Kappa Delta
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This article relies on references to primary sources. (April 2013) |
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| Founded | October 23, 1897 State Female Normal School, (Farmville, Virginia) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest |
| Colors | Pearl White |
| Symbol | Nautilus Shell, Dagger, Teddy Bear, Katydid |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Jewel | Diamond, Emerald, Pearl |
| Philanthropy | Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Orthopedic Research Awards, Children's Hospital of Richmond Virginia |
| Chapters | 143 active |
| Alumnae Chapters | 504 chartered |
| Headquarters | 3205 Players Lane Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.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 140 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.
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History[edit]
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. Kappa Delta was the only sorority to become a member of the National Panhellenic Conference immediately upon petition. Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson was the granddaughter of the former U.S. President John Tyler and was named after her grandmother, First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler.
The Founders of KΔ:
- Lenora Ashmore Blackiston
- Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendricks
- Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson
- Sara Turner White
Famous Firsts[edit]
Kappa Delta was the first sorority that was accepted into the National Panhellenic Conference as soon as they petitioned to join. Kappa Delta became the first National Panhellenic Conference group to form partnerships with various women's organizations that have a great effect on the role of women in leadership positions.
Kappa Delta Sorority has partnered with the Association of Junior Leagues International, which has a great impact on women's community leadership, the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the Women's Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee.
Kappa Delta Sorority has also adopted Prevent Child Abuse America as their philanthropy.
Kappa Delta founded National Women's Friendship Day to celebrate the friendships among women in this country. It was celebrated on the third Sunday in September until 2009 when the celebration was extended to the entire month of September as National Women's Friendship Month. As of 2010, September is now International Women's Friendship Month, as Kappa Delta took its vision global.
Kappa Delta has also teamed up with Dove to promote the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. This program teaches girls and women to have self-esteem, be confident in themselves, and to accept themselves for who they are.
Kappa Delta also started the KiDs Need to be KiDs Campaign after Hurricane Katrina. The campaign brought toys to kids who were affected by the Hurricane. The campaign was relaunched to help those affected by the fires in California.[1] Kappa Delta sorority has the most philanthropies of any NPC sorority (4 organizations).
Philanthropy[edit]
Kappa Delta supports four national philanthropies: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, the Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Every Kappa Delta collegiate and alumnae chapters hold an annual "Shamrock Event" to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America; events range from sports events to fashion shows.[2] Since 1986 when the Shamrock Project was founded, Kappa Deltas have raised 8.5 million dollars to prevent child abuse in the United States. Many KD chapters decide to adopt a local Girl Scout troop, helping with troop activities and service unit events including uniquelyMe! programs, programs with the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, and Studio 2B.
Social Initiatives[edit]
Kappa Delta organized the Confidence Coalition in the Spring of 2009. The movement brings together all individuals, organizations and companies committed to promoting confidence among women and girls. By banding together, the movement aims to empower women and girls to stand up against issues that impact their self-esteem (i.e. media stereotypes, spousal and dating abuse, bullying, hazing, gossiping).[3]
Some national campaigns include the "Go Confidently″ campaign, which is meant to raises awareness, and the ″You Make Me Smile″ campaign, which is meant to boost confidence. In 2010, Kappa Delta created International Girls Day on behalf of the Confidence Coalition. With the message ″She Can Do Anything!″, the celebration acknowledges the spirit of girls and encourages girls to make their dreams a reality.[4]
Notable members[edit]
Arts and Entertainment
- Lauren Elaine (Sigma Epsilon-University of Texas) - celebrity Fashion Designer, Actress, and TV Personality
- Brooke Anderson (Sigma Phi-University of Georgia) - journalist and anchor for Showbiz Tonight[5]
- Ellen Albertini Dow (Omega Chi-Cornell) - actress (The Wedding Singer, Wedding Crashers)[6]
- Ali Landry (Gamma Kappa-Louisiana/Lafayette) - actress, Miss USA 1996; one of People magazine’s 1998 “50 Most Beautiful People”; Frito-Lay spokesperson "Doritos Girl"[7]
- Georgia O'Keeffe (Beta-Chatham Episcopal) - artist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient[8]
- Debbie Maffett Wilson (Gamma Rho-Sam Houston State) - 1983 Miss America[9]
- Leigh Anne Roberts Tuohy (Alpha Mu-University of Mississippi) - one subject of the 2009 film The Blind Side[10][11]
- Lane Lindell (Sigma Phi-University of Georgia) - model, Miss United States World 2008[citation needed]
- Mari Wilensky (Beta Pi-University of Florida) - Miss Florida 2005, Miss America 2006 Top Ten Finalist[citation needed]
- Rachael Todd (Epsilon Omicron-University of Central Florida) - Miss Florida 2009[12]
- Liz Cochran (Alpha Upsilon-Birmingham Southern College) - Miss Alabama 2009[13]
- Susie Castillo (Alpha Iota-University of California, Los Angeles) - Miss USA 2003
Literature
- Pearl S. Buck (Theta-Randolph Macon) - Nobel Prize Winner, Pulitzer Prize Winner[14]
- Joan Lowery Nixon (Theta Sigma-USC) - author[15]
Military
- Claudia Kennedy (Alpha Delta-Rhodes) - first female three-star general in the Army (now retired)[16]
Government
- Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (Gamma Kappa-Louisiana/Lafayette) - first female elected Governor of Louisiana[17]
- Jean Carpenter Carnahan (Epsilon Alpha-Missouri/Rolla) - U.S. Senator Missouri 2000-2002[18]
- Bonnie Dunbar (Sigma Iota-Washington) - NASA Astronaut[19]
- Christine O' Grady Gregoire (Sigma Iota-Washington) - Governor of Washington[20]
Business
- Suzy Spafford (Beta Rho-San Diego State) - creator of the Suzy's Zoo greeting cards[21]
- Patricia Polito Miller (Sigma Upsilon-Indiana University) - Co-Owner/President of Vera Bradley Designs[22]
Athletics
- Trischa Zorn (Pi-University of Nebraska) - Paralympian[23]
Philanthropy & Service
- Emily Elizabeth Douglas (Gamma Nu) - Founder and Executive Director of Grandma's Gifts[24]
- Donna J. Stone (Lambda) - Founder of Prevent Child Abuse America[25]
Chapters[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Kappa Delta Sorority
- ^ "Prevent Child Abuse America". Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ "Kappa Delta Confidence Coalition". Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ "Confidence Coalition". Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Ellen Albertini Dow". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Ali Landry". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Georgia O'Keeffe". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Debbie Maffett Wilson". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "The Blind Side (2009)". Internet Movie Database. April 22, 2009. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
- ^ "The Blind Side (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
- ^ "Meet Miss Florida". Miss Florida. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
- ^ "Meet Miss Alabama". Miss Alabama. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Pearl Sydenstricker Buck". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Joan Lowery Nixon". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Claudia Kennedy". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Kathleen Babineau Blanco". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Jean Carpenter Carnahan". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Bonnie Dunbar". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ Thomas, Ralph. "Gubernatorial candidate Gregoire faced racial dilemma in college". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Suzy Spafford Lidstrom". Kappa Delta. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Company Information". Retrieved 2007-08-09.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Trischa Zorn". Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2007-07-25.[dead link]
- ^ "Board & Advisors". Grandma's Gifts. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ "Notable Kappa Deltas - Donna Stone". Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2009-07-29.[dead link]
External links[edit]
- Kappa Delta Website
- Kappa Delta Boutique Website
- National Women's Friendship Month Website
- In KD and Beyond Website
- Confidence Coalition Website
