About Delta Zeta

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The Purpose of Delta Zeta...

"The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort."

Delta Zeta Facts

Delta Zeta was founded on October 24, 1902 by these six women: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton, and Mary Collins.

Delta Zeta is one of the sororities with the largest number of college chapters.

Our 165 college chapters are distributed from coast to coast while our 250 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.

The sorority colors are rose and green, the flower is the pink Killarney rose.

The sorority emblem is the Roman lamp, its official jewel is the diamond.

Delta Zeta Headquarters is located in Oxford, Ohio.

Delta Zeta has a National loan fund and many scholarships to aid members who may need financial assistance to finish their education.

Delta Zeta's quarterly magazine , THE LAMP OF DELTA ZETA, is sent to all members.

Delta Zeta college chapters receive supervision from national officers, regional directors and local alumnae advisory boards

Our Philanthropy...

Delta Zeta's National Philanthropy is the hearing impaired. The Delta Zeta Sorority has taken upon itself to give as much as possible to this cause in hope of helping those who cannot hear. Each chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority raises funds each year to send to the Delta Zeta Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that makes charitable donations to institutions that help the hearing-impaired public. The Foundation makes annual donations to the House Ear Institute and Gallaudet University. Delta Zeta's involvement in speech and hearing has a long and rich history. Delta Zeta has associated with the Gallaudet University since 1955. At the House Ear Institute Delta Zeta helps fund research and clinical services, also Delta Zeta furnished the Parents Conference Room at the Los Angeles institute.

Local Information...

In 1966, a group of women living off campus in the Draper House wanted to start a sorority. They recieved the help of Captian Robert Monier, a former Geography professor at Plymouth State College and the owner of the Draper House. They set aside one night a week for discussion of the sorority and the establishment of a constitution. In 1966, plymouth State College and the State of New Hampshire officially recognized Sigma Delta Chi as a legal corporation. The founding date of Sigma Delta Chi is October 22, 1966.

Fouding Members include:

Marilyn Parker, Nan Whitehead, Marilyn Hill, Pat Kaupin, Sally Grahm, Helen Hanley, Joanie Searles, Ellie Stacy, Phyllic Parson, Maureen Cuerin, Sue Adamis and Barbra Demmett.

In the Spring of 1971, Sigma Delta Chi was invited by a Delta Zeta Field Representative, Ann Sunstadt. She honored Sigma Delta Chi by inviting them to become a part of Delta Zeta National Sorority.

February 5, 1972 the installation of Delta Zeta Kappa Epsilon chapter at Plymouth State College was held at the Concord Highway Motel. The next day a presentation tea was held for the Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Delta Zeta.

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