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'''Beta Omicron founded May 11, 1904 - 13 charter members'''
'''2,678 initiates (as of June 2013)'''
----'''1,832 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
'''Some of Beta Omicron's Outstanding Alumnae:'''
Agnes Guthrie FavrotLeonna Dorlac (Lilljeberg), Field Secretary 1938-1941; Director of Chapters 1940-1942; Hazel Round Wagner, Director of Membership 1964-1966, longtime chapter adviser and former Fraternity Rose McGill Fund ChairmanDirector of Philanthropies 1960-1964; Katherine McDonald, Traveling Consultant 1984-1985; Mary Clarke (Dixon), Traveling Consultant 1986-1987; Vera Lewis Marine, Coordinator for Chapter Development 1985, Director of Alumnae 1987-1992; Julie Marine Leshay, Treasurer 2004-2008, Vice President 2008-2010, President 2010-2014
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award recipients:'''Vera Lewis Marine, 1998
Elizabeth Aldrich Bridgeman, 1962, recognized for her work in petroleum technology
Mary Seago Brooke, 1964, outstanding contributions in social work and mental health
Ginnie Johansen Johnson, 1986, entrepreneur, artist
'''Additional Outstanding Beta Omicron Alumnae:'''Jane Stevenson Day, Ph.D., 2000, Archaeologist; curator; lecturer
Patricia Land (Stevens), Graduate Counselor 1947-1948; Christi Grizaffi (Swanson), Graduate Counselor 1982-1984; Rene Hedges (Courtney), Chapter Consultant 1984-1986; Gilly Chamberlain (Jaunet), Chapter Consultant 1985-1987; Ellen Maciejewski (Gordon), Chapter Consultant 1995-1997
The story For years people said there would be no sororities on the Colorado College campus. When Alice Taylor Bemis donated the money for the women’s dormitory, Bemis Hall, she stipulated “no sorority houses.” In 1932, consultants on the reorganization of how Beta Omicron began has two versions—one in the 1930 History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternitycollege recommended national sororities, and this onethe faculty unanimously approved, told by charter members (as written if “there be no change in the History dormitory system.” Sororities came on campus, with lodges instead of Kappa Kappa Gammahouses, 1870–1976)and all girls live in the dormitories.
Pi Beta Phi was well established “It all started when” the literary societies appeared on the Sophie Newcomb this campus. At a party in 1902A very special women’s literary group, a Pi Phi’s brother, dressed as a girl, had the audacity to kiss one of the pledges. Her father made her break her pledgethird oldest, so she gathered some friends together to form a new group. After consultation with prominent New OrleaniansHypatia, Kappa was petitioned; and the group was turned downorganized in 1903. AllegedlyIts activities, the reason given was that well-bred southern girls did not go to collegecharacter, but had governesses and tutors offices were in such form in their homes. So back went another petition. This time an officer was sent to look over the group. Sponsors and families did all they could do to entertain and impressearly 1930s, yet the group was rejected again. No one could believe it. This time the reason was that they were too social-minded. Yet they continued an easy transition to want to be a part of the “best Fraternity.” They tried once more, and this time they were acceptednational society was permitted.
At first, Mrs. Esmiol organized plans for an addition to the chapter members were mostly New Orleans girlsHypatia clubhouse. The alumnae association raised money; and, but as with the college grewhelp of a spring fashion show, more out-of-town girls were pledgedmoney was raised for the furniture fund. During those early yearsIn September, 1933, open house for rushees took place in the alumnae worked tirelessly roofless, new lodge. One charter member in particular was especially generousyear after installation, inviting the chapter at a dedication ceremony and rushees open house for weekends in her Gulf Coast homethe completed lodge, supplying much it was hailed as one of the wherewithal for chapter room furnishings, taking care of other expenses, and giving of her love and interest. Several charter members continued to take an interest most impressive sorority houses in “their” chapterthe state. It was a treat to have any one of them attend a Kappa function designed by C. Truman St. Clair and show the actives what a vital force Kappa was in their livesdescribed as “picturesque English stucco architecture …along 18th century lines.”
From 1904 The honors bestowed on Delta Zeta that first year were to set the standard of general excellence which future Kappas would strive to equal or surpass. The chapter accepted a loving cup from Denver’s Panhellenic, an honor to be repeated through the 1970syears. In 1935, a number permanent possession of Beta Omicron members appeared the cup was won, and the chapter continued to lead the campus in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, grade point average. Kappas were in Phi Beta Kappa and , Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board. There have been class and student body presidents and officers, dormitory officers, honor society members, homecoming queens and more. Two seniors received the coveted 1909 prize for most outstanding girl on campus all four years of their college careers, and three were awarded Woodrow Wilson Scholarships. Many members have taken their junior year abroadwon Fulbright Fellowships.
'''Housing'''There have been moments of elation over a surprise win of the annual song fest, and victory celebrations over winning grand prize for a homecoming float. There have been many occasions when the rewards were good times together, strengthened friendships, and loyalties.
When The first of many annual baseball games with the Newcomb campus moved from Washington Avenue Phi Delta Thetas began in 1918, the Kappas were without a chapter room1933. Until two rooms were rented above the Newcomb tea room in 1930, the chapter used a garage or a room in a member’s home. In 1945, these rooms were lost, The girls wore overalls and an attic space above them was rented, only to be condemned by the fire marshal. He agreed to let boys wore dresses; the space be used if a hole were cut through to the second floor and a ladder was placed through mayor of Colorado Springs threw out the holefirst ball; and, if an alumna, with a flashlight to guide the members to the ladder, would be present at all gatherings750 fans cheered. In 1953, a house on Freret Street was acquired with The Phi Delta Thetas won 36-33; the aid of alumnae and loser supplied the Fraternity. Newcomb didn’t allow girls to live in food for a sorority house but picnic the house could be used for meetings and partiesnext day.
'''Traditions During the transition time of 1946, the Navy V-12 unit left and Changes'''veterans began to return. Fraternities were reactivated and social life picked up. Tiger Town, Quonset huts for married students, was built. Freshman “dinkies”, freshman-sophomore fights, and the Kappa-Phi Delt baseball games were resumed. There was much stealing back and forth of the milk can trophy. That year the honor system was tried at the college and has lasted to the present day.
For yearsIn 1950, Newcomb had barely tolerated the sorority groups. Beta Omicron often had thought their time was up but somehow year of the chapter managed to remain, to function forest fire which started on Cheyenne Mountain and to be of value.Panhellenic seems to change rules yearlythreatened Camp Carson, Kappas joined with rush coming at different times. At one time, chapters could bid as many as they pleased. Then the preferential system was installed Red Cross and a quota was added. With something like 150 recommended girls handed out coffee and a small quota, it often became hard doughnuts to explain to alumnae that all those recommended could not be bidthe fire fighters. House parties to discuss rush plans Many of the fire fighters were held at members’ summer homes and later in hotels. There, recommendations were studied and evaluated, rush skits planned, decorations made and songs practicedcollege men.
At one time, The system of deferred rush began in 1951, 1963. There were no new pledges from the Fraternity deemed Beta Omicron so lacking in efficiency and Kappa spirit that, short spring of probation, a steering committee was made up1962 to January, with advisers given authority to require action from chapter officers1963. It This was part of a valuable experiencerecognized scholastic program and calendar at Colorado College in order that first semester could be completed before Christmas vacation.The Monmouth Duo with longtime rival Pi Beta Phi was held annually. It has been canceled several times to save money for Deferred rushing took place between semesters during the house fund, and also during wartimelong vacation.
Margaret Ann Gill, a beloved activeThrough the next years, although the Greek system was killed in an automobile accident in 1955. Each year since then slowly being deemphasized on the chapter has given a silver tray campus, Delta Zeta held staunchly to their values and to the outstanding junior importance of Kappa in her memorytheir lives.The chapter philanthropy varies with It was no easy task to enter the interest of the group: rolling Red Cross bandagesturbulent late 1960s, or working at when revolutionary changes were occurring in campuses all over the Fink House for elderly ladies, the Crippled Children’s Hospital, the Kingsley House, country. Traditions were being overthrown and others organizationsacademic programs were made more relevant. An annual Christmas party for underprivileged children is given with one of the men’s fraternitiesMathias Hall became coeducational.
The chapter started a cultural program Along with the overturning of talks and displays of art at tradition came inevitable attacks on the chapter house in 1965Greek system. The whole college is invited. For this programDelta Zeta listened and decided that some attacks were true, Beta Omicron received an honorable mention at but that Kappa ideals would stand the following General Conventiontest of time. Foreign students are entertained every year in an effort The girls decided not to get throw out Kappa ideals but to know give them better new focus through individual and help them feel at homecollective action.
At Beta Omicron’s 50th-year celebration The new community involvement was evident in 1954, seven charter members 1971 and six of their Kappa daughters were present1972 when Delta Zetas began to tutor students at the Brockhurst Boys Ranch in Green Mount Falls. A tableau was presented, representing the 13 charter members, with actives dressed The ranch is a home for boys who have been in the clothes of 1904trouble. Pictures, torn from old albums and flashed on There they may receive help in a screen, were part homelike atmosphere.Fall 1972 marked the beginning of fall rushing for the programfirst time in six years.
Chapter prized possessions include candlesticks; a punch ladle; a silver bowl in memory The Kappas of the 1970s, taking the best of two charter memberstradition, Adele Ford and Florence Ford (Weeks); silver candlestick from the Shreveport alumnae in memory best of Beta Omicron’s second pledgechange, Irene Drake; are trying to become a fleurmore relevant chapter.------------------------de-lis tray--------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, a serving tray, and Mothers Club gifts1870-1976. The chapter information that follows has been given at least five key badges to be worn by special gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter membersand 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.--------------------------------
Yet, traditions seemed to be going out ==Highlights of style. Once it was customary at the banquet for all engaged girls to run around the table, and each fiancé had to send a five-pound box of candy to the chapter. That has gone, as has the Fleur-de-Lis Book, always on display and read at banquets, with serious and funny articles written by actives. In 1966, a new tradition was started. A party is given for all actives, engaged, pinned or dropped. (Dropped meant that a girl had been given a pendant of her initials by her boyfriend.)1970s==
At the 1966 ConventionDelta Zetas were a diverse group of women who liked to hike, travel, Beta Omicron received honorable mention for unhoused chaptersdance, for improvement in efficiency and for gracious livingplay musical instruments. Greek life was very active socially and all-campus formals were held at the Broadmoor. Fraternities and sororities regularly volunteered with the Special Olympics. Beta Omicron has also received honorable mention for scholarship improvementThe chapter worked on varying their social programming to address attendance challenges and focused on meeting efficiency.
Since New Orleans is such a Mardi Gras-conscious city, some mention must be made of Kappa queens and maids of Carnival balls. There had been about 80 Carnival organizations or balls, each having its own queen and maids. The highest honor was the Queen of Carnival, for the Rex Ball. Since 1930, at least seven Beta Omicrons have been so honored.
'''Alumnae'''Study abroad programs gained popularity at Colorado College and many Delta Zeta members participated. The campus administration was not as supportive of Greek life, so the chapter concentrated on developing support of local alumnae and regularly invited other sororities to dinners and philanthropic events to build unity.
Active-alumna relationships are excellent. Advisers are interested The Kappa Kabaret event became a tradition to benefit the American Cancer Society and funds were also raised for “Chins Up,” a local organization that provided temporary housing and are proud of the chaptercounseling for homeless youth. In Social traditions included the fall of 1970Kite and Key formal with Kappa Alpha Theta, the chapter was helped by Patricia Ann NealonSenior Banquet, and Mom/Daughter Week for pledges. Members took a Graduate Counselor. In 1971, the chapter decided that it was mature enough special visit to NORAD in 1987 and continued to handle house matters without focus on academic achievement as individuals and as a house mother. Permission was given, and there were no major problemschapter.
One of the outstanding members of Beta Omicron is Agnes Guthrie Favrot, longtime chapter adviser and former Fraternity Rose McGill Fund Chairman. “I do believe,” she says, “I know as much about our chapter, or more, than any other single person. And I am very proud of being a Kappa.” “Aunt Aggie,” with four sons and no daughters, took the chapter into her heart and life. The Kappas, she said, filled a real need, and she does everything she can to make Beta Omicron a happy, successful chapter. Her portrait is one of the chapter’s prized possessions. She received the Loyalty Award in 1966.
At the time ==Highlights of the Fraternity’s Centennial Convention in 1970, when the financial goal for the Centennial scholarships had been nearly reached, it was Agnes Favrot who offered the balance and put the campaign over the top.1990s==
Two more outstanding Delta Zeta members are Mary Seago Brookecontinued to participate in study abroad programs, bringing challenges to maintaining consistent chapter leadership and experience with recruitment, who but the chapter maintained their success with academic excellence and received a number of awards from the Achievement Award in 1964 for her contribution in social workcampus, Order of Omega, and Elizabeth Aldrich Bridgeman, who received the Achievement Award in 1962 for her work in petroleum technologyFraternity.
Of course, the turmoil on the The campus, the modern day problems and the desire of the girls Panhellenic hosted Peak Panhellenic for more self-expression and freedom have made an impression and changed a few years during which members from all three NPC groups hiked the chapter character somewhat. Many students began 14,110 foot Pikes Peak to feel that fraternities had no real place and served no good purposeraise awareness for breast cancer. Many chose not to join, and a number resigned. But Kappa, with its tradition Regular chapter philanthropy events included fundraisers for the March of promoting character, friendliness and studiousness, is coming through and Dimes; Reading is being reinstated in the lives of the students.---------------------------------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 ReportsFundamental, 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 questionsFoundation.--------------------------------
==Highlights of the 1970s'==
“Building bridges” among sisters, greek organizations and the community was an ongoing trend and goal of the Beta Omicron chapter between the years of 1975–79. Social events with other sororities, such as “Chi O Party” and “Monmouth Duo Party” with Pi Beta Phi were successful attempts at closing gaps and unifying the Greek-letter community. The “Grub Party” with Louisiana State University Kappas is a prime example of a bridge built between two chapters. The members of Beta Omicron during this period also kept a close relationship with Kappa alumnae, having red beans and rice dinners and compiling a skit for alumnae on Founders Day.
There were no apparent challenges that the chapter faced during these years, besides the constant reminders of dues payments, “No dues, No formal!,” which seems to be a problem off and on through the years. Recruitment began in the fall semester, which made the search for the right girls much more challenging, since they did not have a whole fall semester to get to know them. However, this forced the chapter to prepare for Recruitment far in advance during the spring semester, starting as early as January. Also, the trend of social events with other Greek chapters and alumnae shows that they were able to reach their goal of “building bridges.”
==Highlights of the 1980s==
'''Housing:'''(Information 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.)
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
==Highlights Many of the 1990s== girls in the Delta Zeta chapter have been not only deeply involved in the chapter but also involved with the Colorado College community. As a Chapter we have been able to form strong bonds with each other due to the small size of our sorority. It makes for a very intimate environment. Recent changes on the Colorado College campus have included a more diverse freshmen class.
Highlights (scholarship, honors/awards, special events, philanthropy and service projects, etc.):
'''Housing:'''==Highlights of 2013==
'''Philanthropy:'''The Delta Zeta chapter is a close group of girls who are working hard to improve in all areas of work and to be as efficient as possible. The chapter is growing and becoming a well-known name on campus through our philanthropy and academic excellence.
'''Chapter Convention AwardsAround campus and around Colorado Springs, the women of Delta Zeta have made an impact through active participation and leadership throughout the surrounding communities. Sisters have taken on roles as leaders in the Colorado College community through their extracurricular activities, their jobs, and as mentors and tutors for their peers and for the children of the Colorado Springs community. Some activities include:'''canvassing for candidates for the 2014 midterm elections, certification to instruct for the R.A.D Self Defense course, and all types of internships from hospitals around the country to the catwalks of Denver.
==A New Millennium- Highlights During the fall of 2000-2010== The Beta Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma would like this year to be remembered as 2014, Colorado College made a time when the chapter came together controversial move to benefit close down the weekly on-campus community. In the devastating aftermath kitchen for a variety of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Beta Omicron worked on several community house-gutting projectsreasons. Also, the chapter came together once again for Kappa KollectionOtherwise, a designer trunk show where the chapter raised $6,000 Colorado College campus did not see much major change in one day for ovarian cancer research2014.
Tulane University has become Throughout 2014, the women of Delta Zeta are fortunate to have had a place wealth of unity since Hurricane Katrina. The students opportunities to grow closer both within and faculty take great pride in knowing that everyone who is here is here despite without the negative effects of the hurricanechapter lodge. AlsoMonthly sisterhood events, the culture “study parties,” and history that is the city of New Orleans can be seen Monday meetings have all allowed members to form connections in all aspects of the campus like never before. Like Tulane University itselfhouse; meanwhile, shared classes, extra-curriculars, and much more have strengthened those initial connections and promoted stronger bonds between the Beta Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is unified in as a way that only comes from experiencing whole. Monthly education nights have allowed the same hardships. The members of our chapter is full of loyal, intelligent girls who are always willing to help each other grow individually and have fun. Along as a group, with these similaritiesevents such as an etiquette dinner, Beta Omicron prides itself a talk on staying healthy in the diverse sick season, a talk on financial planning, and unique talents a presentation from Campus Safety on self-defense and interests of its membersassault prevention.
Beta Omicron faced numerous challenges resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Building a sense of unity was easy after the stormIn 2014, but dealing with the loss women of members who could not return after the storm was difficult. Continuing with Recruitment after a semester away was also difficult. Not only did the house Delta have one month to accomplish what usually takes an entire semesterbeen characterized by strong scholarship, but the smaller pool of potential new strong leadership from both Chapter Council and members made Recruitment intensely competitive. In January 2007, 37 exceptional young women joined the new member class, thanks in part to the hard work and an ever-growing sisterhood and network of support throughout the Membership Chairman and her assistant. Throughout the spring semester, Chapter Council worked to improve the chapter’s overall involvement and attitudechapter.
Fall semester: The chapter teamed up with Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and participated We hold meetings in Greek Week. On October 15, the chapter celebrated Founders Day with some of our oldest alumnae. In Novemberon-campus lodge, the chapter rallied behind the Philanthropy Chairman to put which is on land owned by the second Kappa Kollection, an event that raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societyschool. Of the chapter’s many achievements of 2007However, one as part of the greatest came in the area of scholarship. With the work and encouragement of dues each active pays, each active member since the chapter Vice President 1970s holds a share of Academic Excellence, the chapter GPA rose to 3.39, the second-highest sorority GPA on campushouse.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Our chapter's lodge is one of six NPC-recognized sororities at Tulane. In the 2007–08not residential and, nearly all active members were involved in other campus clubsaside from visiting Kappas, sports and organizationsdoes not house anybody. As mentioned aboveHowever, many sisters throughout the Fall ’07 chapter GPA rose to 3.39, which was higher than the allyears have lived together in both on-sorority, all-Greek, campus and alloff-women’s GPAcampus housing. Scholarship was also highlighted in AprilAdditionally, when five Kappas were inducted into the Order of Omega, and many sisters have lived or currently live in the fallsame buildings as other sisters, when six Kappas were named to the Greek 4.0 Clubthus fostering a strong bond between members despite not living together.
This year the Our lodge is chapter worked diligently to place a continuous emphasis owned, on university owned land. The lodge was built in 1932, initially located on the importance west side of scholarshipthe Colorado Campus, and underwent major renovations in 1934. VP-Academic Excellence and her Scholarship Committee held a study skills workshop for New Members to promote organization and time-managementIn 1996, held weekly study hours for under the entire chapterfirst female college president, and encouraged the chapter house was moved to provide support for those struggling east campus along with stress or anxietythe rest of the Greek housing, where it stands today. The positive attitude lodge itself is the same, though it has undergone renovations, remodeling, and ongoing encouragement relocation throughout its years as a place for the women of the Scholarship Committee is reflected in the chapter’s academic successDelta Zeta to convene.
This past year, Beta Omicron has really grown as a chapter, sharing many moments of laughter and getting through tough times together as sisters. On January 25th, 2009, the chapter welcomed a new member class full of enthusiastic, kind and generous women ready to indulge in the tradition and pass on the legacy. Although there were not as many social events spring semester, this was not seen as a damper to our chapter, rather more of an opportunity to grow.
Our sorority joined forces with Kappa Sigma for Greek Week (October 18-24)This year’s Hungry, Hungry Kappapiller event, as well as the accompanying book drive and bakesale, were well attended and although we did not have the greatest turnoutsuccessful, we definitely displayed and the most spirit. On November 14Delta Zeta chapter raised $675 for Reading isFundamental, the Kappa house was transformed into Foundation, and for a boutique for our fourth- annual Kappa Kollectionlocal organization, bringing in more than $3,000TESSA. The chapter has alsobegun a relationship with a local elementary school, which was donated to the St. Bernard ProjectAlice Bemis Taylor Elementary, a nonprofit organization established where sisterstutor young students in response to Hurricane Katrinamath and reading.
In Overall, the beginning of 2009Delta Zeta chapter has continued to work towards forming stronger bonds with oneanother, with our chapter struggled community, and with several Panhellenic infractions after Bid Day, which caused some hesitation in having as many social functions as usualthe other Greek organizations on campus. However, Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the new member class was extremely patient as we worked through our challenges as a overall nature of your chapter. The whole experience In 2015, Colorado College has made great progress on the chapter stronger, as we increased communication with upcoming renovation of the Fraternity and our advisersTuttLibrary. Along with working The college has also launched programs to create a stronger relationship with encourage dialogue between students andfaculty alike on difficult topics such as race, the Fraternity officershook-up culture, and diversity at the school.The Delta Zeta chapter struggled to create a positive relationship with Panhellenic and Tulanehas seen much growth throughout recent years. However, in general. The members’ involvement within the sorority and campus improved greatly, as we increased encouragement and incentiveswomen ofDelta Zeta have remained dedicated to strong academic performance. The several sisterhood events greatly improved the unity within members of our chapter, as wellalso have diverse interests. The Each woman’s unique talents and extracurricular involvements cometogether to make the chapter continues a place for sisters to emphasize involvement discover new organizations and public relationsinterests through a familiar face.
Kappa Kappa Gamma is one The women of seven NPC-recognized sororities on Tulane’s campus, with the recent addition of Phi Mu. However, our chapter does not go unnoticedDelta Zeta in 2015 have been characterized by a strong commitment to academics, to leadership in Kappa as the majority of our members are actively involved on campus through clubs, sports, or organizations—such well as Up ’til Dawn (in support outside of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), Tulane Emergency Medical Service, Peer Health Advocatesthe chapters, and Green Envy (a cappella group). The women of Beta Omicron maintain a balanced lifestyle achieving an average GPA of 3.334 for Spring 2009—higher than to strengthening the all sorority (3.329), all-Greek (3.147), all-women’s (3.115), organization and all-student (3.050) average at Tulanebonds within the chapter.
Beta Omicron began 2010 with a strong bond of sisterhood, culminating in a successful spring Recruitment period. We welcomed a new member class of 50 brightTraditionally, charismatic and involved new members who quickly settled in to life at the Kappa house. The older girls really enjoyed getting to know and bond with the newest pledge class, with sisterhood events such as tie-dying tank-topsDelta Zeta chapter has supported TESSA, laser tag and a visit local organization devoted to the haunted houses providing resources for survivors of New Orleansdomestic violence. In addition We have donated money raised from our philanthropic events to these events, a line could be found winding out of the chapter room as girls came in for dinner on Monday nights before Chapter meetingTESSA each year, and lunch on Thursdays. Our social calendar took off collaborated with other Greek organizations at high speed with mixers and a disco-themed date functionColorado College to raise money for this organization. Formal was a highlight of the year The Delta Zeta chapter has also traditionally been involved in tutoring local, downtown elementary aged children in the picturesque French QuarterColorado Springs community. The This fall brought more bonding with various mixers, crush parties, the creation of an all-star flag football team and we began a new garden party partnership with the Kappa alumna of New Orleans. Along with new partiesAlice Bemis Taylor Elementary School, 1033 Audubon Street also received where twice a new roof, and the chapter room was updated week sisters devote hours to helping young students with a new coat of paint their math and floor. Kappa paired with Alpha Epsilon Pi during Greek Week, and performed a fully choreographed routine for the Greek Sync Competition. Even though we didn’t win, we had a full team of girls, which increased the participation of our chapter and our enthusiasm level for the rest of the semesterreading skills.
Beta Omicron also raised the participation of the chapter in Philanthropy events to a new level, with the entire chapter participating in Habitat We support TESSA because this organization does great work for Humanity, Colorado Springs by providing excellent aid and working shifts at Kappa Kollection, which raised more than $11,000 for the Steducational opportunities. Bernard Project. There was also TESSA has a clothing drive at the same time, which collected clothing for strong and valuable relationship with the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children. Even though home is Greek organizations on Audubon St., Beta Omicron participated in Beautify Broadway, helping clean up one of the main streets around Tulane’s campus. A literacy event that the chapter participated in at a local elementary school was named a RIF program of and with the monthgreater Colorado College community.
The majority of We have chosen to form a relationships with the chapter participated in several philanthropies each in Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School because the past year, which shows faculty and students at the increased level of involvement of Beta Omicron on campus school are enthusiastic about our partnership and in the community. We also did share a Halloween philanthropy called Owl-O-Ween with another sorority that shares the Kappa symbol of the owl, Chi Omega. We carved pumpkins commitment to providing an enriched and made Halloween cards diverse learning experience for Sttheir students. Anna’s Residence for the elderly. There Our tutoring program this semester has never been a better time very successful, and the chapter hopes to be develop a Kappa at Tulanestronger relationship with the school going forward.
==Highlights of 2011At Convention, held in San Diego over summer, Delta Zeta took home the Panhellenic Award and was runner-2019==up for the Standards award.
(See Chapter History Report) Highlights (scholarshipWe had a very successful Fall Recruitment, honors/awardsfollowed by COB, special events, philanthropy and service projects, etcresulting in a total of 11 new members hailing from all classes; all 11 new members were initiated in November.):
==Highlights Delta Zeta members continue to excel both in and out of 2011==the classroom. Many of our members have received scholarships from the Kappa Foundation, as well as from the college and outside sources. Our sisters are leaders all across campus, acting as mentors and working towards the betterment of the school as a whole. A handful of actives are Resident Advisors, responsible for assisting and supervising students living on campus. Many DZ members have served as New Student Orientation leaders, as well as FYE Mentors, who serve as mentors to freshman students during their first year at CC. Some our of sisters serve as writing and math tutors, while others help tutor in various language departments. Lots of our senior sisters have been accepted into graduate, medical, and dental schools nationwide. Several active members are on CC sports teams, while others are involved in the arts. A great number of sisters have been in various performances this year, including the spring musical and Dance Workshop, which is a student-run dance show in which CC students both perform and direct various pieces.
Beta Omicron began 2011 with a strong bond of sisterhoodDelta Zeta’s annual philanthropy event, culminating in a Hungry Hungry Kappapiller was very successful spring recruitment period. We welcomed With a pie eating contest, a new pledge class of over 50 brightbake sale, charismatic and involved new members who quickly settled in to life at a book drive, the Delta Zeta chapter raised approximately $500, which was split between the Kappa houseFoundation and Reading is Fundamental. The older girls really enjoyed getting to know and bond Our chapter has also continued our positive relationship with the newest pledge classAlice Bemis Taylor Elementary School, with sisterhood events such as tye dying tank tops, laser tag where sisters tutor elementary school students in both math and a visit to the haunted houses of New Orleansreading comprehension.
In addition to these events a line could be found winding out of Despite the chapter room as girls came in for dinner on Monday nights before Chapter meeting, and lunch on Thursdays. Our social calendar took off at high speed with mixers and a disco themed date function. Formal was a highlight continued renovation of the yearTutt Library, downtown in the picturesque French Quarterwomen of Delta Zeta have remained devoted to their studies. The fall brought more bonding with various mixerscollege has made available many alternative study-spaces on campus, crush parties, the creation of an all star flag football team which sisters are effectively utilizing. The college has also continued dialogue and a new garden party with educational programs surrounding the Kappa alumna issues of New Orleans. Along with new partiesrace, 1033 Audubon St. also received a new roofsex, and the chapter room was updated with a new coat of paint and floor. Kappa paired with Alpha Epsilon Pi during Greek Weekgender, and performed a fully choreographed routine for the Greek Sync Competition. Even though we didn’t winidentity, we had a full team of girls which increased the participation of our chapterdiversity, and our enthusiasm levels for the rest of the semesterinclusivity.
Beta Omicron also raised Not only are our members involved within the participation of the chapter in Philanthropy events to a new level, with the entire chapter participating in Habitat for Humanity, panhellenic and working shifts at Kappa Kollection, which raised over $11,000 for the St. Bernard Project. There was also a clothing drive at the same time, which collected clothing for the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, general college community as a local women’s center. Even though home is on Audubon St.whole, Beta Omicron participated in Beautify Broadway, helping clean up one of the main streets around Tulane’s campus. A literacy event that the chapter participated but in at a local elementary school was named a RIF program of the monthwider Colorado Springs community as well. The majority women of the chapter participated in over 3 philanthropies each in the past yearDelta Zeta have been described as strong, compassionate, which shows the increased level of involvement of Beta Omicron on campus and the area around it. We also did dedicated, with a special Halloween philanthropy called Owl-O-Ween with another sorority that shares commitment to the Kappa symbol betterment of the owlDelta Zeta chapter, Chi Omega. We carved pumpkins and made Halloween cards for St. Anna’s Residence for the elderly. There has never been a better time to be fraternity as a Kappa at Tulanewhole.
'''Campus:''' Tulane University is private university located in Traditionally, the uptown area of New Orleans, with an undergraduate student population of a little over 6,500. The Panhellenic Council Delta Zeta chapter has been growing on campussupported RIF and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, with more than 30% of women as well as being involved in a Greek organizationthe tutoring of young children within the Colorado Springs community. This For the second year in a row, we were very lucky to have partnered with Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School; twice a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma serve on the elected executive boardweek, along with several Kappas serving as recruitment counselors Delta Zeta members donate their time to helping teach young students math and panhellenic delegatesEnglish.
'''Chapter:''' Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of seven NPC-recognized sororities on Tulane’s campus, with the recent addition of Phi Mu. However, our chapter does not go unnoticed, as the majority of our members are actively involved on campus through clubs, sports, or organizations—such as the entire executive board of Up ‘til Dawn (in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), Tulane Emergency Medical Service, Peer Health Advocates, and the Student Conduct Board. The women of Beta Omicron balance all of these activities with academics, achieving an increased average GPA of 3.346 for Spring 2009—the same as the all sorority (3.346), and higher than the all greek (3.286), all women’s (3.278), and all student (3.226) average at Tulane.
One ==Highlights of the largest challenges that faced our chapter this year was at the first event of the semester, where we had a minor infraction involving several active members. However, Beta Omicron reacted quickly by re-evaluating their risk management policies, and having the members that were responsible provide an educational program about alcohol consumption for the chapter at meeting. As a result, we also improved our communications with Nationals, as well as our local advisers. The lack of social events did not dampen spirits though, but helped to enforce the sisterly bond that we all look to in our sorority. Beta Omicron has not had any problems since, which shows that our new risk management policies have been extremely successful. 2017==
==Highlights of 2012==Delta Zeta's new philanthropy event, Kappa Karnival, debuted in September. This event included a bouncy house, bake sale, and face-painting, among others. Our chapter raised $424, which was donated to Reading is Fundamental (RIF). Further, our chapter has continued its relationship with Taylor Elementary School, where sisters tutor children in various subjects, as well as build positive relationships with them. The Delta Zeta chapter highly values academics and we believe that it is worthwhile to donate our time to these young students at Taylor.
Although Members of Delta Zeta excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Sisters have received scholarships from the year got off Denver Kappa Friendship Fund, Kappa Foundation, Boettcher Foundation, House Board, Women's Educational Society, and the Service Leadership Award, among others. Sisters lead and mentor within the College community. Some examples of such leadership are Resident Advisers, who supervise students who live on campus, First Year Experience Mentors, who acclimate students to a rough start the new college environment, and Writing Center Tutors, who assist students with problems academic papers. Kappas at Bid Day leading Colorado College remain devoted to a Council Actiontheir studies. The newly completed Tutt Library has facilitated the hardworking nature of the members of Delta Zeta. Our sisters are involved and interested in the social, 2012 ended up being a good year for Beta Omicron as a wholepolitical, as many problems that had plagued the chapter for a while were brought to light economic and began to improve with cultural workings of the help of many individuals from greater community, as well as throughout the Fraternityworld.
In late JanuaryDelta Zeta members highly value sports as fun and healthy extracurricular activities. Such activities include Colorado College's Club Hockey, the kitchen of the Kappa house received basketball and rugby teams. We also have a DZ member who is a much needed faceliftqualified Zumba instructor. In early FebruaryA great number of sisters are involved in Dance Workshop, several members signed up to help the community by cleaning up trash in the area during Beautify Broadway. February also included sisterhood and social eventsTiger Eyes Dance Team, Theater Workshop, such as the Glow Kappa PartyGlobeMed, a New Member retreat at the horse races, and New Member pancake breakfast. FinallyStudent Organization of Sexual Safety, Chapter Council met with several members from the Fraternity to address our Council ActionCollege's newspaper, receive a Focus Letter"The Catalyst, " and address both our concerns and concerns of the Fraternity regarding the nature of our chapterHealth Professions Club.
After a safe The women of Delta Zeta have been described as strong, compassionate, and fun Mardi Grasdedicated, Beta Omicron celebrated International Badge Day on March 5th. Later in March, our New Members were initiatedwith a commitment to the betterment of the Delta Zeta chapter, and Chapter Council began to buckle down on the Focus Letter we received from NationalsFraternity as a whole. Beta Omicron officers developed Though our chapter lodge is non-residential, members make a Leadership Action plan continual effort to get our attend weekly chapter back meetings. Many groups of sisters choose to live together in on track- and off-campus housing. In AprilAll in all, we had a sisterhood events Delta Zeta and dinner with Chapter Council advisors. After our President its members are thriving in academic, social and VPO spent a wonderful week at Convention, we started the Fall semester with a Chapter Council retreat (including our newly appointed Treasurer) in late Augustfraternity life.
However, due to Hurricane Isaac, classes at Tulane were cancelled for a week, We support Taylor Elementary by donating our time there because the school faculty and the semester got off staff are excited to have a late start. Chapter meetings started strong relationship with a sisterhood event with frozen yogurtus, and Chapter Council got because of our shared commitment to work on several sisterhood, social, and philanthropy events. September included a sisterhood sleepover for the newest pledge class, a sisterhood picnic, providing a mixer with SAE, dynamic and a Krush partyworthwhile education to young students. The chapter also sent a card We hope to Devon Walker, a member of the Tulane football team who was severely injured during a gamecontinue this partnership moving forward.
Recruitment The Delta Zeta chapter holds meetings began for the sophomore class, in lodge that is located on campus and several members of our chapter participated in Pi Beta Phi's philanthropy event, Arrowspikeowned by Colorado College. October began with a lovely visit from our Leadership ConsultantHowever, Charlotte Rhodes and a Habitat for Humanity build. On October 8portion of each actives dues goes towards the house, we hosted so that each active holds a formal Founders Day dinner, and welcomed several important alumni from share of the New Orleans areahouse, many of whom were members of Beta Omicron. Kappa Trainer Stephanie Johnston visited a policy that had been in late Octoberplace since the early 1970s. On October 26, many members of While our chapter volunteered at a Reading house is FUNdamental event at a local elementary school. In Novembernot residential, we had several sisterhood and philanthropy events, including Pledge Class dinners, senior events, holiday card pictures, crafting sisterhood events, Red Hot Mama, and our main philanthropy event, Kappa Kollection. Charlotte made another visit in November it does have the capacity to help Chapter Council stay on track of leadership action planshouse visiting sisters. Several recruitment meetings prepared Even though DZ members for upcoming Recruitmentdo not live in the house, our sisters form strong bonds, and an Officer Training Workshop prepared Chapter Council Members for the upcoming year. In the first weeks of Decembermany live together, we had a second Officer Training Workshop both on and final Recruitment meetings before leaving for winter breakoff campus.
Due to the Council Action, several problems were addressed in the chapter, including member accountability, attendance, financial procedures, and communication issues (both within the chapter and with Nationals). Due to the hard work of Chapter Council members and Nationals representatives, several of these issues are on their way to resolution, although it may take more time than any of us initially realized. One major improvement Beta Omicron has seen is the level of commitment from both members and officers, and the amount of transparency between Chapter Council and members. Executive members realized that the time and effort necessary to maintain a functioning chapter with an edifying atmosphere and a healthy relationship with the school and the Fraternity was much greater than what was the custom. Those who were committed to the success of Beta Omicron increased efforts and addressed problems, while those who were not as willing to make a change were replaced. More communication with members about why we had been put on a Warning of Probation and what issues needed to be addressed allowed members to become more involved and realize their individual responsibility to the chapter and to the fraternity.
Overall, 2012 has seen a positive, though difficult, change in the attitudes ==Highlights of both members and officers. With continued efforts and much welcome help from Nationals, we hope to return Beta Omicron to the standards and expectations of the fraternity.2018==
==Highlights Delta Zeta's new philanthropy event, CC's Next Top Tiger, debuted in November. This talent show encompassed acts from singing to juggling and brought members from across campus together for an amazing night of 2013==entertainment. Through ticket sales and event fundraising, our chapter raised $1800, which was donated to Reading is Fundamental. Further, our members volunteer throughout the community by teaching Spanish to children, mentoring 8th grade students, helping at a cat shelter, and working with Public Achievement, an organization that encourages civic engagement among young members of the community.
The spring Members of 2013 got off to great start with an amazing recruitmentDelta Zeta excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Although there were some problems with Bid Day last In the past year this year Bid Day went off without a hitch. For , our sisters have received scholarships from the first time Bid Day was held of MLK dayDenver Kappa Friendship Fund, Kappa Foundation, which is usually a day of service of Tulane Students. Bid day was held late in the afternoon so all Greek women could still participate in Delta Zeta House Board, and the day of serviceBoettcher Foundation, among others. Many Outside of the classroom at Colorado College, our members participated in local service activities throughout are Resident Advisors, First Year Experience Mentors, New Student Orientation Leaders, and Writing Center Tutors. Additionally, Kappas at CC are members of the Blue Key Honor Society, the Student Organization for Sexual Safety, and the President's Council, which serves as an advisory board to the New Orleans communityPresident of the College.
All actives were Delta Zeta members are also very involved in sports on their best behavior during Bid Day to make sure that the new members felt welcome campus. Such activities include Colorado College's club hockey, figure skating, varsity lacrosse and swimming, and comfortableseveral competitive intramural teams. As we continued to strive to meet the standards and expectations Additionally, a great number of nationals set out by our focus letter our members took an active role sisters are involved in becoming positive role models for the new members. Before our first social eventarts through Dance Workshop, Glo KappaTheater Workshop, all members met at the Kappa House to watch and arts adjunct classes. We even have a brief presentation on alcohol safety. Due sister that created her own fashion line! In addition to the super bowl work and carnival season coinciding Mardi Gras was early in extracurricular involvement, the semester this year. Mardi Gras is always a great way for the new members of Delta Zeta remain dedicated to bond with the actives. The New Member Chairs put together an excellent presentation the meeting before Mardi Gras that went over safety their studies and illustrate passion and proper behaviorstellar academic achievement in their classes.
Before initiation The strength and dedication depicted by women of Delta Zeta have contributed to the growth of our new member met with chapter commitment and betterment of the standards committee individually to discuss their progress so far and their future expectations Fraternity as an initiated membera whole. Inspiration week started on April 1st. We were lucky enough to have our LC Charlotte visit Though we do not live in our chapter to lodge, members make sure initiation went smoothly. Throughout the week new members continued a continual effort to bond with the active’s through nightly pledge class activities. Our marshal had been holding ritual reviews sessions throughout the semesterattend weekly chapter meetings, which helped and we often have movie nights and study hours in the actives be fully prepared for house by the day fire. Many groups of initiationsisters choose to live together in on- and off-campus housing. We were lucky enough The members of Delta Zeta are excited to have alumni be a part of our initiationcontinue growing and celebrating successes in academic, social and we held a brunch at the house after initiation for the entire chapter and the alumnifraternity life.
The last chapter of the semester was dedicated to the senior class. Our education chair gave each senior a gift and the juniors put together a slide show of pictures in honor of their bigs. Classes resumed in August and the entire chapter was excited to continue improving our standings with nationals. The sophomore class came back to school early to help with Freshmen Move-In. On august 24th Chapter Council had a full day retreat where they discussed ways to improve the chapter as a whole. Throughout the semester the sophomore class met once a moth to prepare for our spring recruitment.
In the month ==Highlights of September we had one senior event at Saint James Cheese Company where the seniors were able to taste all different types of cheeses. Our philanthropy chair held a dress drive for a local women’s shelter, and we had a sisterhood event where we watched a Saints game together with was a lot of fun. On October 7th we held a founders day dinner at the house following formal chapter. We had many local alumni attend, which definitely added to the event. Before Halloween all members attended our annual Reading is Fundamental Fall Festival, which is our chapters philanthropy. On Halloween day we had a sisterhood even where we carved pumpkins. Throughout the fall semester we had both fun and safe social events. This years Red Hot Mamma date party was by far the best event of the year. Our Event Chair was able to get a photo booth with was the highlight of the night. 2019==
After received a Colorado College has just begun building its new focus letter our Academic Excellence chair began holding weekly study hours to try to improve our chapters GPA. Every week member’s signed up to attend study hours hockey arena which will be completed for at least three hours a week. We are trying very hard as a chapter to improve our GPA. During the first week of December our LC Charlotte visited again. She held a few fun and educational events including a Kappa history talk and a review of the bylaws and standing rules2021-2022 academic year. Our outgoing officers held great officer transition meetings for our new chapter council. The newly elected Chapter Council was eager for This will make the spring semester Colorado College Tiger hockey games much more accessible to star so they could continue students and the great work of our previous officers in continuing to better our chapter as a wholegreater community.
In the fall Tulane welcomed a new sororityOur philanthropic event, CC's Next Top Tiger, Alpha Delta Pi. Our chapter tried very hard to make sure the women occurred in November of Alpha Delta Pi felt welcome at Tulanethis year. During The event had 12 brilliantly talented acts; the workweek of recruitment we held winner was a “mock recruitment” with them so they would feel comfortable speaking to potential new members during formal recruitment. Kappa was fantastic singer and the only sorority on campus that did this with Alpha Delta Piother acts consisted of very talented musicians. Being placed on Council Action in the spring of 2012 both The chapter council was able to raise $990 from ticket sales and all raffle ticket sales. Half of our members have worked to improve the Beta Omicron Chapter in many ways. Chapter Council has introduced many new ideas in order money was donated to improve sisterhood, ritual, academic excellence, philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental and over-all chapter dignity and respect. Our monthly sisterhood events, study hours, ritual reviews, and new exciting philanthropy opportunities have not only made us bond as a chapter, but has also allowed us the other half was donated to make strides to become TESSA (a better chapterlocal organization that promotes lifestyles without domestic violence). Our members have taken an active role in helping Chapter Council make sure Beta Omicron reaches its full potential. The sophomoreAfter working with Taylor Elementary School for many years, junior and senior classes all understand that we are the role models for chapter is currently considering choosing another organization to support because the new members. As upperclassmen we have discussed numerous times that we school's needs are responsible for setting a good example for them. All older members have taken this responsibility very seriously and are aware that the new members will uphold our chapter ideals if we do as welldifficult to match with class schedules.
==Highlights Delta Zeta held our Founders Day celebration at our fairly new and beautiful Fine Arts center this year. We had a great turnout of 2020s==alumnae and active members, both of whom had a great time getting to know one another and enjoying some great Italian food. We are still considering ideas for celebrating the Fraternity's sesquicentennial anniversary. Most of our ideas currently involve some type of philanthropy.
(See Chapter History Report) ==Highlights (scholarship, honors/awards, special events, philanthropy and service projects, etc.):of the 2020s==
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'''Tulane University (formerly Newcomb Colorado College of Tulane University) established in 18861874, New OrleansColorado Springs, LouisianaColorado'''
'''Delta Zeta founded November 4, 1932'''
--------------------'''Fraternity Council Charter Members;:'''Margaret Beatrice Bradfield, Betty Britain, Margaret Josephine Campbell, Dorothy Mabel Chamberlin, Isabel Gladys Conroy, Katherine Mary Herbert, Martha Hester Herbert, Ruth Laughlin, Georgia Charles Lindley, Dorothy Pauline Smith Pomeroy, Constance Postlethwaite, Adda Whaite Smith, Marion Ellen Tibbs, Eleanor Watts.
'''Some of Delta Zeta’s Outstanding 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.)
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award RecipientsCouncil Members:'''
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'''Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
'''Additional Outstanding Delta Zeta Alumnae''':
Leonna Dorlac (Lilljeberg), Graduate Counselor, 1935-1937; Phyllis Brothers Long, Graduate Counselor 1945-1946; Katherine McDonald, Chapter Consultant 1985----------1987
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==The Early Years==
Lucile Pattison Esmiol, Colorado, living in Colorado Springs, was approached by the college administration. She contacted Clara O. Pierce, Ohio State. Soon Marie Bryden Macnaughtan, Missouri, came to check the situation. Mrs. Esmiol, with a three-weeks-old baby at home, left for the Swampscott Convention to present the petition. On May 11November 4, 19041932, 13 young women became charter members installation of Beta OmicronDelta Zeta chapter took place in the Broadmoor Art Academy. The next day, with one initiate and one there was a pledgeservice in the Shove Memorial Chapel. Festivities marked the weekend.
Delta Zetas were honored as queens of homecoming, Miami Triad, and of the Sigma Chi “Watermelon Bust.” Delta Zetas have consistently been recognized as campus leaders with many class commissioners, council members, staff members of Tiger and Catalyst, and president of the student body. Several Kappas were voted “Most Outstanding Senior Woman.”
The chapter had tried to acquire a property at 1033 Audubon Street at the time fortunes of the Freret Street house was purchasedDelta Zetas as athletes fluctuated greatly. Later, it became available and was bought. The Fraternity architect and First place honors in the finance adviser helped make it a perfect lodge, with annual horse show were generally a house mother’s apartment and two rooms to rent for income. Although the work was not finished sure thing in the house, and 1930s. Later there were torrential rains swimming meets, ice skating, archery, bowling, basketball, volleyball, and an influenza epidemic when rush started, a quota of 26 was pledgedbaseball. The chapter still used 1033 Audubon todaywon some and lost some.
Campus life was never the same after the 1940s and World War II. “Minute Maids” was organized in the fall of 1941 and sorority girls sold war stamps at civic meetings and sporting events. They made war-stamp corsages to display in downtown store windows. Delta Zeltas took first aid courses, knit for the Red Cross, served as nurses’ aides, were USO hostesses, and scheduled regular open house for Navy and Marine trainees.
In 19481957, the Mothers Club silver anniversary of Delta Zeta was formedcelebrated. AlsoOn October 14, a weekly luncheon 1957, it was inaugurated announced at a scholarship dinner that the chapter had won the house, at first Panhellenic award for highest fraternity scholarship for Kappas onlythe eighth straight year. LaterThe following evening at a dessert at the lodge, friends from other groups were includedalumnae and charter members recalled the early days of the chapter. SometimesFebruary 13 and 14, 1959, as many as 200 young folks would be fed a free meal was the first Greek weekend on Tuesdayscampus. Every waking hour was filled. The unlucky Kappa team came in last in the donkey race.
==Highlights of the 1980s==
The chapter began the tradition of weekly house lunches in addition to social events like Halloween Mystery Date Party, Kappa Crush Valentine’s Day Formal, and Greek Weekend. Members were involved in Panhellenic and Order of Omega leadership, the Student Alumni Association, student government, and a number of sports including lacrosse, rugby, and swimming and diving.
The Colorado College Master Plan called for moving fraternities and sororities to a central quadrangle and much of the decade included plans for the move and renovation of the house, which would be physically relocated in 1999.
==A few notable sisterhood events during the years 1975–1979, were the Easter Egg Hunt for children at the Catholic Center and Christmas Brunch. The members New Millennium - Highlights of Beta Omicron spent these holidays together as sisters. The bond between them was incredibly strong and apparent in the recorded minutes and scrapbooks. They showed enthusiasm during Sigma Chi’s Derby Days competition and joy in their daily Kappa lifestyle. Kappa Kappa Gamma became a home to them, as it has for our chapter today.2000-2010==
The beginning of the new millennium brought Delta Zeta challenges with declining numbers in recruitment and the continuation of many members leaving for study abroad programs, but the chapter focused on maintaining its scholastic success and built unity with old and new traditions. House lunches continued to be a favorite weekly ritual throughout the decade. The Kappa’s Mr. CC beauty pageant became a popular fundraiser for all of campus and the chapter regularly filled two teams for Relay for Life, becoming the top campus fundraiser in 2007.
The fully realized Greek housing project strengthened unity within the fraternity and sorority community and the campus welcomed back two men’s fraternities that had closed in recent years. The House Board redecorated the newly relocated Kappa house on the quad at the end of the decade.
==Highlights (scholarship, honors/awards, special events, philanthropy and service projects, etc.):of 2011 –2019==
Highlights of 2011==
2011 was a great year for the Delta Zeta chapter. Our chapter had the highest GPA of all sororities on campus, again. The chapter had two teams at Relay for Life in the spring, and held the annual fundraiser, Mr. CC, at Shove Chapel (for the first time) and it was a great success. We started a photo wall in the house and even made a scrapbook for the year. During Greek Week, our chapter hosted Zumba night and at the end of the week, two girls won the spirit award and represented the house.
'''PhilanthropyCampus:'''On July 1, 2011, Jill Tiefenthaler became Colorado College's new president. Also, Sigma Chi and Phi Gamma Delta re-joined CC's Greek community, after working with the school and their nationals to work through some problems.
'''Chapter:''' In 2011, our chapter tried a new philanthropy event. During Halloween, we tried a Trick-or-Treat for canned goods which was a great success. Also, our chapter won the Eta Province Award for highest GPA in the province. And we were one of the top three fundraising teams for Relay for Life.
Our chapter had difficulty during recruitment. Formal recruitment in the fall was very weak only a total of three girls were recruited. Our house was the smallest house on campus with a total of 37 girls in the chapter. We plan on addressing this coming year by wearing the letters and keys to promote Kappa every Friday.
==Highlights of 2012==
This year has been successful for the Delta Zeta chapter. As a chapter we receive honorable mention for Academic Excellence at convention. Furthermore at Province we received honorable mention for recruitment and the award for Excellency in Adviser Board Relations. This year we participated in our yearly philanthropic event called Mr.CC, which is male beauty pageant that is put on in order to raise money.
During the month of December we initiated 16 new members. This past year we increased membership enrollment from the previous term by 383% with a 96% retention rate. Our chapter has been able to tremendously improve our relationship with our advisers as well as other fraternities on campus and the surrounding community.
During the Spring semester of 2013 the Delta Zeta chapter brought back informal Friday lunches at Benji’s, one of the on-campus restaurants. During the spring semester the Education Chairman taught the chapter how to prepare for formal events that could occur during one’s college career, or in a business setting. The Education Chairman presented on attire and behavior appropriate for black tie, cocktail, and business casual occasions. The chapter also had a healthcare tutorial, which also incorporated natural facial and body scrubs, during an education night. The Delta Zeta Chapter also received the Scholarship Award, an all-Greek honor for the Greek house with the highest grade point average on campus. In terms of philanthropy, the spring semester involved the Delta Zeta chapter volunteered at the Colorado College Children’s Center and Colorado College Soup Kitchen.
The 2013 fall semester started with a sisterhood event that was held at the Colorado College Cabin, where the chapter partook in leadership and corporation tasks on the Cabin’s ropes course. Other sisterhood events included a Mary Kay spa night, chapter skate at a downtown Colorado Springs ice rink, and a Halloween movie night where the chapter watched Hocus Pocus. For Founder’s day the chapter had brunch with local Alumnae Association. The Delta Zeta chapter was also ranked second for highest GPA of Kappa Chapters. During the fall semester the chapter started volunteering at Pikes Peak Prep three days a week as tutors. The Delta Zeta also held the annual philanthropy event, Mr. CC, an all-male beauty pageant.
In the last year Colorado College renovated the campus gym, El Pomar, making the gym 50 percent bigger and significantly more energy efficient. The college also renovated one of the main resident halls on campus, Slocum Hall.
==Highlights of 2014==
2014 was a successful year for Delta Zeta in all fronts.
Academically, the women of Delta Zeta have excelled once more. At Convention over the summer, Delta Zeta took home the Academic Excellence Award, as well as honorable mention in the Finance, Recruitment, and Ritual categories. On campus, the chapter achieved the highest GPA of the three sororities at Colorado College.
In the fall of 2014, the Delta Zeta chapter held a new philanthropy event: The Hungry, Hungry Kappapillar. This new event was a pie eating contest outside of the college’s campus center, accompanied by a $1 book sale and a bake sale with goods made by members. Contestants from all walks of CC life, from athletes to Campus Safety officers participated to raise money for Reading is Fundamental.
The chapter has been working towards forming stronger bonds with the Colorado Springs Alumnae Association, as well as with the chapter advisers. Additionally, Delta Zeta and the Greek community at Colorado College have been working at promoting a stronger Panhellenic community and presence between the three sororities and the greater community on campus.
Overall, both the individuals of Delta Zeta and the chapter at large have maintained an ever-growing and positive presence on the Colorado College campus and in the Colorado Springs community in 2014.
==Highlights of 2015==In 2015, the members of the Delta Zeta chapter have remained highly involved in the ColoradoCollege community and have worked towards establishing a stronger presence on campus as achapter. The Kappa house became more of Delta Zeta chapter has maintained its strong academic performance and had a home than eversuccessful fall Recruitment, culminating in 11 new initiates to the chapter in November.The women of Delta Zeta have continued to serve as Thursday lunches on active leaders and participants in the Kappa porch were bustling with joyful KKGs, Colorado College and Colorado Springs community throughout the couches packed with girls studying for finals or laughing together while watching ridiculous television showspast year. Our sisters lead in allfacets of campus life, and from before new students arrive on campus until after the pantry stocked for snacking any time residences close.Several of our actives work as Resident Advisors in the dayresidence halls. Sisterhood events such Many sisters have alsoserved as ice sundaes and water bottle decoratingNew Student Orientation leaders, Kappa Twho co-shirt tie-dying, competitive laser tagginglead a small group of incoming students on astudent led trip. Several of our sisters are involved in Dance Workshop, which showcases a varietyof dance pieces each semester with student dancers and philanthropic pumpkin carvings were great opportunities for strengthening sisterly bondschoreographers.
==Highlights of 2016==
2016 was a very successful year for the Delta Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Colorado College.
The Delta Zeta chapter at Colorado College was prosperous for the 2017 year. Fall Recruitment and COB were successful; Delta Zeta initiated nine new members in mid-November. The members of Delta Zeta are well-rounded individuals who are active in various aspects of fraternity and college life.
The Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Colorado College experienced many triumphs during the 2018 school year. Delta Zeta is proud to have received an honorable mention award for Chapter/Advisory Board Relations this year at Convention. Through COB and Fall Recruitment, the Delta Zeta Chapter welcomed sixteen phenomenal women to our chapter, and the members of the chapter continue to excel academically and remain involved in a variety of work and extracurricular opportunities across campus and in the Colorado Springs community.
Delta Zeta Chapter had a very successful 2019. Fall recruitment and COB were extremely successful as Delta Zeta initiated thirteen new members in early December. The month members of November was filled with philanthropy eventsthe chapter are unique and accomplished individuals who are active in many aspects of fraternity and college life. On Sisters have received scholarships from the 9th we held our biggest eventDelta Zeta House Board, the Denver Kappa KollectionFriendship Fund, Pauahi Scholarship, among others. Sisters lead and mentor within the College community. We had a lot Examples of new vendors this year, which was excitingtheir leadership include working as Resident Advisers, and we were able to raise money working for the New Orleans Womens shelter campus newspaper, athletic marketing interns and The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundationsports media assistants. We also participated Their work outside of the college community is varied, including working with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Hawaii, working as a Habitat designer for Humanity build. After electing Burberry, and on a competent nominating committee our chapter was presented with a new slate on November 11thranch in Wyoming.Delta Zeta members highly value sports as fun and healthy extracurricular activities. Member voted to approve Many are also involved with the entire new slate Dance Workshop, Theater Workshop, the Student Organization of Sexual Safety, volunteering at Planned Parenthood and the following weekHealth Professions Club.
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'''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!