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|Name= Eta EpsilonUpsilon|GreekSymbol= HEEY|Image= [[File:Eta_EpsilonEpsilon.jpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|19991873|1011|2325}}|College= [httphttps://www.jhubaylor.edu/ Johns Hopkins Baylor University]|Location= BaltimoreWaco, MDTX|Province= Theta|Homepage= [httphttps://chaptersbaylor.kappakappagammakappa.org/etaepsilon/pages/welcome.php Eta Epsilon HomepageUpsilon Website]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Eta_Epsilon Epsilon_Upsilon Media related to Eta Epsilon Upsilon Chapter]}} '''Baylor University, established in 1845, Waco, Texas  '''3,116 initiates (as of June 2018)'''  ---- '''Charter Members:'''Kathryn Ann Bledsoe, Tamara Jane Cox, Debra Ann Edens, Suzanne Maniss Craig, Sharron Williams Cutbirth, Debra Ann Edens, Patricia Ann Jansky, Elizabeth Dorrett Keitt, Susan Grace King, Molly Grace Meredith, Sara Lynn Miller, Judith Annette Rose, Mary Douglas Seabury, Gena Lynn Smith, Karla Gay Smith, Sabrina Lynn Walker, Helen Liana Wiggins, Sharron Kay Williams and M. Donise Wilson, chapter President. '''Fraternity Council Members:'''   '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''   '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''   '''Additional Outstanding Epsilon Upsilon Alumnae'''   ----------------------==History of Baylor University== The Texas Baptist Education Society then petitioned the Congress of the Republic of Texas to charter a Baptist university in the fall of 1844. Republic President Anson Jones signed the Act of Congress on Feb. 1, 1845, officially establishing Baylor University. Reverend James Huckins, the first Baptist missionary to Texas, was Baylor's first full-time fundraiser and the third founding father of the university. Although these three men are credited as being the founders of Baylor University, there are many others who worked to see our university established in Texas. After the University was chartered on February 1, 1845, four communities made bids to be the location: Travis, Huntsville, Shannon's Prairie and Independence. Independence was selected, and classes for preparatory students began in May 1846 with college courses offered the following June. In 1886, Baylor and Waco University consolidated to form Baylor University at Waco. From humble beginnings in Independence, Texas, the campus has grown to approximately 1,000 acres in Waco, Texas, annually educating more than 15,000 men and women to pursue their individual life callings.

'''Johns HopkinsThe ability and willingness of Baylor to adapt and change to achieve continual progress can be traced throughout its history. It has endured and survived hardships, Established in Baltimorefrom financial difficulties, MDto the Great Depression, in 1876'''to world wars. It made a historic and critical decision to move from Independence to Waco, its current home. It divested its medical and dental schools at a time when that proved to be the most prudent decision for the success of each program. It even had the foresight and fortitude to change its very charter to insulate the institution from denominational struggles.

==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)=='''Chapter Founded in 1999 -- 44 charter membersLargest Initiation!'''During September 22–24, 1977, Kappa Kappa Gamma Installed Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Baylor University. Everyone knows Texas is a big state and Texans “think big,” so it was only fitting that this was the biggest Initiation yet for Kappa Kappa Gamma!

'''607 initiates (as of June 2016)Installation Weekend'''Serving as the installation chairman was Becky Stone Arbour, Delta Iota—LSU, with co-chairman Penny Hight Richards, Beta Xi—Texas, who made sure that out-of-town guests were housed at the Old Main Lodge in Waco, and the First Presbyterian Church was ready for the ceremonies, and the Student Union was available for the lovely formal banquet and Sunday afternoon campus reception.Installing officers were Jean Hess Wells, Delta Upsilon—Georgia, Fraternity President; Kay Smith Larson, Beta Pi—Washington, Director of Chapters; Gay Chuba Barry, Delta Alpha—Penn State, Director of Alumnae; Patricia Boyd Adams, Theta Province Director of Chapters; and Shirley Younkin Shreve, Theta Province Director of Alumnae. Executive Secretary, Betty Sanor Cameron,along with Jean Ebright Elin, and Diane Miller Selby, Beta Nu—Ohio State, Editor of The Key, came from Fraternity Headquarters as the expert “set-up crew.”

'''Some of Chapter’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition The installation banquet was held in any the Barfield Room of these three categoriesthe Student Union Building. Peggy Hicks McGregor, Gamma Phi—SMU, served as toastmistress, and Virginia Dodson Crump, please list them with the date(s) associate dean of recognitionstudents, provided a warm welcome. Sara Stewart, Beta Xi President and Donise Wilson, Epsilon Upsilon President, spoke as well. An inspiring speech by former Fraternity President Louise Little Barbeck, Gamma Phi—SMU, was enjoyed by all.)

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award RecipientsSome regular events we held were Kappa Dads Day, a scholarship banquet, Founder’s Day, Kite and Key with Kappa Alpha Theta, Homecoming events, Mystery Masquerade (annual Halloween/costume dance), Swingaton with Sigma Alpha Epsilon benefiting Waco Firefighters, All University Sing, and more! One annual event that they started in 1984 was a Powder Puff football game with the new members against Pi Beta Phi’s new members. The Kappa Pickers were of course around to sing at many of these events.  We also created a clear goal each year that we really wanted to focus on. In 1985 this goal was “Unity” which stood for Understanding, No Hazing, Involvement, Time with God and Your Sisters. Each officer incorporated this theme into their goals for her office and committee. In 1987 we decided to have the goal Kappa Kommittment each month. Every month Kappa had a new commitment to strive towards (Scholarship, Pledges, Friendship, etc), but in the fall of this year we received a letter from headquarters with concerns regarding our scholarship standing and we then switched all of our focus to overcoming this dilemma.  ==Highlights of the 1990’s== Epsilon Upsilon started out the 1990’s wanting to be remembered for our achievement in philanthropy in 1991. During this year we sponsored the all university walk-a-thon which let every sorority enter and raise money for their individual charities. Among other service projects were visits to nursing homes, the Methodist Home and serving dinner at the Salvation Army. In 1991 we also received the Most Improved Chapter awards at the Kappa Kappa Gamma Convention. This year our Chapter President was also named Baylor Homecoming Queen!  In the early 90’s one of our biggest challenges as a chapter (which continued on from the 80’s) was scholarship. We continued to work on trying to raise our chapter GPA through study halls for different GPA categories, a reward system to encourage others, and raising our grade requirement during recruitment. By 1995 we had raised our GPA above the Kappa national average, but we didn’t want to just maintain this so we continued to add new ways for members of our chapter to focus on scholarship together.  With our scholarship improvements throughout the early 90’s, the late 90’s we realized we needed to start focusing more on ways to increase fraternity education and ritual. We did this through short facts during chapter meeting and weekly information sessions. We even gave our entire chapter pre-tests and post-tests in order to measure the increase in knowledge.  Epsilon Upsilon continued to stay involved on the Baylor campus in the 90’s – participating in All-University Sing, Pigskin, Greek Week, intramurals and more. In 1993 we also started an annual Easter Egg Hunt for faculty and alumni children which proved to be a big success.  We also consistently focus on bonding with our sisters and one way we did so was through an annual fall chapter retreat. In 1994 we escaped to Camp Balcones Springs in Marble Falls on beautiful Lake Travis. It was a wonderful weekend for the entire chapter to relax, bond, share and get to spend quality time together. One thing we did during this retreat was a “pair share” time. This is a time when every Kappa in the chapter is paried with another Kappa they do not know very well and get a chance to talk and then share with the chapter what their learned about their sister. Prayer has consistently been important to us at Epsilon Upsilon and in anticipation of rush in 1996 we implemented a 24-hour day of prayer. Each chapter member signed up for a time slot and continually prayed for our chapter throughout the 24 hours.  ==Highlights of the 2000’s== Epsilon Upsilon celebrated the millennium with a special “It’s a New Year In Kappa” theme on the first day of recruitment, which began January 3, 2000. The slide show presentation ended with grand fireworks giving all present the feeling of ringing in the new millennium together. A monetary gift was given to the Panhellenic Building Fund to celebrate the ground breaking of the Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forum.  In the 2000’s Epsilon Upsilon continued our on-going support of their community – local charities, university-wide events, and other campus organizations alike. We regularly participated in and looked forward to the Kappa Omega Tau Fishery which is a unique service project that allowed us to serve the mentally and physically handicapped individuals in Waco. We also continued our annual Easter Egg Hunt tradition for the community. Back in 1999 we started a new philanthropy – Kappa Klassic Golf Tournament. This tournament continued throughout the 2000’s and we raised significant amounts of money for charity. We also began a partnership with a local elementary school (Parkdale Elementary) where we not only tutor the children, but members also have the opportunity to sign up for Parkdale Pen Pal. We continued to have many event such as Kappa Country, Kappa Krush, and Kappa Krawfish Boil. While many events we have are with other members of Greek Life at Epsilon Upsilon “Kappa Backs the Bears” so we had many fun take-a-dates and mixers with the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Homecoming is consistently important at Baylor and to us in Epsilon Upsilon. Throughout the 2000’s there were multiple times that a member was elected Homecoming Queen and we are always very involved with all the activities. In 2008 the Homecoming theme was “Hanzel and Gretel” and we built a fantastic homecoming float titled “Brew Mizzou”. As it was in the early 90’s, the early 2000’s were a time for us to focus on strengthening our chapter GPA. We worked hard to update Kappa test files and provide members with tutoring so that older and younger members within the same fields of study could pair and help each other. In 2006 this proved to be very helpful in that our chapter GPA rose from sixth out of nine sororities to fourth out of nine. In 2008 our chapter was placed on a letter of warning from the fraternity which created many changes within our chapter, but also united us to work together to comply with the recommended areas of improvement.  Prayer continued to be an important aspect our chapter throughout the 2000’s and especially during the time of September 11, 2001. Throughout the days following the tragedy, Baylor conducted several prayer services. Another University-wide action was a moment of silence the next day at 12:'''00 noon, so that every student and professor could take to opportunity to reflect and pray for the victims and their families. Our Kappa chapter also held a prayer session for us to unite and support those in need.  ==Highlights of 2012== Two Thousand Twelve was an outstanding year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter. Last January, we had another successful recruitment and were blessed with an incredible new member class. Our Sing chairs created a breath-taking first place masquerade act, which will now appear in Pigskin Review.  The event chairs planned date dashes, the annual Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. There was our spring Swing-a-thon and afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors to second graders. The chapter participated in established traditions, such as organizing the 62nd Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt for children of faculty, but we created new traditions as well.

Two Thousand Thirteen was another great year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter. In January, we had a wonderful recruitment and were able to take an incredible new member class. The new member class was initiated and has been a blessing to the whole chapter. Our Sing chairs created an imaginative act called Topsy Turvy which was performed for Baylor University. The social chairs planned date dashes, our Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. Our spring Swing-a-thon and afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School allowed our chapter to give back to our community. The chapter participated in many established traditions, such as the 63rd Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and an Easter egg hunt for children of faculty. Late Night at Monmouth Pancake Breakfast was a success for the second year where we raised money for charity water, a non-------------profit organization that seeks to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in developing countries.

The Johns Hopkins University was the first university in the Western Hemisphere founded on the model of the European research institution. Named for its initial benefactorBefore we knew it, Baltimore merchant Johns HopkinsAugust arrived, and summer came to an end. We started the university enrolls nearly 20year with Greek Week events,000 fullWelcome Week events, a take- and parta-time students on campuses in Baltimoredate, Maryland; Montgomery, Maryland; Washington, Dand intramurals.C.; China; Our chapter found the time to celebrate Baylor and ItalyKappa traditions in the fall semester despite our busy schedules. The Baltimore campus – Homewood – has more than 4seniors enjoyed “seniors only” social events,700 full-time undergraduates while our new members continued to learn pledge songs for recruitment. We honored Founders Day with our Waco Alumnae Association. Partaking in two schools, our ritual together was a great reminder that Kappa truly is for a lifetime. We paired with several fraternities at football games to have tailgates before the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineeringgames. Johns Hopkins is also well known for its School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public HealthWe got to know each other’s families at our lovely Parents’ Weekend brunch.

From Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale Elementary School, hosted a Kendra Scott Jewelry Trunk Show benefiting Reading is Fundamental, and organized a Halloween carnival at Compassion Ministries. Our chapter created a new event on campus, Kappa Karnival, which was a great success. Nights were spent working with the men of Alpha Tau Omega at our float site for the homecoming parade. The Key, Summer 1999; figures updated October 2012 [http://webappsKappa Pickers performed at many events including Christmas on 5th. We just had another successful recruitment and are preparing to initiate our 89 new members!     Baylor University’s new football stadium is close to being finished. There is construction on it constantly and it should be open for the fall 2014 football season.jhuThe new dormitories that opened this past fall on campus have been a great blessing to the freshmen this year.edu/jhuniverse/information_about_hopkins/about_jhu/facts_at_a_glance/indexBaylor is also currently preparing to build a new business school on campus.cfm]

===Greek Life at Johns Hopkins University=Highlights of 2014==Johns Hopkins University's Greek system includes four councils: The Panhellenic Association (PHA), the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). In Spring 2012 there were over 1,200 Greeks at Johns Hopkins (approximately 25% of the undergraduate student population). [http://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/FSL/]

Two Thousand Fourteen was an outstanding year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Last January, we had another successful recruitment and were blessed with an incredible new member class. Our Sing chairs worked really hard to create a great Sing Act called “Running Wild”, which was shown in Pigskin Review in the Fall of 2014. The university does not provide Greek housing social chairs planned date dashes, the annual Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. There was our Spring Swing-a-thon where we raised and donated money to any fraternities or sororitiesa local halfway house in Waco, though Compassion Ministries. Last Spring was also full of many fraternities maintain private residences offafternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors to second graders. The chapter participated in established traditions, such as organizing the Annual All-campusUniversity Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt for children of faculty, but we created new traditions as well.

Recruitment at Johns Hopkins is deferred Spring finals arrived too quickly, but summer did not bring the end to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvement. A few members of our Chapter Council participated in the Fraternity’s Convention in Houston, Texas. We attended seminars, workshops, and educational events, as well as enjoyed spending time with alumnae, advisors, and Kappas from around the world. Together, members studied abroad, interned across the country, and typically takes place in early Februarytook summer classes.Regardless if we are meeting each week, it is never hard to find a Kappa!

<b>Panhellenic Association</b>* Alpha PhiOur Campus has a new football stadium, Zeta Omicron Chapter (Chartered 1982)* Kappa Kappa GammaMcLane stadium. It is beautifully designed. Baylor is currently building a new Business School, which will be opening in Fall 2015. There are also many other changes going on in the growing Baylor community. The nature of our chapter is very positive, growing, graceful, Eta Epsilon Chapter (Chartered 1999)* Phi Mufriendly, Gamma Tau Chapter (Chartered 1982)* Pi Beta Philoyal, Maryland Gamma Chapter (Chartered 2010)* Delta Gammaand loving. There is a strong focus on RIF, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Chartered 1990supporting other chapters, Closed 1995)* including all Kappa Alpha Thetachapter members, Zeta Chi Chapter and University related events (Chartered 1997SING, Homecoming Float, Closed 2009Steppin Out, Reestablished 2013Pigskin etc.).

<b>Multicultural Two Thousand Fifteen was an outstanding year for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Last January, we had another successful recruitment and were blessed with an incredible new member class. Our Sing chairs worked really hard to create a great Sing Act called “Weird Science”, which was shown in Pigskin Review in the Fall of 2015. The social chairs planned date dashes, the annual Sapphire Ball, pledge dance, and a take-a-date. There was our Spring Swing-a-thon where we raised and donated money to the Waco Humane Society Last Spring was also full of many afternoons spent at Parkdale Elementary School serving as mentors to second graders. In the Spring of 2015, our chapter won an award for partner of the year (2014-2015) for Waco ISD. The chapter participated in established traditions, such as organizing the Annual All-University Baylor Beauty Style Show and arranging an Easter egg hunt for children of faculty. Spring finals arrived too quickly, but summer did not bring the end to Epsilon Upsilon’s involvement. Together, members studied abroad, interned across the country, and took summer classes. Regardless if we are meeting each week, it is never hard to find a Kappa! Before we knew it, August arrived, and summer came to an end. We started the year with Greek Council</b>* alpha Week events, intramurals, and a dodgeball crush event on campus. Even amidst the chaos that Fall semester brings, it is truly wonderful to see our chapter come together to celebrate both Kappa and Baylor traditions. The seniors have enjoyed “seniors only” social events, while our new members have continued to learn pledge songs for recruitment. We honored Founders Day at McLane Stadium with our Waco Alumnae Association. Our chapter was so excited to celebrate the 145th year. Partaking in our ritual together was a great reminder that Kappa Delta truly is for a lifetime. Epsilon Upsilon has continued to volunteer weekly at Parkdale, held the Fall Swing-a-thon benefiting the Waco Humane Society, volunteered at the Parkdale Halloween carnival and kicked off our annual book drive. Nights approaching Homecoming weekend were spent with the men of PhiKappa Chi at our float site. Kappa had a Junior member, Sydney Taylor, selected as a Homecoming Princess this year. We also performed “Weird Science” in Pigskin Review Homecoming weekend. We hosted our third Kappa Karnival this year, it was very successful. Throughout the Fall we spent time gearing up for another exciting recruitment, getting to know many potential new members and legacies. We ended the semester with the Kappa Pickers performing at multiple functions.* Delta Xi Phi* Iota Nu Delta* Sigma Omicron PiBaylor built a new Business School, which opened Fall 2015, it is very nice. There are also many other changes going on in the growing Baylor community. The nature of our chapter is very positive, growing, graceful, friendly, loyal, and loving. There is a strong focus on RIF, supporting other chapters, including all Kappa chapter members, and University related events (SING, Homecoming Float, Steppin Out, Pigskin etc.).

<b>National Pan-Hellenic Council</b>* Alpha Our chapter supports RIF, Kappa Alpha* Alpha Phi Alpha* Sigma Gamma RhoFoundation, Parkdale Elementary, Compassion Ministries, Waco Humane Society, and Hannah’s House.

==Highlights We have supported and worked with Parkdale Elementary and Compassion ministries in years past and want to continue that relationship with both of them. We started supporting Waco Humane Society and Hannah’s House more recently. There is a huge stray animal problem in Waco and our local humane society helps curb that issue. Our chapter thinks it’s really important to help the 1990s==community of Waco in that aspect. Hannah’s House is a nonprofit organization created to raise funds to build a children’s village with 8 homes in Zambia through Family Legacy in honor of Hannah Butler, a member of our chapter who recently passed. She was such a joy and so loving, and the village will be built in her honor once the funds are received.

Eta Epsilon Colony was established at Johns Hopkins University, April 9-11, 1999. The colonization/recruitment process resulted in 44 enthusiastic new members. Initiation ==Highlights of new members and installation of the chapter took place October 22-24, 1999. Greek life at Hopkins consisted of eleven fraternities and four NPC sororities at the time. The biggest challenge of 1999 was acceptance by other sororities and fraternities. By participating in all Panhellenic events and joining the Fraternity League's intramural volleyball games (the first girls' Greek organization to participate in the league), the chapter not only received acceptance as a Greek organization but also respect, both as individual women and an organization.2016==

Membership was a concern as well. The chapter began fall semester January: 9- Bid Day: 96 girls pledged Kappa29- Social Event: Sapphire Ball Formal30- New Member Luncheon with 29 new members and held Continuous Open Bidding (COB), gaining two more members.Waco Alumni

==Highlights of 2000February 6-2010== Participated in KOT Fishery: A philanthropy event; 9- Academic Excellence Dinner in the Kappa Room13- Initiated 96 members into Kappa; Initiation luncheon at The Baylor Club27- Competed in All-University Sing: Our act "Come Dance with Me" was performed with Kappa Sigma and advanced to Pigskin.

<b>Academic Year 2001March 23-2002</b>Kappa put on our Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Faculty and Staff's kids

From chapter’s History ReportApril 3- Legacy Tea; 9- Baylor's Steppin Out: The Johns Hopkins University, and Philanthropy Event; 10- Mom's Day with Practically Picasso in the new Eta Epsilon chapter, recognized the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, by holding a candle light vigil on the Arts and Sciences Quad. Our chapter consists of 40 sisters, many of whom sit on chapter council. Our small size presents difficulty trying to accomplish all the activities Kappa Room; 16-Crawfish Boil Fundraiser with Kappa Sigma; 19- Kappa hosted our annual Event- Baylor Beauty; 21- Social Event: Take-A-Date Game night in Waco; 27- Kappa and tasks necessary for Chi Omega hosted a well rounded chapter.faculty appreciation event: Cupcakes with Chi O

<b>Academic Year 2004May 2-2005</b>Luncheon at Parkdale Elementary: Our Philanthropic Partner; 15-24: Mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala

By 2004, our fifth year as a chapter, we saw an increased presence in August 26- Recruitment Event: Late Night at the involvement in the Johns Hopkins community. Campus events included a smores barbecue, and a Halloween candy giveaway. Eta Epsilon had the largest number of sisters participating in freshman orientation. Sisters were involved as executive staff, student advisers, parent ambassadors and orientation assistants. Additionally, the Panhellenic Council recognized Eta Epsilon as having the highest GPA of all sororities and fraternities on campus. SLC

Following October 1- Social Event: Take-A-Date to the tragic death of a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternityTexas State Fair; 13-15: Homecoming Weekend: Kappa had 5 members nominated for Homecoming Court, Eta Epsilon showed its support to the fraternity by sending irises Created and Showcased a card to their house as well as providing emotional support to the brothers float built with Phi Kappa Chi, and friends of the lost student. performed "Come Dance with Me" at Pigskin

Dissatisfied November 4-Philanthropy Event: Reading is Key at Parkdale; 5- Social Event: Tailgate with Recruitment in 2004, more time was spent planning for Recruitment 2005, Sigma Chi;16- Philanthropy Event: Monmouth with help from the Advisory Board who held workshops discussing conversation skills, body language Pi Phi; 17- Kappa and smooth transitions, in order to boost the chapterADPi Worship Night; 18- Social Event: Dad's confidence in recruitment abilities. In the Spring of 2006 we gained one of our largest classes, 21 new sisters. That fall we won our campus wide Greek Week contest for sororities. Other events we participated in were Relay for Life, raising money for cancer, reading books to children. Our Waffle House philanthropy raised more than $300.Day; 30- Kappa Social Event: Kappa Christmas

2006 saw us active in a clean-up project in Taylor Adams, our president during 2015, won the Greek Leader of the Wyman Park Dell near campus, and we received a grant to help us purchase playground equipment for a Baltimore city playgroundYear award.

A constant struggle Baylor has undertaken some beneficial changes during the last year. The biggest one is recruiting enough membersTitle IX awareness across campus and especially for Panhellenic women. We Baylor has provided multiple speakers and an online course to bring awareness to this issue. Although Title IX coordinators have changed, Baylor is still promoting awareness and safety for the issue. Another big issue in Panhellenic is that are the smallest sorority need of a new chapter on campus and our small size is often frowned upon by to accommodate all the girls going who go through recruitment who want to join . This year we started a larger sorority. We welcome Leadership Consultant visits Panhellenic philanthropy in order to help before show our support for other chapters and after recruitment but Baylor Panhellenic. Circle of Sisterhood, the challenge continues. In Spring 2007philanthropy, has had several events throughout the semester that our chapter welcomed 9 women through formal recruitment and participated in Spring COB to bring the new member class to 15 womenhas attended.

In Fall 2007 the chapter welcomed a new member class of 6 women through Fall COB. In Spring 2008 This year we welcomed continued our largest new member class yet, 24 womenpartnership with Parkdale Elementary because our existing relationship has proved very effective. Twelve new Our members came from formal recruitment love going each week and an additional twelve were added through Spring COBit's really fun to continue working with the same teachers and occasionally seeing some of the kids you've worked with before. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish a relationship with the Waco community.

In Fall 2008 We recommend Tommye Lou Davis for the chapter welcomed an additional 6 women through Fall COB. That year we also were recognized as Greek Week Champions of 2008, and we won the Panhellenic Award at the Biennial Convention. Oral History Project

FinallyJanuary 6- Bid DayJanuary 27- Sapphire BallFebruary 11- InitiationFebruary 16-18; 23-35- Competed in All-University sing: our act "Fountain of Youth" was performedFebruary 21- Academic Excellence DinnerMarch 1- New Member DanceApril 6- Baylor Kappa holds the annual easter egg hunt on Baylor University's campus in honor for the faculty and staff and their children. We have an egg hunt, snacks, and pictures with an Easter Bunny.April 2- Moms day: Pop-up shopApril 7- Take-A-Date: Oasis in Spring 2010Austin, TXApril 9- Legacy Tea in the chapter saw Kappa room for PNM Baylor LegaciesApril 11- Kappa hosted the 66th Baylor Beauty Charity Style Show, where ladies nominated campus wide competed against each other to be named baylor beauty. All ticket proceeds went to our philanthropy.April 13 - For the largest expansion first time, we have one of the chapter in our short history with own selected to serve as a new member class of 60Leadership Consultant, Sydney Taylor. April 28- Parkdale Partner LunchMay 14-21: Baylor Kappa goes on mission trip to Antigua, nearly doubling GuatemalaAugust 25- Recruitment Event: Late Night at the chapter size and surpassing quota SLC: all university event for the first time PNMs that are interested in recruitmentSeptember 29- Semi-FormalOctober 10- Founders Day including scholarship recognition of the chapter's historychapters members. FiftyOctober 16-four of these women were recruited through formal recruitment Spaghetti Not So Formal with ATO; an all university event and 6 were added through Spring COBproceeds go to our philanthropyOctober 19-21- Homecoming Weekend: Kappa had members nominated for Homecoming Court. The large increase Created and showcased our 1st place float, and performed our sing act in Pigskin.October 28- Dads DayNovember 8- Kappa Karnival is an all university event benefiting Reading is Fundamental. We have raffle prizes, free dessert, bounce houses, and carnival themed booths run by fraternities.November 10- Reading is Key event at Parkdale ElementaryDecember 1- Social Event: Take-A-Date to the exhibit "ICE!" at the size of Gaylord Texan HotelDescribe the new member class can be attributed to both an increase in quota after recent changes on your campus and describe the closing overall nature of your chapter.The nature of another Panhellenic our chapteris very friendly, very diverse yet we are all so alike and the extraordinary efforts personality of the Kappa sisters to shine during recruitmentchapter is fun and unique but responsible.

During Relay Chapter Philanthropy:What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for Life, we were the largest fundraiser at Johns Hopkins. At Convention or donated hours to, in Phoenix Eta Epsilon received the Recruitment award and honorable mention your community?Our chapter raises money for Academic ExcellenceReading is Fundamental. However each week we work directly with Parkdale Elementary, Standards, Panhellenic, Finance a local elementary school. Each week members go into kindergarten grade classrooms and Greatest Improved Chapterread with the students. At Johns Hopkins Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?This year we earned recognition for earning continued our partnership with Parkdale Elementary because our existing relationship has proved very effective. Our members love going each week and it's really fun to continue working with the highest GPA same teachers and occasionally seeing some of all sororities the kids you've worked with before. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish a 3relationship with the Waco community.51Chapter Facility:In what kind of a facility does your chapter meet? Please attach a clear photo of where you typically hold chapter meetings – whether in a classroom, chapter house or elsewhere.Our chapter holds meetings in the Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forum in our own Kappa roomOral History

Fall 2010 marked January 7- Bid Day: 97 girls pledged Kappa 27- Social Event: Sapphire Ball Formal February 4- Participated in KOT Fishery: A philanthropy event 7- Academic Excellence Dinner in the first time Kappa Room 10- Initiated 97 girls into Kappa 17- Competed in many years that Eta Epsilon chapter did not participate All-University Sing: "Carwash" was performed and received 2nd place and a bid to Pigskin March 16- Social Event: New Member Dance 25- Take-a-Date: Dallas Mavericks Basketball Game 28- Kappa hosted annual Easter Egg Hunt for faculty and staff children pril 7- Baylor's Steppin Out- University Philanthropy Event 8- Legacy Tea 11- Kappa hosted annual event: Baylor Beauty 12- Kappa and Chi Omega hosted a faculty appreciation event: Cupcakes with Chi O 22- Mom's Day May 27- Mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala August 24- Recruitment Event: Late Night at the SLC October 8- Social Event: Dad's Day 24- Celebrated Founder's Day with Alumni at the Baylor Club 27- Take-a-Date: Austin Park in Continuous Open BiddingAustin, as the chapter Texas November 2-4: Homecoming Weekend: Kappa had grown sufficiently that this measure was not necessary. The chapter 2 members nominated for Homecoming Court, Created and showcased a float built with Alpha Tau Omega, and performed "Carwash" at Pigskin Revue 8- Kappa Karnival: All-University Event raising money for Reading is Fundamental 10- Baylor's Steppin Out: University Philanthropy Event 16- Philanthropy Event: Reading is Key event at Parkdale Elementary December 1- Social Event: Kappa Kristmas Semi-formal This semester we implemented "Bravo" which recognizes a member each week who has not participated gone above and beyond in Fall COB sincetheir way to support fellow members.

With the addition of Pi Beta Phi all chapters' recruitment quotas were lowered to 35 womenAt convention, allowing we received awards for smaller PR and more closely-knit new member classesRisk Management. In Spring 2011 Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomed the largest new member class of any Panhellenic Our chapter on campus, 41 women. The chapter did not participate in Spring or Fall COBhosted Outdoor Voices for a pop-up shop to raise money for Reading is Fundamental.

At Province Meeting Baylor has undertaken several changes in March we were awarded the Risk Management award for our dedication Greek community this year. Through this election of Alpha Phi to join Baylor Panhellenic the chapter has had the opportunity to strengthen unity with other chapters. Epsilon Upsilon looks forward to officially welcoming Alpha Phi to new risk policies Baylor's campus this spring and proceduresworking to encourage the growth of their chapter. In April, a Kappa Trainer, Julie Martin Magnis, George Washington, Museums Chairman The nature of the chapter is positive and excited for this season of change and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, presented ritual workshops prior to initiationidea of building a stronger unity with other old and new chapters on Baylor's campus.

==Highlights of 20112019==

January 12- Bid Day: 98 girls pledged KappaFebruary 1 - Social Event: Sapphire Ball Formal February 2- Social Event: Sapphire Ball Formal Participated in KOT Fishery: A new tradition philanthropy event 5- Academic Excellence Dinner in the Kappa Room 15- Initiated 97 girls into Kappa 21- Competed in All-University Sing: "Come Fly With Me" was begun in 2011 when we held our first performed and received a bid to PigskinMarch 16- Social Event: New Member Dance 23- Take-a-Date: Dallas Mavericks Basketball Game 28Kappa hosted annual Easter Egg Hunt for faculty and staff children April 6- Baylor's Steppin Out- University Philanthropy Event 7- Legacy Tea 11- Kappa hosted annual Monmouth Duo picnic event: Baylor Beauty 18- Kappa and Chi Omega hosted a faculty appreciation event: Cupcakes with Chi O 21- Mom's Day May 27- Mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala August 24- Recruitment Event: Late Night at the recently colonized Maryland Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi, wearing tee shirts especially designed SLCOctober 12- Social Event: Dad's Day 15- Celebrated Founder's Day with an interlacing Alumni at the Baylor Club November 1-3: Homecoming Weekend: Kappa key had 2 members nominated for Homecoming Court, Created and Pi Phi arrow on the back. We continued to excel showcased a float built with Alpha Tau Omega which won "Best in academics with the top campus GPA of 3.45. Class," and performed "Come Fly With Me" at Pigskin Revue 8- Social Event: Winter Semi Formal 19- Kappa Karnival: All-University Event raising money for Reading is Fundamental 22- Philanthropy Event: Reading is Key event at Parkdale Elementary December 1- Social Event: Kappa Kristmas Semi-formal

In Spring 2012 This semester we implemented "Kisses" which is a game we will play at the end of chapter continued where 3 people are given Hershey's kisses and they pass them along to excel in recruitment, surpassing quota of 45 by welcoming 47 new memberssomeone who made them happy that week or they think is great. .

==Highlights Our chapter hosted Outdoor Voices for a pop-up shop to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. The nature of 2012==the chapter is positive and excited for this season of change and theidea of building a stronger unity with other old and new chapters on Baylor's campus. Chapter PhilanthropyReading is Fundamental but works weekly with Parkdale ElementaryThis year we continued our partnership with Parkdale Elementary because our existingrelationship has proved very effective. Our members love going each week and it's really funto continue working with the same teachers and occasionally seeing some of the kids you'veworked with before. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish a relationship withthe Waco community. This provides the chapter with the opportunity to raise funds forReading is Fundamental but also an opportunity to work weekly with local students whoneed extra assistance in reading.

Chapter FacilityThe sisters of Eta Epsilon chapter began the year with recruitment Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Forum in February and welcomed the Chi new member class shortly afterwards. With the addition of the Chi class the chapter grew to approximately 130 active members. Following recruitment the sisters engaged in a number of social activities including sisterhood bonding events for the new members, three date parties, and send off luncheon for the soon to be graduating seniors. The luncheon provided the perfect time for the sisters to reflect on the many ways being a our own Kappa had enriched their university experience. In addition the sisters continued their academic and philanthropic pursuits. The chapter’s combined GPA for the spring semester was a 3.41. Spring philanthropy included continued work at Barclay elementary school as well as Kappa participation in events such a Dance Marathon and Relay for Liferoom.

==Highlights Pre-covid chapter events of 2013==2020 read as follows. January 11: 89 new members pledged Kappa. January 30: Big little reveal. January 31: New Member Dance with theme “Kappa Kappa Glow” where new members and dates and active members dressed in neon clothing, danced, and performed new member songs. February 1: KOT Fishery, philanthropy event. February 7: Sapphire Ball Formal. February 9: beginning of Inspiration Period for Initiation. February 14/15: Initiation of 89 new members. February 29: Participated in All-University Sing paired with Kappa Sigma for our act, “Ship of Dreams.” Received first place and a bid to Pigskin. Following spring break, we did not return to campus due to COVID-19. We began to adapt in the spring semester by sending out news letters to encourage and engage the chapter. Our social media presence during this time became another way for our chapter to stay connected. Our PR chairs created a beautiful postcard to mail to each of our members to the location in which they were quarantined. We began social media campaigns to encourage one another and stay connected, including “What we miss Wednesday,” “Sister Spotlight,” and “Senior Saturday.” Each of these were intended to highlight a particular member and share about what makes our chapter special to them. In addition, we began posting Instagram Stories for every members birthday, as we were not able to sing to them in meeting like normal. When we returned to campus in the fall, we began to hold virtual meetings every Tuesday at 5:15pm over Zoom. Our Philanthropy week took place November 8-14. This included a book drive for our local elementary school, Parkdale Elementary. We had profit shares all week at popular Waco restaurants which we promoted through our social media, including Andy’s Frozen Custard and Mamaka Bowls. On Thursday we had a Zoom Zumba class where participants paid $3 which went to RIF. On Friday we had a virtual raffle with amazing prizes including $100+ gift cards to local restaurants, football tickets, gift cards to local boutiques, and many more.

During 2013Reading is Fundamental, works with Parkdale Elementary weekly, Eta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma reading to second grade students. This weekly practice was put on pause with COVID.This year we continued our partnership with Parkdale Elementary because our existing relationship has proved very effective. Our members love going each week and it's really fun to continue working with the recipient same teachers and occasionally seeing some of the Province Standards Awardkids you've worked with before. We wanted to make sure we continue to establish a relationship with the Waco community. Eta Epsilon continued their tradition of receiving This provides the Highest GPA Award in chapter rankings at with the Johns Hopkins University opportunity to raise funds for Reading is Fundamental but also an opportunity to work weekly with a 3local students who need extra assistance in reading.43 Even through COVID where we could not continue to meet with our students weekly, we participated in a drive-by at the Spring Semester beginning of the school year to encourage the students and a 3show our support.49 in the Fall SemesterTo support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our chapter, we elected two officers to support this effort. The sisters additionally received 2nd place in the Greek Week event of Powder PuffOne officer’s responsibilities included communicating with Baylor’s Panhellenic community to support our community’s DEI efforts. The Philanthropy event of Our second officer was elected to internally implement DEI within our Kappa Kook-Off chapter. Through chapter discussions and training, we have continued to be very successful make strides with DEI and raised money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation look forward to continuing this growth and Reading is Fundamentalunderstanding in ourcommunity.

2013 Recruitment included the highest number of Potential New Members going through formal Recruitment to date at the Johns Hopkins University. This affected all sororities on campus To celebrate Kappa’s 150th anniversary in accommodating these large numbers during the recruitment process. The Eta Epsilon Chapter enjoyed a successful recruitment gaining its chapter a large class of 56 New Members. The sisters of Eta Epsilon safe, socially distanced manner, we held a new philanthropy event called Kappa Kickball to raise funds and support the local community. They also started a new tradition of accepting children’s books as admission to Kappa events or monetary donations. All the children’s books and proceeds were donated to Baltimore’s Barclay Elementary School. In 2013, there was a great dedication and focus on philanthropy. Eta Epsilon sisters volunteered for Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, President’s Day of Service, Freshman Move-in/Orientation, Tutorial Project, Kappa Kook-off, Kappa-Kickball, children’s book game during Spring Fair, and continued working on literacy skills with students at Barclay Elementary.

During 2014, Eta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma received honorable mention for academic excellence at the Kappa Kappa Gamma 2014 National Convention in Houston, Texas. Eta Epsilon is proud delivered Chick-Fil-A to report their members continued success in academics as the chapter again received the Highest GPA award among sorority chapter rankings for the Fall semester at the Johns Hopkins University our member’s houses/apartments so they could enjoy dinner with a 3.45 GPA in the Spring Semester and a 3.49 GPA in the Fall Semester. The two Philanthropy events during 2014 were the second annual Kappa Kickball event and then the annual Kappa Kook- off. Both were successful events that fostered a sense of community on the Johns Hopkins campus as well as helped raised money for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation and Reading is Fundamental.

2014 Recruitment again saw a very large number of Potential New Members excited to go through roommates while watching the formal Recruitment process at the Johns Hopkins Universityceremony. With five sororities on campus offering bids In addition to potential new members, Eta Epsilon Chapter welcomed 42 New Members (after two losses of Potential New Members). The sisters of Eta Epsilon again held successful philanthropy events, Kappa Kickball and Kappa Kook-off, in which at each event they accepted children’s books, as well as monetary donations, as admission to Kappa events. As during 2013, all the children’s books ceremony and monetary donations were donated to Baltimore’s Barclay Elementary School. In 2014dinner, the sisters of Eta Epsilon set a goal of attending and participating in more philanthropic events run by on-campus student organizations as well as other Greek life organizations. These events included Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, President’s Day of Service, Freshman Move-in/ Orientation, Tutorial Project, Greek Week, Powder-puff, Kappa Kook-off, Kappa Kickball, Johns Hopkins’ Spring Fair activities and various other sorority/ fraternity events. Eta Epsilon also made a goal of having a more organized structure to its committee meetings and a better flow of communication between chapter members.we

Eta Epsilon chapter holds chapter meetings each Sunday of the month in painted a hall owned by the university on campus property. Eta Epsilon does not have banner and hung it for photos, as well as had a house. Therefore, each member finds her own housing, either in an apartment or smaller house located around the campus of the Johns Hopkins University.Snapchat filter for members to

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2015 Recruitment again saw a very large number of Potential New Members excited to go through the formal Recruitment process at the Johns Hopkins University. With five sororities on campus offering bids to potential new members, Eta Epsilon Chapter welcomed 44 New Members (after three losses of Potential New Members). The sisters of Eta Epsilon again held successful philanthropy events, Kappa Kickball and Kappa Kook-off, in which at each event they accepted children’s books, as well as monetary donations, as admission to Kappa events. As during 2014, Disclaimer: all the children’s books and monetary donations photos attached were donated to Baltimore’s Barclay Elementary School. In 2015, the sisters of Eta Epsilon continued their pledge to attend and participating in more philanthropic events run by on- campus student organizations as well as other Greek life organizations. These events included Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, President’s Day of Service, Freshman Movetaken before COVID-in/ Orientation, Tutorial Project, Greek Week, Powderpuff, and Johns Hopkins’ Spring Fair activities. 19 or are taken following social

In spring 2015, Eta Epsilon formed “Kappademics”, a Facebook page run by the Education chairwomendistancing guidelines. This page fostered a sense Photos attached of community by having sisters post where on campus they were studying and when. It allowed sisters to form study groups and prioritize time for academics. The sister who posted the most in the group and also attended study hours was awarded the prestigious title of “Geek of the Week”members without masks are roommates.

'''Note ==Highlights of 2021==This past year, our chapter has had the incredible privilege of welcoming in our New Member class, rebuilding traditionsfollowing the COVID-19 pandemic, and continuing to Chapter Registrar:''' grow our chapter’s impact on the Wacocommunity with our new philanthropy supporting children’s mental health. While the springPlease refer semester of 2021 was mostly virtual, our new members were given the chance to your grow closertogether with their member class and be a part of our organization amidst a global pandemic. Ourchapter archives including chapter meeting minutes is proud to have had so many girls join Kappa during the spring semester, and back issues with the startof The the fall semester, we have begun to implement more in-person events again. Starting this fall, wehosted several sisterhood events specifically for MC 21, held our Lock-and-Key semi-formal in the fall,as well as showcasing our winning Sing performance, titled “Ship of Dreams” in Baylor’s Pigskin Revuewhich takes place every homecoming. Our float chairs also put together a beautiful NASCAR-themedfloat along with the help of our friends in the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity that was a hit in thehomecoming parade. Our philanthropy chairs have led the charge in supporting Parkdale ElementarySchool, which has been a partner of Kappa at Baylor for nearly 30 years. We are proud to fill say thatwhile there have been limits placed on how we can support the students at Parkdale, we havecontinued to assist them in any gaps way we are able to and we are looking forward to continuing thatrelationship we have held with Parkdale Elementary for so many years. While this was anunprecedented year in our chapter’s history, we are proud to say that the above historical highlightsEpsilon Upsilon chapter ofKappa Kappa Gamma has come out stronger because of it.Chapter PhilanthropyWhat local organization does the chapter support and why? Our chapter has been in theprocess of continuing our long-standing relationship with Parkdale Elementary School located inWaco, Texas. Starting in August, our chapter council voted to support a new organization focusing onchildren’s mental health, especially considering the impact that the pandemic has had on allelementary-aged children. The organization we voted to support is the Children’s Health andMentorship Program, otherwise known as “CHAMP,” which focuses on supporting all aspects ofchildren’s mental health and giving them a healthy environment to learn and thrive, especiallyfollowing the mental strain that COVID-19 has had on all students, especially elementary-agedstudents such as those in Parkdale. If your How did the chapter archives are support Kappa’s philanthropy? Due to the COVID protocols that ParkdaleElementary School has put into place, our chapter was not completeable to attend Parkdale on Fridays like wenormally would during a year without social distancing policies. In order to accommodate for this lackof in-person support, please research your university libraryour chapter held a “Drive-Boo” where we had a drive-through Halloween partyfor the students, a profit-share to raise money for CHAMP, and our philanthropy chairs have beenworking to continue fundraising events in the spring.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionOur chapter has implemented a Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion chair in our chapter council. Our current DEI Chair, Kelsey Womack, has done anoutstanding job in educating our chapter on how we can uplift our community at Baylor and act insuch a way that is respecting and honoring to everyone who is on our campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information in our Wacocommunity. Kelsey, along with her committee, shared devotionals about your inclusion in our weeklychapter meetings and helped lead a worship night with a local fraternity on campus to grow closer asa Baylor community with the intention of growing in diversity and inclusion.Operating in a PandemicIn the spring semester, our chapter had virtual new member period, initiation, and chaptermeetings. Please double check your work for accuracyAlong with the help of our Panhellenic council, we were able to have a socially distantevent outside in April, where our new members were able to sing the songs they learned virtuallyfrom our recruitment chairs. Contact This fall semester has held a strong desire to be back in-person, and ourchapter Advisory or House Board memberscouncil has held several in-person chapter meetings and social events in order to grow closeras a chapter. While we are supporting our philanthropy in a virtual setting, local Alumnae Association memberswe intend to be backhelping out on their campus as soon as they lift social distancing policies. Additionally, or your Province Director of Chapters we arepreparing to have a virtual open house day for assistanceour spring recruitment with in-person days followingthe virtual meetings. The lack of in-person events has certainly helped our chapter grow closertogether and appreciate the time we now spend together outside of zoom!