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|Name= Zeta Upsilon
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|Name= Delta Epsilon
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|GreekSymbol= ZΥ
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|GreekSymbol= ΔE
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|Image= [[File:Zeta_Upsilon.jpg|200px]]
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|Image= [[File:Delta_Epsilon.jpg|200px]]
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1990|03|31}}
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1932|1|08}}
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|College= [http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ Georgia Southern University]
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|College= [https://www.rollins.edu/ Rollins College]
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|Location= Statesboro, GA
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|Location= Winter Park, FL
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|Homepage= [http://www.gsukappa.com/ Zeta Upsilon Homepage]
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|Homepage= [ Delta Epsilon Homepage]
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|Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Zeta_Upsilon Media related to Zeta Upsilon Chapter]}}
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|Media= [https://wiki.kkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Delta_Epsilon Media related to Delta Epsilon Chapter]}}
  
  
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'''Georgia Southern University established in 1906'''
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'''Rollins College, established 1885, Winter Park, Florida'''
  
  
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'''Zeta Upsilon founded March 31, 1990 - 76 charter members'''
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'''Delta Epsilon founded January 8, 1932 -- 13 charter members'''
  
  
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'''865 initiates (as of June 2012)'''
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'''1,506 initiates (as June 2016)''' (suspended)
  
  
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'''Charter Members:'''
  
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'''Outstanding Zeta Upsilon Alumnae''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)
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Jeanne Durant Carter, Sarah Look Dickinson, Kathleen Charlotte Hara, Georgianna Hill, Louise Bowen Howes, Aurora McKay, Lucille Tolson Moore, Elizabeth Mabel Rathbone, Nancy Dickinson Shrewsbury, Virginia Mary Stelle, Charlotte Marie Stienhans, Myra Amelia Thomas, Eleanor Gager Wright
  
  
 
'''Fraternity Council Members'''
 
'''Fraternity Council Members'''
  
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Kelcey Schmidt, Leadership Consultant 2011-2012;
 
  
  
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'''Loyalty Award Recipients'''
  
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'''Fraternity Loyalty Award'''
 
  
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'''Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
  
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Barbara Blalock, 1980,  professional golf champion; author; Helen Stacy, 1982, once one of the top 10 professional golfers on LPGA Tour - inducted into the  World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012; Peggy Kirk Bell, 2000,  golf specialist; charter member of the LPGA
  
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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients'''
 
  
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'''Additional Outstanding Delta Epsilon Alumnae:'''
  
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Elizabeth Lanier (Parrish), Graduate Counselor 1946-1949;
  
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'''History of Georgia Southern University'''
 
  
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On December 1, 1906, the newly appointed First District Board of Trustees convened in Savannah, Georgia. It was one of 11 such boards created for each congressional district by state legislation that year to build and oversee agricultural and mechanical schools for elementary and secondary students. The trustees listened to bids from local leaders who wanted the First District A&M School to be built in their communities and were willing to provide the funding to do so.
 
  
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Among the bidders were 50 representatives from Bulloch County who had journeyed from Statesboro on a train called the “College Special.” Their bid of $125,000 in cash and in-kind contributions, including a donation of 300 acres for a campus, won handily. Early in 1908, just outside Statesboro (on a site called “Collegeboro”), the First District A&M School opened its doors with 15 students, four faculty members, and three buildings.
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==The Early Years==
  
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By 1920, the First District A&M School had 150 students and was fielding teams in football and baseball; the “Aggies” typically won more than half their games in any given season. But by 1921, a combination of rapidly growing debt and drastically declining enrollments almost spelled the end of the fledgling school.
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The Delta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, January 8, 1932. Grand President Alice Tillotson Barney, Minnesota, officiated at the installation services which were held in the Winter Park Women’s Club.
  
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Hard work and commitment prevailed, however, and by 1924, not only were the school’s finances and enrollments back on track, but the Georgia General Assembly upgraded the school to a two-year college for teacher training and retitled it the Georgia Normal School, one of three in the state. With this first change in the school’s status, “Principal” Ernest V. Hollis became “President” Hollis, Georgia Southern University’s first president. The following year, private donors funded the first scholarships for the campus.
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Delta Epsilon does not own its own house. Pugsley Hall is owned by the college and is loaned to the chapter so that all actives may live together. However, the members have the good fortune of owning a lodge behind the house, purchased by the alumnae, for all chapter functions and social gatherings.
  
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In 1929, the General Assembly was persuaded that another major institutional promotion was due, and the Georgia Normal School became the South Georgia Teachers College via state legislation, converting the Statesboro campus from a two-year junior college to a four-year teachers college. The Aggies had receded, and the “Blue Tide” had rolled in, bringing programs not only in football and baseball, but also in basketball and track; basketball was played in a tobacco warehouse until the first gymnasium was built in 1931.
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The history of Delta Epsilon has been one of scholarship, campus leadership, and athletic achievement. During the 1930s Delta Epsilon members were honored in Libra, Mortar Board, Phil Beta Kappa, Rollins Key Society, Pi Gamma Mu, and theater and music honorary societies. In 1935–1936 and 1936–1937 Delta Epsilon won the Rollins Scholarship Cup and actively participated in several all-school fund-raising drives. Volleyball and swim trophies were brought home to begin a continuing collection of athletic awards.
  
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In 1939, South Georgia Teachers College became Georgia Teachers College by action of the Board of Regents. This new title represented less a change of status for the college and more a recognition by the Regents that the Statesboro campus was the statewide college for teacher education. Later, the “Blue Tide” receded, and “The Professors” became the official name of Georgia Teachers College’s intercollegiate teams.
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The next decade brought more awards for individual members as well as for the chapter. Once again Delta Epsilon won the Scholarship Cup (1942–1943), and golf, tennis, and basketball trophies were captured. The chapter retired the golf trophy after three successive wins and went on to place first again the following year.
  
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When Eugene Talmadge was elected governor in 1940, he remembered, according to some observers, that the electoral district dominated by Georgia Teachers College had voted for his opponent. Within a year, the governor had initiated an effort to remove President Marvin Pittman on charges that included advocating “racial equality and teaching communism” (the latter conclusively disproved). President Pittman was fired, and as a direct result of his dismissal, all state-supported institutions of higher education in Georgia saw their regional academic accreditation withdrawn by what is now the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1942, a new governor was elected, and the Board of Regents was reorganized; a year later, Georgia Teachers College and the University System of Georgia were reaccredited, and Dr. Pittman was reinstated by the Board as president of Georgia Teachers College.
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High scholastic standards continued during the 1950s. During 1950–1951 the Fraternity named Delta Epsilon the chapter showing the most improvement. Many members held campus offices, and many made the Dean’s List. It was also a decade that brought more athletic trophies to the chapter showcase.
  
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This incident, which received international media coverage at the time, was a formative and symbolic experience in the history of Georgia Southern University and a measure of its resilience in the defense of academic and institutional integrity, qualities that remain today.
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In 1955–1956 Delta Epsilon captured the college Scholarship Trophy, and in 1958–1959 won the Scholarship Trophy for the sorority with the highest over-all average—an award established by Delta Epsilon that very year. In 1958–1959 chapter President Joan Abendroth (Pratt) received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan medallion, the highest individual honor awarded by the college upon graduation.
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In 1957, the college in Statesboro was authorized by the Board of Regents to offer its first graduate degree, a Master of Education. In some ways, that benchmark was the beginning of the ultimate evolution from a college to a university.
 
  
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Only two years later, Georgia Teachers College was upgraded by the Board of Regents to Georgia Southern College, recognition by Georgia’s policymakers that the College was now a comprehensive institution with responsibilities well beyond the specialized mission of educating teachers. In 1960, the “Professors” was retired as the name of Georgia Southern’s intercollegiate teams, and by student vote, the “Eagles” was hatched.
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Delta Epsilon had many campus and scholastic leaders during the next decade. In 1961 the chapter hosted the Mu Province Convention which was attended by Fraternity President Mary Turner Whitney, Cincinnati, and Vice President Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw, as well as other noted Kappas.
  
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The first fraternities and sororities were chartered on the campus in 1967 and 1968. In 1981, football was reintroduced to Georgia Southern after a hiatus of almost 40 years, inaugurating a new winning tradition of Division I intercollegiate sports.
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The Obrien Trophy, which is the overall intramural award, was captured in 1963 and, with the exception of 1965, was won every year until 1970.  Another overall trophy won during that period was the Nina O. Dean Libra Leadership Trophy (1967 and 1968). The Algernon Sydney Sullivan medallion was presented to Barbara Snyder and Judith Ehle (Hruska) in 1964 and to Susan Thompson in 1968.
  
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Beginning in the early 1970s, a resurgent effort to acquire university status for the Statesboro campus emerged, culminating in 1989 with the Board of Regents’ vote to promote Georgia Southern College to Georgia Southern University.  
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Delta Epsilon Kappas excelled not only in scholarship but in athletics during the 1960s, particularly in golf and tennis, with varsity teams largely composed of girls from the chapter.  Wendy Overton and Mona Schallau played in the Forest Hills tennis tournament in 1969.
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The early 1970s continued to bring awards and honors. Many members of Delta Epsilon were on the Dean’s List and the President’s List; a number held positions of leadership in campus organizations and activities.
  
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When university status became effective on July 1, 1990, Georgia Southern received its sixth and final name. Georgia Southern University became the first new university in Georgia in 21 years and the third largest university in the state. In 1992, the Regents authorized Georgia Southern University to initiate its first doctoral program, the Doctorate of Education, which was the first doctorate to be offered by an institution located in South Georgia. In 2006, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classified Georgia Southern University as a doctoral/research institution.
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Among those honored for athletic achievements were Hollis Stacy, three-time U.S. Junior golf Champion (1969, 1970 and 1971) and a member of the 1972 Curtis Cup team; Cissie Collins (Catherine), named one of the outstanding athletes in America; and Beverly Buckley, a nationally ranked tennis player and doubles champion in the Women’s Satellite Tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  
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It would be impossible to list all those who have contributed to the strength of Delta Epsilon, for every girl in Kappa offers something worthwhile to the school and to her sorority. 
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The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
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'''Colonization and Installation'''
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Zeta Upsilon Chapter was installed March 31, 1990, at Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, Georgia. Located near Savannah, Southern is a rapidly growing school with an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. By fall, the college will have attained university status and will become the third largest state-supported school in Georgia.
 
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Kappa Kappa Gamma is proud to join six other National Panhellenic groups on this campus: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 
  
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The exciting festivities began on Thursday when the Installation Team became acquainted with the colony pledges. Zeta Upsilon was indeed honored to have three Fraternity Presidents participating in the installation: Kay Smith Larson, Washington, Fraternity President; Marian Klingbeil Williams, Missouri, immediate former President and now serving as Extension Chairman; and Jean Hess Wells, Georgia, President 1976-80 and Fraternity Ritualist. Other members of the Installation Team were: Carol Lash Armstrong, Miami (Ohio), Director of Membership and Council Officer for Zeta Upsilon; Frances Davis Roberts, Georgia, Mu North PDC; Ann Sappenfield Tuttle, William and Mary, Mu South PDC; Karen Anderson Gregorio, Arizona State, Mu North PDA; Karen Stevens Pinkney, Georgia, Mu South PDA; Martha Hay Streibig, Indiana, Coordinator of Chapter Development; Heather Hartmann, Massachusetts, Chapter Consultant; Linda Finnegan, Washington State, Sheri Gosliner, UCLA, Laura Hedges, Kansas, and Denise Rugani, UC Davis, Traveling Consultants.  
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In a letter dated 1987 addressed to the chapter from the President of Rollins college stated that, during this time, the College had the dedication of the Olin Library and Cornell Hall.  Time Magazine listed Rollins as one of the top nine "nifty" colleges at that time. A Delta Epsilon graduate was awarded the Nobel Prize and Rollins College celebrated its 100th anniversary, which Kappa's recognized by celebrating in their schools honor.
  
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Volunteering assistance during their spring breaks were Chapter Consultants Teresa Cox, South Carolina, CC at North Texas (who will be the new Zeta Upsilon CC for 1990-91), and Marnie O'Brien, Denison, CC at Washington and Lee.  
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In the year 1989, Delta Epsilon Chapter went through quite a few changes. One of the biggest accomplishments was moving from the fourth floor of a dorm to a nice new house.  The chapter spent most of its time this fall making plans for redecorating.  The women were quite happy in the newly decorated house, where 23 of members were housed.  The first Founders Day luncheon was held in the new house as well as the celebration of the initiation of new members that same day. This turned out to be a great success!
  
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In attendance were Mu Province Notables: Fraternity Treasurer Susannah Erck Howard, Florida State; former Council member Carol Engels Harmon, Miami (Ohio); and former Mu Province Officers Loraine Heaton Livesay, St. Lawrence, and Ann Treadway Henry, Mississippi.  
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The chapter has been quite productive with philanthropy, grade point average, and contributions to the Rollins College community. This past spring four members were able to attend the Mu Province meeting where the Chapter was awarded honorable mention in membership.
  
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Big sisters to the colony were members of the four Mu North chapters: Clemson, Emory, Georgia, and South Carolina. All chapters in Mu South - Florida, Florida State, Miami, and Rollins - also joined the festivities.
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On the whole, the chapter is very well respected on campus and in the Winter Park community. Members are active in many different areas. Since the chapter has become a bit larger there is a very diverse array of interests in a diverse group of well respected women, who are all very devoted to Kappa.  
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The Fireside Service was held on Friday evening, followed by a reception at which many lovely gifts were presented from Kappa alumnae groups, chapters, and friends.
 
  
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Initiation for 75 members was held Saturday morning. In the afternoon Zeta Upsilon was honored at a reception given by the Fraternity and attended by more than 300 parents, relatives, friends, university administrators, and representatives of other campus Greek organizations.
 
  
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At the Installation Banquet the Atlanta Alumnae Association presented the Fraternity with a lovely badge to be worn by Zeta Upsilon Chapter Presidents. The closing ritual ended the banquet and provided a perfect finish to a wonderful weekend and exciting beginning of Kappa's 121st active chapter - welcome, Zeta Upsilon!  The Key, Fall, 1990
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==Highlights of the 1990s==
  
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Delta Epsilon held many Kappa's events on Mills Lawn, with various outdoor activities that they did as a chapter. In 1990 they had a "Kappa Fall Picnic" in which they invited faculty and staff on the Rollins campus.  Chapter trends within the chapter as the years have progressed, included events such as Founders Day and the new pledge class slumber party. 
  
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'''Chapter Traditions'''
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Some challenges the chapter faced was having terribly over-programmed calendars, as well as issues dealing with over booking the amount of philanthropic events to the point of exhaustion. Panhellenic strived towards improving the image of Greek life on the Rollins campus and working toward enhancing relations among the different sororities and fraternities. There were not many more significantly noticeable challenges that were found in the archives during this time.
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The chapter women’s sense and pride in the sisterhood was an extremely important aspect that was of great importance to the women. The connection and overall outreach to the schools community, as well as the greater community of Winter Park outside of the Rollins campus, was also an obviously important aspect that they paid great attention to within the chapter. 
  
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Many events and activities were organized to celebrate our connection to one another. These activities were New Member retreats, Kappa Kampout, Big/little week, and Senior Picnic.  The chapter was a strong supporter of the Eagles football team. The members loved to get dressed up in GSU gear and go to a variety of tailgates. At the games members enjoyed sitting together and rooting on the team as well as showing off  Kappa pride with t-shirts and matching pins designed for football season.  
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Delta Epsilon has been quite busy and productive in 1990.  The chapter has been in their new home for two years.  Having a home for Kappa’s has been excellent for providing a central meeting place where activities and gatherings which have strengthened the chapter. New mw\embers were initiated on Founder’s Day. Chapter members attended the Kappa regional Founder’s Day celebration at the Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park where two women received 50 year pins.  This was a reminder that Kappa lasts a lifetime.  During the summer of this year the chapter president and the pledge trainer attended the Kappa Convention in Dallas, TX.
  
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Georgia Southern football has always been a favorite tradition for students, alumnae, parents and faculty. Game days began early with the loud chanting of "GEORGIA"... "SOUTHERN"... that can be heard across town.  The Homecoming game is one of Kappa's favorite games of the football season! To celebrate, Kappa pairs up with a fraternity and participates in various Homecoming events in the week leading up to the game. On the game day Alum are invited to a quick visitation at the House before heading over to Paulson Stadium to watch the game!
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The chapter has been committed to strengthening its image on campus and within the Winter Park community.  Women have been a visible force on campus attending lectures and other activities sponsored by Rollins College such as a forum on abused women. The chapter’s diversity is evident by the variety of groups and activities the women participate on campus. All members are encouraged to join at least one activity outside of Kappa. The chapter was especially excited about their new program to beautify campus by inviting various organizations to help with this effort. This helped the college and was a great opportunity for the chapter to meet people from other organizations.  Other community involvement include activities such as the Winter Park Arts Festival, Florida Symphony Orchestra, Great Oaks Orphanage, Great Oaks Orphanage and the, First Congregational Church.
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Delta Epsilon had another incredible year in 1991.The chapter experienced an increase in member participation in all areas of chapter and campus life.  At Mu Province Meeting the chapter received awards for most improved scholarship and outstanding philanthropy.  The chapter treasurer received recognition for outstanding financial management. On campus the chapter was awarded for having the highest group participation during alcohol awareness week and won the float contest during winter fest.
  
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Parents Weekend occurred each year in early October, and gave parents a chance to visit their daughters, attend an Eagles football game, and see what Kappa is all about! During Parents Weekend a tailgate was held at Kappa house where parents and daughters could enjoy getting to know other families while eating hot dogs and hamburgers.
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This is the third year in their new home.  The house board made several improvements with a new rug and couch for the chapter room and a new deck on the back of the house.
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The chapter continues to work on improving their grade point average.  This year the GPA rose to a 2.955 ranking them third out of five which was very exciting for the chapter.
  
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Every year, Kappa hosted Mother-Daughter day. Kappas and their moms enjoyed a beautiful tea and pottery event hosted at the house. Mother-Daughter day is a great chance for Mothers to spend a fun day with their daughters as well as meet other Kappa moms.
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The year 1995 saw Delta Epsilon continue to work on campus and community involvement by participating in activities sponsored by the college and community. The chapter has become strong and unified and enjoys spending time helping each other as well as other outside Kappa.
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The chapter house looks like with a fresh coat of paint and new furniture.
  
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The emphasis of scholarship within the chapter was very strong this year with an emphasis on the criteria within the Challenge of Excellence.  The chapter grade point average continues to improve placing them in the top third of all sororities this year.
  
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One chapter member, Stacy Moss was ranked number one nationally in women’s singles in tennis.
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The chapter has worked hard this year to continue to have a strong philanthropy program, as well as strengthening the standards program. 
  
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Delta Epsilon had a busy and productive year in 1997.  The chapter continued to work hard to strengthen relations with the campus and community. 
  
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The housing committee completed the task of redecorating the chapter house and it was beautiful!  With the help of alumnae, the chapter lodge that has been closed for ten years was cleaned out and was then used for formal meetings.  Founders Day was celebrated with area alumnae at the Interlachen Country Club with a wonderful luncheon.
  
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There are no chapter history reports in the chapter’s current archives from this time period except for the 1992-1993 report. In this report, the chapter claimed that the year was full of prosperity. The chapter had a chapter consultant that year, Jackie Moore, and felt after her term that their chapter had finally become established on campus.  
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The scholarship committee organized a study skills program, a scholarship workshop and weekly study halls.  The chapter held its first scholarship banquet where more than 70 awards were presented to deserving members. The Risk Management Chairman arranged programs that informed the chapter about current issues such as rape and drunk driving.
  
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Through great teamwork and spirit, the chapter won Greek Week.  The chapter president was selected as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.  Three of the chapter women played on the highly acclaimed Rollins varsity tennis team.  Seventeen new members were initiated making a great addition to the chapter. 
  
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A traveling consultant visited Delta Epsilon and shared valuable advice on how to set and meet chapter goals. These included raising the chapter GPA above the all-sorority average, increasing risk management through the Keep Safe program and strengthening philanthropic efforts.
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In 1990, the chapter had a Halloween philanthropy at a local nursing home. The first annual Kappa Karnival was held in the spring of 1991 to benefit a group of handicapped adults. Kappa Karnvial lasted until 1993. In the fall of 1992, the chapter served a Thanksgiving dinner to the elderly through Concerted Services. In the spring of 1993, the philanthropy committee organized a large donation for “High Hope”.  
 
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The chapter participated in fundraisers to raise money for charity for different causes related to AIDS, providing child care at a local elementary school during its open house, working booths at a local church’s children’s fair and worked with Habitat for Humanity.
  
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Gracious Living Award, Winner- Unhoused (1994-1996);
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1999 was another incredible and busy year for Delta Epsilon.  The chapter continued to strengthen its relations with the campus and community with involvement in many activities.
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Chapter/AB Relations Award, Honorable Mention (1994-1996);
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The chapter participated in Halloween Howl where the chapter women dressed and treated kids with candy.  Money was raised for educational purposes with the activity Pig in the Park.  During sexual assault week the chapter, along with another organization, showed a video to the student body increasing sexual assault awareness.
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Fraternity Appreciation Award, Honorable Mention (1994-1996)
 
  
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A traveling consultant visited the chapter to guide them in continued progress towards its goals which include raising the GPA and strengthening membership.  Through hard work the chapter  GPA increased considerably and the women compiled the most philanthropy hours in chapter history.
  
  
  
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'''A New Millennium - Highlights of 2000-2010'''
 
  
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==A New Millennium Highlights of 2000—2010==
  
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In the fall of 2000, Zeta Upsilon held a groundbreaking ceremony for the house on Greek Row. In the fall of 2002, the house was completed and the chapter held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The two-story house accommodated 15 live-in members, the housemother and a commercial kitchen. The inaugural live-in class was in the fall of 2002.  
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The Delta Epsilon chapter has made significant strides this year. The fall 2005 semester began with many challenges in front of us. After the review of the chapter in October 2005, the Fraternity voted to place Delta Epsilon on Probation with a review in January 2007.   With the help of a driven president and supportive chapter council the chapter made improvements. The president's strong communication with the Fraternity allowed us to work together and begin the reorganization efforts. With all these accomplishments our chapter as a whole had a significant amount of pride with all of our successes.
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Implementing a functioning standards committee, including an active committee with weekly meetings. A highlight of this committee is implementing positive probation and strong support from our adviser. Many officers have been working with the standards committee to get help with watching members grades, making attendance an important issue with chapter commitment and being successful with collecting all dues from active members.
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The chapter has organized several committees for our officers to work with and accomplish events and tasks to be done. Along with this organized committees our master calender has been done for the 2005-2006 year.
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Members have hosted several visitors from the Fraternity in the house which have all been very pleased with the chapter.
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In November the chapter held the first annual grade banquet to honor sisters with exceptional grades. And also have gave incentives in chapter meetings for good grades by the "Smart Cookie A of the Week Award". Seven members also were invited to join Phi Eta Sigma in 2005 and one was invited to join the Order of Omega for her 4.0 GPA.
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The fall semester of 2005 started with ritual reviews and learning how important ritual is to our membership.
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Many social events have were a success with a formal for the New Members in the spring of 2005, Winter Formal, a Halloween party. Prior to these formals and parties we had a Risk Management workshop and presentation that was extremely educational.  
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The chapter had a highly successful recruitment week with a New Member class of 27 girls. Our Membership chairmen worked hard at reorganizing our recruitment and led us in a workshop that led us to our success during formal recruitment.
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On October 16, there was a Founders Day celebration with the UCF chapter sharing our sisterhood between the chapters and enjoying some Kappa Bingo and lunch.  
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Built in 2001, the Zeta Upsilon chapter house was the newest house on Greek Row at Georgia Southern University and has space for 15 live-in women.  The house offers many things including a spacious chapter room for meetings and Tuesday night dinners, a study, guest room, back patio, double front porch, and comfy parlor for late night movie marathons.  While the house provided a place to live, it means so much more to its members.  While living in the house a member would develop life-long friendships, memories, and a permanent connection to Kappa. It wasn’t uncommon for women to describe their experience living at the Kappa House as “the best time of their lives.” 
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After being suspended by the Fraternity in 2004, Zeta Upsilon was reinstated to Georgia Southern’s campus in the fall of 2006. The Fraternity reestablished Zeta Upsilon chapter at Georgia Southern University. The Fraternity’s membership team, led by Elizabeth Bailey, Mississippi, Mu Province Director of Chapters and Mary Tileston Wagner, San Diego, Mu Province Director of Alumnae found women with leadership skills to get the chapter off to a bright new start. They looked for potential members on campus who were leaders within their communities who would carry on Kappa’s Tradition of Leadership. The challenges the women faced included: coming back to campus, finding respect among all members (officers and actives), chapter involvement, and how to have a positive attitude within Zeta Upsilon as actives.  
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On October 1, the chapter joined the Winter Park community in a Breast Cancer walk, helped the Boy Scouts in our community and helped pack and load trucks for a can drive they were having. Before Winter Vacation books were donated to a local elementary school in Orlando, Florida and during formal recruitment bookmarks were made for the books on Philanthropy night.
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In October the chapter hosted a tea with the professors with a great turn out from both the active members and the professors on campus. The Public Relations chairman had also been busy with a press release of a new newsletter, "The Hoot" and making many new T-shirts for the chapter morale.  
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Panhellenic has been busy all over Rollins campus with sponsored car washes for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, a Meet the Greeks BBQ and a great turn-out for the Greek Week games.  
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The chapter members were busy this year and we could only look forward to the rest of the spring semester . Spirits were high and we were ready to continue working hard at the achievements that can be reached.  
  
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In 2007, Georgia Southern was continued to grow rapidly and expanded the campus. There were many building construction projects such a brand new state of the art library and art building. During this period, Zeta Upsilon struggled with chapter efficiency and worked hard to pull it up its grade point to third on campus.
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The chapter had 62 active members in February 2006. The women were extremely united especially between each recruitment class. There are weekly meetings and monthly formal meetings that include announcements, workshops, Fraternity visitors and speakers. Along with meetings, there have been done banquets, brunches, social events and philanthropy events.
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This past year Delta Epsilon celebrated its 75th birthday! There was a cake and celebration commemorating the event.  
  
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In spring of 2008, Zeta Upsilon had the second hightest G.P.A amongst the Panhellenic Association, and the spring pledge class had the highest New Member G.P.A.. In the fall two  chapter women won Greek Woman of the Year and the GSU Greek Housing Scholarship which were both presented by the Panhellenic Association. On campus that year, Georgia Southern added a brand new recreational activities center. The chapter continued to grow in numbers as well as in their recognition on campus. Some challenges that Zeta Upsilon faced in 2008 was getting its name out on campus, working on grades, and participation by the chapter members.  
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The chapter also hosted several philanthropic events such as carwashes, book drives, clothing drives, and events at Lilly Pulitzer. The women raised their GPA significantly and won an award at Province for their improvements as well as an award for being the most improved in standards. The chapter hosted a Professor's Tea for professors and prominent figures on campus. The Delta Epsilon women attended and hostessed several sorority events with other sororities on campus and Kappa Kappa Gamma of UCF.  As usual the chapter celebrated Founders Day and had a Parent's Weekend Brunch.  
  
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In 2009, the chapter received the four-star-chapter award on the campus’ Five Star Chapter program. In 2009, the chapter faced challenges such as facing stereotypes on campus, becoming more active on campus, and improving chapter G.P.A..  
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Delta Epsilon chapter has been making huge strides this year. The chapter is eagerly looking forward to the Fraternity review in January 2007 with the hopes to regain good standing with the Fraternity.  
  
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In 2010, the chapter’s homecoming candidate was voted top four and made Homecoming Court. Zeta Upsilon, again, received four- star-chapter in the campus’ Five Star Chapter program. One of the actives won the Greek Merit Scholarship by the Panhellenic Association.  
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As in every year the chapter hosted several philanthropic events as well as participated in others philanthropic events. The chapter voted to increase the Chapter GPA from a 2.67 to a 2.7.  Recruitment skits were changed entirely this year so the chapter could focus more on sisterhood, academics, and philanthropy.
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A Kappa leadership consultant come to visit with the chapter on October 28 through November 2, 2007.  Her visit was extremely helpful to the officers, specifically because she sat down with each officer and helped them better understand what was expected.
  
  
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In the spring of 2000, the chapter visited local nursing homes and delivered handmade flowerpots made during Recruitment. A car-wash was held in the spring of 2000. That fall, Zeta Upsilon held a softball tournament for charity called “Kappa Klassic”.
 
  
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In 2003, Zeta Upsilon started “Irises on the Green” putt-putt tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  
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The year 2011 could be summed up by the word “progressive.” As a chapter, there had been successful growth in the terms of philanthropic achievements, as well as communication and interactions with the community of Rollins College. In chapter council meetings, members have become much more efficient and effective in the use of our time to plan and organize events and commitments that take place on and off campus.  
  
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In 2008, the chapter held it’s first “Low Country Boil” that benefited Safe Haven women’s shelter. Zeta Upsilon organized a “Battle in the Boro” paintball tournament and the proceeds benefited the Savannah, Georgia, Imperial Sugar Refinery Victims. In the spring of that year, Books and Bunnies was held by the chapter. It was an Easter egg hunt for local children.  
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Some noteworthy highlights that have occurred during the past year has been the most recent addition of 25 new members after our outstanding recruitment process. The girls recruited demonstrate the genuine characteristics and standards that Kappa's have upheld in the past. Philanthropic events have also been extremely successful. The RIF (Reading is Fundamental) event at Grande Ave last semester was extremely successful, as well as "Kappa Kotoure" that took place this fall. The chapter also holds small events on campus to raise money, which is donate to our philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental.  There was a bake sale this fall which exceeded our expectations, called "Kappa Kupcakes". Finally,  house events have really stepped up over the past year in ways that we haven't seen before. Each house event is different in the sense that they revolve around different themes, such as values, religion, health and wellness, or holiday fun!  Speakers and trainers come in and talk to the chapter, or engage the women in activities, that could be well used in every day life, such as self defense and sexual harassment awareness.  
  
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In the spring of 2009, Zeta Upsilon held it’s second annual “Battle in the Boro”. This year the proceeds benefited the local Boys and Girls Club of America and the Kappa Foundation. That fall, the women also held their second annual “Low Country Boil” and again benefited Safe Haven women’s shelter.  
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Delta Epsilon has continued to show honorable characteristics such as pride, intelligence, leadership, and sincerity not only to members within the chapter, but to every individual on campus, whether that is a student, professor, or member of the school board. As a chapter, there has been tremendous growth in the aspects of productivity and overall success within the chapter.   As a whole, the chapter’s well-being and involvement has grown tremendously over the past calendar year.
  
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In 2010, the chapter sold sorority bracelets to the other Panhellenic Association organizations on campus in support of the Kappa Foundation. That fall, the third annual “Low Country Boil” was held. It benefited Safe Haven and the Kappa Foundation.
 
  
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In 2011, Zeta Upsilon sold cookbooks to support Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Foundation. In May of this year, the chapter rallied together to raise $9,450 by selling t-shirts for the American Red Cross in reaction to the tornadoes that swept across Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama campus in “Southern Supports the Tide”. This fall, the chapter held their fourth annual “Low Country Boil” and it benefited Safe Haven.
 
  
  
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Delta Epsilon
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FoundedJanuary 8, 1932 (1932-01-08) (93 years ago)
CollegeRollins College
LocationWinter Park, FL
Homepage[ Delta Epsilon Homepage]
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Rollins College, established 1885, Winter Park, Florida


Delta Epsilon founded January 8, 1932 -- 13 charter members


1,506 initiates (as June 2016) (suspended)



Charter Members:

Jeanne Durant Carter, Sarah Look Dickinson, Kathleen Charlotte Hara, Georgianna Hill, Louise Bowen Howes, Aurora McKay, Lucille Tolson Moore, Elizabeth Mabel Rathbone, Nancy Dickinson Shrewsbury, Virginia Mary Stelle, Charlotte Marie Stienhans, Myra Amelia Thomas, Eleanor Gager Wright


Fraternity Council Members


Loyalty Award Recipients


Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:

Barbara Blalock, 1980, professional golf champion; author; Helen Stacy, 1982, once one of the top 10 professional golfers on LPGA Tour - inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012; Peggy Kirk Bell, 2000, golf specialist; charter member of the LPGA


Additional Outstanding Delta Epsilon Alumnae:

Elizabeth Lanier (Parrish), Graduate Counselor 1946-1949;


The Early Years[edit]

The Delta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, January 8, 1932. Grand President Alice Tillotson Barney, Minnesota, officiated at the installation services which were held in the Winter Park Women’s Club.

Delta Epsilon does not own its own house. Pugsley Hall is owned by the college and is loaned to the chapter so that all actives may live together. However, the members have the good fortune of owning a lodge behind the house, purchased by the alumnae, for all chapter functions and social gatherings.

The history of Delta Epsilon has been one of scholarship, campus leadership, and athletic achievement. During the 1930s Delta Epsilon members were honored in Libra, Mortar Board, Phil Beta Kappa, Rollins Key Society, Pi Gamma Mu, and theater and music honorary societies. In 1935–1936 and 1936–1937 Delta Epsilon won the Rollins Scholarship Cup and actively participated in several all-school fund-raising drives. Volleyball and swim trophies were brought home to begin a continuing collection of athletic awards.

The next decade brought more awards for individual members as well as for the chapter. Once again Delta Epsilon won the Scholarship Cup (1942–1943), and golf, tennis, and basketball trophies were captured. The chapter retired the golf trophy after three successive wins and went on to place first again the following year.

High scholastic standards continued during the 1950s. During 1950–1951 the Fraternity named Delta Epsilon the chapter showing the most improvement. Many members held campus offices, and many made the Dean’s List. It was also a decade that brought more athletic trophies to the chapter showcase.

In 1955–1956 Delta Epsilon captured the college Scholarship Trophy, and in 1958–1959 won the Scholarship Trophy for the sorority with the highest over-all average—an award established by Delta Epsilon that very year. In 1958–1959 chapter President Joan Abendroth (Pratt) received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan medallion, the highest individual honor awarded by the college upon graduation.

Delta Epsilon had many campus and scholastic leaders during the next decade. In 1961 the chapter hosted the Mu Province Convention which was attended by Fraternity President Mary Turner Whitney, Cincinnati, and Vice President Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw, as well as other noted Kappas.

The Obrien Trophy, which is the overall intramural award, was captured in 1963 and, with the exception of 1965, was won every year until 1970. Another overall trophy won during that period was the Nina O. Dean Libra Leadership Trophy (1967 and 1968). The Algernon Sydney Sullivan medallion was presented to Barbara Snyder and Judith Ehle (Hruska) in 1964 and to Susan Thompson in 1968.

Delta Epsilon Kappas excelled not only in scholarship but in athletics during the 1960s, particularly in golf and tennis, with varsity teams largely composed of girls from the chapter. Wendy Overton and Mona Schallau played in the Forest Hills tennis tournament in 1969. The early 1970s continued to bring awards and honors. Many members of Delta Epsilon were on the Dean’s List and the President’s List; a number held positions of leadership in campus organizations and activities.

Among those honored for athletic achievements were Hollis Stacy, three-time U.S. Junior golf Champion (1969, 1970 and 1971) and a member of the 1972 Curtis Cup team; Cissie Collins (Catherine), named one of the outstanding athletes in America; and Beverly Buckley, a nationally ranked tennis player and doubles champion in the Women’s Satellite Tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina.

It would be impossible to list all those who have contributed to the strength of Delta Epsilon, for every girl in Kappa offers something worthwhile to the school and to her sorority.

The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.


Highlights of the 1980s[edit]

In a letter dated 1987 addressed to the chapter from the President of Rollins college stated that, during this time, the College had the dedication of the Olin Library and Cornell Hall. Time Magazine listed Rollins as one of the top nine "nifty" colleges at that time. A Delta Epsilon graduate was awarded the Nobel Prize and Rollins College celebrated its 100th anniversary, which Kappa's recognized by celebrating in their schools honor.

In the year 1989, Delta Epsilon Chapter went through quite a few changes. One of the biggest accomplishments was moving from the fourth floor of a dorm to a nice new house. The chapter spent most of its time this fall making plans for redecorating. The women were quite happy in the newly decorated house, where 23 of members were housed. The first Founders Day luncheon was held in the new house as well as the celebration of the initiation of new members that same day. This turned out to be a great success!

The chapter has been quite productive with philanthropy, grade point average, and contributions to the Rollins College community. This past spring four members were able to attend the Mu Province meeting where the Chapter was awarded honorable mention in membership.

On the whole, the chapter is very well respected on campus and in the Winter Park community. Members are active in many different areas. Since the chapter has become a bit larger there is a very diverse array of interests in a diverse group of well respected women, who are all very devoted to Kappa.



Highlights of the 1990s[edit]

Delta Epsilon held many Kappa's events on Mills Lawn, with various outdoor activities that they did as a chapter. In 1990 they had a "Kappa Fall Picnic" in which they invited faculty and staff on the Rollins campus. Chapter trends within the chapter as the years have progressed, included events such as Founders Day and the new pledge class slumber party.

Some challenges the chapter faced was having terribly over-programmed calendars, as well as issues dealing with over booking the amount of philanthropic events to the point of exhaustion. Panhellenic strived towards improving the image of Greek life on the Rollins campus and working toward enhancing relations among the different sororities and fraternities. There were not many more significantly noticeable challenges that were found in the archives during this time. The chapter women’s sense and pride in the sisterhood was an extremely important aspect that was of great importance to the women. The connection and overall outreach to the schools community, as well as the greater community of Winter Park outside of the Rollins campus, was also an obviously important aspect that they paid great attention to within the chapter.

Delta Epsilon has been quite busy and productive in 1990. The chapter has been in their new home for two years. Having a home for Kappa’s has been excellent for providing a central meeting place where activities and gatherings which have strengthened the chapter. New mw\embers were initiated on Founder’s Day. Chapter members attended the Kappa regional Founder’s Day celebration at the Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park where two women received 50 year pins. This was a reminder that Kappa lasts a lifetime. During the summer of this year the chapter president and the pledge trainer attended the Kappa Convention in Dallas, TX.

The chapter has been committed to strengthening its image on campus and within the Winter Park community. Women have been a visible force on campus attending lectures and other activities sponsored by Rollins College such as a forum on abused women. The chapter’s diversity is evident by the variety of groups and activities the women participate on campus. All members are encouraged to join at least one activity outside of Kappa. The chapter was especially excited about their new program to beautify campus by inviting various organizations to help with this effort. This helped the college and was a great opportunity for the chapter to meet people from other organizations. Other community involvement include activities such as the Winter Park Arts Festival, Florida Symphony Orchestra, Great Oaks Orphanage, Great Oaks Orphanage and the, First Congregational Church.

Delta Epsilon had another incredible year in 1991.The chapter experienced an increase in member participation in all areas of chapter and campus life. At Mu Province Meeting the chapter received awards for most improved scholarship and outstanding philanthropy. The chapter treasurer received recognition for outstanding financial management. On campus the chapter was awarded for having the highest group participation during alcohol awareness week and won the float contest during winter fest.

This is the third year in their new home. The house board made several improvements with a new rug and couch for the chapter room and a new deck on the back of the house. The chapter continues to work on improving their grade point average. This year the GPA rose to a 2.955 ranking them third out of five which was very exciting for the chapter.

The year 1995 saw Delta Epsilon continue to work on campus and community involvement by participating in activities sponsored by the college and community. The chapter has become strong and unified and enjoys spending time helping each other as well as other outside Kappa. The chapter house looks like with a fresh coat of paint and new furniture.

The emphasis of scholarship within the chapter was very strong this year with an emphasis on the criteria within the Challenge of Excellence. The chapter grade point average continues to improve placing them in the top third of all sororities this year.

One chapter member, Stacy Moss was ranked number one nationally in women’s singles in tennis. The chapter has worked hard this year to continue to have a strong philanthropy program, as well as strengthening the standards program.

Delta Epsilon had a busy and productive year in 1997. The chapter continued to work hard to strengthen relations with the campus and community.

The housing committee completed the task of redecorating the chapter house and it was beautiful! With the help of alumnae, the chapter lodge that has been closed for ten years was cleaned out and was then used for formal meetings. Founders Day was celebrated with area alumnae at the Interlachen Country Club with a wonderful luncheon.

The scholarship committee organized a study skills program, a scholarship workshop and weekly study halls. The chapter held its first scholarship banquet where more than 70 awards were presented to deserving members. The Risk Management Chairman arranged programs that informed the chapter about current issues such as rape and drunk driving.

Through great teamwork and spirit, the chapter won Greek Week. The chapter president was selected as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society. Three of the chapter women played on the highly acclaimed Rollins varsity tennis team. Seventeen new members were initiated making a great addition to the chapter.

A traveling consultant visited Delta Epsilon and shared valuable advice on how to set and meet chapter goals. These included raising the chapter GPA above the all-sorority average, increasing risk management through the Keep Safe program and strengthening philanthropic efforts.

The chapter participated in fundraisers to raise money for charity for different causes related to AIDS, providing child care at a local elementary school during its open house, working booths at a local church’s children’s fair and worked with Habitat for Humanity.

1999 was another incredible and busy year for Delta Epsilon. The chapter continued to strengthen its relations with the campus and community with involvement in many activities. The chapter participated in Halloween Howl where the chapter women dressed and treated kids with candy. Money was raised for educational purposes with the activity Pig in the Park. During sexual assault week the chapter, along with another organization, showed a video to the student body increasing sexual assault awareness.

A traveling consultant visited the chapter to guide them in continued progress towards its goals which include raising the GPA and strengthening membership. Through hard work the chapter GPA increased considerably and the women compiled the most philanthropy hours in chapter history.



A New Millennium Highlights of 2000—2010[edit]

The Delta Epsilon chapter has made significant strides this year. The fall 2005 semester began with many challenges in front of us. After the review of the chapter in October 2005, the Fraternity voted to place Delta Epsilon on Probation with a review in January 2007. With the help of a driven president and supportive chapter council the chapter made improvements. The president's strong communication with the Fraternity allowed us to work together and begin the reorganization efforts. With all these accomplishments our chapter as a whole had a significant amount of pride with all of our successes.

Implementing a functioning standards committee, including an active committee with weekly meetings. A highlight of this committee is implementing positive probation and strong support from our adviser. Many officers have been working with the standards committee to get help with watching members grades, making attendance an important issue with chapter commitment and being successful with collecting all dues from active members.

The chapter has organized several committees for our officers to work with and accomplish events and tasks to be done. Along with this organized committees our master calender has been done for the 2005-2006 year.

Members have hosted several visitors from the Fraternity in the house which have all been very pleased with the chapter.

In November the chapter held the first annual grade banquet to honor sisters with exceptional grades. And also have gave incentives in chapter meetings for good grades by the "Smart Cookie A of the Week Award". Seven members also were invited to join Phi Eta Sigma in 2005 and one was invited to join the Order of Omega for her 4.0 GPA.

The fall semester of 2005 started with ritual reviews and learning how important ritual is to our membership.

Many social events have were a success with a formal for the New Members in the spring of 2005, Winter Formal, a Halloween party. Prior to these formals and parties we had a Risk Management workshop and presentation that was extremely educational.

The chapter had a highly successful recruitment week with a New Member class of 27 girls. Our Membership chairmen worked hard at reorganizing our recruitment and led us in a workshop that led us to our success during formal recruitment.

On October 16, there was a Founders Day celebration with the UCF chapter sharing our sisterhood between the chapters and enjoying some Kappa Bingo and lunch.


Philanthropy

On October 1, the chapter joined the Winter Park community in a Breast Cancer walk, helped the Boy Scouts in our community and helped pack and load trucks for a can drive they were having. Before Winter Vacation books were donated to a local elementary school in Orlando, Florida and during formal recruitment bookmarks were made for the books on Philanthropy night.

In October the chapter hosted a tea with the professors with a great turn out from both the active members and the professors on campus. The Public Relations chairman had also been busy with a press release of a new newsletter, "The Hoot" and making many new T-shirts for the chapter morale.

Panhellenic has been busy all over Rollins campus with sponsored car washes for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, a Meet the Greeks BBQ and a great turn-out for the Greek Week games.

The chapter members were busy this year and we could only look forward to the rest of the spring semester . Spirits were high and we were ready to continue working hard at the achievements that can be reached.

The chapter had 62 active members in February 2006. The women were extremely united especially between each recruitment class. There are weekly meetings and monthly formal meetings that include announcements, workshops, Fraternity visitors and speakers. Along with meetings, there have been done banquets, brunches, social events and philanthropy events. This past year Delta Epsilon celebrated its 75th birthday! There was a cake and celebration commemorating the event.

The chapter also hosted several philanthropic events such as carwashes, book drives, clothing drives, and events at Lilly Pulitzer. The women raised their GPA significantly and won an award at Province for their improvements as well as an award for being the most improved in standards. The chapter hosted a Professor's Tea for professors and prominent figures on campus. The Delta Epsilon women attended and hostessed several sorority events with other sororities on campus and Kappa Kappa Gamma of UCF. As usual the chapter celebrated Founders Day and had a Parent's Weekend Brunch.

Delta Epsilon chapter has been making huge strides this year. The chapter is eagerly looking forward to the Fraternity review in January 2007 with the hopes to regain good standing with the Fraternity.

As in every year the chapter hosted several philanthropic events as well as participated in others philanthropic events. The chapter voted to increase the Chapter GPA from a 2.67 to a 2.7. Recruitment skits were changed entirely this year so the chapter could focus more on sisterhood, academics, and philanthropy.

A Kappa leadership consultant come to visit with the chapter on October 28 through November 2, 2007. Her visit was extremely helpful to the officers, specifically because she sat down with each officer and helped them better understand what was expected.



Highlights of 2011-2019[edit]

The year 2011 could be summed up by the word “progressive.” As a chapter, there had been successful growth in the terms of philanthropic achievements, as well as communication and interactions with the community of Rollins College. In chapter council meetings, members have become much more efficient and effective in the use of our time to plan and organize events and commitments that take place on and off campus.

Some noteworthy highlights that have occurred during the past year has been the most recent addition of 25 new members after our outstanding recruitment process. The girls recruited demonstrate the genuine characteristics and standards that Kappa's have upheld in the past. Philanthropic events have also been extremely successful. The RIF (Reading is Fundamental) event at Grande Ave last semester was extremely successful, as well as "Kappa Kotoure" that took place this fall. The chapter also holds small events on campus to raise money, which is donate to our philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental. There was a bake sale this fall which exceeded our expectations, called "Kappa Kupcakes". Finally, house events have really stepped up over the past year in ways that we haven't seen before. Each house event is different in the sense that they revolve around different themes, such as values, religion, health and wellness, or holiday fun! Speakers and trainers come in and talk to the chapter, or engage the women in activities, that could be well used in every day life, such as self defense and sexual harassment awareness.

Delta Epsilon has continued to show honorable characteristics such as pride, intelligence, leadership, and sincerity not only to members within the chapter, but to every individual on campus, whether that is a student, professor, or member of the school board. As a chapter, there has been tremendous growth in the aspects of productivity and overall success within the chapter. As a whole, the chapter’s well-being and involvement has grown tremendously over the past calendar year.


Convention Awards:



Highlights of the 2020s[edit]

(From chapter history reports, scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)

Philanthropy:


Housing:


Convention Awards:


Note to Chapter Registrar: Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of The Key to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.

Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!

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