Kappa Delta Kappa

Kappa Delta Kappa (ΚΔΚ) Sorority, also known as KDK, was created on November 22, 1938, at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.[1] It is one of five sororities currently active at Ursinus.[2] It is a sisterhood of women who promote friendship, scholarship, and diversity within the Ursinus College community. The qualities that ΚΔΚ seeks in young women include achievement, integrity, responsibility, tolerance, empathy, respect, and self-reliance. Kappa Delta Kappa Sorority continually honors its commitment to community service, through toy and clothing drives, charity walks, and other assorted service activities.[1]

Kappa Delta Kappa
ΚΔΚ
FoundedNovember 22, 1938 (November 22, 1938)
Ursinus College
Motto"A bond that will not falter as the years go by."
Colors     Green
     Gold
SymbolYellow Talisman Rose
Scales
Dove
MascotHappy Cat
Websitehttp://webpages.ursinus.edu/kdk/

Purpose

"Kappa Delta Kappa sorority shall establish a social organization for the members thereof, to form a permanent society which will create a closer tie between the alumni and the undergraduate women, and to provide a group which will cooperate toward the advancement of Ursinus College."[3]

History

The first meeting of Kappa Delta Kappa was held on November 22, 1938, on the campus of Ursinus College in the South Hall dormitory (now Musser Hall).[3]

Founders
  • Claire Borrell - President
  • Dorothy Cullen - Vice President
  • Elizabeth Funk - Recording Secretary
  • Jean Clawson - Treasurer
  • Lucia Citta - Corresponding Secretary
  • Blanche Schultz - Chaplain

Charter Members
  • Dorothy Adams
  • Helen Adams
  • Norma Braker
  • Edna Hesketh
  • Roberta High
  • Mary Hyde
  • Dorothy Lees
  • Janet MacNair
  • Roberta Ostroske
  • Kathryn Root
  • Sarah Sadler
  • Acquilla Settenbenz

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2013-06-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. https://www.ursinus.edu/offices/student-organizations/greek-organizations/
  3. https://www.ursinus.edu/live/news/293-kappa-delta-kappa
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