapters, the most of any National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) group. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

History

Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, and Sara Turner White founded Kappa Delta on the beliefs of friendship, fellowship, and sisterly love.

About the Founders of ΚΔ:

Lenora was the first to propose the idea of forming a sorority. However, she was not able to leave much of a mark on the start of Kappa Delta due to her transfer to Randolph-Macon Women's College.[1]

Mary was 23 at the time Kappa Delta was founded. She was much older than the other girls and served as their mentor. She spent a significant amount of time as a Bible study teacher and remained at the University to assist in the start of Kappa Delta.[1]

Julia came from a very well respected family. Her father was the president of the College of William and Mary and she was the granddaughter of former U.S. President John Tyler. She was named after her grandmother, First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler.[2]

Sara was the daughter of a Virginian senator. She was not as successful in her academics as the rest of the founders but preferred social activities.[1]

Kappa Delta was the first sorority that was accepted into the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) as soon as they petitioned to join. Kappa Delta then became the first NPC group to form partnerships with various women's organizations, such as the Association of Junior Leagues International, which influences women's community leadership, the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the Women's Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee.

National Council

Symbols

The official symbols of ΚΔ are the nautilus shell and the dagger, while the mascots are the teddy bear and the katydid.[3] The official colors are olive green and pearl white.[3] The official flower is the white rose.[3] ΚΔ has 3 official jewels, the diamond, the emerald, and the pearl.[3]

Kappa Delta's coat of arms (often called the crest) is a white Norman shield, surmounted by a lamp of ancient design, against a background of ornamental scroll. A ribbon underneath the shield bears the date of the sorority's founding and the Greek Open Motto, "ta kala diokomen" which means "let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest". Each part of the crest has a special meaning, which is learned during initiation.This symbol is reserved for use by initiated members only, and most often is made into a shield or plaque to be displayed in a chapter house, or as a small insignia on clothing or letterhead.The letters K and D on clothing, stationery products and accessories may be worn and used by new members and initiates alike.[4]

Notable members

Arts and entertainment

Literature


Military

Government

Business


Athletics


Philanthropy and service

Chapters

Kappa Delta currently has a total of 163 collegiate chapters across North America.[28]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "History." History. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2014. <http://www.kappadelta.org/history>.
  2. ↑ "Genealogy of John Tyler and his Descendants". Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Kappa Delta Official Website - Fast Facts
  4. ↑ "Kappa Delta Symbols." Kappa Delta Norman Shield. Memphis: Kappa Delta Sorority, 2013. 28. Web. 03 Nov. 2014.
  5. ↑ "Brooke Anderson - Living the Glamorous Life Dr Cody Sweet (lambda--Northwestern University) - international platform speaker on nonverbal communication". Kappa Delta's Alumnae Neighborhood of Tennessee. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
  6. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Ellen Albertini Dow". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  7. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Ali Landry". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  8. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Georgia O'Keeffe". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  9. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Debbie Maffett Wilson". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  10. ↑ "The Blind Side (2009)". Internet Movie Database. April 22, 2009. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  11. ↑ "The Blind Side (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  12. ↑ "Meet Miss Florida". Miss Florida. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  13. ↑ "Meet Miss Alabama". Miss Alabama. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  14. ↑ http://usm.kappadelta.org/our-chapter
  15. ↑ "Meet Miss Trinidad". Miss Trinidad. 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
  16. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Pearl Sydenstricker Buck". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  17. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Joan Lowery Nixon". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  18. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Claudia Kennedy". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  19. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Kathleen Babineau Blanco". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  20. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Jean Carpenter Carnahan". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  21. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Bonnie Dunbar". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  22. ↑ Thomas, Ralph. "Gubernatorial candidate Gregoire faced racial dilemma in college". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
  23. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Suzy Spafford Lidstrom". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  24. ↑ "Company Information". Retrieved 2007-08-09.
  25. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Trischa Zorn". Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
  26. ↑ "Board & Advisors". Grandma's Gifts. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  27. ↑ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Donna Stone". Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  28. ↑ "Collegiate Chapter Directory". Kappadelta.org. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  29. ↑ Fraternities and sororities in North America
  30. ↑ List of Kappa Delta chapters

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